Reflexology

 

The study of reflex responses, especially as they affect behavior.
A method of massage that relieves nervous tension through the application of finger pressure, especially to the feet.

 


Informational Links

1) Reflexology Association of America
Sometimes the best sources to find information about topics are the organizations themselves. This website represents the Reflexology Association of America as an organization that promotes the scientific and professional advancement of reflexology. Their mission is to elevate and standardize the quality of reflexology services available to the public. Through this website, they make conscise links to other important sites on the subject of reflexology. You may find the history of reflexology here along with legislation.
http://www.reflexology-usa.org


2) The Healing Art of Reflexology
The Home of Reflexology provides details of Reflexology Organisations together with information on reflexology and other reflexology related links. There is a Q&A section about reflexology. No diagrams are listed in this website but it provides a valuable resource database of other websites.
http://www.reflexology.org/aor/refinfo/healart.htm

3) Health: Reflexology
This website is pretty concise in explaining what reflexology is. It has a small article and a great foot diagram for corresponding ailments in other parts of the body. This website also links to other webpages. However, this site is not to be used for a research paper; it does not have clear references. However it is interesting enough for the casual observer.
http://www.ofesite.com/health/reflex/reflex.htm

4)International Institute of Reflexology
This website isn't all that great, however it does explain a little bit about reflexology. Though the name of the website seems quite amazing when you see it at first, when you dig deeper into the website, you probably wonder why you are even there it does explain some of the finer points of reflexology. It even provides an address so that you may write and complain about what you don't find.
http://www.reflexology-usa.net

5) Reflexology Articles
I chose this website because I read the article and it debated the uses of reflexology. There are other articles that you could find useful in research. It is a very simple website to navigate and the information can be trusted since there are citations of books where the information came from. It shows a "better safe than sorry" approach to bogus claims about reflexology.
http://www.ncahf.org/articles/o-r/reflexology.html


Disclaimer: There are so many websites that aim to sell you something, or give you false information. I have tried hard to check up on the information on the sites that I have chosen.

 

 


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