| In my life after divorce, there is one thing I miss | | | | Reflexology provides exercise of pressure sensors |
| most from my marriage, and I hope to share it in a | | | | on the feet (and hands) that are inextricably tied to |
| new relationship someday. I've paid for this service | | | | internal organs. By maneuvering your partner's big |
| now and then since my break up, but found it | | | | toes, you are connecting to their brain. By pressing |
| emotionally lacking. I highly recommend that you try a | | | | their arch, you are massaging their adrenals. By |
| nightly ritual that nurtures health, comfort and | | | | rubbing the middle bridge on the bottom of their |
| intimacy in your marriage or dating relationship. | | | | feet, you are energizing their lungs and heart. |
| How we discovered this ritual: | | | | Who first discovered this medical system? |
| My former husband often traveled on business once | | | | There is archeological evidence that reflexology was |
| or twice a week. On the nights he was at home, we | | | | used in China and Egypt circa 2733 BCE. Reflexology |
| simply settled into a ritual that relaxed us and bonded | | | | began to emerge in the West in the 19th century, |
| us emotionally. Usually after dinner, we would slip off | | | | based on research into the nervous system and |
| our shoes, stretch out on opposite ends of a comfy | | | | reflexes. |
| couch, and share highlights of our day as we | | | | No one knows for sure if there were a |
| massaged each other's feet. I guess you could say | | | | cross-fertilization of this system between ancient and |
| we were Sole Mates for 25 years. | | | | modern world. It may be an example of a universal |
| The surprise benefits of being Sole Mates. | | | | bridging concept at work, as couples in ancient and |
| We began our ritual of tandem foot massages | | | | modern times discovered the pleasures and health |
| because it was a convenient way to catch up on our | | | | benefits of touch. |
| news, while giving and receiving pleasure | | | | We all touch the people we love, or at least it's a |
| simultaneously. We were hooked on this pleasure for | | | | healthy habit to create. Through touch, you can be |
| several years before I read about the proven health | | | | linked deeply with your partner. Not just symbolically, |
| benefits and official term for this type of foot | | | | but for real. You can touch someone's brain and |
| massage. Foot Reflexology. | | | | heart by massaging their big toe and the bridge of |
| What is Foot Reflexology? | | | | their feet. Imagine how you can nurture intimacy in |
| It's using thumb and finger pressure techniques during | | | | your relationship when you also share your daily |
| a foot massage, without using oil or lotions. It is | | | | news or innermost dreams during a tandem foot |
| based on a system of zones and reflex areas that | | | | massage with your mate or date. |
| reflect an image of the body on the feet (and | | | | If you're in a relationship, why not try a tandem foot |
| hands) with a premise that massaging our reflex | | | | massage tonight. If you're single and seeking your |
| areas effects a physical change in the body. | | | | best match, we have a gift for you. |
| How does reflexology work? | | | | |