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Feet the "mirror" of your individual health

The feet mirror the body, with the toes relating to the head, the ball of the foot relating to the chest area, down to the heel which relates to the hip or pelvic region. A traditional healing art dating from the ancient Egyptians and Chinese times Reflexology is regarded as a natural healing science and is totally based on a technique that applies pressure on minute areas of the feet. This pressure actually stimulates important points on the foot that transfers energy throughout the body. For addressing a number of stress related ailments like:

• Migraines
• Infertility
• Arthritis
• Sleep Disorders
• Hormonal Imbalances
• Digestive Disorders
• Back Pain
• Stress-Related Conditions
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Menstrual Tension

Studies have proven a wide range of benefits for this therapy including faster wound healing, improved circulation, reductions in sleep and mood problems, and declines in gastrointestinal symptoms, to name just a few.

INFERTILITY AND RELEXOLOGY

Infertility can be an emotionally exhausting, not to mention expensive, condition. The soles of the feet are like a mini map of the inside of the body and are linked to our inner organs and systems, including the fallopian tubes and ovaries. By massaging different points on the feet therapists can unblock energy pathways in the body and so help the body to regain its natural balance and heal itself.

HAS REFLEXOLOGY AN EFFECT ON INFERTILITY?

By Leila Ericksen, FDZ Research Committee, Denmark

To determine the effect of reflexology on infertility 108 women under 35 years with no previous children, and that had attempted to become pregnant for more than two years were selected from 260 applicants. Forty-seven of the 108 withdrew. The remaining 61 women were given sixteen 45 minute reflexology treatments over a 7 - 8 month period. Treatments were given 2 times a week for 4 weeks, then 2 treatments before ovulation. Nine women (15%) became pregnant within six months after starting treatment. Of two thirds of the women who had menstruation problems 77% experienced an appreciable improvement, with the majority totally getting rid of the problems. Three quarters of all the women reported improvements in other ailments such as: muscle tensions, psychic imbalances, indigestion, poor circulation and general imbalance.

Some points on the foot are associated with a woman's egg production and by manipulating these areas it can correct the imbalances which can hamper pregnancy. The recommended treatments are 2 times a week for 4 weeks, then 2 treatments before ovulation.

RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY OF PREMENSTRUAL SYMPTOMS
By Terry Oleson PhD and William Flocco, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 82, No. 6, December 1993

This study was designed to determine whether reflexology treatment can significantly reduce premenstrual symptoms compared to a placebo treatment. Thirty-five women who complained of previous distress with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) were randomly assigned to be treated by ear, hand and foot reflexology or to receive placebo reflexology.

All subjects completed a daily diary, which monitored 38 premenstrual symptoms on a four-point scale. Somatic and psychological indicators of premenstrual distress were recorded each day for 2 months before treatment, for 2 months during reflexology treatment, and for 2 months afterward. The reflexology sessions for both groups were provided by trained reflexology therapist once a week for 8 weeks, and lasted 30 minutes each. Results: Analysis of Variance for repeated measures demonstrated a significantly greater decrease in premenstrual symptoms for the women given reflexology than for the women in the placebo group. The treatment group showed a 46% reduction in premenstrual symptoms, which was sustained at 41% during the post treatment period. It was concluded that ear, hand and foot reflexology is an appropriate therapy for the treatment of PMS.

FOOT REFLEXO-THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT FOR 50 CASES OF GYNECOLOGICAL DISEASES

By Hui Song, Senior Doctor, Nanjing Obstetrical and Gynecological Hospital 

Fifty patients, aged 20 to 51 years, diagnosed with gynecological diseases including dysmenorrhea, hysteromyoma, pelvic inflammation, cyst and mass, endometriosis, menstrual disorder, infertility and chocolate cyst, were treated with foot reflexotherapy on each or every other day, 10 sessions: one course of treatment. Duration of therapy ranged from 10 sessions to two years. For forty-two (84%) patients, the symptoms completely disappeared - normal menstruation with no dysmenorrhea. For the remaining 8 patients (16%) symptoms had almost completely disappeared.

EXPERIENCE IN 10 CASES OF DYSMENSTRUATION TREATED WITH FOOT REFLEXOLOGY

By Wu Zhixing, Department of Foot Reflexology, Hangzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital

Ten patients (17 - 26 years old, mean age: 21 years) were observed to study the effect of foot reflexo-therapy on dysmenstruation (painful menstruation). Three of the patients had tried western or Chinese therapies without significant effect. Treatment sessions ranged from 5 to 10 minutes, and did not include whole foot massage, but, targeted specific reflex areas for pain relief. Two typical cases are presented. It was concluded that foot reflexo-therapy achieved analgesic effect very quickly.

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