What is reflexology?

"Reflexology is a science and art based on the belief that there are reflex areas on the feet, ears, and hands that correspond to every organ, gland, and part of the body," explains reflexology expert and L.M.T. Laura Norman, author of Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology (Simon & Schuster) and owner of Laura Norman and Associates Reflexology Center in New York City and Del Ray Beach, Florida.

Who benefits

"Reflexology can positively affect digestion and sinus problems, allergies, PMS, and metabolism, in a noninvasive way," says Norman. It is also a great option if other types of massage are not suitable for certain conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome or Crohn's disease (a chronic illness that causes irritation in the digestive tract). If you're pregnant or suffering from a serious disease or illness, get clearance from your physician first.

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