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	Reflexology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Reflexology, or zone therapy, is the practice of stimulating points on the feet and hands, in the belief it will have a beneficial effect on some other parts of the body, or will improve general health.
		In reflexology, it is believed that there is a "vital energy" that is circulating between organs of the human body, that penetrates into every living cell.
		Reflexology is a widespread practice in Asia, where foot reflexology (also known as foot massage) is quite popular.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Reflexology (1405 words)

	Reflexology: Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
		Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands.
		Frequent brief sessions of reflexology therapy are also recommended as an alternative to drug therapy for controlling the muscle pain associated with fibromyalgia and for relieving difficult breathing caused by tightness in the muscles of the patient's neck and throat.
		Such professional reflexology interests as the RAA documented in detail the disparities between reflexology and massage, citing the purpose of reflexology, which is to stimulate internal body functions (glands and organs) as opposed to the topical muscular and joint relief associated with massage.
	health.enotes.com /alternative-medicine-encyclopedia/reflexology (2250 words)

	Facts About Reflexology
		Reflexology is a science which deals with the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to all of the glands, organs and parts of the body.
		Reflexology is a serious advance in the health field and should not be confused with massage.
		Reflexology as we know it today was first researched and developed by Eunice Ingham, the pioneer of this field.
	www.reflexology-usa.net /facts.htm (349 words)

	ACS :: Reflexology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Reflexology is a treatment that applies hand pressure to specific areas of the feet to heal a variety of problems and balance the flow of vital energy or life force called qi (or chi) throughout the body.
		Reflexology is a treatment that uses pressure on specific areas of the feet (or more rarely, the hands) to help a variety of problems and balance the flow of vital energy throughout the body.
		Reflexology is similar to other forms of body manipulation such as acupuncture and acupressure (see Acupuncture).
	www.cancer.org /docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3X_Reflexology.asp (1299 words)

	Discovery Health :: Diseases & Conditions :: reflexology
		Reflexology is the art, science, and study of specific touch techniques.
		It is a therapy by which the clinician applies pressure to certain points on the foot and sometimes on the hand and ear.
		Reflexology should not be considered a "cure" for any conditions.
	health.discovery.com /encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=3172 (721 words)

	Reflexology.net
		The goals of reflexology are to re-educate, re-pattern and re-condition the nerves through the neural/electrical system of the body.
		Again, by using this specific, highly specialized relaxation technique, reflexology is able to relax a specific area of the body enough to improve the blood supply to that area.
		Proper tests would be conducted by the physician before the client begins reflexology and then again after a clients condition has improved, as evidenced by identical tests given by the medical professional, thereby establishing a documented case study.
	www.reflexology.net /about.htm (1465 words)

	Search The Llewellyn Encyclopedia: Reflexology
		Reflexology: Often confused with Chinese Acupressure, reflexology—the use of pressure on parts of the foot to help problems elsewhere in the body, has predecessors that date back to ancient Egypt.
		However, modern reflexology is directly related to Zone Therapy, created by Dr. William Fitzgerald in the 19th century.
		The term “reflexology” was coined by the Russian doctor Vladimir Bekterev in 1917.
	www.llewellynencyclopedia.com /term/Reflexology (205 words)

	Reflexology History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		In China, where reflexology is accepted by the central government as a means of preventing and curing diseases and preserving health, over 300 research studies have shown reflexology provided some improvement to 95% of the over 18,000 cases covering 64 illnesses studied.
		While historically Reflexology has anecdotally been found to have a positive affect on the body suffering from a wide variety of chronic problems, it is not a panacea for all ills.
		Reflexology is not a substitute for medical treatment, but can be used as a complement to any type of medical approach or therapy.
	www.reflexology-usa.org /refexolo.htm (593 words)

