World Reflexology Week: Reflexology for the well-being of all

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Extract from the article: From September 18 to 23, 2023, the world celebrates World Reflexology Week. This ancient practice offers a multitude of physical and mental health benefits. In Togo, to mark the event, the Association des Praticiens de la Réflexologie du Togo (APRT)

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From September 18 to 23, 2023, the world celebrates World Reflexology Week. This ancient practice offers a multitude of physical and mental health benefits. In Togo, to mark the event, the Association des Praticiens de la Réflexologie du Togo (APRT) has brought this non-medicinal practice to the attention of the general public, enabling everyone to play an active role in their own well-being. The APRT's aim is to work alongside conventional medicine to find a solution to the population's health problems. The press conference was held on Thursday September 14 at the site of the 5th edition of MaBEST.

To mark World Reflexology Week, the Association des Praticiens de la Réflexologie du Togo (APRT) (Association of Reflexology Practitioners of Togo) is planning awareness-raising activities to popularize the practice. APRT will also be holding foot reflexology sessions on the site of the 5th edition of the Marché du Bien-Etre et de la Santé (MaBEST) from September 13 to 17. Awareness-raising and reflexology sessions are also planned in certain parishes.The Saint Jean Baptiste parish in Yokoè will be in the spotlight on September 21.APRT will also be hosting a conference on the theme of « Reflexology for all ages ». From reducing stress to improving circulation, relieving pain and boosting immunity, reflexology offers a holistic approach to improving quality of life.

« These days, we're seeing more and more people turning to natural health methods. One of these practices is reflexology. This little-known practice is full of benefits. That's one of the reasons why we're spreading the word. We intend to multiply these actions, which will enable the population to learn more about reflexology and its benefits for human health », emphasized Line Odoh, President of APRT.

Understanding reflexology

Reflexology is defined as the treatment of organs using their reflex points.It is achieved by simply pressing the fingers on a particular point to reach the corresponding organ.   Anyone can benefit from reflexology, from newborn babies to pregnant women and the elderly.Everyone can benefit from reflexology.

It's a gentle, non-invasive, complementary practice used for prevention and as an adjunct to conventional medicine. Reflexology is not a substitute for medical treatment or follow-up.A growing body of research in recent years has characterized the effects of reflexology on the body.

It's based on the following principle: the foot is a miniaturized representation of the human body, with each reflex zone corresponding to a specific organ, gland or body part. Rhythmic pressure applied to these reflex zones helps to localize tension and restore balance in the corresponding parts of the body.Other forms of reflexology include facial (face) and palmar (hand) reflexology.

Widely practiced in Europe and Asia, reflexology is particularly effective in treating pain and many functional disorders.More than just a form of well-being, reflexology contributes to a person's overall wellbeing. « Reflexology can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, including back, hip and head pain, diabetes, high blood pressure and infertility. It revitalizes and detoxifies the body, relieves pain and stress, improves circulation and harmonizes vital functions.Reflexology relaxes the mind and allows negative emotions to flow away », explains Line Odoh, President of APRT. Reflexology also enables the body to regain its balance and create the conditions for self-healing.

Appeal to the public and the authorities

APRT officials are calling on the public to opt for reflexology to prevent all ailments. They invite everyone at MaBEST from September 13 to 17, to come and benefit from reflexology sessions, so as to fully understand this technique, which is enormously beneficial to the body. As for the authorities in charge of health, the president of ARPT says that reflexologists are ready to explain the benefits of this technique to them, since reflexology has so much to contribute to health.

William O.