Healing Yourself with Foot Reflexology, Revised and Expanded All-Natural Relief for Dozens of Ailments

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With over 40 years' experience, Mildred Carter, along with her daughter Tammy Weber, teaches readers the time-tested methods of rubbing, pressing, pulling, and massaging for increasing physical and mental energy and achieving quick, natural relief from scores of common health problems.

Acknowledgments

iii

A Word from the Authors

Foreword

What This Book Can Do for You

vii

Introduction

Part One How to Improve Life with Reflexology

(56)

How Reflexology Works

(4)

A Brief History

(1)

Healing Forces Released Through Reflexology

(2)

Step-by-Step Guide to the Foot/Body Relationship

(11)

Explanation of Charts

(1)

Chart A ``Visual Guide to the Inner Structure of the Body''

(1)

Chart B ``Foot Reflexology Chart''

(1)

Chart C ``Side View of Feet''

(1)

Chart D ``Top View of Feet''

(1)

Chart E ``The Endocrine System and Its Reflexes''

(1)

The Body's Energy Zones

(2)

Nature and the Divine Energy

(1)

The Zone Theory

(1)

Explanation of Chart F

(1)

Chart F ``Ten Energy Zones''

(1)

Chart G ``Divisions of the Body and Feet''

(1)

Summary of Charts

(1)

The Benefits of Reflexology

(14)

Electrical Nature of Reflexes

(1)

Why Early Man Was Healthier

(1)

Husband Struck with Heart Attack

(1)

How Author Reclaimed Youthfulness

(1)

A Reflex-a-Day Helps Keep Pain Away

(5)

Kidneys, Ovaries, and Hemorrhoids Healed

(1)

Epileptic Seizures

(1)

From Heart Weakness to Rejuvenation

(1)

Reflexology Benefits for Older People

(1)

Cataracts of the Eyes

(1)

A Puzzling Illness Solved

(1)

Reflexology for Pets

(1)

Hand and Body Reflexes

(1)

Hand Reflexes

(1)

Body Reflexes

(1)

Letter to Mrs. Carter: How a Sister Helps Her Brother with Reflexology

(1)

European Methods vs. Reflexology

(2)

Scars as a Source of Body Disturbance

(1)

Reflexology Is Often Used With Conventional Medical Care

(1)

Recent Research Reports

(1)

Invisible Divisions and Zones

(2)

The Basics of Successful Reflexology

(11)

The Ideal Environment

(2)

Learning the Basics

(3)

Length of Reflexology Session

(1)

Location of the Reflexes

(1)

How to Locate Reflexes

(1)

Reflex Remote Control

(1)

Basic Points to Ponder

(2)

How Long to Work the Reflexes

(1)

What to Do When You Find a Very Sore Spot

(1)

Reflex Stages

(1)

Use the Foot Reflexology Chart to Help Locate Reflex Areas

(1)

A Note of Caution

(1)

Life's Vita Energy Force

(4)

Vital Energy Cells

(1)

The Importance of Keeping the Cellular Level Balanced

(3)

How to Use Basic Reflexology Techniques

(14)

Everybody Can Benefit from Learning Reflexology

(1)

How to Use Your Thumbs and Fingers Correctly

(4)

Finding the ``Working'' Part of Your Thumb

(1)

Learning the Proper Technique to ``Thumb-Walk''

(1)

Learning the Proper Technique to ``Finger-Walk''

(1)

How to Use the Press-and-Roll Technique

(1)

Developing the ``Press and Pull-Down'' Technique

(1)

Effective Reflex Techniques

(4)

How Much Pressure to Use

(1)

How to Properly Support the Foot

(1)

A Few Relaxing Techniques

(1)

Foot Rotation

(1)

Toe Rotations

(1)

Press-and-Slide

(1)

``Hugging'' the Feet

(1)

Take Care of Yourself

(5)

Comfort Is Important

(1)

Working Your Own Reflexes

(2)

