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A massage technique performed on the feet, and less commonly on the hands, reflexology works on the premise that our energy zones correspond to reflex points at the body surface. Reflexology is as old as acupuncture, but was formally introduced in America by Dr. William Fitzgerald, an American ear, nose and throat specialist, in 1913. Further research by Eunice Ingham led to a map of the body, identifying the reflex areas of the feet. Considered beneficial for both preventing and treating diseases, it is especially effective for digestive and menstrual problems, fatigue, stress and stress-related disorders, and chronic conditions. Zone therapy, the term used prior to reflexology, is also used to describe a form of reflexology. Certification through the International Institute of Reflexology requires 200 hours of classroom work and documented reflexology sessions.
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