VoiceAmerica & hand expert Kenneth Lagerstrom presented in the 2nd episode of their new weekly radio show about hands: “Your Life is in Your Hands – HAND REFLEXOLOGY“ Kenneth Lagerstrom wrote on his blog: “I will be hosting a new show on VoiceAmerica.com, the worlds largest internet talk radio. The show is titled “Your Life is in Your Hands”, with topics each week relating to the hands (of course). Starting March 30 it airs live each Tuesday at 11:00am Pacific time on Voice America’s “7th Wave” channel.” The 2nd episode of the show was featured with the following introduction about ‘hand reflexology’: “Reflexology is considered a safe and effective method of maintaining optimum health, based on the theory that there are reflex points in the hands and feet which are linked to every organ, gland and part of the body. Through proper manipulation of these reflex points, the body’s nervous system naturally shifts to a state of homeostasis (optimum overall balance). Reflexology is an ancient practice first documented more than 4,000 years ago. After millennia of development and clinical application, Reflexology made its way to the United States in the early 1900’s. Our guest this week is Karen Ball, noted reflexologist and certified instructor since 1989. Listen in to today’s show and learn about how your hand reflex points can lead you to better health.” SUGGESTION FOR FURTHER READING: VoiceAmerica presents every tuesday a new episode about hands – 11.00 a.m. Pacific time, 2.00 a.m. Eastern time, 8.00 p.m. Central European time. |
Serious health problems identified with reflexology!
November 17, 2008
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Reflexology for good health:
Do you belong to the large group of people who often do not feel well, but have no idea why? The answer might be at your feet! For, many experts in the field of reflexology claim that serious health problems can be identified via the feet.
The fundamentals of the reflexology theory described that there are 104 points on the bottom of your feet – each of these reflexology points represent a specific parts of your body. |
| Tom Schriner – owner of a Perfect Day Spa health resort – say that most people are so comfortable in his Spa, they can make a nap. Schriner continues:“It comes from China. It’s something they’ve been doing for years over there and something that’s been needed here. Cause they do put a lot of pressure on the toes and the feet and all your nerve endings go down to your feet,” said Schriner.
Schriner continues: “He was working my feet and I moved a little bit and he says, ‘Oh this is high blood pressure.’ That week the doctor put me on high blood pressure pills.”. However, reflexologists will be the first ones to say they are not doctors. Reflexologists usually see their work as serving warning signs in order to check out potential medical problems. Before your health gets worse! READ FURTHER: |
Raising money for cancer with reflexology
August 7, 2008
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Raising money for cancer: The annual relay raises money for the American Cancer Society, celebrates cancer survivors and remembers those who lost the battle. Regina Brown of Monee, chairman of the 2008 relay, said this year she invited providers of supplementary health treatments, such as massage therapists and reflexology, to be part of the health pavilion tent. “We’re showing different types of treatments that patients can use in conjunction with traditional medicine,” Brown said. |
| Connie Webster-Young and a group of 10 friends circled the Rich Central High School track in Olympia Fields with a large banner showing the smiling face of their late friend, Cheryl McCowan, who succumbed to ovarian cancer two years ago.
The group, which called itself “Cheryl’s Crew,” was one of many relay teams participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life South Suburbs on Saturday at Rich Central. She was my best friend,” said Glenwood resident Webster-Young of Cheryl, the late wife of University Park Mayor Al McCowan. Relay participants walked the outdoor track over a 15-hour period, from 3 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday. Walkers did blindfolded laps, three-legged laps, disco laps, skipping laps and barefoot laps, among others. The annual relay raises money for the American Cancer Society, celebrates cancer survivors and remembers those who lost the battle. Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld gave the opening address, while Hazel Crest Mayor Robert Donaldson, a prostate cancer survivor, gave the survivor’s speech. Cancer survivors and caregivers were treated to a dinner in the survivor tent. The Jesse White Tumblers were the headline performers. Regina Brown of Monee, chairman of the 2008 relay, said this year she invited providers of supplementary health treatments, such as massage therapists and reflexology, to be part of the health pavilion tent. “We’re showing different types of treatments that patients can use in conjunction with traditional medicine,” Brown said. Renee Seibert of Homewood was offering reflexology treatments to participants. Seibert is the owner of Renee Marie’s Healing, which specializes in reflexology, ear reflexology, yoga instruction and facials. She was giving Lambert Caldwell of Country Club Hills a relaxing ear reflexology treatment. Caldwell, who teaches massage therapy at the Soma Institute in Chicago, came out with six of his students to treat walkers, cancer patients and survivors to soothing massages. “It’s good experience for my students and it’s an opportunity for them to come out into the community and help people,” Caldwell said. Joy Jones, owner of Serenity Mobile Massage, said massage “brings back oxygen to the muscles, reduces stress, and improves circulation.” Jones said she served her internship in the cancer ward of Northwestern Memorial Hospital. “It was a great experience to be on that end of the spectrum. I know the patients benefited from the treatments. So when I was called by Regina Brown to participate in the relay, I was all aboard. I’m very excited about what the American Cancer Society represents and I want to give back to the community. That’s why I’m out here.” MORE REFLEXES ON REFLEXOLOGY:
