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BE YOUR OWN DOCTOR WITH

FOOT REFLEXOLOGY
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Dr, Dhivon Golo is 2 seyitered

i redial doco paca foe ase
“il Optometry, Municipal Eye ospital,

of subjects (eg, Eyecare, Acupressure,
‘Magnet Therapy, Homoeopothy, et.) at
Seminars organized by various isttutions
all over the eounty.

He fos autborel © number of Health
felated beoks, one of which I In you
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Dr. Dhirer Cala conducts short-term
sourses in 1) Acupuncture without needles,
‘21 Magnet Therapy, (3) Naturopathy,
'4)Fist Ald and (3) fomoegpathy fa!
loymen, He also conducts fisedeqier,
secord-degrce and. thiridegree Reiki
seminars, He offers ll these uses not
‘only at his own Institute in Muse! {nh
but clso rovele world wide tn conduct
leaching cumtrairing proginms. The
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seases trough non-medicinal measures
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FOREWORD

Dr. Dhiren Gala is a celebrated practitioner. Neither he
ror his writings need any Introduction to the medical
profession. He has received the highest accolades from the
‘Open international Univesity for Complementary Medicines,
Sri Lanka.

Like acupuncture and acupressure, refexology is a
therapeutic science of stimulating specific regions [on the
soles] which have a correspondence with the internal organs
and other structures ofthe body. Acupuncture and reflexology
cause their healing effects by stimulating the fow of ‘Qi’
energy.

How reflexology works, is an enigma, The same question
fs just as complex to answer when applied to widely used
therapies ike aspirin or anaesthesfa. Acuouncure and
reflexology are also, therefore, used on a similar empirical
basis as they are safe, simple, effective and economical

| have had the privilege of perusing this excellent rex
Dr. Dhiren Gala has presented the quintessence of Foot
Reflexology in a simple language and in a clinically useful
form. This classic. is cenainly a milestone in the
‘Complementary Medicines. This aublication will serve as
veritable guide to the student and the practitioner, no less 10
the initiated layperson.

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PREFACE

Of ae lt of pbc intent hasbeanarusedn Reflex Zone
‘Therapy eflerolagy. Dslusoned with medeires, more and
Trove people are lacking for akeratve modes of treatment. To
Tate her curios and to meet her need, arumber of bonks on
feflenology have sung up

‘As we read some ofthese books we realize and, therefore, fe
concorned sbout the foc that somewhere along the wa this
thoropy hs become contaminated with mists and unreasonable
laine of eficacy. Many ofthese Eooks ar chat, repettve,
Sometimes contcngand Usually choc fullofunproved statements
Sra fel explanations, And a few books even ventretopesebe
‘jure, Bachem and Homocopathic mecieines, Come 10
‘Rinkoft: A bookon Reflexology sggeting dina estmento
people who ae red of medicines.

Naural, auch book ted o antagonize circa vind
rnin tis for ths razon that Reflenologyhas nt oune four wih
{uulied doco Ths, ts develoomem and sdvancement have
Bren hindered

We, thee fe thatthe tine has cometoexablsh the basic
teres of Rflen Zone Therapy. We realize thats back should be
Srought out whch (1 preset sce act sbout Reeolgy in
Clout Sinole language and (2) bigs “ogether and cele all
ives ntrmaton volving teatment on fey points of the fet

‘We have sought tinal pecinentmatealup-dateara
discus tn an inel]be manner Moreover, fr te sake of
Sbjectsty ard going agaist common practi, we have reine
{for clitering the book with prtoal anecdotes ae numerous
cours of miraculous cave hoes, that do nothing but impose
reste son the credibly of te reader

“Tsistulya ‘do-styourel bak. Theres nothing complex oF
sitictt about the technques describe. hey ae wel uth he
teacho’ any peso, even the mot unvalned ore one withotany
previous mesial knowledge.

