Padaabyanga is a holistic therapy and a religious approach towards an effective psychosomatic healing. Application of oil to the feet, followed by massage is popularly known as Padaabhyanga. Reflexology, Acupuncture, Acupressure and Pedicure seems to have originated from this ancient art of healing. The science of reflexology states that the sole of the feet is connected to various organs of the body. According to this science, organs such as the heart, lungs, kidney, brain, and intestines can be stimulated by foot massage. Padabhyanga can be done at any time of the day; it is more effective when it is done at end part of the evening or at night before going to bed. Since Abhyanga is advised to be done on a daily basis for maintenance of good health, so Padabhyanga too can be done on a daily basis. The hectic computerized life style, Faulty food habits, Stress, Irregular sleeping habits, strain the body and eyes. Oil applied to the feet, makes the feet strong (sthairya) and induces sleep (nidra). According to Charaka and Vagbhata Padaabhyanga is described as Dristiprasadaka and according to Sushruta Chakshushya.
Chakshushya, Dristiprasadaka, Padaabhyanga, Reflexology
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