Interestingly, pressure points of internal organs such as the liver, pancreas, heart and diaphragm are all located in the inside of the palm or on the soles of the feet as if it is the 'inside' of the body. For instance, the gall bladder's pressure point is located within the entire pressure point of the liver. Fitzgerald, he noted that there are zones that can be found on the hands, the feet and the tongue of the person and that all these zones are linked or connected to the many parts of the body. And on those same studies that were conducted by the surgeon, he found out that the placing of pressure on these zones will have an effect in relieving and in curing the pain. The area below the tips of the toes represents the face and sinus; this is especially useful for people who are prone to sinuses and colds. Pressing this area will help relieve a swollen sinus and unclog the nose. The stem of the toes represent the brain, neck and the brain stem. This is the best area to press when you feel strain on your neck due to a prolonged sitting position especially in front of a computer or on an uneven backrest. And the main intent of this therapy is to heal the person as a whole and not simply addressing the perceived symptoms. The focus on the foot as the main gateway to getting well can be traced to a number of studies and researches made in the past. Based on these researches, the anatomy of the person can be traced to the sole of the foot. It is possible that the principle of applying pressure of the body's extremities and nerve endings to induce relaxation is a shared discovery by these ancient cultures. In India their version of reflexology is called the Ayurvedic Reflexology. Although those in practice do not refer to it as another type of reflexology but an entirely different method borne out of a fusion of two principles, reflexology and Ayurveda, the traditional Indian health system. The engraved images that were found in a tomb of a physician named Ankhmahor depict two men holding the feet of two other men, with inscriptions that imply that two of them were conversing. The hieroglyphics were loosely translated, thus: "do not let me feel pain," followed by a response of the person treating the feet, "I will act as you please.
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