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A brief history of reflexology and how it is used today:
Dr.William Fitzgerald (1872-1942) is generally credited as being the “father” of modern reflexology in the US. As a surgeon, he was looking for a way to anesthetize his patients without the use of chloroform. He observed that applying firm pressure to certain points of the hands or feet had an anesthetic effect in a remote area of the body.
Today, modernized reflexology is practiced throughout the US, Europe and Asia. Many ancient techniques are still practiced in other countries. According to clinical research done in those countries, reflexology has shown to be effective in the treatment of diabetes type II, many gastrointesetinal disorders, asthma and auto-immune disorders with repeated treatments. Many hospitals in the US offer reflexology to patients undergoing chemotherapy to relieve stress.
The US to date has yet to allocate broad based funds for this type of research; although, based on the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine’s recommendations, funding for this type of research is under review.
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