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Reflexology Treatment For Weight Loss

In the modern world today, people are very concerned about their external appearance. An appearance of good health and physical beauty is acquiring growing importance in social and professional circles. The good part of this pressure is that more and more people are opting to reduce weight and become fit. To achieve this goal, many people embark upon a fitness regime, a crash diet, or enroll themselves into weight loss programs. If you do not follow these through, it only results in fluctuating weight. This can often lead to frustration and even more drastic measures. If you are looking for an innovative method to lose weight, reflexology is a good option.

Early forms of reflexology were found in China, Egypt, Greece and the Middle East. However, this alternative therapy has become popular in the US only recently. According to reflexologists, the health of the body can be improved by manipulating the energy flow or ‘Qi’ in your body. ‘Qi’ flows through your body along twelve energy lines or ‘meridians’. By massaging the pressure points on these meridians, the energy flow to the associated body parts can be stimulated, and any imbalance can be corrected to ensure overall health.

Treatment For Weight Loss

Before beginning any treatment, a reflexologist usually asks for your health history to completely assess the health of your body and mind. As weight-related problems are highly specific to each individual, this step is an important part of the entire treatment. By understanding the general state of your health, the reflexologist can identify the specific underlying problem, and perform the most effective form of therapy.

Reflexology effectively regulates the circulation of blood throughout the body and can therefore aid the process of digestion. Moreover, it improves the functioning of the lymphatic system responsible for the removal of toxins from the body. It also aids the metabolism process by stimulating the pituitary gland responsible for the release of hormones. By regulating the rate at which your body converts food into energy, your weight can be manipulated. Moreover, controlling the release of hormones results in balanced hormone secretion and helps control your appetite. Further, it encourages the release of endorphins. These natural hormones help control food cravings and therefore help you cut down on unnecessary binges. Endorphins also reduce your stress and anxiety levels, a main reason for emotional eating. This therapy results in a general state of well-being discouraging over-indulgence in food.

It is extremely important to follow a healthy diet and regularly exercise for reflexology to be completely successful. If you have extreme weight gain problems, you should consult a doctor.

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