The greatest reflex of concern for the profession of foot reflexology is the amygdala. Why?
The Amygdala (uh-mig-duh-luh) – the amygdala sends impulses to the hypothalamus (hy-puh-thal-uh-mus) for important activation of the sympathetic nervous system, handles emotional trauma and stress, as well as expressions of fear. Another task is for activation of dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine and serotonin.
If someone was to pull out a gun to rob you, you would quickly find out what the amygdala is for. You are either going to do one of three things (if your sane).
1) run
2) fight
3) freeze from the release of adrenaline
“In my opinion the amygdala is the most dominant reflex of the entire human system because it will dominate all systems of the body if it so chooses.” – Doug Holland
Dominant Reflex