Top 10 Facts About
Reflexology
We have prepared a series
of
publications on evidenced-based Reflexology
research. Here is a preview of some of the results.
And don't get the wrong idea. This is not to suggest
that reflexology is more than a complementary
therapy. However, according to research, there are
conditions that reflexology is capable of of
assisting patients with.
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Phantom Limb pain
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Postpartum
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Diabetes
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Cancer and chemo
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Neuropathy
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Hemodialysis
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Aids mentally ill providing needed benefits to
reflexology work
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Research showed relief from post traumatic stress
syndrome
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Measures of stress are significantly decreased
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Immediate feelings of wellbeing
The following
points expand and relate to the conditions above:
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Research shows that reflexology work alleviates and,
at times, eliminate phantom limb pain
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Reflexology is beneficial for post-partum women
including issues such as Anxiety and depression and
recovery from Cesarean section.
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Research shows that reflexology work reduces
physiologic measures for diabetics and is an
effective treatment for type II diabetes mellitus.
Circulation to the feet is improved also.
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Thirteen studies from seven countries (US, Italy,
Japan, China, Switzerland, Korea, United Kingdom)
target cancer care and show the benefits of
reflexology work including anxiety, depression,
fatigue, pain, nausea, and vomiting.
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Neuropathy Research shows improvement in blood flow
rate, time and acceleration within the feet
following reflexology work
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Research shows that reflexology work helps
individuals undergoing hemodialysis: Improves the
kidney’s functions with changes in physiologic
measures: an increase in red blood cells (to combat
anemia concerns), increase in lymphocytes (to help
fight infection), and enhances disposal of waste
products.
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Reflexology programs and research shows that
reflexology aids the mentally ill, providing needed
benefits unique to reflexology work. Mental health
workers report that reflexology work furnishes many
advantages including facilitating communication
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Victims of post traumatic stress syndrome
experienced relief from symptoms including anger,
depression and muscle tension as well as improved
sleep patterns, levels of concentration and a lift
in overall mood.
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Measures of stress such as blood pressure, pulse
rate and self-reported anxiety are significantly
decreased, decreased or lowered.
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The
last point came from a client. He said when "I go to
the doctor I don't know what the outcome will be.
But when I see you I always feel better." He said it
was a feeling of well being and that is what he paid
for.
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