Guest guest Posted June 5, 2003 Report Share Posted June 5, 2003 LOL. Okay, I guess medical marijuana has only been a big deal here in California. In fact, just yesterday the San Franciscan who was arrested for growing over 100 Janes (for medicinal purposes, really) was convicted & sentenced to one day in jail. The judge released him because he’d already spent that amount of time in jail. sonia RE: reflexology LOL I think she was kidding , but then again I could be wrong... , gonna sneak past the laws and throw us all a bong party out by the pool? LOL jk We could be the " Bonger Sisters " in the sequal to the " Banger Sisters " ... maybe I shouldn't say that since I haven't seen the movie LMAO Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2003 Report Share Posted June 5, 2003 Cannabis Cutie-pies! sonia :-) Re: Re: reflexology How about " Day Trippers " Re: Re: reflexology And what are we going to call our group of tye dye wearing, pot smoking, brace wearing, cane/walker/ wheelchair using group? C'mon...gotta have a good name!! Vivian H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2004 Report Share Posted January 20, 2004 I do massage my kids feet in a reflexology-way--that is, I have a chart for what points are for certain organs and I do use it. I especially support the spleen, liver, kidneys, adrenals. I don't know if I'm doing it " right " though because I've never been to a reflexologist before. I have found body acupoints/accupressure very helpful for my kids-- in terms of seeing " results " , yes, for my dd using acupressure and reflexology points really helps with her bowel/elimination issues. It's not a " fix " but it is helping. W > Anyone doing reflexology with their kids? Foot or hand? > Are you doing at home with a book/video? Please recommend > Or are you seeing a reflexologist? > > Thank you, > Heidi - SAHM to 8, 5 (DSI, Verbal APraxia) 21 > months (Kidney reflux, torticollis/plagiocephaly, late talker) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Yes! You have to make sure you find a true reflexologist and not just someone who will massage your feet. It's much more than a massage. Actually, it can hurt. The woman who worked on me was able to identify many of my problems. I told her some, but not all, to kind of test her. She was able to identify that I had herniated 2 disks in my neck and told me which ones, and I hadn't even told her that one! It was amazing. Afterwards, my sinuses would drain (supposedly the toxins) and she would make me drink lots of water and rest. As I went through " treatment " , the points that were causing problems actually got better (ie. hurt less or not at all). She was really good. Like I said, if you're going to do it, make sure it's not just a foot massage. Bridget Joy <jhoorm01@...> wrote: Have any of ever had this done to your feet? they were talking about it on the news today. Joy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Visit Joy's Homepage and Reading Room! http://jhoormann-ivil.tripod.com Come see My Dog Salsa! http://www.geocities.com/jhoorm01/Salsa.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 I had a few reflexology treatments. I've known that the foot has many different muscles that reach all over, but it was pretty cool how when she touched a certain area, she would explain how it reaches another part of the body. I could feel it before she even told me. It's very interesting. Once I was having pain in my shoulder that I didn't mention, she discovered it and worked the area of my foot that relates to it and the pain went away. I was amazed. The pain had just started that day, so I was able to rationalize it. It got rather expensive to continue going and it's a bit different than going to a conventional doctor. There was mood music and other calming fountains and decorations. Kind of like going to a therapist for a foot massage... To sum it up, I guess I would go again if I had extra cash and a constant pain. My pain lingers for 2-5 days and usually moves somewhere else. Like Bridget said, make sure you fine a good, established reflexologist. Good luck! Joanne Re: [ ] reflexology > Yes! You have to make sure you find a true reflexologist and not just > someone who will massage your feet. ...able to identify that I had > herniated 2 disks in my neck and told me which ones, and I hadn't even > told her that one! It was amazing....> > Bridget > > Joy <jhoorm01@...> wrote: > Have any of ever had this done to your feet? they were talking > about it on the news > today. > > Joy > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Visit Joy's Homepage and Reading Room! > http://jhoormann-ivil.tripod.com > Come see My Dog Salsa! > http://www.geocities.com/jhoorm01/Salsa.html > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Thanks for the info Bridget. Do you go every so often? Is it covered by insurance at all? Joy Bridget Fitzgerald <brfitz2002@...