A child named “Sarah” developed asthma in the 1970s. Her mother taught her foot and hand reflexology to help ease breathing. The child grew up using reflexology to relax and open the lungs for 40+ years. Prudently, Sarah carries her prescription inhaler with her. Fortunately, she rarely has used it, thanks to reflexology. For those […]
Skeletons appear in stores in the autumn, and the choice has never been better. It is a perfect time to buy skeletons for the classroom or office. Many are realistic and lifelike. Others are suitable for the desk. At a discount store, I found plastic adult skeletons standing about 15 inches height. The detail (and […]
Question: It seems everywhere I look there are ads for aromatherapy and essential oil products. How can I separate between the marketing hype and the real thing? Answer: This is a key question. Authentic (meaning “real”) aromatherapy and essential oils are readily available. The majority of products sold in America contain laboratory-formulations that mimic scents. […]
Therapeutic reflexology helped a 94 year old woman reduce pain; enjoy deep, restful sleep; and renew zest for living. Only two years prior, Mrs. Stoker suffered a long bout of shingles. She lost 20 pounds and became frail and debilitated. Sleep was poor, interrupted by aches and pains. Health declined. Interest in life dulled. The […]
Allergy season is back! Reflexology helps relieve sinus congestion. Here’s how . . . . Case Study: Reflexology Decongests Blocked Sinuses A young woman’s sinuses were blocked. Pain radiated across her forehead. A foot reflexology session emphasized all ten toes – from deep in the webbing to the tips. The method is simple: pretend the […]
Must “real” reflexology hurt to be effective? Is bruising normal? No. Communication between client and reflexologist is key to a pleasant and effective session. Read more to dispel this myth and learn from two examples. The “No pain, no gain” approach was once common in the U.S. Today’s professional reflexologist knows how to modulate pressure […]
Anyone can learn hand reflexology for pain relief and reduced stress. Pressure to reflexes* affect the body, mind, and spirit immediately, offering quick results for most people. Case Study*: Hand Reflexology and Shoulder Joint Pain In his thirties, Robert** experienced pain in the right shoulder joint due to excess computing and sustained tension in the […]
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