Reflexology Is Used As Primary Therapy To Alleviate Symptoms Of Cancer

Powerful Reflection Relieve Symptoms of Cancer

 Reflexology is used as primary therapy to alleviate symptoms of cancer

MICHIGAN , Jaringnews.com - A study from Michigan State University stated that reflexology ( reflection ) , a traditional massage on the feet , can help patients relieve symptoms of cancer.

Reflection stimulate specific points on the feet which ultimately improves organ function to be better , as reported by Science Daily ( 19/11 ) .

" Reflection is considered as one of the ways to make the patient feel more comfortable . , But with this research might make reflexology be used as primary therapy to alleviate symptoms of cancer patients , " said Gwen Wyatt , lead author of the study .

The study itself involved 385 women with breast cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy or hormone therapy . Through reflection , it is evident that some patients who suffer from shortness of breath ( a common symptom of breast cancer ) can berangsung gradually improved .

In addition , daily activities like climbing the attic , wearing clothes and shopping can also be done by women with breast cancer .

" We were actually quite surprised that the reflection affects the physical condition of the patient . Yet for mental health , we have not found the impact , " said Wyatt .

Unfortunately , reflexology does not reduce pain or nausea of cancer patients . But Wyatt said that they consumed the drug may have been powerful enough to relieve both symptoms .

Reflection itself is actually a traditional Chinese massage and also appeared in Egyptian hieroglyphs that told in the letter . This therapy is believed to have been practiced for hundreds of years to maintain health and fitness of the human body .