Self-Help Tools

(2)

Part Two Helping Yourself with Reflexology

(154)

Reflexology of the Toes

(12)

Pinpointing the Pituitary Reflex

(4)

The Link Between the Hypothalamus and the Pituitary

(1)

Pineal Gland

(1)

Additional Techniques for the Toes

(1)

Working the Reflexes to the Nose, Teeth/Gums/Jaws

(1)

Neck Reflexes

(1)

Throat and Tonsil Reflexes

(1)

Check the Lymphatic System

(1)

Case of Sore Throat Healed

(1)

Headaches and Eye Weakness

(2)

Reflexes of the Eyes

(1)

Ear Reflexes

(1)

Sinus Reflexes

(1)

How to Reflex After a Stroke or Head Injury

(2)

A Letter to Mrs. Carter: Reflexology and Prayer Restored Life

(1)

Reflex Techniques for the Back and Spine

(9)

Relief of Back Tensions or Pain

(2)

Reflexes for Full Length of Spine

(1)

The Connection Between Your Spine and Nervous System

(1)

Case Histories of Spinal Healings

(1)

Chart H ``Spine, Spinal Sections & Nerves that Regulate Body''

(1)

The Author's Experience

(1)

There Is No Time Limit on Working Reflexes for the Back

(1)

Case History of a Serious Back Situation and Its Healing

(3)

Reflexes for the Thyroid and Parathyroid

(4)

The Importance of the Thyroid

(1)

Reflexes of the Parathyroids

(2)

Reflex Areas to the Lungs and Bronchial Tubes

(4)

Bronchial Tubes

(1)

Colds

(1)

How to Handle Stomach Reflexes

(4)

Stomach Reflex Techniques

(1)

How to Soothe Away Ulcers

(2)

Case Histories of Ulcer Pain Disappearing

(1)

How to Work the Solar Plexus and Diaphragm Reflexes

(4)

Circular-Press Technique

(1)

Reflexing Push-and-Release Technique

(1)

Working the Diaphragm Reflex

(1)

``Thumb-Walking'' the Solar Plexus and the Diaphragm Reflexes

(2)

Reflexes to Adrenal Glands and Kidneys

(6)

Special Technique for Working the Adrenal Glands

(1)

Special Technique for Reflexing the Kidneys

(1)

How the Kidneys Affect Various Portions of the Body

(3)

Reducing the Risk of Stones

100

(1)

A Preventive Diet Is Important

100

(2)

Reflexes to Pancreas and Spleen

102

(4)

A Special Reflex Technique

102

(1)

Warning for Diabetics

103

(1)

The Spleen

104

(2)

Reflex of the Spleen

104

(1)

Anemic Conditions

105

(1)

Cause of Anemia

105

(1)

How to Reflex the Remarkable Liver

106

(6)

The Liver Will Regenerate Itself

106

(1)

Reflex Area of the Liver

107

(2)

Warning About a Sluggish Liver

109

(1)

How to Cope with Gallbladder Conditions

109

(1)

Case History of Chronic Fatigue Overcome

110

(2)

Conditioning Reflexes for the Heart

112

(13)

How Blood Is Recycled

113

(1)

Coronary Circulation

113

(1)

The Body's Natural Pacemaker

113

(1)

A Special Technique

114

(1)

Good Circulation Is Critical

114

(1)

Angina Pectoris

115

(1)

Relaxation with Reflexology

116

(1)

Some Causes of Death from Heart Trouble

117

(1)

Cases of Recoveries from Heart Trouble

117

(4)

Case History of Heart and Stress Conditions Eased

118

(3)

Learn to Recognize the Signs of Heart Troubles

121

(1)

Prevention Is the Key to a Strong and Healthy Cardiovascular System

122

(3)

Ten Effective Steps to Help Maintain a Healthy Heart

122

(3)

Reflexing the Appendix and Ileocecal Valve

125

(6)

