Reflexology, otherwise known as Zone Therapy is an alternative / holistic medical treatment. This form of treatment involves the practice of Squeezing, massaging or pushing on certain parts of the foot, occasionally it also involves the hands and ears. The goal of this form of treatment is to encourage a beneficial effect on the rest of the body and to improve general health.Reflexology can be used on various ailments:Migraines; Sinus Problems; Insomnia; PMS; Menopause; Allergies; Fertility Problems and even Arthritis.Reflexology can be used on the young and old alike. Children will see a benefit in using refelexology over conventional medical treatments in areas like ear infections, colic, bed-wetting and even constipation. Research shows that if reflexology is used on children with cerebral palsy then there is an increased growth rate over children who did not receive the therapy treatment.Reflexologists, although benefiting many people with various illness's, can not be used as a substitute for diagnosing or even curing diseases as they lack medical training in these matters. If there are lots of toxins in your body, then the immune system is is unable to function efficiently, making you more likely to become sick. What reflexology can do is bring the body to a state where it is able to heal itself.Another interesting fact is that reflexology has also aided women with pregnancy complaints such as:Stress & Anxiety, Constipation, Headaches, Swollen Ankles, Backache, Nausea, Digestive problems and Fatigue. It has also been shown in one study that women who had had at least 10 sessions of reflexology has reduced labor times and less complications that those women in the study who has received any treatment.It Works! Reflexology, as an alternative therapy has made it's mark in the world because of the extensive studies and proof. For those who doubt the power it has in making you feel better and curing various ailments, need only try it to see the results for themselves. If you or a member of your family is suffering then you can either find a good reflexologist or ever learn the techniques yourself!