	The Association of Reflexologists - Home of Reflexology
		Reflexology is suitable for all ages and may bring relief from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
		While many people use reflexology as a way of relaxing the mind and body and counteracting stress, at the same time many doctors, consultants and other health care professionals recognise reflexology as a well established, respected and effective therapy.
		Reflexology helps us to cope on a physical, mental and emotional level thereby encouraging us to heal and maintain health in all areas of our lives.
	www.reflexology.org (638 words)

	Reflexology - Crystalinks
		Reflexology, or zone therapy, is the practice of stimulating points on the feet, hands, or ears, in the belief it will have a beneficial effect on some other parts of the body, or will improve general health.
		It is not the practice that reflexologists use foot reflexology only, they prefer to use a combination of foot, hand and ear reflexology to obtain a much better result.
		Most scientists and medical professionals consider reflexology to be a pseudoscience and claim there are no reliable scientific studies proving its effectiveness as a medical treatment, or that there is any form of link between specific areas of the feet and the various organs of the body.
	www.crystalinks.com /reflexology.html (980 words)

	Cancer and Reflexology
		Within the reflexology group, the participants reported an improvement in all components of the quality of life scale compared to 67 5 in the placebo group.
		Reflexology is a simple technique for human touch which can be performed anywhere, requires no special equipment, is non-invasive and does not interfere with patients' privacy.
		The use of reflexology foot massage as a complementary method is recommended as a relatively simpler nursing intervention for patients experiencing nausea or pain related to the cancer experience.
	www.reflexology-research.com /cancer.htm (1123 words)

	Reflexology \| Personal Health Zone
		Reflexology uses different massage and pressure techniques to relax and loosen muscles in the feet and hands.
		Reflexology is based on energy zones in the body and the reflection of these zones as well as the organs of the body on the feet and the hands.
		The feet and hands are viewed as maps or mirrors of the body and by putting pressure on and massaging specific points on the feet or hands it is said to have an effect on the corresponding area of the body.
	www.personalhealthzone.com /reflexology.html (252 words)

	Reflexology
		Although Ferris did not believe that "all nerves ended in the feet," as some reflexology charts declared, he was open to the possibility that some sort of switching point may exist in the brain which connected body areas to reflex points on the foot or hand.
		Normally, reflexology is soothing, but the placebo treatment was described as "either overly light or very rough." We believe that the differences could simply have been differences in the quality of the massage being administered.
		Reflexology appears to mislead unsophisticated practitioners and clients into believing it has value for the same reasons that fortune tellers and their clients are fooled into believing that their methods work.
	www.ncahf.org /articles/o-r/reflexology.html (2231 words)

	Reflexology
		Reflexology is an alternative medicine healing system in which specific points on the feet or hands, known as reflex points, are manipulated to bring about changes in other parts of the body.
		Reflexology was first introduced to the United States in the early 1900s as “Zone Therapy.” It is loosely based on the principles of other Asian forms of medicine and upon the theory in which a life force circulates throughout the body.
		Reflexology is viewed primarily as a general healing therapy that helps the body regain natural balance, harmony, and health.
	www.lieberson.com /en/neuro_medical_info/alternative_care/reflexology.htm (355 words)

	The Reflexology Clinic -- Welcome
		Reflexology is an ancient healing art, that has been found to be very helpful against stress.
		Reflexology works on the theory that there are reflex areas on the feet, hands and ears that correspond with organs and parts of the body.
		Reflexology is a natural way to stimulate healing in the body, and a healthy body is a body that feels good.
	members.shaw.ca /reflexologyclinic (258 words)

	The Association of Reflexologists - Delivering Excellence In Reflexology
		Reflexology is a Complementary Therapy that works on the feet or hands enabling the body to heal itself.
		Following illness, stress, injury or disease, it is in a state of "imbalance", and vital energy pathways are blocked, preventing the body from functioning effectively.
		Reflexology can be used to restore and maintain the body's natural equilibrium and encourage healing.
	www.aor.org.uk /index.asp?page=about_reflex (383 words)

