Ailments Reflexology Helps Treat

Improves Digestion

Like massage, anecdotal evidence suggests reflexology improves digestion. Trouble with digestion may occur due to cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, acid reflux, ulcers, and other medical conditions. Reflexology can stimulate the organs involved in the digestive process and encourage them to move more regularly. Patients who struggle with digestion should mention this to their reflexologist, and particular techniques will be tried to remedy the issue. Digestive issues may improve with the application of firm thumb pressure and brisk movements, and reflexologists may concentrate most on the feet for these sessions. In general, patients with gallstones may need to avoid the use of reflexology, and they should ask their doctors for advice. Patients with constipation and menstrual trouble have reported high levels of relief from the use of reflexology treatments.

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