Reflexology Research Cancer Care

Reflexology Research

Industry leaders Kevin Kuntz and his wife Barbara, have researched, taught, practiced and documented reflexology for more than 30 years.

Unfortunately these studies did not take place in Canada but I beg to differ the outcomes would not be the same!

 Below are their findings on Reflexology and Cancer care.  Pleasing results!


Results from 24 studies conducted by nurses in ten countries are reported in Medical Applications of Reflexology: Findings in Research about Cancer Care (Kunz, Barbara and Kevin, RRP Press,2011).

The results show that reflexology helps cancer patients improve the physical and emotional symptoms of the cancer experience. From chemotherapy to symptom management and from postoperative care to palliative care, research demonstrates reflexology’s effectiveness at alleviating pain, relieving anxiety, easing nausea and more for cancer patients.

For the 28 million people fighting cancer worldwide and the 1.3 million diagnosed each year in the US alone, findings from the reflexology research offer potential, potential for improved quality of life and easing of their symptoms. Speaking to such potential are the results realized by the total of 1,173 cancer patients participating in the 24 studies:

• In eleven studies totalling 697 cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, reflexology was found to be effective at in easing symptoms such as nausea vomiting, fatigue and anxiety.

• For those under cancer care with concerns about management of symptoms, six studies of reflexology which included a total of 255 patients demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing pain and anxiety
• Two studies of post operative cancer patients including a total of 89 cancer patients noted results of lessened pain and anxiety reported by patients to whom reflexology was applied as well as significantly less use of analgesics.
• Five studies of reflexology applied to a total of 69 cancer patients in palliative care found that reflexology helped with alleviation.

Mark initiated the Reflexology program in Hopespring's Cancer Centre in Waterloo, Ontario and after 2 years became the most sought after healing therapy to Cancer survivors!


If you would like to read about other Reflexology research projects and outcomes with Kunz and Kunz go to http://www.reflexology-research.com/ 

With seeing such a need for more research and with the positive results, more reflexologists are needed.  If you would like to become a certified Reflexologist the next course starts February 23rd, 2013.  Visit www.reflexologytrainingacademy.ca  for more details and registration.
For more information about us Wilson and Reynolds Reflexology go to www.wilsonandreynolds.ca

Reflexology can help Reduce Cellulite?

Many women I know have experienced problems due to a damaged or a sluggish lymphatic system.  A sluggish, damaged, compromised lymphatic system leads to excessive swelling, lymphedema, cellulite and cancer.  Physical, mental and emotional health all depends on the body’s ability to not only circulate blood, but also circulate lymphatic fluid.

Death, taxes and cellulite…the great equalisers. Cellulite does not discriminate, most women of all ages and sizes (yes, even skinny supermodels) have at least a few embarrassing orange-peel patches of skin.

Our blood is pumped by our heart to keep the circulating moving; however, the lymphatic fluid has no pump to circulate it. It is propelled by the contraction of our breathing and by the body movements, causing pressure against the arteries and muscles which help assist its flow.

The Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system is one of the body’s natural cleansing processes. It has a variety of jobs to do; it works to guard the body from various viruses or diseases. The lymph nodes or glands are filtering devices for removing dead cells and other foreign matter. They carry away the wastes, bacteria and viruses from the body’s connective tissue. It also flushes out toxins and excess water, which could otherwise cause congestion and edema.

A simplified explanation of how the lymphatic system normally functions.

What does the Lymphatic System do?

Ø The lymphatic system aids the immune system in removing and destroying waste, debris, dead blood cells, pathogens, toxins, and cancer cells.

Ø The lymphatic system absorbs fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive system and delivers these nutrients to the cells of the body where they are used by the cells.

Ø The lymphatic system also removes excess fluid, and waste products from the interstitial spaces between the cells.

There are no fast miracle cures to get rid of cellulite. The best way is nutrition, exercise and massage. A Reflexology treatment will flush out the toxins and help the body eliminate faster.

Facts about Cellulite:
Cellulite usually depends on both genetic and hormonal factors. It’s said to worsen with such things as altered blood circulation, incorrect eating habits, a sedentary lifestyle, smoking and excessive alcohol, high heels and tight garments. 90% of women have been said to confront cellulite, which increases as women age and their skin thins. So we are pretty doomed unless extremely lucky!
Cellulite is not a medical term, but is the name given by the French. For those 10% of women that have never seen cellulite, it describes a skin condition with dimply, orange-peel look above the fat on hips, thighs and buttocks. It results from compressed and stagnant plasma and lymph accumulating in surface adipose (fatty) tissues. In other words,

How Can reflexology help?

