Editing The health benefits of Kenkoh Massage Sandals

Created by Kyu-kichi Yamanashi in Japan in the 1960's in order to try to heal a number of health problems he was suffering from, Kenkoh sandals were originally constructed of wood. They included tiny knobs all over the footbed of the sandal, for the purpose of activating what have since been categorized as reflexology points. In those days, no one had heard of reflexology, and the stimulation of pressure points on the foot was part of a system called 'Sokushindo'. Yamanashi got the outcome he was hoping for from wearing the sandals, so he started to sell them to other people. Since those initial wooden sandals weren't conducive to comfort, the construction was soon changed over to rubber, and these days, the nodules on Kenkoh sandals are made of natural latex. What is Foot Reflexology? Foot [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflexology reflexology] claims that certain areas of our feet are reflex zones that correspond to other parts of the body, including the organs and glands. Therefore, Kenkohs are intended to massage these points on the foot, stimulating the associated organs, etc to better health. The thinking is that our bodies were originally able to get the necessary stimulation to these areas by walking barefoot over the ground, but with our adoption of shoes and the paving over of the natural earth surface, this stimulation is no longer available to us. Being that regular allopathic doctors usually tend to look skeptically upon any possible benefits of reflexology, you might question whether or not Kenkoh massage sandals could have any actual effect. But keep in mind that treatments like acupuncture and chiropractic care were once derided by conventional medical authorities, and much research has since proven that these modalities have great healing value. So is there any scientific research into Kenkoh sandals? Yes, as it happens. Kenkohs showed a number of advantages when studied in 2006 by Naoko Kondo in Japan at Kyoto University. The study participants reported decreased fatigue, less edema (swelling) in the legs and feet, a markedly lower pulse rate, reduction of foot pain, and just an overall more positive happier mood. We also see anecdotal accounts of abatement of things like tension headaches, migraines, bone spurs, arthritis, varicose veins, foot numbness, back pain, calluses, and others. How to Wear Kenkoh Massage Sandals Normally, Kenkoh massage sandals are not worn all day, although some very happy owners claim that they do so and love it. Normally, the sandals would be worn around the house for a few hours. While most people find the current latex nodules fairly comfortable, the recommendation is still to start with a short period of wear, say ten or fifteen minutes, and build up from there. If you find that your feet are very sensitive, then wearing socks with the sandals is advised at first, with the expectation that the wearing period can be built up slowly and the socks eventually eliminated. [http://lan6f3d3re.mywapblog.com/kenkoh-massage-sandals-can-have-a-positi.xhtml Additional Info]

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