Pain relief with reflexology for cancer patients!

Pain relief with reflexology.

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.

SOME QUOTES: “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: Reflexology can bring relief to cancer patients Reflexology could detect more serious problems The basics of foot reflexology

Raising money for cancer with reflexology

Raising money for cancer with a reflexology treatment Reflexology treatment

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. SOURCE: Relay raises money for cancer research

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: HOW TO READ REFLEXOLOGY CHARTS | FOOT REFLEXOLOGY HAND REFLEXOLOGY | EAR REFLEXOLOGY

Reflexology request by South-Africa governement

Request for a reflexologist

Reflexology request for the premier of South-Africa: Last week I received a memo on an official letterhead of the Office of the Premier. The subject of this very official memo was “Request for a reflexologist”. SOURCE: Time to reflect, the SA premier’s reflexology request

Last week I received a memo on an official letterhead of the Office of the Premier. It was dated July 2 and sent by Human Resource and Office Support to the senior manager of the supply chain. All according to the procurement rules, it seems. The subject of this very official memo was “Request for a reflexologist”. Signed by HR practitioner Nomonde Koyo, the memo reads: “This office requests a quote for reflex (sic) for 100 people that will take place on 29/07/08. The first quote must be for shoulder and back only, and the second one, the whole body.” I was a bit confused by Koyo’s memo. Although it started off by requesting a reflexologist, it also talks of a “quote for reflex”, which made me wonder whether it meant that this was aimed as a reflection session for the outgoing Premier – by that time, she knew she was on her way. So, to make sure whether this was in fact a request for a real back-rubbing exercise (not uncommon in Eastern Cape politics, of course), I called Koyo. It’s true, said the very nice lady. We are doing it for the Office of the Premier as part of its wellness programme, she said. And the fact that the barefoot lady has left will not (necessarily) change the back-rubbing outings. “It has been integrated in the wellness programme,” said Koyo. “We always need a reflexologist,” she insisted. Problem is, she added, that the Premier’s Office employs 350 people, which makes it necessary that only 100 staff members at a time can go and lie on the couch for an hour or so. Must say, I was tempted to say that that would not bother some of the other departments that I have dealt with, but thought better. Let’s give the new regime a chance, I reasoned. Koyo also assured me that Balindlela never took part in the reflexology treatment, not even to reflect. She was too busy, said Koyo. In retrospect, it may have been a mistake, I thought to myself. Having a proper back massage is probably good in politics, where one’s back is quite a vulnerable part of the body. I’m not sure the new Premier will sanction this expenditure. I did some homework for the Premier’s Office. I called Takara Wellness Centre in Beacon Bay and asked for quotes for reflexology for the back and full body. You stupid, I was told, reflexology is only for the feet – at R150 per hour. That, of course, ruled out Balindlela’s former staff who wanted to go the full-body route. It would have been perfect, however, for the ousted barefoot Premier – if only she had had the time. What Koyo had in mind was the Swedish massage – R140 a half an hour for the back and shoulders, or R230 for the full Monty. That, according to my calculations, will cost the taxpayers about R23000 a month, if only 100 staff members go. Add to that man- hours lost, claims for out-of-town allowances, and overtime. My advice to Premier Sogoni is to instruct his staff in future, as part of the wellness programme, to rather run to office. In times of high petrol prices, it’s cheaper, and probably just as healthy, as back-rubbing. Got another letter this week. This time addressed to Buffalo City mayor Zintle Peter from the East London Hospital Complex board. It seems, said the writer, that since their appointment as the city’s representatives on the complex board, not one of the Buffalo City councillors has attended any meetings. Surprise, surprise. REFLEXIONS ON REFLEXOLOGY: EAR REFLEXOLOGY | REFLEXOLOGY COURSES FOOT REFLEXOLOGY CHARTS | HAND REFLEXOLOGY

Reflexology – ask Krissy

Reflexology

Reflexology as an alternative massage?: “I have heard a lot about reflexology and am interested in it because I think I would benefit from massage. But I am not a fan of being touched. Do you think reflexology would be a good alternative to a full body massage?” Mike, Cape Coral. SOURCE: Reflexology news

Krissy’s answer:  Reflexology is very popular! In your foot, there are many reflexology points that, when massaged, you are able to reach all parts of the body. It is also a great way to correct different problems you may be having physically, because you are able to also pinpoint different organs, etc. Since you do not like your full body to be touched, you will be happy to know that you will receive the benefits of a full body massage every time you receive a reflexology treatment.So, I recommend you jump into this treatment feet first and enjoy! LEARN MORE ABOUT REFLEXOLOGY: REFLEXOLOGY CHARTS | FOOT REFLEXOLOGY HAND REFLEXOLOGY | EAR REFLEXOLOGY

Reflexology

Reflexology

Reflexology in a nutshell: Reflexology is a timeless international art of self-healing. Reflexology offers mental and physical health benefits for all ages. SOURCE: Reflexology: the latest headlines

Reflexology: a touch of China in Beijing  Language may be a barrier to understanding, but the vocabulary and grammar of physical communication is not always clear either. Beijing is neither a city of Western manners nor personal space. Today many more people are taking on Western touch-taboos, and handshakes have become the formal greeting; and as many more migrants enter the city class divisions have emerged and they have become untouchables. How about reflexology? Beijing-ers buy opportunities for touch more than any other city I know. You can take advantage of this by visiting the massage parlours and reflexology malls which have sprung up all across the city. People used to go for Chinese medicinal massage in hospitals, or for preventative medical massages by blind masseurs in small outfits around town. But today a massage parlour is a place to take a date, to have a night out with a group of friends or to visit alone after a long day. LEARN MORE ABOUT REFLEXOLOGY: REFLEXOLOGY CHARTS | FOOT REFLEXOLOGY HAND REFLEXOLOGY | EAR REFLEXOLOGY

Popsugar Reflexology

Reflexology treatment

Reflexology at Popsugar: Some Western doctors believe that reflexology is nothing more than a relaxing foot massage, but it’s a widespread practice across Asia, and much of Chinese Medicine (such as acupuncture and acupressure) is based on these ‘lines of energy’, in the body. SOURCE: Beauty glossary reflexology

Reflexology is a holistic treatment, which takes the view that the feet – and hands– work as maps of the body’s state of health and wellbeing. Reflexology practitioners divide the feet into zones that run from the toes, to the brain, through different parts of the body. There are ten vertical zones, or energy lines – and as pressure is provided to the feet, these lines are stimulated so that the energy is able to flow.For what to expect from a reflexology treatment, just read more.LEARN MORE ABOUT REFLEXOLOGY: REFLEXOLOGY CHARTS | FOOT REFLEXOLOGY HAND REFLEXOLOGY | EAR REFLEXOLOGY

Reflexology treatment

Reflexology treatment SOURCE: Reflexology massage treatment

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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