With foot reflexology there are several areas and pressure points that correlate to the lymphatic system.  With emphasis on these area when working the foot, Reflexology can effectively support the lymphatic system in circulating lymph fluid; simultaneously giving a “boost” to the immune system.

Reflexology can assist in reducing cellulite by working on the lymphatic system and digestive system. The session will activate the blood and lymphatic flow hence flushing out accumulated toxins. In the same way, by stimulating the digestive system, it will help get rid of unwanted fats.

So, ladies considering having a series of reflexology treatments, adding exercises like yoga and zumba along with eating more fruits and veggies to your health regime and you will be looking good and feeling good!

Here is a great recipe for Lymphatic Boost Juice!!

If you have a juicer throw in a Grapefruit peeled, 2 Oranges peel, a Lemon peeled a chuck of Ginger and voila!!  Juice to Boost!!

Happy New Year! Feet First!

Happy new year Everyone!
We hope everyone started their year feet first!!

Your feet should be a part of the "whole". By this I mean the "wholistic"( yes a play on words) approach to good health.  Eat right, exercise, keep a positive mental attitude and participate in alternative therapies, such as reflexology are all part of the "whole" health regime.

A brief refresher, Reflexology is described as an alternative healing therapy, based on the principles that every part, organ and gland are mapped out on the bottom of the feet.  By applying pressure, pressure suitable to the receiver, and stimulating the various areas and pressure points, energy pathways are opened plus crystals built up in nerve endings are released. With this relaxing and warming circulation, positive change occurs throughout the body.

Over the holidays I have indulged in reading various websites  about nutrition, detoxing, raw foods, juicing, supplements, various different therapies, exercise programs, and of course reflexology to increase my knowledge.  There is some much information out there it makes the head spin.

I am going to share a few I found :
10 Of The Most Unhealthy Ingredients Found In Food and Their Side Effects: 
We all know reading food labels is important, but there are some ingredients that might need that second look. It's most often these ingredients that burden our bodies with toxins and other harmful substances.
READ MORE

This website is a fountain of great information on a vast array of  health topics . This direct link will enable you to look up different health disorders and conditions. READ MORE

For anyone interest in obtaining a  free copy of our foot map download Go Here and scroll to the bottom of the page. This will make it easier for you to understand that certain  areas on the foot when worked with help with system disorders.  We highly recommend the the entire foot is worked with paying extra attention to the reflex area of concern to assist with the disorder. 

Eunice D. Ingham, a Physical Therapist, worked closely with Dr. Riley and was fascinated by the concept of Zone Therapy and started developing her foot reflex theory in the early 1930's. She had the opportunity to treat hundreds of patients where each reflex point of contact had been carefully and thoughtfully checked and rechecked until with all confidence she was able to determine that the reflexes on the feet were an exact mirror image of the organs of the body. Dr. Riley encouraged her to write her first book entitled "Stories The Feet Can Tell" where she documented her cases and carefully mapped out the reflexes on the feet as we know them today.  If you wish to ready more about the history of Reflexology click here.  From this book we learned much and we would like to share this with you.

"The disorders and their associative reflexes are listed only as a guide. In no way is this this list to be constructed as, nor used for, diagnostic purposes.  Reflexologists do not diagnose nor prescribe at any time in any manner."  D.C.B.

Disorder                                                                   Reflex

Bronchitis                                                              Chest/lungs, Ileocecal, Diaphragm, Adrenals

Colds                                                           Chest/Lung, Adrenals, Intestines,  Lymph system, All toes

Fatigue (general)                                                Adrenals, Diaphragm, All Glands, Whole Spine

Headaches (general)                                          Whole spine, Diaphragm, All glands, All toes

Kidney Stones                                                Ueter tubes, Kidneys, Bladder, Diaphragm, Parathyroid

These are just a few if you would like to know more email us!
Julie Wilson and Mark Reynolds, CR
www.wilsonandreynolds.ca

Detoxification is an important component to overall health!

