European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 25, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Reflexology Healing from the feet by Marc Bloom new York times during running the feet absorb a be to amount of Shock and transmit signals of distress to the legs the Back and other carts of the body. 1 now the growing Field of reflexology offers runners a Chance to use their feet As a source of Comfort Hea Tinq and even runners High. W reflexology is based on the belief that there Are reflex areas in the feet and that every part of the body Quot Quot corresponds to one of these areas. Reflexologist say that by applying specific types of pressure with the fingers to these areas or zones you can reduce stress improve circulation rid your body of toxins feel invigorated hasten Healing and help flow disease. A a essentially reflexology based on an ancient Oriental technique is said to achieve Many of the same health benefits As Massage does. However it is not a form of Massage but a distinct system of natural Healing said Laura Norman head of Laura Norman and associates reflexology Center in Manhattan and author of feet first a guide to foot reflexology Simon and schuster 1989. A people tend to find reflexology More therapeutic and less intrusive than Massage a said Norman a Massage therapist As Well As a reflexologist. Quot they re Able to relax let go and be More receptive to  not All professionals in the health and fitness Field Are As convinced of the practice s beneficial effects. Quot reflexology has never been proven scientifically while Many other forms of treatment have been proven to work Quot said Ken Meisler a sports podiatrist with the preventive and sports Medicine Center in Manhattan. The foot As a Spring with each running step much of the Energy of the Impact is stored by the body a some when the Achilles Tendon is stretched like a rubber band and some when the ligaments that make up the Arch Are flattened. Quot some people do like hands on therapy and i would recommend Massage which is a proven method of injury  although Massage therapists Are licensed in 15 states including new York there is no licensing of reflexologist. The International Institute of reflexology based in St. Petersburg fla., said it has 70,000 a members in the United states and Canada Many of whom it said have taken its optional certification exam. Quot people Are searching for alternative methods of Healing Quot Norman said. Quot a few years ago when i gave a talk maybe 16 people showed up meets mends at a Mem lecture. Several Hundred people filed me Audi Ion a to listen what they heard was mat the get a even Sens be with More than 7,000 nerves in each it. Toot Vav to nerve endings Are stimulated reflexologist say a Onar reaction occurs in which Muscie Reia Vaton is aceved first followed by improved Pioso flow a est to ene by and ultimately improvements in conditions Vona mom headaches to sciatica reflexology treatments  can also be done on the hands usually Cost 800 to 800 for a one hour session. A stars and stripes bookstores stars and stripes bookstores to g your passport to the past. A a of German h castles of Germany can be your passport to an unforgettable past. Q with this Book in hand you can leap astride your family supercharger o storm the Gates of some of Germany a 20,000 castles and step right Back co into the Days of the Middle Ages. O la q. Be h-<0 q z it to of 2 to take along your camera and shoot the massive Walls and deep Moats which once deterred armies bristling with crossbows and catapults. Walk the Mossy courtyards where knights ousted for the hands of fair Maidens. Glide through the Marble Halls where Rich and mighty monarchs once held court even the battered ruins Are wonderful places for children to scamper about and Call up the ghosts of knights and Nobles sieges and Battles. Take castles of Germany with you every time you go for a drive. Its your ticket for adventure in the old worlds purple pageantry and Royal Romance. Available for $3.25 at most stars and stripes bookstores. Stars and stripes bookstores stars and stripes bookstores tuesday september 25, 1990 the stars and stripes Page 17