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Is Reflexology A Valid Medical Treatment? What is Reflexology? The practice of massaging specified points on the feet in order to produce a desired result Used to relieve tension and stress or treat illness

History of Reflexology Tomb in Saqqara, Egypt Egyptian physician, Ankmahor 2330-2500 B.C. Introduction of shoes

Eunice Ingham Foot linked to body with nerve endings Nerve endings correspond to zones on the body Dr. William Fitzgerald 10 vertical zones corresponding to toes Preasure to certain toe yields effect on body parts within that zone Zone Theory

Meridian Theory Invisible meridians that carry “life force” or energy Blockage of meridians results in illness Most of the major energy pathways begin or end in the feet

Further Explanations Nerve ending stimulation Release of endorphins Suppresion of pain

Patient's Outlook on Treatment Persons thoughts and feelings rely on internal energies Mind and body are one Outlook effects body Psychological impact on medical treatments

Opposition No scientific evidence Possibility of neuronal overlapping Power of outlook on treatment Ongoing treatment

Why people Choose Reflexology Tired of traditional doctors Don't like taking prescription drugs More personal treatment

Is Reflexology A Valid Medical Treatment?

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