This question came in asking about breast cancer and reflexology:
Hi there Amy
It would be great to read more articles like the one on breast cancer and reflexology and other interesting facts or hints and tips.
Reflexologists have been working with women diagnosed with breast cancer for some years now. In fact, the University of Michigan has been researching the effects of Reflexology treatments for this disease.
Researchers at Michigan State University are finding that many women who are receiving chemotherapy while in the late stages of breast cancer are turning to a complementary therapy known as reflexology to help them cope.
In a pilot study, researchers from MSU’s College of Nursing tested three different complementary therapies – reflexology, guided imagery and reminiscence therapy, in which women recall times in their lives when they’ve met and overcome challenges. Of those three, reflexology proved to be the most effective. – Reflexology helps women receiving chemo in late-stage breast cancer
Professor Dr. Gwen Wyatt, who is running the MSU study, was a keynote speaker at the Reflexology Association of America’s Conference in May 2008 held in Portland, Maine. She presented some of the work she has been doing – uniting Reflexology practitioner with breast cancer patients.