Benefits of Detoxification

 More Energy, Better State of Mind, Feel lighter, Think more clearly, Enhance your well-being!

Healthy Weight Loss: Increase metabolism, reactivate the body's fat burning mechanisms, release the fat cells holding toxins, reduce cellulite, and maintain a healthy body weight.

Rejuvenation: Look and feel great inside and out with beautiful skin, nails, and hair.

Restore and Regain Your Health: Create a stronger immunity, experience fewer aches and pains, or reduce allergies and flu symptoms.

Easily Rid Your Body of Toxins: Remove toxins easily and comfortably with no drugs, pills, or harmful side effects.

Relief: From discomfort, sore and aching joints, symptoms of arthritis and bursitis, or inflammation.

Look and Feel Younger: Clear skin, rough discoloured areas smoothen, dark areas under the eyes lightened, allowing our skin's colour and beauty to naturally radiate through. The ageing of our skin may slow presenting a more youthful appearance.

The body, diet and detoxification 

"Our bodies naturally detoxify everyday as part of a normal body process. Detoxification is one of the body’s most basic automatic functions of eliminating and neutralising toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin. Unfortunately in this day and age, with the pollution found in the air, water and food we eat, our bodies have a hard time keeping up. Our chemical laiden diet with too much animal protein, too much saturated and trans fats, too much caffeine and alcohol radically changes our internal ecosystem. 

Body systems and organs that were once capable of cleaning out unwanted substances are now completely over-loaded to the point where toxic material remains inside our tissues. Our bodies try to protect us from dangerous substances by setting it aside, surrounding it with mucous and fat so that it will not cause an imbalance or trigger an immune response (some people carry up to 15 extra pounds of mucous that harbours this waste)

Detoxification through special cleansing diets and colonics is the best way to assist your body’s natural self-cleaning system. It is especially important for immune-compromised diseases like cancer, arthritis, diabetes and chronic fatigue. However, even if your diet is good, a spring cleanse can revitalise your system and rid your body of harmful bacteria, viruses and parasites."
James & Laurentine
Filmmakers 'Food Matters'
& 'Hungry for Change' http://www.foodmattersdistribution.com

Did You Know Reflexology will detoxify?

Based on the principals of reflexology, every part, organ and gland of the body is mirrored on the bottom of the feet . When a reflexologist works your feet with  gentle massage and stimulation of  reflex  pressure points, this will in fact help the body to detox itself.  Some clients have noticed this elimination by means of perspiration of the feet, stomach nausea, headaches, sleepiness, poor mental clarity, more frequent urination  and bowel movements.   This is know as the "healing crisis".  This detoxification usually only last 24 -48 hours after a treatment and then a better sense of well being will follow.

The more toxins we hold in our bodies the harder it is to reap the benefits discussed above. Reflexologists believe each foot is actually a channel; a conduit, through which your body attempts to cleanse itself of toxic wastes that have been building up. www.wilsonandreynolds.ca

Ionic Detox Foot Bath

We have now have incorporated an Ionic foot bath into our practice to assist in  deeper elimination of built up toxins.  Reflexology and the ionic foot detox bathing are great treatment combinations.  With the ionic foot bath you can actually see the colour of the water changing to indicate what part and or gland of your body the toxins are being pulled from.

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Fun Foot Facts by Ann Gillanders

I had purchased the book written by Ann Gillanders a British Reflexologist. It is very informative and I am she she does not mind me sharing it with you. If you would like a copy it is called "The Complete Reflexology Tutor".  (2007)

We teach the treatment sequence differently at the Reflexology training Academy of Canada, but there is certainly alot of helpful tips, tools and research found in this book!

 www.reflexologytrainingacademy.ca

 

Fun Foot Facts!

Our feet bear a cumulative weight total of 1,000 tons a day.

They cushion as much as a million pounds of pressure during only one hour of strenuous exercise.

The average person walks over 115,000 miles during their lifetime - that’s enough to walk around the world 4 times.

Your feet may be as much as 5 to 10 percent larger at the end of the day.

An average pair of feet will create a pint of perspiration a day.

One fourth of all the bones in your body are in your feet.
The palms of the hand and the soles of the feet cannot tan.
Before King George IV of England ordered a set of boots made to fit each of his feet, shoes were designed to be worn on either foot.

- Ann Gillanders