You deserve to end the year on a positive note given the stress, anxiety, and uncertainty that will surround 2023. Why not get off of this roller coaster and give yourself a foot massage, one of life's most energizing kinds of touch?
Our aromatherapy and hot stone massages frequently steal the show, but a well-done foot rub can have a wealth of health advantages. Some of these may surprise you, while others you may be aware of. Smaller trials have demonstrated measurable alleviation from renal dialysis, sinusitis, and migraines just to mention a few.
Reflexology, an alternative medical method that connects pressure points in our feet, hands, and—you guessed it—ears to other areas of our bodies, is at the center of it all. Although concrete scientific proof is scarce, many patients of reflexology and massage therapy associate the therapies with improved quality of life.
What then might some of the advantages of a foot massage be? Discover them as you read on.
- It’s indisputable—a foot massage feels amazing. Does it get any better than hands squeezing, pressing and kneading those sore soles, balls and toes? But beyond feeling heavenly, a foot massage can trigger a trove of positive physiological reactions.?
- When you look at the list below, foot massage may be the closest thing we have to a wonder drug. Here’s a quick review of all the ways it benefits your body:?
- Improved circulation – Harvard Medical School is among the healthcare institutions that says a foot massage increases blood flow. If your feet are chronically cold or you have poor circulation, regular rubs should rev up your circulatory system.
- Less stress, pain and anxiety – A foot massage also opens the floodgates for endorphins—those happy-place hormones that mimic morphine. These miracle chemicals suppress stress, relieve pain and quiet anxiety. That means a good foot massage offers all the benefits of exercise, therapy and meditation. Mind. Blown.
- Lower heart rate and blood pressure – Just a five-minute foot massage can slow your heart rate and lower your blood pressure. Everyone can benefit from dialing down these wellness metrics, especially those who struggle with hypertension.?
- Relief from a passel of pre-existing conditions – Researchers have studied the benefits of foot massage on all sorts of health conditions. Those suffering from migraines, kidney problems and even cancer reported that reflexology techniques helped alleviate symptoms or reduce pain. Who knew that applying pressure to our feet would unlock so many health benefits? The ancient Egyptians, of course.
After hearing about them all, arrange for a personalized foot massage before your holiday travels. For a complete experience, our reflexology can be directly targeted to a current condition.
