Ancient Indian and Chinese physicians were using the feet to diagnose, cure and prevent diseases for more than 5,000 years. Thai reflexology is documented to have its origins in India and the practice was disseminated in Thailand by Indian Buddhist monks. The practice then merged with the existing Thai folk medicine.
The feet are an excellent therapeutic tool due to the indirect connection of the reflexes associated with the organs and systems of the body. The stimulation of these reflexes can help to relieve muscle aches and pains, promote relaxation, act as a curative for systemic illnesses, stimulate body systems, increase mental and emotional health, increase flexibility of the body, and restore the body’s overall homeostasis.
Thai reflexology differs from the main stream practice of reflexology, primarily because it utilizes manual and tool application. The tools are usually made of bamboo, coconut shell, bone, gold or silver, jade or a dense hardwood. The tool can be a pencil thin shape or a flat piece in the shape of a half moon. Thai reflexology also utilizes a medicated balm followed by a hot herbal compress or warm herbal foot soak. This style of foot reflexology is usually not recommended for ailing geriatrics and diabetic patients.
The feet are an excellent therapeutic tool due to the indirect connection of the reflexes associated with the organs and systems of the body. The stimulation of these reflexes can help to relieve muscle aches and pains, promote relaxation, act as a curative for systemic illnesses, stimulate body systems, increase mental and emotional health, increase flexibility of the body, and restore the body’s overall homeostasis.
Thai reflexology differs from the main stream practice of reflexology, primarily because it utilizes manual and tool application. The tools are usually made of bamboo, coconut shell, bone, gold or silver, jade or a dense hardwood. The tool can be a pencil thin shape or a flat piece in the shape of a half moon. Thai reflexology also utilizes a medicated balm followed by a hot herbal compress or warm herbal foot soak. This style of foot reflexology is usually not recommended for ailing geriatrics and diabetic patients.
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