	Reflexology
		Reflexology is a holistic healing art and science, with roots in ancient Egypt, China and India, based on the principle that there are reflexes on the feet, hands and ears that correspond to every organ, every gland and every system of the body.
		Reflexology is suited for all ages and is ideal of those who are on their feet a lot, such as doctors, nurses, teachers, police officers, firefighters and others. At the same time, it is ideal for those who simply love to pamper their feet.
		A Reflexology session helps promote healthy organ function, a profound and deep relaxation of the body and an indescribable sense of well-being. It revitalizes you on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level.
	www.thearomaconcierge.com /Reflexology.html (363 words)

	Reflexology: A Close Look
		Stephen Barrett, M.D. Reflexology, also called zone therapy, is based on the notion that each body part is represented on the hands and feet and that pressing on specific areas on the hands or feet can have therapeutic effects in other parts of the body.
		Reflexology was introduced into the United States in 1913 by William H. Fitzgerald, M.D. (1872-1942), an ear, nose, and throat specialist who called it "zone therapy." As noted in the diagram to the right, he used vertical lines to divide the body into 10 zones.
		Reflexology is based on an absurd theory and has not been demonstrated to influence the course of any illness.
	www.quackwatch.org /01QuackeryRelatedTopics/reflex.html (2164 words)

	Reflexology
		Reflexology sessions are given in a professional office setting.
		Reflexology is not a substitute for medical treatment, but can be used as a compliment to any type of medical approach or therapy.
		Reflexology is for all people of all ages, but there are some contraindications.
	www.reflexologybytish.com /reflexology.htm (235 words)

	History of Reflexology
		Reflexology is recognized as an independent Complementary and Alternative Medicine Modality by the National Institutes of Health and by the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
		It is of note that Reflexology is one of the top sixteen CAM services in hospitals according to the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Survey by the American Hospital Association.
		Later the national Reflexology Association of America was formed and continues to provide its members with outstanding leadership during this time in which Reflexology gains acceptance as a serious and respected complementary modality in the health field.
	www.reflexology-nc.org /history.htm (1264 words)

	Human Ecology
		Coordinative Reflexology's approach, and mine as a teacher of this approach, is that reflexology should be given to a woman from the day she decided to get pregnant, throughout the pregnancy, during delivary and after delivary.
		Reflexology has a positive effect on these patients should the patient's body derives the needed benefit - in natural medicine the body heals itself, and in this case, through reflexology.
		During reflexology treatment the patient has sensations in the body, sometimes heet and one painfull spot.
	www.reflexology.org.il /English_Site/qa.htm (3059 words)

	Welcome to Pacific Reflexology
		If reflexology is a totally new concept for you, please feel free to consult our definitions of reflexology, or, you might simply like to browse our reflexology FAQ, or, take in some of our articles on reflexology.
		There are many theories as to how reflexology works, and, recently research (over 75 studies summarized) is beginning to throw more light onto this topic as well as the variety of health benefits that reflexology can provide.
		In order to appreciate reflexology it will probably help you to understand how reflexology is different to modern medicine in its healing.
	www.pacificreflexology.com (337 words)

	Reflexology Association of Illinois
		Reflexology is an art and science based on the premise that here are reflex areas in the feet, hands, and ears which correspond to all the glands, organs, structures, and systems of the body.
		Reflexology is a drugless therapy that treats the whole body.
		Reflexology is not to be mistaken for a foot massage or any form of massage therapy.
	www.reflexillinois.org (160 words)

	Redmond Reflexology
		Reflexology is an holistic healing art and science, performed by a trained reflexologist, who skillfully applies a sequence of techniques to reflexes found on the feet, hands and outer ears.
		Receiving regular Reflexology sessions is an excellent way to reduce stress and bring balance back into your life.
		Reflexology is also an ideal complement to an already healthy lifestyle.
	www.redmondreflexology.com /index.html (263 words)

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