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: |
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: |
Interview with reflexologist Rick Aselton
July 25, 2008
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Reflexology means healing feet:
Reflexologist Rick Aselton of Lauderdale Lakes talks about the basics of reflexology: Reflexology has been around for about 5,000 years, but it hasn’t filtered into the public’s consciousness as much as, say, yoga or meditation.
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Reflexology is about helping people tap their own curative powers, rather than relying on medicine. The practice centers on accessing the nervous system via the feet. Reflexologists must be certified by an accredited reflexology school, such as the Laura Norman School of Reflexology in Delray Beach, or the International Institute of Reflexology in St. Petersburg. For those considering dipping their toes into it, reflexologist Rick Aselton of Lauderdale Lakes talks basics:
Question: What is reflexology? Answer: The foot is a microcosm of the whole body. There are specific points on the feet representing every organ, gland and bone in the body. These points are connected by the 73,000-plus nerve endings in the feet. So, reflexology works with the nervous system to help the body to heal itself. Question: How does it help? Answer: Reflexology deeply relaxes and “re-sets” the nervous system. This balancing of the system eliminates tension, allowing the body to heal itself. Blood is oxygenated, circulation increases, and toxins are flushed from the cells. Additionally, energy flows more naturally. As a result, a lingering revitalized effect is felt well after a session. It is important to remember that reflexology is a therapy and the effects increase with frequent use. Question: Who does reflexology help? Answer: Men and women respond very well to reflexology. However, men tend to go even deeper. My conclusion is that men aren’t allowed, or don’t allow themselves to relax in the world. There’s always a state of keeping up a strong front or never letting them see you sweat. Women, on the other hand, are allowed to let it out. As a result, men usually end up snoring on the table. That’s a good thing! Question: Why is it centered on feet? Answer: Reflexology can be done on other parts of the body. However, the feet have a high concentration of nerve endings and are large enough to work on well. Also, the feet are a reflective microcosm of the entire body. Question: Why don’t people hear more about it? Answer: Reflexology is very widely used in many parts of the world. In England, it’s common to see a reflexologist for “what ails you.” I think, in the past, many who wanted to become a reflexologist were deterred because they also had to be licensed massage therapists, although the fields are not closely related. Question: Why do you like being a reflexologist? Answer: I love the effect it has on my clients. Oftentimes, they come in filled with tension and an ailment, and leave with a sense of deep peace and an improved condition. Many clients express that they don’t just have a session, but that they had an experience. I love that. Nick Sortal can be reached at nsortal@sun-sentinel.com or 954-356-4725. |
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Reflexology in Singapore
July 25, 2008
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Reflexology in Singapore: Reflexologists and reflexology centers can be found in Singapore City at: the Ai Sin Foot Reflexology Centre (810 Geylang Road #01-89); Aloha Foot Reflexology (19 Tanglin Rd #01-08 Tanglin Shopping Centre); Aishiteru Accupressure Reflexology Centre (304 Orchard Rd #03-36 Lucky Plaza); and Alpha Healthy Reflexology (104A Tg Pagar Road).” SOURCE: Reflexology in Singapore City |
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MORE REFLEXOLOGY THERAPY:
REFLEXOLOGY MASSAGE | PALMTHERAPY MASSAGE THERAPY | ASIAN MASSAGE
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Reflexology in New York City
July 25, 2008
 Reflexology in New York |
Reflexology in New York: Reflexologists and reflexology centers can be found in New York at: the New York State Reflexology (145 E 23rd Street); Dusnee Skin Care (767 Lenox Ave); and Feline Day Spa (235 W 75th Street).” SOURCE: Reflexology in New York City |
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MORE REFLEXOLOGY THERAPY:
REFLEXOLOGY MASSAGE | PALMTHERAPY MASSAGE THERAPY | ASIAN MASSAGE
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What is reflexology?
July 20, 2008
 What is reflexology? |
What is reflexology?
Reflexology is the healing art of stimulating specific points on the feet, hands, and ears in order to promote relaxation, relieve pain, and treat a wide range of health problems. The practice is based on the concept that different parts of your body have corresponding “reflex points” on the areas mentioned above. Reflexology’s roots are ancient, possibly dating back some 4,500 years in Chinese and Egyptian medicine. But modern, standardized reflexology was developed in the early 1900s by American physician William Fitzgerald, MD. Over several years, Dr. Fitzgerald and Dr. Joe Shelby Riley studied both the theory of zone therapy and modern anatomy, meticulously mapping out the body’s reflex points. Today, reflexologists can go straight to a particular area of the foot, hand, or ear, and begin to relieve pain and promote healing just about anywhere in the body. SOURCE:
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Reflexology Belfast
July 19, 2008
 Reflexology in Belfast |
Reflexology in Belfast: Reflexologists and reflexology centers can be found in Belfast at: the Natural Body Care – ladies only (8 Glendhu Manor, Garnerville Rd.); “THERAPUTIX” Reflexology School Belfast (St Brides Hall Deravolgie Avenue), and the Irish Reflexologists’ Institute (Fitzwilliam Business Centre, Laurance Street, Drogheda).” SOURCE: Reflexology in Belfast |
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Reflexology in London
July 19, 2008
 Reflexology in London |
Reflexology in London: Reflexologists and reflexology centers can be found in London at: the Central London College of Reflexology (14-16 Betterton Street, Covent Garden); London School of Reflexology (13 Brookfield Mansion, Highgate West Hill), and the London Foot Care Center (94 Snowfields, London Bridge SE1 3SS).” SOURCE: Reflexology in London |
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Reflexology pregnancy
July 19, 2008
 Reflexology and pregnancy |
Reflexology during pregnancy?: Reflexologist Hannah Hulme Hunter says: “Reflexology is generally considered safe in pregnancy, provided all is well with your pregnancy and your reflexologist knows that you’re pregnant.” SOURCE: Reflexology during pregnancy |
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However, some reflexologists will not treat a pregnant woman during the first trimester. The Association of Reflexologists (AOR) has said that this opinion can be attributed to a misplaced patient fear that reflexology may cause a miscarriage.
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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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