Proper Reflex Techniques

125

(1)

Reported Recoveries from Appendicitis

126

(1)

The Important Ileocecal Valve

127

(1)

A Case of Food Allergy Healed

127

(1)

Case History of a Sinus Condition Healed

128

(3)

How to Reflex the Small and Large Intestines

131

(5)

Special Reflex Techniques for the Small Intestine

131

(2)

The Large Intestine

133

(3)

How the Colon Works

133

(1)

Colon Reflex Techniques

133

(2)

Varicose Veins

135

(1)

Reflex to the Bladder

136

(4)

Techniques for Bladder Reflex

136

(1)

Bladder Disorders Helped

137

(3)

Case History of Bladder Trouble Healed

138

(2)

Reflexes to Sex Glands and Organs

140

(7)

Special Reflex Techniques

141

(5)

Reflexing the Ovaries or Testes

142

(1)

Reflexing the Uterus or Penis and Prostate Gland

143

(1)

Breast Reflexes

144

(1)

Sore Breasts

144

(1)

Awaken Your Lymph Network

145

(1)

Reflex Both Feet

145

(1)

Sex Gland Functions

146

(1)

Reflexes to Prostate Gland

147

(5)

Functions of the Prostate Gland

147

(1)

Benefits of Prostate Reflex Conditioning

148

(1)

Special Prostate Reflex Techniques

148

(1)

Prostate Trouble Gives No Advance Publicity

149

(1)

Cases of Prostate Healing

149

(3)

How a Stubborn Case of ``Prostate'' Was Healed

150

(2)

Reflex Relief for Hemorrhoids

152

(4)

Reflex Techniques

152

(2)

Working the Achilles Tendon

154

(1)

Take Action to Prevent Hemorrhoids

155

(1)

Reflex Areas to the Sciatic Nerve

156

(5)

Reflex Techniques

157

(1)

Reflex Locations

158

(1)

Reflex Area Back of Ankle

158

(1)

Working Up to the Knee Area

158

(1)

An Additional Reflex from the Back

159

(1)

A Case of Sciatic Healing

159

(1)

A Letter to Mrs. Carter: Nature Is the Healer

160

(1)

How to Stimulate the Lymphatic System

161

(6)

What the Lymphatic System Does

161

(2)

Lymph Nodes Are Protective in Many Ways

162

(1)

Our Second Circulation System

162

(1)

Reflex Techniques

163

(3)

Reflex With Your Thumb

163

(1)

Reflex With Your Fingers

164

(1)

How to Stimulate Lymph Movement with the Heels of Your Hands

165

(1)

Walking Stimulates Lymphatic Fluid

165

(1)

Help Your Body Strengthen Its Defense Systems

166

(1)

How to Condition Reflexes for General Rejuvenation

167

(10)

Body Cells Must Be Electrically Balanced

168

(1)

Energy Balance Is Essential to Good Health

169

(1)

How to Make Reflexology Your Rejuvenator

170

(3)

A Basic Reflex Workout

170

(1)

Why the Bulgarians Possess Such Great Longevity

171

(1)

Fifteen Steps to Improve Your Health and Restore Youthfulness

171

(2)

A Letter to Mrs. Carter: With the Help of Reflexology, Life Begins at Seventy-eight

173

(1)

A Case of ``Hot Flashes'' Healed

174

(1)

How the Reflexes Worked to Rejuvenate

174

(1)

A Case of Senility Helped

175

(2)

How Reflexology Helps Improve Health of All Glands

177

(14)

The Glands as ``Watchdogs of the Body''

177

(1)

What Tiredness Indicates

178

(1)

The Endocrine Glands Must Work in Perfect Harmony

178

(2)

Hormones Control the Body's Processes

179

(1)

The Rewards of Harmonizing Your Gland Activities

180

(6)

Pituitary Gland

180

(1)

The Hypothalamus

181

(1)

Pineal Gland

181

(1)

