Reflexology as a cure for anxiety

I doubt reflexology is able to supply a complete cure for what are complex psychological and emotional issues. Reflexology works on the bodies energy system as interpreted in the east other two thousand years ago. Along with acupuncture and some traditional medicines it has become extremely popular throughout the western world. There is however little strong evidence that it can cure specific afflictions or general symptoms, and anxiety is no different.

A good reflexologist will not boast about their ability to cure anxiety, in fact they will not even suggest that a cure is possible. Reflexology should be treated as a holistic cure. It is applied to the whole system and, hopefully, benefits the whole person. In that case it might have an effect on anxiety, but someone embarking upon a course of reflexology as their soul strategy for dealing with anxiety would do well to be cautious.

There is, in my opinion, something to be said for a bit of self-reflexology. Your local library probably has several reflexology books, and one of them will be sure to contain a hand reflexology workout that can be used in stressful situations. Really, the worst that can happen with reflexology is nothing at all, and you might find it to be another weapon in your arsenal.

 

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