Chakra balancing and cleansing helps to bring the chakras back to their normal functioning and the body back into balance and harmony with the All. By applying focused pressure on a point on a meridian, the associated muscle is compressed much like a sponge and blood is sent rushing into the tissue as the muscle lets go of its tension and stress. This process also clears the blockage of energy in the meridians, promoting health throughout the body, stimulating the body's immune system, and promoting the release of endorphins. During an acupressure treatment, the patient remains fully clothed, suffers no side-effects from drugs, and experiences a totally safe and relaxing session. Disease is created by stress.
Reflexology reduces stress in all parts of the body by generating deep, calm relaxation.
By applying direct pressure to points on the feet or hands corresponding to stressed body areas, the tension is reduced and there is a resulting physiological change in the body. Stress and tension also restrain the cardiovascular system and restrict blood flow, resulting in sluggish circulation. By reducing the stress and tension, Reflexology allows the cardiovascular vessels to conduct the flow of blood naturally and easily. The knowledge of the healing property of plants and the effect they may have upon the body is the practice of herbology . An herbalist draws upon this knowledge when recommending a certain herb to a patient.