Short answer: No. Long Answer: Yes. Reflexology is based on the principal of massaging the extremities as treatment for larger problems, to date there is no scientific proof that it works, but there is reasonable debate going on to the effects of the treatments as a placebo medication.
Reflexology is one of the modalities of, the more general topic, of massage therapy.
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Wolfgang Spurzem has written: 'Foot reflexology' -- subject(s): Reflexology (Therapy)
Although only one controlled trial of reflexology therapy, done in 1993, has been documented in medical journals, this therapy is practiced worldwide
The ultimate purpose of the therapy is to promote wellness; fundamentally it is a form of preventive therapy.
A reflexology session involves pressure treatment that is most commonly administered in foot therapy sessions of approximately 40-45 minutes in duration.
reflexology training is offered at some community colleges or schools of massage therapy. if searching at a community college be sure to check the "continuing education" section as well as certificate training.
Since reflexology is a specialized therapy and is often performed by licensed massage therapists, reflexology probably won't be less expensive than other alternative therapies. However, every jurisdiction regulates alternative therapies like reflexology differently so it's hard to give a one-size-fits-all answer.
Acupuncture , Homeopathy, Reflexology, Bowen therapy
Yes, massage therapy really work for aches. You can find scientific proof and read more about it at altmedicine.about.com/od/treatmentsmtoq/a/massage.htm -
Headache reflexology is a type of alternative therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears to alleviate headaches. While some people may find relief from headaches through reflexology, scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness is limited. More research is needed to determine the true effectiveness of headache reflexology in providing relief from headaches.
it says that acupressure is one of the aids in to ease acid reflux and also by relaxation therapy.