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Reflexology |
The practice of manipulating reflex areas in the feet and hands. These reflex areas correspond to specific body parts and Organs |
Reflex. |
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Who mapped out all the reflexes and named reflexology. |
Eunice Ingham |
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In zone therapy, how many zones are there total? |
10 |
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Main Reflexes for reproductive system |
Sciatic nerve (M&L), groin line (m) (fallopian tube/spermatic cord) uterus/prostate (m) Hip/sciatic (L) pelvic area (L) ovary/teste (L) leg/hip/knee (L)
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Sex |
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Main Reflexes for endocrine system 7 |
Pineal, pituitary, parathyroid, thyroid, thymus, adrenal, pancreas. *it helps w/ someone who is depressed. |
The glands |
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Main Reflexes for lymphatic system 5 |
Tonsils (TFf&BF), thymus, spleen, appendix, lymph (TF) |
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Main Reflexes for respiratory system |
Sinuses, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs, diaphragm |
Breathing |
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Main Reflexes for cardiovascular system |
Heart, diaphragm |
Heart |
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Main Reflexes for sensory organs |
Nerves & sinuses, head, ear, eustacean tube, nose/mouth, eye&ear. |
5 sesnes |
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Main Reflexes for nervous system |
Brain, nerves, solar plexus, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system |
The nerves |
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Main Reflexes for muscular system |
Internal musclediaphragm & smooth muscle digestive, reproductive, & urinary systems Skeletal muscles |
Systems that has muscles |
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Main Reflexes for skeletal system. |
Fingers, head, thumb, shoulder, arm 1st vertical vertebra, 7th cervical vertebra, thoracic vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae,spine, sacrum, coccyx |
Bones |
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Who developed Zone Therapy to the USA? which way does it flow? |
William Fitzgerald...... Towards the heart. |
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What is the referral area for the knee? The wrist? |
Knee=elbow wrist=ankle |
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Name 5 health benefits of reflexology. |
Relaxation (assists in the relaxation of stress & tension) , circulation (increase blood & lymph fluids) energy (increases avilable energy by revitalizing organs & glands), nerves (improves nerves supply) , release toxins |
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If someone is sick, how do we change our session? |
Moderate the time for session shorter lighter more often don't overwork the client |
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Name the lines that divide the foot & know their location |
Diaphragm, waistline, pelvic line, tendon lines |
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Name 5 health responses |
Cold sores, menstrual cycle, diarrhea, increased energy, changes in skin, changes in Sleep patterns |
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Name all 8 relaxation techniques |
*Side to side, *ankle loosening, *ankle rotation, *spinal twist, *metatarsal kneading,* toe rotation, *diaphragm relaxer, *diaphragm deep breathing release, |
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The diaphragm techniques both required the client to take a breath |
False |
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Thumb walking is best for the dorsal part of the foot |
False |
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The spine's reflex area is located on the lateral side of the foot |
False |
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Reflexologist can diagnose the flu |
False |
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Name 5 pinpoint reflexes |
Pituitary, ileocecal valve, sigmoid flexure, uterus/prostate reflex, ovary/teste reflex |
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Define main reflex |
A main reflex that is within a specific system. |
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What are the reasons for performing hand reflexology? |
Client self-help, accessibility, foot work is contraindicated, sensitivity feet. |
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To affect breathing, which reflexes should you work? 10 |
Nose/mouth, throat/trachea, bronchial tubes, diaphragm , sinuses, larynx, vocal chords, lungs |
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Foot location |
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Top of foot chart |
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Side foot cart |
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