It was around this time a few years ago that my mother was diagnosed with cancer. Ironically she ended up being treated by a lot of the staff she spent 20 years working with in the Cancer Ward at the Civic Hospital in Ottawa. Now retired and turning 80 in April, I am happy to report that she is well and is showing no signs of cancer. During her recovery, I spent as much time as possible encouraging her and treating her with the modality of reflexology, that I very much believe in.
With the anticipation of Spring just around the corner and my mother's 80th birthday arriving, I am once again feeling what this season has to offer in reminding us of rebirth and rejeuvenation. My heart and love goes out to all who have been touched by cancer in one way or another and wish you all the joy of Spring!!
As time goes by, the benefits of reflexology is being acknowledged and recognized by conventional practises more and more.
Analysis of Reflexology and Cancer Patients
A review of thirteen studies conducted in six countries (US, Korea, UK, Italy, Japan, Switzerland) showed that cancer patients experienced significant improvements and changes in each category researched. Common complaints (pain, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue) for those undergoing chemotherapy were ameliorated. In addition, improvements were seen in vital signs, mood, and foot fatigue. Results were immediate following a ten-minute session in one study and a thirty- minute session in another.
Those undergoing palliative care reported results from reflexology work: feeling "relaxed," "comforted" and achieving relief from some of their symptoms. All of those in the study recounted improvements in quality of life: appearance, appetite, breathing, communication (doctors), communication (family), communication (nurses), concentration, constipation, diarrhea, fear of future, isolation, micturition, mobility, mood, nausea, pain, sleep and tiredness.
http://www.reflexology-research.com/Abstracts.html
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cancer, pain relief, palliative care, spring
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