PRINCIPLES OF REFLEXOLOGY AND HOW IT CAN HELP YOU... Reflexology
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Reflexology is a science based on the principle that reflexes, or areas, in the feet and hands relate to the internal organs and other structures of the body. The unusually large number of nerve endings in the feet are linked to these various parts of the body. By gently massaging specific areas on the soles of the feet or palms of the hands, an enhanced overall physical, emotional and mental health is achieved.
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تاریخ انتشار 2009