Thyroid Gland

181

(1)

Parathyroid Glands

182

(1)

Thymus Gland

183

(1)

Adrenal Glands

183

(2)

The Pancreas

185

(1)

Gonads

186

(1)

Endocrine Glands Are Like Little Giants

186

(2)

A Letter to Mrs. Carter: Let's Keep Our Health Naturally

188

(1)

Case Histories of Arthritis Healed

188

(3)

How to Overcome Stress and Fatigue the Natural Way

191

(13)

All in a Day's Work

191

(1)

How to Restore Your Energy with a Reflexology Workout

192

(1)

The Pituitary

192

(1)

The Adrenals

192

(1)

Sex Glands

192

(1)

Conditioning the Spleen

192

(1)

Conditioning the Liver

193

(1)

Final Brushups

193

(1)

Remember Your Family and Friends

193

(2)

Restoring the Energies of a Male Partner

194

(1)

What to Do for Exhausting Shopping Trips

195

(1)

A Case History of Overcoming Shopping Exhaustion

196

(1)

Quick Energy Enhancement for Travel Exhaustion

196

(1)

Reflexology Tips When Traveling with the Family

197

(1)

Reflexology for Campers

197

(1)

What Every Part-time Sports Enthusiast Must Know About Heart Attacks

198

(1)

Reflexology for Leg Cramps

199

(1)

Hot Weather Fatigue

199

(1)

How to Dissolve Stress With Reflexology

200

(4)

Three Easy Steps to Stop Stress

200

(1)

Restore Your Body's Chemical Balance

201

(1)

Use Slow, Tranquil Pressure

202

(1)

Use Deluxe-Foot-Roller to Reduce Stress

202

(2)

How to Have More ``Go Power'' With Reflexology

204

(7)

How to Get Started for the Day

204

(1)

Reflexology, the Natural Primer

205

(1)

Why the Whole Body Must Be Stimulated with Reflexology

206

(1)

How Reflexology Revitalizes All of You

207

(4)

Part Three How You Can Help Others with Reflexology

211

(121)

Reflexology Tips and Techniques for Helping Others

213

(12)

Preparations for Giving Reflexology

214

(5)

For Best Results Create a Comfortable Environment

214

(1)

How to Provide Comfort and a Sense of Well-being

214

(2)

Using the Correct Pressure

216

(1)

What to Do If Reflexology Is Painful

217

(1)

Maintaining a Positive Attitude Is Beneficial to Healing

217

(1)

A Personal Touch

218

(1)

Preparing to Give Reflexology

218

(1)

How to Find Reflex Locations on Another Person's Feet

218

(1)

Chart I ``Bones of the Foot''

219

(1)

Learn the Basic Techniques to Help Others

220

(5)

Starting the Reflex Session

220

(1)

Wringing the Foot

220

(1)

``Press-and-Slide'' Thumbs and Fingers to Relax Nerves

221

(1)

The Ankle Shuttle and the Metatarsal Squeeze

222

(2)

Solar-Plexus-Press

224

(1)

Give Nature Time to Repair and Restore the Body to Good Health

225

(15)

Beginning the Reflex Workout

226

(1)

Working the Left Foot First

226

(1)

Work One Foot at a Time

226

(1)

How Reflexes in the Toes Correspond to Head and Neck

227

(1)

The Brain Is the Nervous System's Headquarters

228

(4)

After a Stroke, Work the Reflex Area on Opposite Side from Body Trauma

228

(1)

Reflex Areas to the Brain

229

(1)

Locating the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

230

(2)

Working the Reflexes to the Neck, and Throat

232

(1)

Reflexology Benefits for Eyes, Ears, and Sinuses

232

(6)

Eyes...Windows of the Soul

232

(1)

Reflexes to the Ears

233

(2)

Helping to Clear Sinus Problems

235

(1)

How to Reflex for Natural Headache Relief

236

(2)

