Castor Oil Pack/Reflexology Session $85.00 Castor oil pack is placed over specific area of the body for 1 hr. During this time, reflexology is applied to the feet. The client rests on the biomat during the treatment. Client is given the castor oil pack to take home and use up to eight times. Using a castor oil pack increases the flow of lymph throughout the body. This helps to speed the removal of toxins and to reduce the size of swollen lymph nodes. The pack may help lessen fatigue and depression. Physiological effects of the castor oil pack include: o Stimulating the liver o Increasing eliminations o Relieving pain o Increasing lymphatic circulation o Improving gastrointestinal function o Increasing relaxation o Reducing inflammation The unusual composition of chemicals in castor oil is what is credited with making it effective. One of them, ricinoleic acid, is known to be effective in prohibiting the growth of viruses, yeasts and molds, and a variety of bacteria. When castor oil is absorbed through the skin from packs, several extraordinary events take place. The lymphocyte count of the blood increases as a result of the oil's positive influence on the thymus gland, lymphatic tissue, or both. The flow of lymph increases throughout the body, speeding up the removal of toxins surrounding the cells and reducing the size of swollen lymph nodes. The end result is a general overall improvement in organ function. This treatment works well with colon hydrotherapy as it helps soften and loosen impacted matter and dislodge the toxic buildup in the colon. Place the pack over the affected body part. Cover with plastic. Place heat source over the pack. Leave it on for 45-60 minutes. Rest while the pack is in place. After removing the pack, cleanse the area with a dilute solution of water and baking soda. Store the pack in the covered container in the refrigerator. Each pack may be reused up to 8 times. Reflexology is a form of massage that focuses on the nerve endings in the feet and/or hands. . Each part of the body is represented by a group of nerve endings present in the feet and hands. The benefits of reflexology have to do with the reduction of stress. Because the feet and hands help set the tension level for the rest of the body, they are an easy way to interrupt the stress signal and restore balance. One theory contends pressure sensors in the feet and hands are a part of the body's reflexive response that makes possible the "fight or flight" reaction to danger. Feet ready to flee and hands ready to fight communicate with the body's internal organs to create reactions that will make “survival” possible