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Reflexology treatment
July 24, 2008
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What to expect from a Reflexology treatment?: A typical reflexology treatment is 45 minutes to 60 minutes long and begins with a consultation about your health and lifestyle. You are then asked to remove your shoes and socks and sit comfortably in a reclining chair or on a massage table. Otherwise you remain fully clothed. The reflexologist will assess the feet and then stimulates various points to identify areas of tenderness or tension. The reflexologist then uses brisk movements to warm the feet up. Then pressure is applied from the toes to the heel according to your comfort. Lotion or oil may be used. |
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Ear reflexology
July 19, 2008
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Ear reflexology: According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), your ears contain reflexology areas that when stimulated by acupuncture needles or finger pressure influence corresponding body parts. If you have stomach problems you would stimulate the stomach reflexology area on each ear; for eye problems, the eye reflexology areas. |
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While ear reflexology is a safe self-therapy, you should check with your health professional before trying them for the first time.
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Getting into Reflexology Part 1
July 11, 2008
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Learning reflexology: Kevin Kunz explains how to get into reflexology. SOURCE:
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In a lot of interviews I am asked how I got into reflexology. The answer is quite simple really. I picked up a reflexology book off the bookstore shelf and tried it out. One thing led to another as I found people really wanted reflexology for not only their health problems but also the stress they faced. The rest is history. After over 30 years of practice, 11 books in 19 languages and countless extraordinary experiences with reflexology I often wonder where I would be if I hadn’t picked up that book.
Learning reflexology is getting easier. Back in the seventies when I started there were few books on reflexology. And the books available then weren’t really so richly illustrated as books are today. A lot of reflexology was taught without textbooks.
But even back then it was fairly easy to get started. You bought a book or learned from some mentor. Then you sought out “guinea pigs”(usually family and friends) and proceeded with what I jokingly call “human experimentation”. After awhile you might even take a reflexology course if you wanted to go further. Sooner or later when word circulated about your skills (and hopefully your results). People outside the circle of family and friends asked if you would work on them. The money question suddenly came up. What to charge and who do I charge? One of many dilemmas you faced. And even more challenging is professionalism. It has only been the last few years where a professional class of practitioners has developed. The lack of licensing bodies and professional associations has meant much of professionalism has been left to the individual. In this short series I plan to help you get into reflexology whether it is for yourself, your family, or as a profession. Reflexology is still fairly simple to get into even with increasing requirements for professionals. Please send me your questions. I will do my best to answer them. I wish you the best with reflexology. I hope reflexology will bring the joy to you that it has brought us. Kevin Kunz |
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‘Little Masseurs’ To Pamper Your Tired Feet
July 8, 2008
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‘Micro massage’ in Kuala Lumpur: Dipp your tired feet and you will be treated to an instant ‘micro-massage’. SOURCE:
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) — The ‘little masseurs’ housed in the aquarium-like pool are not only a sight to behold, but try dipping your tired feet among them and you will be treated to an instant ‘micro-massage‘. ‘Doctor Fish’, which is the name given to the little masseurs, will pamper you via the process of the natural exfoliation of the skin layer over your feet as they nibble away the dead layers of the epithelium.
The tingling sensation promotes the skins blood circulation, leaving you with a healthy, glowing skin. “Doctor Fish has a unique dietary habit where it would naturally peck away at the dead skin. It is also believed to be able to bring benefits to those suffering from psoriasis”.
Veron Wong, the sales and marketing executive of “Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa”, said Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa, which opened its doors to the public in October 2007, received the Malaysia Book of Records accolade for being the first fish therapy spa pool in a shopping mall, in April this year.
Besides the first outlet, which is located at Lot 5.01.09, Level 5, at the Pavilion KL, “Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa” has another branch at the Mid-Valley Megamall.