A Letter to Mrs. Carter: Reflexology Is Very Rewarding

238

(2)

Nature Does the Healing

240

(14)

Always Give a Complete Reflex Workout

240

(1)

Successful Techniques for Relaxing the Spine

241

(4)

Press-and-Roll Between Each Vertebra Reflex

242

(1)

The Spinal Twist

243

(1)

Reflex Stimulation to Skeletal Muscles

244

(1)

Reflexing the Thyroid

245

(3)

Assistant to the Thyroid

246

(1)

Reflex Top and Bottom of Foot

247

(1)

Parathyroids

247

(1)

A Letter to Mrs. Carter: Thyroid Problems Helped

248

(1)

How to Work the Reflexes to the Lungs, Bronchial Tubes, and Thymus

248

(1)

Criss-Cross Technique

249

(1)

A Letter to Mrs. Carter: Cough Stopped and Sleep Improved

249

(1)

Thumb-and-Finger-Press Technique

250

(1)

The Thymus Guards Against Infection

250

(1)

How to Reflex the Breast/Chest Area

251

(1)

Reflexing for the Diaphragm

251

(2)

Reflexing Across the Solar Plexus

252

(1)

Give Nature a Chance

253

(1)

Developing a Special Touch

254

(10)

Working the Stomach Reflex

254

(2)

Reflexing the Pancreas

256

(1)

Mastering the Reflexes to the Heart and Arteries

256

(3)

Working the Circulatory System

258

(1)

When the Heart Doesn't Receive Enough Blood--Angina Pectoris

258

(1)

The Importance of a Complete Reflex Workout

259

(1)

Prevention of Heart Trouble

259

(1)

The Spleen

259

(1)

Locating the Spleen Reflex

260

(1)

Adrenal Glands

260

(1)

How to Reflex the Adrenals

260

(1)

A Letter to Mrs. Carter: Reflexology Affects the Whole Body

261

(1)

Working the Kidney Reflexes

262

(2)

Kidney Stones

263

(1)

Gout

263

(1)

How to Use Reflexology to Help Others Maintain Good Health

264

(12)

The Intestines

265

(3)

Working the Colon Reflex Area on the Left Foot

265

(1)

Working the Reflex Area of the Small Intestine

266

(1)

Extra Reflex Help for Elimination Troubles

267

(1)

A Letter to Mrs. Carter: Reflexology Is Totally Awesome

268

(1)

A Letter to Mrs. Carter: Reflexology Helps Lady Talk and Laugh Again

268

(1)

The Bladder

269

(2)

Reflexing the Bladder

269

(1)

Reaching the Lower Lumbar Region

270

(1)

Reflex Help for Sciatic Pain

271

(3)

Work Both Sides of Spinal Reflex

271

(1)

Locate the Reflex Where the Sciatic Nerve Crosses the Foot

272

(1)

Work Between the Hip and Buttock Reflexes

272

(1)

Reflexing the Cord on the Back of Leg

272

(1)

Reflexing Up the Inside of Leg and Knee

273

(1)

A Letter to Mrs. Carter: Sciatic Pain Relieved in a Few Days

274

(1)

Reflex Prescription for Hemorrhoids

274

(2)

Working the Reflexes to Dissolve Hemorrhoids

274

(1)

Supportive Reflex to Stop Hemorrhoid Pain

275

(1)

Take Time for Reflexology

276

(15)

How to Use Reflexology to Improve Sex Glands

276

(6)

Don't Let Stress Control Your Family's Life

277

(1)

Start a Preventive Health Care Plan

277

(1)

A Helpful Guide for Reflexing the Ovaries (or Testes)

278

(1)

Guidelines for Reflexing the Uterus (or Penis and Prostate)

279

(1)

Additional Routine to Help the Gonads

280

(1)

Additional Help for the Prostate

281

(1)

Breast/Chest Reflex Areas

282

(1)

A Gentle Reflex for the Mammary Glands

282

(1)

