Do you suffer with Gout, painful joints? If so, you are not alone. Gout is a form of arthritis that is caused by too much uric acid in the body, and symptoms include increased temperature, sudden pain in joints usually around the big toe or other joints, stiffness of the joint muscles as well as swelling and stiffness of nearby tendons. There are many treatments for this and as a very painful condition, it can be very difficult to get a decent night’s sleep as well. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, anti-inflammatories and painkillers can help ease the pain but these medicines do not eliminate it, only mask it.

So what is the cause of this problem? There are many theories on causes including diet and lifestyle. Having Reflexology on a regular basis can aid in helping gout since reflexology targets pressure points in the foot that correctly can help the body in so many ways heal itself.

The purpose of Reflexology is to massage the pressure points in the feet that correspond to the different organs and systems throughout the body, getting rid of negative energy and emotions that may be present, as well as aiding in enhancing health, promoting relaxation and relieving pain. The pressure points are also believed to be a way whereby negative thoughts are removed from the body by stimulating pressure points with the hand. to the different areas of the body, carried out on a regular basis reflexology is a great way to maintain ones health from the inside out.