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» Maureen Fleury - Foot Reflexology Research

Here is a copy of the discussions related to the January 28th article:

jillbrowne - Reflexology is not like other things

just voted in your Reflexology poll. I WOULD try Rflxgy without scientific evidence but I would NOT extend that trying mentality to all alternative modalities.

I love a good foot massage and for that reason I would try Rfxlgy hoping that my feet might feel better afterwards. If it helped the rest of my body, BONUS!

My attitude is different when we move away from the foot massage into other stuff where the benefit of "even if it doesn't work it will feel good" isn't there.

Thanks for your interesting pieces on massage.

Jill Browne
Feature Writer for Accessible Travel

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» Myrica - Reflexology is not like other things
In response to Reflexology is not like other things posted by jillbrowne:
Thanks so much for your feedback. Interesting comment about reflexology. Most reflexologists would tell you that reflexology cannot cause harm. It ought to feel good. However, depending on the perspective of the reflexologist, some still believe that old adage: no pain, no gain, but in general, reflexology ought to be performed without much undue discomfort. Some say they feel a total body relaxation while having it done, and others say that the next day they feel great.

I am curious about why your attitude is different for different modalities? Does the risk increase? Does reflexology looks like it's safe?

Sylvia

Sylvia Carlson
Feature Writer for Massage Therapy

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jillbrowne - Reflexology is not like other things
In response to Reflexology is not like other things posted by Myrica:

A good foot massage is ALWAYS welcome in my books. If reflxgy gives me other benefits, they are bonus.

But other modalities, e.g. aromatherapy or acupuncture, do not have the same intrinsic enjoyment factor for me personally.

Has nothing to do with risk, really.

I would not hesitate to try acupuncture if I needed it. I was completely persuaded of its benefits when my old, arthritic dog had it as a pain reliever near the end of her life. The impact was nothing short of astonishing.

Jill Browne
Feature Writer for Accessible Travel