Cobblestone Mat

by ORI

Product Features

• 6' simulated cobblestone walking surface
• Ancient health enhancing practice
• Reduces blood pressure & improves balance
• Walk your way to better health!

Product Description

Cobblestone Walkway - Walk your way to better health! The Cobblestone Mat is proven to improve your health Take a barefoot walk on the Cobblestone Walkway (also known as a Cobblestone Mat) and improve balance and circulation while reducing blood-pressure! Cobblestone walking is an ancient health enhancing practice that has been known in China for thousands of years. These cobblestone walkways or reflexology parks exist all over China and are utilized by young and old for their health and meditative benefits. The positive effects of reflexology paths have become more widely recognized and cobblestone walking paths have been created around the world. While the largest cobblestone walkway is in Jakarta, Indonesia, cobblestone walking parks are also found in Switzerland, Austria, Germany and the United States. The National Council on Aging commissioned the prestigious Oregon Research Institute (ORI) to confirm this centuries old anecdotal evidence. A 16 week study of 108 physically inactive adults found that: Cobblestone walking is a safe way to improve physical function and reduce blood pressure in older adults; Cobblestone walking is useful for maintaining and promoting functional mobility and overall health in older adults; Cobblestone walking provides an effective, therapeutic and health-enhancing exercise alternative. Cobblestone Mat allows 16 Weeks to Improved Health - Allegro Medical will supply the 16 week training program designed by ORI with the purchase of any Cobblestone Walkway. How does Cobblestone Mat Walking work? Cobblestone mat walking is rooted in traditional Chinese holistic medicine and the principles of reflexology . Stimulating or regulating the reflexes or acupoints in the feet, which are associated with all parts/systems of the body, impacts the corresponding part of the body reducing tension, improving circulation and promoting natural function of the related areas. Scientific Study of the Benefits of Cobblestone Mat Walking The National

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001ISR736
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,190 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reflexology Mat, July 9, 2008

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F. Klok-Cohen "love reflexology" (The Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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Being a reflexologist (Member of the International Institute of Reflexology and of the Association of Reflexologists in the UK), to me this is without a doubt the best self-help reflexology tool I have seen so far. I use it on myself and I have my patients use it. It replicates a natural cobblestone walkway such as the ones you would find everywhere in Asia in parks. Not only does the entire Asian continent use this therapy daily to remain in good health, furthermore the cobblestone-mat was developped by the Oregon Research Institute and scientifically proven as effective.
It will be painful at first as is clinical reflexology when done properly, which is why you need to follow the program that comes with the mat and gradually get used to its feel. This is not a foot massage tool, it's a powerful health tool. The pain is a mere reflection of the cobblestones reaching deep into the reflexes of the foot, meaning that they act on the health areas of the feet (corresponding to all the body parts and organs) that need it. Once you get used to the feel of the mat, you'll love it. All my patients do. I find that the mat is most pleasant to use when placed on a carpet in your home or in the grass in your garden. It's a shame that in the Western world we do not have natural cobblestone walkways like in Asia and this is the best alternative.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, June 19, 2009

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Kevin Kunz "footc" (Albuquerque, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cobblestone Mat

I've used this mat every day for more than a year. The results were truly unique and different from any other reflexology or exercise product I've used. I felt a "reflexology effect" with an overall body "feel good" sensation. Muscles of my legs and butt shaped up. My circulation improved with better overall body warmth. One caveat: the cobbles are challenging and may produce too much pressure for some. You can wear heavy socks or place a towel over the mat to lessen the challenge. The mat is not skid proof. Be sure to place the mat on a carpeted surface, rug or yoga mat. By the way, this mat has been tested by ORI using an NIH grant. The mat helped seniors lower blood pressure, reduced concern for falls and other benefits. Cobblestone walking in parks is a part of the Chinese government's fitness program. This mat is what the Chinese walk on at home when it's raining outside. Barbara Kunz

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product, September 16, 2008

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Teresa Rosen (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I have been walking on my new cobblestone mat every morning for two weeks now, and I really enjoy it. It does feel very much like walking on cobblestones, and it really works the points on the bottom of my feet. I mostly walk on it wearing socks, but my plan is to begin walking on it barefoot. It hurts a bit at first, but once you get accustomed to it, it really feels good, and like it benefits your feet.