Tough the scope of Reflexology is wide and its efcacy
rematabl, we do not cain thal the pressure treament suggested
here will workin each and every cate In site of the most
Conscientious aplication Indeed, No therapy (not even a medicl
Science) ean bos of cent pe ent success a contin does net
improve ever afer contidraiylong course o treatment orseurs
toe geting wore, the reader should cons his physan

Authors
CONTENTS

PART: INTRODUCTION

Invroduetion

‘The Zone Theory

‘What Happens After Pressure Treatment And Why?
1. Answers To Some Questions People Commonly Ask
5. Practical Hints For Treatment

PART Il: REFLEX ZONE THERAPY

- Reflexology In Painful Disorders
Headache
Teathache
Problems Of The Neck
Problems Of The Back (spine)
Problems Of The Shoulder
Problems Of The Elbow
Problems Of The Hip fint
Problems OF The Knee Joint

- Reflexology In Disorders OF The Respiratory System
Problems Of The Nose
Sinusitis
Tonsil
Problers Of The Larynx
Problems Of The Lungs
Reflexology In Disorders Of The Digestive Syste
Problems Of The Mouth
Problems Of The Taroat
Problems Of The Stomach
Problems Of The Intestines
Prublems OF The Appendix
Problams OF The Liver
Problems Of The Bladder
3 OF The Anus

9. Retlexology In Disorders Of The Cardio-Vascular
System
Preblems OF The Heat
High Bleod Passe; Low Blood Pressure
10, Reflenology in Disorders Of The Exeretry System
roblems OF The Kidneys
Prablems Of The Urinary Blader And The Urethra
11, Reflexology in Disorders OF The Reproductive
System
Problems OF Men
Problems OF Warners
Menstrual disorders; Leucomhoea
Morning Sickness (Varniting During Pregnancy)
For Easy Delivery
Problems OF The Breasts
Menopause
12, Retlexology n Disorders Of The Endocrine System
Problems Of The Pituitary Gland
Disorders Of The Thyroid Gland
Problems OF the Pancreas
13, Relexology In Disorders Of The Serse Organs
Problems OF The Eyes
Problems Of The Eat
Problems Of The Skin
14, Refleology in Somme Other Common Disorders
Ohesty
Fever
Problems Of The Mind
Problame Of The Hair
Giddiness (Vertigo)
Hiccups
Mumas
15. General Debilty/ Chronic Fatigue
16. Reflexology for Preventing ness and
‘Maimaining Peak Health
+ Appendix: Suggestions for Therapists
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PART |
1. INTRODUCTION

Reflex Zone Therapy or simply Reflexology is a non-
edicinal form of treatment in which speciiic spas on the
surface of the body, usually the soles or the palms, are
methodically pressed with a view to suilably influencing the
internal organs of the body. Alternatively, Reflexology ca be
cefined.as a science of stimulating points (usually on the soles
cor the palms) which have a correspandence ara ink with
internal organs of the body.

Like Acupuncture or Acupressure, even Reflexology has
its roots in antiquity. form of treatment by means of pressure
points was prevalent in India and China almost 5000 years
ago. A similar form of therapy was practised in ancient Lgyat
two. A picture (reproduced below! found on the tomb of
‘Ankhmahar (king's physician) at Saquara in Egypt clearly
shows ‘Reflexology’ being ‘practised’. Studies have shown
this tomb to be about 4500 years old

ig 12 Refaog in ania ey

It can be presumed that “Acupuncture anc Reflexology
originated from a common root, There are a number of things
common to Acupuncture and Rellexology. Both recognize a
flow, in the body, of energy (bio-electricity). In Reflexology,
this Jlow is thought to take place through zones whereas in
‘Acupuncture the flow is thought to occur through ‘meridians’
In both these therapies, one aim of treatment isto render this
flow of erergy stout and harmonious.

Fig 12 Rell Zee Fig 13 Aca Meridne
Due to reasons unknown, the shoot of Acupuncture
flourished whereas that of Reflexology withered. However it

did not per'sh completely because it had become ingrained in
some cultures. Indian, Chinese and North American tials
continued to employ i

“The great Florentine sculptor, Cellini (1500. 1571 A.D.1
exerted strong pressure on his toes and fingers to relieve pain
anywhere in the body w'th remarkable success.

In central European countries similar methods were
described by Dr. Adamus and Dr. A’Tatis in 1582 4.D. At
aboutthe same time, Dr. Ball of Leipzig (Germany) published
a booklet describing treatment of organs through pressure
points. The twentieth American oresident W. Garfile (1831
1881 A.D.) was abe alleviate the pains he nad, following an
assassination attempt on his life, by applying. pressure to
various points in his feet. Pain-killing medicines could give
him no tlie.

