Reflexology: health at your fingertips!
October 28, 2008
  Barbara & Kevin Kunz present a milestone in the history of reflexology: Reflexology, health at your fingertips. |
Barbara & Kevin Kunz presented in 2003 a milestone in the history of reflexology with: ‘Reflexology: health at your fingertips’. Since then the authors anounced that the book has been published in 12 languages, and over 100.000 copies have been sold. ABOUT THE AUTHORS: “Internationally recognized authorities in the field of reflexology, Kevin and Barbara Kunz have been at the forefront of research, teaching, and documentation of reflexology for 25 years. They are the authors of The Complete Guide to Foot Reflexology, Hand Reflexology Workbook + more books, as well as the co-directors of the organization Reflexology Research.” ABOUT THE BOOK: “The first fully illustrated guide on the ancient art of reflexology, this book explains how reflexology works pressure applied to “reflex” points on the hands and feet restore corresponding body parts by stimulating natural self healing powers and how to do it. Reflexology features step-by-step sequences, incredible photographic foot and hand reflex charts, and unique computer generated artworks to show which reflexes to press and which techniques to use. Including many visualisations. Reflexology is an invaluable guide for home users or reflexology students.” |
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Pain relief with reflexology for cancer patients!
October 28, 2008
 Pain relief with reflexology. |
During the past decade reflexology has become a very popular treatment for pain relief in cancer patients through alternative health care. The Christie Cancer Care Hospital in Manchester (UK) offers patients a reflexology treatment, and almost half of all patients are using reflexology to acquire pain relief. The results so far indicate that a trained reflexologist can bring very significant pain relief to cancer patients. |
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“Clients comment on the effect reflexology has on their pain levels, treatment side effects, mood and energy levels, interactions with their family and even on their ability to perform or not perform different daily activities,” explains Carol Donnelly who, together with fellow reflexologist and tutor Terry Kenny, reviewed about 50 people who had received reflexology at the Arc Cancer Support Center.” “Our study reflected results of several other studies carried out elsewhere in relation to quality of life issues,” explains Donnelly, who will speak at the first international symposium on reflexology and cancer in Israel later this month. However, Donnelly is keen to emphasise that reflexologists need specialised training to give treatments to cancer patients. “It’s important that therapists are trained in cancer diagnosis and treatment,” she says. READ FURTHER: |
