Question 1

is reflexology a scam?

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Yes: By definition, "alternative" is different than modern western medicine.  Generally any drug, herb, treatment, or procedure that stands up to rigorous scientific scrutiny is included in modern medicine.  The problem is that many alternative practices, herbs etc do not stand up to scientific scrutiny and cannot be shown to work. They therefore remain "alternative".   Be careful and watch your wallet.

Question 2

can you do reflexology on yourself?

Accepted Answer

Of course: Reflexology is a time-honored folk practice that has resisted scientific efforts to demonstrate its effectiveness in honest, controlled studies. The magic may be in the practitioner. This clothespin technique, which i've seen in reflexology books as well as on websites, looks easy enough for you to do in the privacy of your own room without help.

Question 3

can shiatsu and reflexology really help the body.?

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Possibly, yes...: Anything from chiropractic, message, acupuncture, reflexology, herbs, aromatherapy, sugar pills.....Can help the some people, some of the time, more often if the recipient believes and trusts the therapist.  But if it is a serious malady (cancer, heart, lung, kidney, inflamed or infected organs, anything that will not reverse by the body's own natural defenses), then it's time 2 c traditional doc.

Question 4

does reflexology really bring on labor?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: While some practitioners utilize reflexology for this purpose, there is minimal evidence that stimulation of this type can produce labor.

Question 5

what is your opinion of the benefits of reflexology for ones wellness and optimal health?

Accepted Answer

Science is not there: From Wikipedia: 

"The best evidence available to date does not demonstrate convincingly that reflexology is an effective treatment for any medical condition."

That being said, engaging in any activity that you find relaxing can be a very good way to relieve stress.

More? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflexology

Best wishes.

Question 6

does reflexology work for allergies?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: I have yet to see a benefit from it long term in treating allergies.

Question 7

can reflexology irritate sciatic nerve.?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: Any severe stretch or pressure can cause sciatic irritation.Make sure the person doing the treatment is well trained.

Question 8

ihow does reflexology help with circulatory disorders?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't: Unfortunately, it does not work for medical illnesses.

Question 9

can you tell me any information on reflexology helping coma patients?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what: you mean by "helping".  Most doctors do not know much about reflexology and I am one of those docs, so I cannot tell you.  All I can tell you is that the prognosis of a coma depends on what put the patient into a coma in the first place.  I would be tempted to say that it cannot hurt, but then again, I would not know.  Check with a local reflexologist or somebody with experience in eastern med.

Question 10

does foot reflexology work?

Accepted Answer

Relieves some stress: Foot reflexology relaxes the patient, relieving some of his stress, because of the patient's getting a foot massage and getting to interact with a caring person. Stress-related symptoms can improve. The patient feels better because he believes he should feel better (otherwise he quits going to the reflexologist), but there isn't anything else about the "reflexology" that changes any disease state.

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