Another exponent of pressure therapy was Dr. H. Bressler.
Dr. Bressler’s work end success generated a lot of interest in
Dr. William Fitzgerald (1872-1942 A.D. Dr. Fitzgerald
gtacuated in medicine from the University of Vermount in
1895. For two years he was on the staf of Central London
Ears, Nose and Throat Hospital Later, he stated practising as
a physician at the Beston City | losptal and as a laryngologis
at St. Francis ENT Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. asin
1902 A.D., while he was the head of ENT department that he
was drawn to pressure therapy. He started working on toes
and fingers of his patientsto quickly realize tha this producee
Considerable analgesia and ‘lieved headaches, earaches,
turnmy-aches, etc.

While other doctors like H. Bressler had employed
pressure therapy infrequently on afew patients, Dr. Fitznerald
started to employ it methodically on most ofthe patients wha
‘came to him. He achieved great success in his endeavours
He took great pains to make this therapy koivn to doctors
Therefore, Dr. Fitzgerald can be considered the rediscoverer
‘of Reflexology. He gave it a fresh lease o lie

Dr. Fitzgerald evolved a theory that divided the human
‘body longitudinally into five zones on the left and five zones,
con the right. He had realized that any problem of an organ
lying in nne particular zore could be treated by applying
pressure somewhere else within the same zane.

Zone therapy was further popu-
larized by Dr. Edwin Sowers M.D. an
early associate of Dr. Fitzgerald. He
developed a unique and startling
‘method for convincinghis colleagues
about the validity of zone theory. He
‘would apply pressure to a colleagues
hand and then slick a pin in the
corresponding area (zone) of his face
araesthesized by the pressure. Such
‘dramatic proof made believers out of
those who witnessed 't, Along with
D>. Fitzgerald, Dr. Bowers brought
‘out the first book on pressure therapy
entitled “Zone Therapy’. It containec
therapeutic recommendations and
guidelines for doctors, dentists
gynaecologists, ENT specialists and
others.

Reflex Zone Therapy was given
Hg 4srupnide further impetus by Dr. George White
fer veil sone andl Dr. Joseph Riley.

Working in Dr. Riley's oifice was a therapist, Funice
Ingham. She had seen Dr. R ley working on patients’ hands. If
pressing on hands cen iniluence inte-nal organs, pressing on
soles should also produce similar effects, she thought. Driven
with this idea, she began p:obing the feet of all persons she
ceme across, firding a tender spot and corelating it with the
diseased intemal organ. Such careful study enabled her to
map the entire human body on the soles of the two feet.
Dr. Fitzgerald divided each foot into five longitudinal zones,
Eunice Ingham further subdivided t with help 01 three lines!
into four transverse zones,

Eunice Ingham brought out two books ‘Stories the feet
can tell’ and "Stories the feet have told” describing her
experiments and experiences with Foot Reflexology. She
worked tirelessly to popularize Reflexology throughout the
length and breacth ofthe U.S.A. It would not be ar exaggera-
tion to say that she put Foot Reilexology ‘on its feet

From America, Reflexology soon spread to other coun-
tries including India. Thanks 70 rediated efforts hy members
of such charitable institutions like Jai Bhagwan Acupressure
Service, Bombay, All India Centre for Acupressure Reseach,
Bombay, indian Academy of Acupressure Science, Indore,
etc., Reflexology has become extremely popular in India
‘These institutions have taken up the work of Reflexology with
2 missionary zeal

In Incia, both Foot Reflexology and Hand Reflexology
are equally popular. Foot Reflexology, howevel, enjoys
lain advantages over Hanc Reflexology. It is much easie to
locate the :rigger points for various organs on the feet than on
the hands. This is because ofthe fact that a foot has a much
bigger surface area than a hand and, therefore, gives a greater
(biager) representation to cach organ. On the other hand, the
trigger areas for various organs are voripressed on the hand,
rendering their location relatively difficult. Moreover, the
trigger spots are situated somevihat deep on the hands.
Therefore, a greater force (deeper pressure) is required ta
reach them. This entails much hard work and, therefore, may
prove tiresome.
In Reflex Zane Therapy, the whole of each foot is
methodically worked upon. However, ateas or spots found
tender (patful on pressure ate stimulated for longer periods
than non-painil spol.