Use Two Thumbs to Stimulate Lymph Under the Arms

283

(1)

A Bit of Friendly Advice

283

(1)

Letters to Mrs. Carter

283

(1)

Reflexing the Groin

284

(1)

Activating the Lymphatic System

285

(1)

How to Work the Shoulder/Elbow/Arm Reflex Areas

286

(1)

How to Work the Hip/Knee/Leg Reflex Areas

287

(2)

A Letter to Mrs. Carter: Rx Stops Leg Pain

289

(1)

A Letter to Mrs. Carter: Why I like Reflexology

289

(1)

A Letter to Tammy

290

(1)

Helping Others---One Foot at a Time

291

(18)

Reflexology Is Wonderful for Sharing with Others

291

(1)

A Letter to Mrs. Carter: Reflexology, Prayer, and Determination Promote Healing

292

(1)

Working the Reflexes on the Right Foot

293

(1)

Reflex the Toes First

293

(1)

Reflexing Right Side of the Thyroid

294

(1)

How to Improve Circulation to the Spine

294

(1)

Work All Reflex Points on Both Feet

295

(1)

How to Stop Leg, Foot, or Toe Cramps

295

(1)

How to Tone the Liver with Reflexology

296

(1)

Working the Liver Reflex

296

(1)

Criss-Cross Technique on the Liver Reflex

297

(1)

Stimulating the Gallbladder and Duodenum

297

(1)

A Letter to Mrs. Carter: All My Life I Had Hoped for a Miracle

298

(1)

Locating the Adrenal and Kidney Reflex on the Right Foot

299

(1)

Where to Locate the Appendix and Ileocecal Reflex

300

(1)

How to Activate the Ascending and Transverse Colon

301

(1)

Reviewing Reflexes of the Lower Region

302

(2)

Recalling How to Work the Reflexes for Intestines

302

(1)

Highlighting the Bladder, Lower Lumbar, and Reflex to Help with Hemorrhoid Problems

303

(1)

Remembering How to Reflex the Sciatic Nerve, Hip/Shoulder, and Reproductive Glands

303

(1)

Strengthening the Immune System

304

(1)

Conclude the Session with Your Favorite Relaxing Technique

304

(2)

Ease Body Stress with the Foot-and-Ankle Shuttle

305

(1)

Calm Nervous Tensions with the Solar-Plexus-Press

305

(1)

Relax the Mind and Body with Foot and Toe Rotations

306

(1)

Refresh Yourself

306

(1)

Reflexology Benefits Many: Letters to Mrs. Carter

306

(3)

Reflexology Knowledge Is the Sign of Wisdom

309

(13)

Reflexology Gives Nature a Helping Hand

309

(1)

Foot Reflexology and Diabetes

310

(1)

The Importance of Working the Correct Reflex Points

311

(1)

Reflexology Is the Natural Way to Better Health

312

(1)

Letters to Mrs. Carter

313

(5)

Taking Care of Your Feet

318

(1)

Survey Proves Feet Need Stimulation

319

(1)

A Letter to Mrs. Carter: Reflexology Helps Dissolve Spurs

319

(1)

Reflexology Is an Extension to Other Health Care Programs

320

(2)

When to Call a Medical Doctor

320

(2)

How Mental Health Can be Improved with Reflexology

322

(10)

The Rule of Relaxation for Mental Health

322

(1)

Reflexology for Mental Benefits

323

(1)

How Reflexology Can Improve Everyone's Character

324

(1)

Reflexology Break vs. Coffee Break

324

(1)

How to Improve Your Disposition

324

(1)

Nature's Way to Control Stress

325

(1)

Extreme Mental Cases Helped

325

(1)

How a Mentally Confused Teacher Was Helped

325

(3)

A Case of Cerebral Palsy Helped

328

(1)

Overcoming Mental Depression

329

(3)

A Case of Depression Healed

329

(3)

Index

332

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