What are crystal deposits in reflexology?

Crystalline deposits of waste products such as calcium and uric acid accumulate around nerve endings on the foot and feel ‘crunchy’. A swelling or just a strange sensation could indicate a possible problem in the related zone.

What causes crystals in your feet?

Waste matter such as uric acid crystals and calcium crystals drawn by gravity can accumulate at the bottom of the feet causing blockages.

What are the crunchies in my feet?

What are they? These crunchy deposits are not attached to muscles or tendons as other theories suggest. They appear to be bundles of connective tissue fibers that are mirroring problems in other parts of the body.

How many transverse zones are there in reflexology?

The Origins of Reflexology In zone therapy the body is divided into ten longitudinal zones (five on each side of the body).

What does Crystal mean in terms of reflexology?

Blockage by crystal deposits. Crystals is a sugar/sand-like grains on the reflexes. It indicates uric acid or calcium deposits in the respective part of the body. An experienced reflexologist can diagnose congestion in reflex areas; by the existence of crystal deposit in the nerve endings on foot.

What are the crystalline deposits in the vitreous body?

Description Crystalline deposits represent calcium-laden particles suspended within and attached to the structure of the vitreous body.

What do you call the deposits in reflexology?

These areas to a reflexologist are often referred to as deposits or what many of us call – “ crunchies “. It has always been suspected that these crunchies consist of uric acid crystals.

How does reflexology help to remove toxins from the body?

Reflexology breaks down crystal deposits and helps to remove toxins. An excess of acidity in the bloodstream may result in the settling of grainy deposits in the nerve endings of a body organ. These are considered to be calcium deposits which develop into acid crystals and can impede normal blood circulation.