Your Feet: A Bridge to Whole Body Health
The ancient art of reflexology is way more than a fancy foot rub. It’s a medical practice that can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians and Chinese and has since spread to all corners of the world.
The basic premise of reflexology is that areas of the feet correspond to other areas of the body, and that by massaging, pressing, rubbing and otherwise probing these areas, stimulation of the body’s qi will create healing and decrease pain. How cool of an idea is this?
I love the metaphor of the feet being a bridge to the entire body. I also love to have my feet rubbed. Feels so good, especially when those dogs are barking.
At IO we supplement our reflexology treatments with the luxury of In Fiore Pedicurie balms in peppermint, chamomile or ginger. Depending on your constitution and your particular needs that day, each aromatherapeutic balm carries with it a specific healing capacity:
- Peppermint is cooling and a classic choice for relieving overburdened feet that are stuffed into hot shoes all day.
- Chamomile is one of the more calming herbs and its subtle, earthy scent conjures up a grounding low vibration for your body and mind.
- Ginger is warming and stimulates circulation for those of us that tend to need a little qi boost.
Whether or not you believe that areas of the feet literally map to other systems of the body, the basic truth is this: a foot rub sure does feel divine, and we all deserve to pamper our piggies once in a while.
Be your own foot bridge to health,
Amy
