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pattypeep — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 00:44:02 GMT

I've been reading up on reflexology and it's so interesting. Our feet have a lot to do with our full body health. Anyway, wanted to pass along something for those that suffer from restless leg syndrome. My massage therapist told me that the soles of our feet absorb differently (better) than skin on other parts of our body. I had some Magnesium Oil which I'd purchased last year for RLS and applied to my legs as instructed. Not much success, so I put it away. A week ago, I got it back out and began applying it to the soles of my feet every night and have slept like a baby. I used to struggle for two and three hours every night with leg cramps, etc. I hope the results last.

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GCR18 — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 00:58:44 GMT

I've had two reflexology sessions. I have neuropathy in my toes from chemo. It felt good while being done. One of the places also does acupuncture on the feet. I want to try that.

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blackhole99 — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 01:30:19 GMT

I studied reflexology and actually was able to practice the art on the public. After much practice and feed back from clients, I came to the conclusion that it was a wonderful form of relaxation and any physical benefit was short lived at best.

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pattypeep — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 01:35:10 GMT

@blackhole99 There's no denying that a foot massage is the best. When you worked on someone was it to alleviate an issue that the client was experiencing? And, thus, there was no improvement? I'm just curious.

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spent2much — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 01:52:33 GMT

@pattypeep Thanks for the tip! I only get restless arms/legs once every few months, but when I do - OH BOY! It's miserable. Do you think if I used the magnesium oil at the onset, it would still help? I don't want to have to use it every day, since the problem is so occasional.

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granny me — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 01:52:33 GMT

I had my six month cancer check last week and the doctor said I have radiation neuropathy in my hand would reflexogy help with this?

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blackhole99 — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 01:56:34 GMT

@pattypeep yes, they came in search of relief from all sorts of maladies. I prefaced the treatment with the fact that the reflexology was to meant to relax them so their body could better accept the treatment they were receiving from their doctors. I didn't want them to think the reflexology was going cure anything, I don't believe it does IMO. Yes, people did get relief from issues like aches and pains and it was a terrific tension reliever. I had so many people wanting reflexology for sinus problems, I would do the treatment and then sell them a neti pot.LOL

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KYToby — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 02:27:32 GMT

There is no science to back this up. There is not one single double-blind study to show that reflexology is effective at all. It, like somany other "alternative" therapies only exists because gullible people buy into it.

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pattypeep — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 02:53:24 GMT

@spent2much wrote:
@pattypeep Thanks for the tip! I only get restless arms/legs once every few months, but when I do - OH BOY! It's miserable. Do you think if I used the magnesium oil at the onset, it would still help? I don't want to have to use it every day, since the problem is so occasional.

JMO, but I would wait until I become symptomatic, then give it a shot. One of my friends just uses it when she feels the leg aches coming. She believes it helps. I use it every night (for now) because I have serious leg aches and charlie horses every night.

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pattypeep — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 02:56:43 GMT

@granny me wrote:
I had my six month cancer check last week and the doctor said I have radiation neuropathy in my hand would reflexogy help with this?

@granny me, why don't you check with your Dr.? I am also a cancer survivor and often wonder how many of my problems are a result of eight months of chemo and 35 radiation treatments. God bless you and prayers to you for continued good health.

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pattypeep — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 03:00:18 GMT

@KYToby wrote:
There is no science to back this up. There is not one single double-blind study to show that reflexology is effective at all. It, like somany other "alternative" therapies only exists because gullible people buy into it.

@KYToby In the words of Joe Kenda. Well.....my, my, my. You could be right.

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Snowpuppy — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 03:03:57 GMT

@KYToby wrote:
There is no science to back this up. There is not one single double-blind study to show that reflexology is effective at all. It, like somany other "alternative" therapies only exists because gullible people buy into it.

What we as Americans consider alternative medicine accupuncture, reflexology, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has existed for thousands of years before allopathic medicine, the AMA and the FDA.

