Thursday, April 25, 2013
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The ancient Chinese believed that specific points on the feet could have a powerful effect on the overall functioning of the body. By massaging these points, the related organ, body structure or system is stimulated. This will improve the organ function and bring the person back to health. Reflexology is reported to be help deal with the cause of an ailment, not just the symptoms.
Some believe reflexology takes it roots from Taoism. Taoism proclaims that man is a microcosm of the universe since man is a reflection of the universe. In a similar way, it is believed that any organ of the human body can serve as microcosm of the whole body.
SPIRITUAL AND ANATOMICAL MICROCOSMS
The truth is man is made in the image of God and not the universe and that spiritual and anatomical microcosms are two different concepts. However, if one reads the Dao De Jing carefully, it can be argued that the universal force refers to the Almighty God. In this case an anatomical microcosm, though unproven, may be possible.
But whether massaging these points is medically beneficial or not, is another issue. Remember, all cells (brain, skin or liver cells) have the genetic material to develop all the organs in the body. If you know a bit about embryology you will appreciate that all internal organs derive from the mesoderm, etc and then develop to more distinct organs.
I personally don’t believe in reflexology, but see nothing wrong with, what is after all, a “foot massage” if the therapy stops there. There were other civilizations such as the ancient Egyptians, and Europeans in the Middle Ages that practised a similar kind of foot massage.
