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Reflexology

by Natalie

Reflexology and Chemotherapy

Reflexology is deeply calming and relaxing, giving a greater sense of wellbeing and emotional balance to a cancer patient.  Reflexology also promotes pain management.  Those on Chemotherapy may also notice symptoms such as sleeplessness; nausea, vomiting and constipation are eased and relieved with Reflexology. 

In a controlled study with 87 patients, Hodgson (2000) found 100% improvement in the reflexology group in quality of life categories including appearance, appetite, breathing, communication (with doctors, family, nurses), concentration, constipation/diarrhea, fear of future, isolation, mobility, mood, nausea, pain, sleep/tiredness. The placebo group reported 67.6% improvement in these categories.

Reference: Taking charge of your health and wellbeing, http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/reflexology/what-does-research-say-about-refloxology, accessed 19Sep14.