Reflexology

[*Daisy*]

Has anyone tried regular Reflexology treatments?

I am a Reflexologist, so i suppose you could say i'm slightly biased - but i'm also at a good advantage to tell you success stories i have seen with my own eyes.

Personally, this is the only treatment i use for my Psoraisis and PA. (I take no drugs, apart from occasional anti-inflams if the pain gets very bad).  I get monthly treatments and i would find when it gets to the 3rd week after my treatment my pains in my feet and hands return - but they are usually completely gone for the 2 weeks following my treatment.  It would make sense to have a treatment every 2 weeks, but not everyone can afford or has the time to do that... 

As far as clients of my own.  I have one man who came to me with quite severe P on his arms and legs and after 6 treatments he is showing a real improvement.  This guy is VERY stressed and as we know, stress causes Psoriasis.  Reflexology de-stresses - so you do the math

I also should note that i only use aromatherapy oils on my skin and SLS free shampoo - i dont use any prescription meds for my skin either.

Just thought i would share my natural approach for anyone who is interested.

[Ana]

Hi Daisy,
thanks for posting about reflexology. I've tried various complementary therapies over the years of having p, to varying degrees of sucess. I'd love to have more regular sessions as it definitely helps to de-stress but I just don't have the funds currently for this unfortunately. So instead I've been meditating daily which is helping to calm me down, and I'm not sure about the effect on my psoriasis at the moment but I am pregnant so it's a bit of a wierd time for my skin anyway.
I did have a pregnancy reflexology session a couple of weeks ago and it was amazing... i drifted out of the room afterwards!!
Ana

[Tangles]

i have just heard today about the reflex points in concern to the liver cleansing part of  Reflexology

i will be trying them out in the next couple of days

[slumberlion]

I tried reflexology about 18 months ago for several months but unfortunately had no improvement in my p. Each session was wonderfully relaxing and blissful but that seemed like a very expensive luxury when it wasn't actually doing anything for my skin.

I didn't like to tell the lady that my skin actually got worse during the course.

[*Daisy*]

Hi Daisy,
thanks for posting about reflexology. I've tried various complementary therapies over the years of having p, to varying degrees of sucess. I'd love to have more regular sessions as it definitely helps to de-stress but I just don't have the funds currently for this unfortunately. So instead I've been meditating daily which is helping to calm me down, and I'm not sure about the effect on my psoriasis at the moment but I am pregnant so it's a bit of a wierd time for my skin anyway.
I did have a pregnancy reflexology session a couple of weeks ago and it was amazing... i drifted out of the room afterwards!!
Ana

Im glad you had such a pleasant experience with it.  Yes, cost is a problem unfortunately, even for myself.  I would love to be able to afford more regular sessions myself.  Although when i think about what some people must be spending a month on medication, it makes me wonder why they dont try the complementary route first.

[*Daisy*]

I didn't like to tell the lady that my skin actually got worse during the course.

This is actually a sign that its working.  In Reflexology we call it a "healing crisis" often symptoms will worsen before getting better.

[*Daisy*]

i have just heard today about the reflex points in concern to the liver cleansing part of  Reflexology

i will be trying them out in the next couple of days

I think it is important to get an overall treatment though... i have tried to massage my adrenal gland points every night to see if it helps my PA, but it really doesnt work unless i get an overall treatment.

[slumberlion]

I didn't like to tell the lady that my skin actually got worse during the course.

This is actually a sign that its working.  In Reflexology we call it a "healing crisis" often symptoms will worsen before getting better.

that's interesting to know. How long would you expect this to happen for though?

[WheelieC]

How does reflexology work then, in scientific terms if possible?   I am pretty open minded to 'alternative' therapies but i have to say this one has me a bit baffled.   I just can't imagine how feet would be linked to other parts of the body in this way, it doesn't make sense to me as a biologist in terms of natural selection.

I'm not being negative for the sake of it I would genuinely like to know.