Reflexology
and Pain in Cancer “Thirty-six oncology inpatients
participated in this third pilot study investigating the effects of foot reflexology in
which equianalgesic dosing was calculated. Foot reflexology
was found to have a positive immediate effect for patients with metastatic cancer
who report pain, although there was no
statistically significant effect at 3 hours after intervention or at 24 hours after
intervention. Further study is suggested for foot reflexology delivered by family in the
homes for management of cancer pain.” (Stephenson N, Dalton JA, Carlson J, “The
effect of foot reflexology on pain in patients with metastatic cancer,” Appl Nurse
Res.
2003Nov;16(4):284-6
PMID: 14608562)
Hospitals
Using Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the US “The
number of hospitals offering complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) doubled from 7.6% in 1998 to 16.6%
in 2002.” Reflexology was among the 16 CAM services assessed in the survey by the 2003 Complementary and
Alternative Medicine Survey of Hospitals released by the American Hospital
Association’s Health Forum. More than 1,000 hospitals participated in the survey.
(“Findings from the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Survey of Hospitals,”
Market Wire, Chicago, October 28, 2003)
Britons
Turning to Alternative Cures The
number of people using complementary and
alternative medicines has doubled over the past six years according to a poll of 1200
Britons carried out for the BBC. The poll found that 21% have used a complementary
medicine or therapy in the past year. Herbal medicine was found to be the most popular,
used by 34% of those polled. Reflexology and massage were used by 6%. (Similar polls in
the US find use of alternative medicines and
therapies among 40% of Americans with reflexology use by 2%.)
Reflexology
in the News, Vancouver “A
spur-of-the-moment decision by Vancouver city council to allow escort services and massage
parlors to operate in a new, downtown, home-based-office zoning, threw city hall into an
uproar, Thursday. ¼ the council voted not to exclude dating, escort, entertainment
and ‘health enhancement’ services as it approved the new zoning which was meant
to create a new set of rules for ‘live/work’ units to be built near the central
business district. ¼ Most massage parlors in Vancouver have licenses to operate as ‘health enhancement
centers,’ for which the city outlines specific restrictions. In order to get a
license, a health enhancement center must prove that a manager of the operation has an
‘understanding’ of at least one type of therapeutic technique, The list of
recognized techniques includes reflexology, shiatsu, hellerwork, polarity, reiki, rolfing or the trager
approach. Anyone who is hired to perform the massage must be ‘qualified’ in a
recognized ‘touch therapy’ and can never, have been convicted of a
prostitution-related offence.” (Bula, Frances and O’Brian, “Escorts
okayed to operate in live/work zones,” Vancouver Sun, September, 18, 2003)
England “One in 5 workers is said to
suffer from stress. In an attempt to tackle the perennial problem of office stress,
companies are coming up with more creative solutions. Complementary therapies have
virtually become part and parcel of the staff benefits’
package.” At Microsoft, workers are offered reflexology and free fruit ¼” (Woods, Judith, “Use a big stick to beat
stress,” Telegraph, October 9, 2003)
England “While the odds on contracting a deadly cancer may be
shortening, the ways of protecting yourself are straight forward and simple. Here, four
experts give us simple steps to cancer prevention. ¼ “A new report has revealed people prone to anxiety are at
greater risk of developing cancer. Alternative therapies such as specific herbs,
reflexology, acupuncture, camomile or lemon balm tea and natural sleep products can all be
helpful in reducing stress levels and promoting a healthier sleep pattern.”
(Clydesdale, Lindsay, “Five ways to beat cancer,” Daily Record, September 11, 2003)
England “The Complementary Cancer Care
Trust which provides alternative therapies for cancer sufferers, is launching an appeal to
create its own center. The trust with health professionals such as doctors and Macmillan
nurses, is to provide treatments such as acupuncture and reflexology to people undergoing
treatment for the disease.”
Do
you have a longer second toe? The
longer second toe is hereditary. If you have one, there’s the possibility that, so
will your children. When the longer second toe meets the end of the ‘too-short
shoe’, a hammertoe can result in adulthood. A recent caller expressed such a concern
about her new born; she didn’t want the child to develop his father’s extremely
curled toe. Now here’s the answer for the concerned parent. “Kids who wear tight
shoes are more likely to have foot problems later on. But what’s a parent of a
squirmy, toe-curling toddler to do? Preschooliams’ brand shoes look like ordinary
children’s footwear except for one thing: they have see-through bottoms to help
ensure proper fit. Like the rest of the sole, the viewing window is made of durable
polyvinyl acetate (think kickballs and teething rings), and the parts are heat fused to
prevent cracks of splits. Your child may still trip over his own feet now and then, and
let’s face it, a hammertoe is often hereditary. At least you’ll know you did all
you could.”
Concerns with other issues, one may face, may
include any of the following:
Acid Reflux AllergiesAnemia Asthma
Bladder Infection Bronchitis/Pneumonia ColicConstipation Diabetes/Hypoglycemia Diarrhea
Ear InfectionFatigue FeverGlaucomaHeart Disorders Hemorrhoids Hepatitis C Incontinence
InfertilityKidney InfectionKidney/Ureter stones Macular degeneration Menopause/Hot flashes
Menstruation/PMS Pregnancy/Birthing Reflux/Hiatal hernia Sinus Sore Throat Teething
Thyroid/Parathyroid Tinnitis Toothache
Tuneups for the following:
Adrenal
Glands Bladder Digestive SystemEar Eye Heart Kidney LiverLung Pancreas