According to Wong, a third outlet is in the pipe line and scheduled to be opened in Penang August this year whilst the fourth one would be in the Klang Valley and is expected to be unveiled also in 2008.
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KENKO STORY
Wong said, “Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa” was the brainchild of Dr Jimi Tan, a Singaporean and the founder of the Kenko chain of Wellness Spas and Foot Reflexology Centres.
According to Wong, Dr Tan visited a fish spa in Japan two years ago during a holiday and came back with the idea of setting up a similar establishment in Malaysia.
Wong said, Kenko Fish spa at the Pavilion is aimed at foreign tourists and high-end customers.“At the Pavilion, we have many tourists from the Middle East, Korea and Japan,” she said, adding that the outlet in Mid-Valley Megamall attracts more of the locals including families and youngsters.
The fish is legally protected from commercial exploitation in Turkey due to concerns on over-harvesting for export. Its unique dietary habits (eating away dead and diseased skin of bathers) were first discovered in the waters of a hot spring near Kangal, Turkey.
“The Turkish treat the Garra rufa as their national treasures. They do not export them. What we got from our suppliers are those from a family of Garra rufa that have been successfully bred in Asia and from countries near Turkey like Jordan and Syria,” explained Wong.
Wong said, Kenko Fish spa at the Pavilion is aimed at foreign tourists and high-end customers. “At the Pavilion, we have many tourists from the Middle East, Korea and Japan,” she said, adding that the outlet in Mid-Valley Megamall attracts more of the locals including families and youngsters. Weekend customers, she said can reach up to 500 per day while on weekdays, the number is around 200 a day. According to Wong, even though fish spas are mushrooming, “Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa”, being the pioneer in this business, is already a household name. “Our fish spa has the ambiance which sets the mood and allow our customers to relax. “We also ensure the water in the pool is hygienic and clean. It is changed daily and treated with 2000W Ultraviolet sterilization to kill virus and bacteria in the water,” said Wong. The standard Kenko fish spa half-hour treatment is priced at RM38 for adults and RM19 for children below 12 years old. Children below four years old are free-of-charge. There is also a private room at for the fish spa at the Pavilion outlet with two pools and the charge is RM58 per person. Besides fish spa, customers can also seek other therapeutic treatments including foot, hand and shoulder massages at “Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa”, which opens daily from 10 am to 10 pm.
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Changes may put reflexologists out of work
July 8, 2008
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South Africa: change in ‘therapeutic’ legislation: The term “therapeutic” might be removed from the names of the professions of aromatherapy, massage therapy and reflexology. SOURCE:
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There is the fear that scores of aromatherapists, reflexologists and massage therapists will be put out of business if proposed changes to the registration of therapeutic health practitioners go ahead.
The Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA) wants to petition the minister of health to change legislation so that the term “therapeutic” is removed from the names of the professions of aromatherapy, massage therapy and reflexology.This means people in these fields would be known as practitioners. They would also have to register with the health council.Tracy Chambers of the SA Association of Health and Skincare Professionals said this would influence the entire industry, as anyone wanting to practise reflexology or aromatherapy would have to comply with council regulations.
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The council has said the reason for the change was to prevent people from practising as therapeutic therapists without registering with them.Chambers said the distinction between therapeutic – meaning that it was used for healing – and non-therapeutic treatments was misleading, as both required the same knowledge. Registered therapeutic practitioners would also be barred from offering treatment in any circumstances other than medical referrals.“It impinges hugely on the industry,” Chambers said.
Gayl Hansen, director of the Cape Institute for Allied Health Studies, said the proposed changes did not look at the “bigger picture” of the need for basic skills at grassroots levels.
There is speculation that practitioners wanting to register with the AHPCSA would have to do a four-year degree – meaning they could practise on a clinical level.
“This is very short-sighted,” Hansen said.
She said the council needed to have multiple levels of entry and training in the health care industry so that therapists with basic reflexology training could still work in beauty salons.
Therapists with clinical training tended to work for themselves, not in a spa or beauty salon.
However, the non-registered therapist without clinical training, but with the skills to do reflexology or massage therapy, would be unable to practise.
Debbie Drake-Hoffmann, the registrar of the AHPCSA, said the change would not put therapists without clinical training out of business.
“On the contrary, if spas employed registered therapists it would ensure the public receivedstandardised quality treatments.”
She said current legislation prevented council-registered practitioners from working for health spas or beauty salons, but the council was reviewing these regulations.
The deadline for comments on the AHPCSA’s proposed changes is July 31.
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