Herbal Medicines For Athlete's Foot

[Cathy Wingfield]

When pressure is applied to the specific pressure points on the hands and feet that correspond with the neck and head, reflexology controls the body's perception of pain releasing endorphins from the pituitary gland, which are the body's natural pain killers.

Because of the lateral movements, shoes must have a well formed arch that corrects for these forces and a thick upper leather to provide stability to the front of the foot. Shoes should also have a firm toe box that is high enough to prevent pain in the toe and nail areas.

The principles of Chaussures Foot massage is not in congruence with western allopathic medicine. Western medicine merely sees the foot as a body part comprising of bones, ligaments and joints.

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Like most Oriental medical techniques, foot reflexology is a "holistic" treatment. It concentrates on treating the whole person rather than just the symptoms of one particular ailment.

Calluses are not really harmful to you; they're quite the opposite, actually. Calluses are the body's way of defending your skin against the pressure and friction that is subjected to it. Without calluses, your body would be prone to lacerations and infection. Think how uncomfortable and painful it would be to have the soles of your feet shredded every time you run or you grimace in pain every time you lift rough, heavy objects. The calluses are there to protect you by toughening you up.

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Seek the guidance of your chiropractor, acupuncturist or another health professional before trying reflexology on yourself on your own. There are certain conditions such as pregnancy where you must be careful about which pressure points to use.