Consider This Therapy For Therapy...   Is the foot a microcosm of the entire body? Reflexologists say it's true--and press on various "reflex points" along the foot to relieve symptoms elsewhere in the body. Although they don't promise to cure the underlying cause, they do believe that their technique can alleviate a wide variety of stress-related problems, as well as headache (both tension and migraine), premenstrual syndrome, asthma, digestive disorders, skin conditions such as acne and eczema, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic pain from conditions such as arthritis and sciatica. Reflexology is also sometimes used for neurological symptoms, such as those seen in multiple sclerosis. Although a number of small research studies seem to show that reflexology can help with problems such as headache and bladder control, there have been no major clinical trials to verify its theoretical underpinnings. It is recommended, even by its advocates, only as an adjunct to conventional therapy.   What Treatment Hopes to Accomplish The idea that manipulating the feet can improve health is far from new. Ancient pictographs show Egyptians massaging their feet, while old texts and illustrations show that the Chinese, Japanese, and Indian people all worked on their feet to combat illness. However, the current scheme linking various parts of the foot with specific parts of the body got its start in the early 1900's, when Dr. William H. Fitzgerald developed a system he called "zone therapy." In the 1930's, Eunice Ingham, a nurse and physiotherapist who used zone therapy, refined the system, identifying especially sensitive areas she called "reflex points" and creating a map of the body as represented on the feet. In its early years, reflexology was thought to work in much the same way as traditional Chinese acupuncture. Practitioners maintained that a life force, or vital energy, flows along channels from the feet to all the organs of the body, and that any blockage in the flow will eventually lead to disease. Stimulation of reflex points in the foot could, they believed, break up blockages in the flow further along the channel. Today, many reflexologists have come up with other explanations for the therapy's effect. Some say that manipulation of the feet reduces the amount of lactic acid in the tissues while releasing tiny calcium crystals, accumulated in the nerve endings of the feet, that hold back the free flow of energy to corresponding organs. Others speculate that pressure on the reflex points may trigger the release of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that naturally block pain. Some practitioners ascribe the therapy's benefits to a relaxation response that opens the blood vessels and improves circulation. Others credit a detoxifying effect, suggesting that manipulation dissolves crystals of uric acid that settle in the feet. While none of these explanations--from the life force to the release of endorphins--has been scientifically verified, reflexology appears to produce satisfactory results for a surprising number of people. It's accepted around the globe, with more than 25,000 practitioners worldwide.  There are no known side effects.   Who Should Avoid This Therapy? As an adjunct to other forms of treatment, reflexology is generally considered quite safe. However, if you have a foot injury or clots, thrombosis, phlebitis, ulcers, or any other vascular problems in your lower legs, you should discuss reflexology with your doctor first. Be sure to let the reflexologist know if you have a pacemaker, gallstones, or kidney stones, since he will need to avoid stimulating certain points in the feet. And if you're pregnant, make a point of discussing the treatments with both your obstetrician and the reflexologist, since some evidence suggests that vigorous stimulation of the feet may induce uterine contractions.   When Should Treatment Stop? Reflexology treatments may be continued as long as you find them beneficial.  Reflexology is not a substitute for regular medical care. You'll need to see a doctor for a reliable diagnosis of the symptoms for which you're seeking treatment, and for any new symptoms that appear.     Reflexology Foot Chart:   C h a r t  B  (refer to legend below) Click here for REMEDIES   1. Top of Head 2. Sinuses 3. Pituitary Gland 4. Temporal Area 5. Neck, Cervical 6. Upper Lymph Area 7. Parathyroid Gland 8. Ears 9. Eyes 10. Thyroid Glands 11. Shoulder 12. Lungs and Bronchi 13. Heart Area 14. Heart 15. Spine, Vertebra 16. Pancreas 17. Solar Plexus 18. Stomach & Duodenum 19. Liver 20. Spleen 21. Spleenic Fixture 22. Gall Bladder 23. Adrenal Glands 24. Hepatic Flexure 25. Kidneys 26. Transverse Colon 27. Waist 28. Ureters 29. Ascending Colon 30. Descending Colon 31. Lumbar 32. Small Intestines 33. Sacral 34. Bladder 35. Ileo-Caecal Valve 36. Appendix 37. Sigmoid Flexure 38. Hip & Lower Back 39. Coccyx 40. Sciatic Area 41. Rectum 42. Uterus 43. Prostate 44. Breast 45. Lymph Drainage 46. Fallopian Tubes 47. Lymph Nodes (Arm Pit) 48. Sacro Iliac Joint 49. Ovary or Testicle 50. Lymph Nodes (Groin) 51. Maxilla/Submaxilla (Jaw) 52. Tonsils Resources ORGANIZATIONS American Reflexology Certification Board and Information Service P.O. Box 620607 Littleton, CO 80162 Phone: 303-933-6921 International Institute of Reflexology P.O. Box 12642 St. Petersburg, FL 33733 Phone: 813-343-4811 Reflexology Association of America 4012 S. Rainbow Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89103 FURTHER READING Better Health with Foot Reflexology. Dwight C. Byers. Ingham Publishing, 1991. Hand and Foot Reflexology. Kevin and Barbara Kunz. Prentice Hall, 1992. Feet First: a Guide to Reflexology. Laura Norman. Fireside, 1988. Reflexology: Art, Science and History. Christine Issel. New Frontier, 1993. Reflexology for Good Health: Mirror for the Body. Anna Kaye and Don Matchan. Wilshire Book Company, 1982.   All material provided on this site is provided for educational purposes only. The information provided may not be relied upon for diagnosis or treatment of any disease or medical condition. Seek advice from your health care professional regarding the applicability of any information, opinion or recommendation for diagnosis or treatment of any symptoms or medical condition. Statements about products and health conditions have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Products of Alternative Solutions and Clark Enterprises, are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

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