reflexology
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- noun
- /ˌrɛflɛkˈsɑlədʒi/
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reflexología
- However, despite numerous published testimonies regarding the effectiveness of reflexology, the practice has not been scientifically validated.
- reflexology complements massage
Examples
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Practitioners note that reflexology reduces stress and tension in the body's internal organs by relieving stress from other painful body parts that may not tolerate direct therapy.
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During her visit to the wellness center, she enjoyed a relaxing session of reflexology that helped alleviate her stress.
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Scientific research in Denmark, Australia, Switzerland, and China has claimed that reflexology is an effective therapy for a range of health conditions.
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Researchers found that those in the reflexology group experienced significantly less shortness of breath.
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Chronic pain, in particular, is improved by reflexology treatments (Shirley, 2000).
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Many people believe that reflexology can improve overall health by applying pressure to specific points on the feet.
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After completing a reflexology course, he felt confident in using this technique to help his clients unwind.
Synonyms
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A type of treatment where a person uses hands to send calming energy to help someone relax
How Therapeutic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Reflexology is built from reflex, meaning 'bend back', and -ology, meaning 'study of'. So reflexology is the study or treatment of reflex points on the feet, hands, or head that are thought to affect the rest of the body.