A Reflexology tteatment results into a restoration of
homowostasis i.¢,, 10 say an internal equilbyiam results
Organs and glands start working optimally and hermoniously
Reflex Zone Therapy also relieves mental and physical stress.
This is an important gain considering the fact that in modern
times most disorders are the director indirect results of stress
Reilexology stimulates the boaly’s immune system ie. it
strengthens the body's natural resistance. is resistance thu
strengthened, the body can prevent or drive away any
disoase, Therefore, the scope of this therapy is virally
tunlimited, 1 can be employed inthe treatment of any disease
that has not been rendered incurable by gross and ireversble
pathological changes.

Reflexology is especially suitable for the: teatment of
the following disorders (he list is by no means exhaustive)

Anorexia (loss of appetite, arthritis, backache, bedwet-
ting in childeen, colds, constipation, cough, diarthoea (loose
motions), dizziness, ear disorders, eye disorders, flatulence
{gio}, giddiness, goite, headache, hyperacidiy, indigestion,
insomnia, loss of voice, menstrual disorders, mental tension,
migraine, nose disorders, painful disorders, painful joints,
sinusitis, sore throat, thyroid disorders, tonsils, toothache.

Refiexalogy should also be tried (and frequently gives
good results) in disorders with vague symptoms like ‘a feeling
fof malaise, general lassitude, chronic fatigue, pain in bones,
nremblingo the body, ete. Here, deta dificuty in arriving at
2 diagnosis, rational medicinal weatment is impossible to
adeninster.

‘Moreover, Reflexology shoul form an essential part of
treatment of all such diseases which have no satisfactory
medical solution or which are considered incurable and,
therefore, require to he treated throughout life Such diseases
include high blood pressure diabetes malltus, asthma, cheu-

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‘matofd antritis, asteo-arthrtis, atherosclerosis, disseminated
sclerosis, emphysema, jaundice, systemic lupus erythe-
matosus, etc.

However, among all therapeutic sciences, there is not
‘one form of therapy which does not have its limitations.
Indeed, nol even medical science can claim to cure each and
‘every case that comes to its attention. And Reflexology is no
exception. In the following diseases, Reflexology should not
bbe employed as the sole form of weatment; it can only be
employed in conjunction with medicines

All fulminating infections, pneumonia, tuberculosis,
leprosy, serious disorders of the heart, kidney lailure, menin-
sitis, tumours, cancer etc.

Finally, Reflexology has no role to play in such purel
mechanical disorders like: congenital ahoraies vi cle
palate, heart valvutar defects) mature cataract, varicosed
veins, hemia, big stones in gall bladder/urinary tact, prolap-
sed uterus, prolapsed rectum, a foreige body in eyelea/nose,
fracture, big abscesses, ec.

Similarly, Reflexology cannot help disorders arising from
deficiencies of essential nutrients like pravains, vitamins and
minerals.

In conclusion, itcan be said that Reflex Zona Therapy is
2 ron-medicinal, natural form of treatment that is extremely
ppoputar in all nooks and corners of the warld. tris a boon Uo
mankind because—

@) IRis extremely simple; even a small child can [eam it,
Therefore, it can be used as self-reaunent,

(b) W is amazingly effective, sometimes producing
almost miraculous results,

{c) Itis absolutely safe unlike medicines (which produce
untoward side effects)

{a} 1Lis inexpensive since no medicines are required and
you need not nush to a doctor far trivial ailments,
{6} It can be used alone or in conjunction with conven-
tional medicines,

( It can be used to preserve peak health, prevent
diseases and slow down ageing process.

However, the reader should understand that Reflexology
is nopanacea. Itis not a’cure all'and should rotbe considered
an alternative 10 competent medical care. It is, in fact, a
‘means of enabling the dody to attain a perfect balance in all
its functiors. It arouses and activates the natural healing
forces that have been suppressed and, therefore, rendered
ineffective by disease-forces

2. THE ZONE THEORY

Zone theory is the basis of Reflexology. Zones are a
system for formulating relationships detween various parts of
the body. They can be thought of as guidelines or markers
which link one part of the bady to another

Trere are ten equal ongitudinal (vertical) zones running
the length of the body trom the top of the head to the tips of
toes. (See Fig. 2.1.)

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‘On soles, the zones would look as shown in Fig. 2.2
above. Thus, each toe is a part of one particular zone.