Good circulation and consciously being aware of heart health are major steps for overall fitness and wellbeing. Reflexology offers many benefits on cardiac and circulatory wellness.

Applying specific pressure points on the hands and feet is essential for maintaining heart health. A reflexology session doesn’t just address the heart area. It also assists the heart by working on other key organ pressure points of the body, such as, kidney, liver, circulation and digestion.

What is Heart Health?

When we speak of heart health we include the cardiovascular system which is made up of the heart, arteries, veins, arterioles, venules and capillaries. The system carries nutrients and oxygen to the muscles and organs of the body through the blood.

Reflexology and Hypertension

Hypertension or high blood pressure can be a health threat for the heart. Hypertension is a major risk factor for stroke, heart attack, heart and kidney failure according to the American Heart Association

A reflexologist can emphasize the circulatory system’s reflexes for a client with high blood pressure. This includes: