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reflexology history
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HISTORY Page 1 Feet have an illustrious and intriguing history. People often see their feet as an alien part of their anatomy. They hardly consider the important role these pedal attachments to their body plays but anthropologists regard the foot as the definite human physical feature. Many years ago, feet were held in high regard. The artist Leonardo da Vinci named the foot ‘a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art’. He was far from wrong considering the size of the feet in relation to the body. Feet support the whole body – the humble feet are absolutely remarkable. In greek mythology there was referred to the ‘Achillis’ heel – still referred to today as a weak spot. Authors and poets like Shakespeare, Tennyson and Oscar Wilde praised the feet in their works. ANCIENT HISTORY Reflexology is believed to have originated in China 5000 years ago. The oldest documentation depicting the practice of reflexology - a pictograph unearthed in Egypt dated 2500 –2330 BC.
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