PLANTAR FASCIITIS.     The Plantar fascia is a thin Ligament that connects your heel to the front of your foot, it supports the arch in your foot and is important in helping you walk. too much pressure on your foot can damage or tear the Ligaments which causes infammation and results in heel pain and stifness. The plantar fasicia ligaments act as shock absorbers supporting the arch of your foot. Being overwight or pregnant puts increased pressure on the Ligaments. marathon Runners are also more likely to develop plantar fasciitis. Active people between the ages of 40 - 70 years are at highest risk of this condition. if you have high arches or flat feet or tight achilles tendons you are at increased risk of plantar fasciitis wearing shoes with good arch support can prevent this condition. Reflexology can help to improve plantar fasciitis by Releasing tension and inflammation by working on the endocrine system and the solar plexus and all systems of the Body.

EDEMA.   Edema is the swelling of Tissues and Joints due to excess fluid retention. Swelling can occur due to heart failure or blockage in the lymphatic system or lungs and viens or kidneys. Edema responds very well to reflexology, massaging the liver reflex to relieve congestion and swelling in the legs. massaging the bladder and kidney reflex points to balance and eliminate excess water in the body. Release fluid  in the chest by massaging neck and chest points. Massaging the Adrenal reflex balances minerals in the body and stimulates hormones Related to fluid Retention.