Many therapies work with your body to promote healing. It's not the magic pill a lot of people seek but if people are satisfied with alternatve treatment why criticize their choice?

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granny me — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 05:07:58 GMT

@pattypeep wrote:
@granny me wrote:
I had my six month cancer check last week and the doctor said I have radiation neuropathy in my hand would reflexogy help with this?
@granny me, why don't you check with your Dr.? I am also a cancer survivor and often wonder how many of my problems are a result of eight months of chemo and 35 radiation treatments. God bless you and prayers to you for continued good health.

He said the best he could do was steroids and I said no way not happening. I really believed when I went for my scans last week they would tell the cancer was back as my symptoms are as bad now as they were when diagnosed. He said everything looked good, but it is from radiation now that I am having problems, it could be for a while or it could be forever. Best to you as well.

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VaBelle35 — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 10:39:44 GMT

I like reflexology because I don't really like massages. I've tried full body massages three times and it's just not for me. I've done it in physical therapy and high end spas and I just don't care for it. Can't get into facials either. And one of the reasons I don't get the Signature Manicure at Red Door is because it comes with a massage (which I always made them skip before switching to a different manicure).

But reflexology I love. I will say, the best I've ever had was in Sedona, AZ at a small shop. Best night of sleep I ever had in my life.

I don't particularly care for the accupuncture version that was included with my last session, but regular reflexology without that is great.

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jlkz — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 15:19:10 GMT

@pattypeep

A friend had constant leg muscle pain and Charlie horses at night. Her doctor changed one of her statin meds. Maybe a possibility ?

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patbz — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 16:07:34 GMT

I love reflexology better than any other type of massage (been having all sorts of massage all over the world for 50 years). For the last three years I have had hour sessions of reflexology whenever and wherever I can. Really solved my plantar facetious issue but otherwise I do it for relaxation. I also love that it is so inexpensive (in CA and Vegas $20 to $30 an hour plus $10 tip). Most practitioners are Chinese and speak minimal English.

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pattypeep — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 20:30:29 GMT

@jlkz wrote:
@pattypeep

A friend had constant leg muscle pain and Charlie horses at night. Her doctor changed one of her statin meds. Maybe a possibility ?

@jlkz Thank you so much for the suggestion. I'm not on any statins. Never had high cholesterol or high blood pressure. The one medication I have to take for my autoimmune disorder is paquenil. That could be a possibility. My rheumotologist (sp?) moved away to another area, so have to find a new one. Good question for him/her.

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HiLo — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 17:15:48 GMT

@KYToby wrote:
There is no science to back this up. There is not one single double-blind study to show that reflexology is effective at all. It, like somany other "alternative" therapies only exists because gullible people buy into it.

I can't speak about the subject at hand but I can truthfully say that acupuncture is the only treatment that is keeping me alive today. When I got to the end of what modern medicine had to offer I had no choice but to try acupuncture as a last resort;. two of my medical doctors will verify that I am far from guillible. Your comments sound exactly like those spoken about chiropractic treatments about 20 years ago, until the Chiropractic society brought a law suit against the AMA and won. If you haven't used alternative methods it is best not to say anything until you have. True, these treatments may not work for everybody but either does modern medicine.

My Blue Cross Health Insurance . and many others now pay for acupuncture treatments and have been paying for Chiropractic care for years. It probably won't be long until Medicare will pick this up as well.

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HiLo — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 17:20:04 GMT

@Snowpuppy wrote:
@KYToby wrote:
There is no science to back this up. There is not one single double-blind study to show that reflexology is effective at all. It, like somany other "alternative" therapies only exists because gullible people buy into it.
What we as Americans consider alternative medicine accupuncture, reflexology, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has existed for thousands of years before allopathic medicine, the AMA and the FDA.

Many therapies work with your body to promote healing. It's not the magic pill a lot of people seek but if people are satisfied with alternatve treatment why criticize their choice?

Absolutely true, Snowpuppy.

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