The spleen is the largest organ in the lymphatic system, and it keeps your body fluids balanced. It is possible to live without a spleen, and when the spleen is injured, doctors will remove it. The spleen is situated under the ribcage and near the stomach. It sits in the left upper quadrant of the…
The backbone is a series of individually aligned bones known as our vertebrae. The spinal cord is housed in two-thirds of these vertebrae, and the peripheral nerves extend out from the spinal cord and all vertebrae, and extend to their prospective targets. When a vertebra bone becomes misaligned, it can pinch one of the peripheral nerves responsible for specific functions. Cervical The cervical vertebrae form the…
Did you know that you have 12 pairs of cranial nerves, for a total of 24 cranial nerves? Wellness Life Zone, Foot Zone Academy has discovered all acupressure points associated with each one of these cranial nerves. Wellness Life Zone Practitioners trigger these acupressure points, stimulating the body to activate these cranial nerves at a normal line of health.…
Knowing the map of the foot zone is extremely powerful, and you can accomplish some major health benefits by understanding the basic map. I experienced this as a new student. I learned all four phases of the foot zoning and practiced them for six months before my first class with Dr. Ersdal, father of foot…
Foot zoning supports all systems of the body and helps the original thriving blueprint of the body to come back to its normal line of health. However, it’s also important to live a healthy lifestyle, and eat properly. Every system of the body is designed to be supported by the intake of healthy foods. The…
Coronavirus 2019-nCov Microscope virus close up. 3d rendering. First and foremost, if you are a practicing Foot Zone Practitioner, or a client wanting to schedule a foot zone session, be mindful that it is important to follow all local, state and federal regulations and guidelines given for the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Each state…
Our brain is a very complex organ and probably the most essential organ in the body. Taking care of your brain health should be part of your daily fitness routine, and protecting your cognitive and emotional wellbeing is an investment in a productive life as you age. Brain health enables us to engage with life;…
As we head into the winter season and holidays, a few changes take place, including lifestyles. First, the days and sunlight become shorter, robbing us of the sun’s natural vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for strengthening our bones and teeth, increasing testosterone, regulation of hormones, combating respiratory issues, increasing energy levels, and regulating our…
When it comes to alternative forms of healing, you would have come across Ayurveda and acupuncture. You would have also heard about oil-pulling and tapping. However, there is one type of healing which is yet to go mainstream and quite as powerful as the above techniques. In a time where medical professionals prescribe tons of…
All my life, my sister and I have been rock hounds and have a difficult time keeping shoes on our feet. As a little girl, I lived in the countryside and loved running barefoot up and down the dirt roads. Not until years later did I discover the benefits of rocks or gems and their…
Are you suffering from headaches, migraines, insomnia, visual issues or eye ache? Maybe you have dental issues, sinus problems, TMJ issues, loss of smell, ear disturbances, including balance, neck pain, etc. All of these issues may be due to misalignment of your skull bones. Wellness Life Zone, Foot Zone Academy, foot zone education in Utah,…
After a session of foot zoning, most people feel relaxed and empowered. They may also feel revived or very tired. Don’t worry if you feel tired-that’s also natural. It’s your body telling you to go to sleep. The body heals itself as it sleeps, and if you feel tired after a foot zone session, you…
According to the World Health Organization, “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Wellness is “an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. […] a dynamic process of change and growth.” Health and wellness…
The feet contain a map of the body. This map shows zones that work in specific ways and directions. Every zone throughout the feet influences your body through reflexes. Your feet are a storyboard reflecting what may be happening within your four bodies of health; physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. There are specific foot zone…
Feet ground us to the earth, and when the signals in our feet are damaged or shut down, our body often feels sluggish, stressed and unable to function. Foot zone technique is designed to bring the entire body into balance, and this technique treats the body as a whole. Specific diseases or problems are not…
Circadian Rhythm and Immune Rhythm Charts for Total Wellness Circadian Rhythm are the cycles all living elements experience over two distinct 12-hour intervals. One interval is involved in moving inward through sleep or restoration, and the other cycle moves outwards or to functioning. Everyone and every living thing have a circadian rhythm chart built into…
Science is now showing that lungs have contributions to the body’s immune system as well as blood clotting platelet production. In the past, science showed that the bone marrow was responsible for this, but new studies are showing that is not the case. Lungs are also a significant contributor to platelet cell production and help…
If you are planning to get pregnant and want to get foot zones throughout your pregnancy here are a few helpful insights. If you have never had a foot zone, or it has been a long time since you have received one, you should prepare yourself beforehand by drinking plenty of healthy water, cutting out…
Benefits of Foot Zoning During Pregnancy Many clients ask, “Is it safe to foot zone when I am pregnant?” First, let’s go back to a time when Dr. Charles Ersdal was teaching foot zone therapy courses in the United States. During that time, three student practitioners, including me, were pregnant and experiencing wonderful, flourishing pregnancies,…
Spring brings enthusiasm to get outside and move around. As the weather improves and we start to see the sun more and more each day, exercising outside such as running or walking has great benefits for our overall physical health. Walking can also have incredible benefits in terms of foot zoning because there are more…
Foot Zone Therapy, Stepping Beyond Reflexology If you’ve ever wondered whether foot zone therapy and reflexology are the same, the very short answer is no. We invite you to discover the far more interesting and complete answer by stepping back a few decades and across continents! Becoming “Reflexology” Before “reflexology” became a word, several European and…
Many occupations and professions have national or state regulatory boards that help define and enforce adherence to a scope of practice. National or state boards develop and upgrade professional standards while also overseeing testing and licensing procedures for a scope of practice. The scope of practice defines the rights and activities that are legally acceptable…
Foot zone therapist. Foot zoner. Foot zonologist. Foot zone practitioner. You have most likely come across these titles that are commonly used to refer to someone who is certified in the practice of foot zone. The different foot zone professional titles may raise questions in your mind: Are they all essentially the same? If not,…
Fascia forms the largest system in the body, as it is the system that touches all other systems. It is full of life, memories, emotions, and consciousness. Fascia can have a huge impact
Water, second to air, is the most important component necessary for vital health. On average babies are composed of about 75% water
Foot Zone practitioners never trigger symptomatic pressure points. They work through
Foot Zone Practitioner, Amber Jensen, of Wellness Life Zone, Foot Zone Academy was interviewed by pre-med