The Holographic Design
or the Mirror Effect
This article does not focus on holograms or three-dimensional images but rather aims to enhance the understanding of a set of natural, non-invasive alternative therapies, such as reflexology and iridology.
What Does Holography Mean?
Let’s begin with etymology. The word “holography” comes from Greek, combining the prefix “holos” (as in “holistic”), meaning “whole” or “entire,” and “graphy,” which is found in “calligraphy,” meaning “writing” or “drawing.”
Thus, holography in the context of alternative therapies refers to the representation of the body as a whole. For example, in facial reflexology, the body is represented on the face, and all these points are stimulated during a session. In iridology, it is possible to read information about the entire body from the client’s eye.
How Does It Work?
Each representation of the body on a smaller part of our anatomy has been studied for hundreds, if not thousands, of hours. Researchers have conducted tests and stimulated points to observe their effects on the entire body.
By stimulating these points, identified by various researchers, a message is sent to that part of the body through the nervous system. This message is simple: it reminds the organism that it needs to function because the body is a complex machine requiring harmonious operation.
For example, stimulating the digestive system under the foot can awaken intestinal peristalsis. Sometimes, it only takes a few hours for the person to feel the need to use the restroom. During my first training in foot reflexology, I stimulated a student’s respiratory system, triggering a coughing fit!
What Are the Benefits?
★ Prevention: One of the main goals is to act proactively to avoid more serious issues in the future, which could require less pleasant and more invasive treatments.
★ Diagnosis: The ability to read imbalances in specific areas of the body, whether on the face, in the eye, or in the ear, allows for targeting where to act first to support the body’s overall functioning.