Re: ** Reflexology ** - Page 2

pattypeep · ‎06-06-2011

@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.

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea-Robert A. Heinlein

Snowpuppy · ‎03-09-2010

@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?

granny me · ‎09-05-2014

@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.

VaBelle35 · ‎03-10-2010

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 · ‎12-02-2013

@pattypeep

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

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

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.

pattypeep · ‎06-06-2011

@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.

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea-Robert A. Heinlein

HiLo · ‎03-10-2010

@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.

HiLo · ‎03-10-2010

@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.