Reflexology By Toril

11/21/2022

Offering in-home reflexology in Viroqua and surrounding areas. ♥️👣♥️

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03/27/2017

Sometimes, even I forget the power of reflexology. For the last 4 days, I have worked on my own toes to combat a sinus infection - and it's working. :-)

02/06/2017

Oops! Yesterday's Daily Tip had a bad link - to see the full text of "Does Cinnamon Have Health Benefits For Diabetics?" click here! Feeling stressed-out?

01/12/2017

People who had the therapy experienced 40 per cent less pain and were able to stand pain for about 45 per cent longer, say University of Portsmouth researchers.

12/11/2016

Foot massage is often mistaken for reflexology and vice versa. Are they the same? No! This blog differentiates between foot massage and reflexology.

09/19/2016

There are lots of exciting things going on in the Reflexology World!

1)It's World Reflexology Week! Leave a comment below this post, or write a review if you have had reflexology with me, and I will draw a winner of a FREE 30 minute reflexology session!

2) In a timely fashion, the announcement has come that there is
A NEW DEFINITION of reflexology in the United States!

The American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB), the National Council for Reflexology Educators (NCRE) and the Reflexology Association of America (RAA) have all agreed to adopt the following definition:
“Reflexology is a protocol of manual techniques, such as thumb and finger-walking, hook and backup and rotating-on-a-point, applied to specific reflex areas predominantly on the feet and hands. These techniques stimulate the complex neural pathways linking body systems, supporting the body’s efforts to function optimally. The effectiveness of reflexology is recognized worldwide by various national health institutions and the public at large as a distinct complementary practice within the holistic health field.”

3) Reflexology is now included on the NCCIH pages:

Information about reflexology and links to related resources.

08/28/2016

Proponents of reflexology say it is helpful for many conditions, including digestive issues, infertility, headaches, spinal problems and many others.

07/08/2016

Reflexology is an amazing healing modality that is appropriate for everyone!

Two sessions of foot reflexology per week for four weeks resulted in a significant decrease in fatigue among female multiple sclerosis patients.

07/04/2016

This is great!

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) studies are about to change reflexology, providing illustration of some of reflexology's basic tenets. In three separate studies, Hong Kong researchers...

06/30/2016

I have worked on cancer patients and they were completely pain-free for several days after one treatment. It is a wonderful thing to be allowed to do.

As the liquid dripped into her arm, Carlie rolled up a pant leg for a session of foot reflexology. “It kind of takes your mind off your stomach,’’ she said. While Mathay gently pressed on her toes, Carlie sleepily closed her eyes.

Dana-Farber is embarking on its largest expansion yet of unconventional therapies. Over the past year, it has taken the unusual step of offering reiki, an ancient Asian technique, and foot reflexology free of charge to adults and children — as well as acupuncture to adults — in its outpatient infusion clinics during chemotherapy treatments.

Cohen said doctors don’t understand the biological mechanisms of these therapies, which is why there is debate. Still, he said, the risk of harm is nearly nonexistent, and if patients feel better “there is something to be said about that.’’

“They said, ‘You don’t understand. During the massage he had no pain,’ ’’ Cohen recalled. “That much relief for that period of time, it’s a priceless gift.’’ Providing these services during chemotherapy, he said, exposes more people to their potential benefits.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/06/19/easing-patient-pain-even-without-proof-works/qA0sueOR61YMAGDXIPnjsM/story.html

06/21/2016

Today, I had a session with the winner of a free reflexology treatment! She enjoyed it tremendously and we had such a good time. :-)

06/14/2016

Ready for Foot Reflexology? Profound relaxation!