> wrote: Yes! You have to make sure you find a true reflexologist and not just someone who will massage your feet. It's much more than a massage. Actually, it can hurt. The woman who worked on me was able to identify many of my problems. I told her some, but not all, to kind of test her. She was able to identify that I had herniated 2 disks in my neck and told me which ones, and I hadn't even told her that one! It was amazing. Afterwards, my sinuses would drain (supposedly the toxins) and she would make me drink lots of water and rest. As I went through " treatment " , the points that were causing problems actually got better (ie. hurt less or not at all). She was really good. Like I said, if you're going to do it, make sure it's not just a foot massage. Bridget Joy <jhoorm01@...> wrote: Have any of ever had this done to your feet? they were talking about it on the news today. Joy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Visit Joy's Homepage and Reading Room! http://jhoormann-ivil.tripod.com Come see My Dog Salsa! http://www.geocities.com/jhoorm01/Salsa.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 I haven't gone in several years because my woman left and then I got into acupuncture instead (it's kind of based on the same thing - using the pressure points in parts of the body to affect other parts). I doubt insurance will cover it, but it's worth checking. I know some will cover acupuncture, but not all. And reflexology is even more " out there. " good luck! Joy <jhoorm01@...> wrote: Thanks for the info Bridget. Do you go every so often? Is it covered by insurance at all? Joy Bridget Fitzgerald <brfitz2002@...> wrote: Yes! You have to make sure you find a true reflexologist and not just someone who will massage your feet. It's much more than a massage. Actually, it can hurt. The woman who worked on me was able to identify many of my problems. I told her some, but not all, to kind of test her. She was able to identify that I had herniated 2 disks in my neck and told me which ones, and I hadn't even told her that one! It was amazing. Afterwards, my sinuses would drain (supposedly the toxins) and she would make me drink lots of water and rest. As I went through " treatment " , the points that were causing problems actually got better (ie. hurt less or not at all). She was really good. Like I said, if you're going to do it, make sure it's not just a foot massage. Bridget Joy <jhoorm01@...> wrote: Have any of ever had this done to your feet? they were talking about it on the news today. Joy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Visit Joy's Homepage and Reading Room! http://jhoormann-ivil.tripod.com Come see My Dog Salsa! http://www.geocities.com/jhoorm01/Salsa.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 > > I am not sure if this the the appropriate type of question for this type of forum but here goes. Does anyone here have any experience in refloxology? How does it relate to healing? ==>Reflexology is great! I got foot reflexology from a friend whenever he visited me while I was curing my candida. Other therapies are also very good, i.e. homeopathy, Shiastu, and accupressure/accupuncture. Also Yoga is excellent, > > I just began this diet 2 days ago and so far, so good. No weird sick feelings or reactions to anything. Maybe it takes time. i am reading that people have terrible sick feelings and loss of sleep. Does everyone go through this? ==>No, not everyone goes through it. It depends on many factors, i.e. age, the overall condition of your body, how much damage or deterioration has been done, the kind of nutritional status you inherited from your parents, how long you've been unhealthy, etc. > > Maybe its just good to eat this way. I have not started any supplements as i have to research them. There are a lot of recommendations here. If one was to begin with a few which ones ar the most important? I will add to them as the $ allows. ==>The list of supplements is quite minimal actually, and all of them are important since they work with the diet to provide all of the nutrients required in order to heal. However, the most important are omega-3, vitamins A & D, vitamin E, calcium/magnesium and vitamin C. > > thank you all. > > I prefer not to use a name if it is ok with the rules here. Just my last hope to hold onto my freedom of choice. ==>We prefer a name - even a nickname or a made up one is okay too. The best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi , I have heard of this but not for myself. dentist`s some times can, as having a lot of extractions is a symptom of hypothyroidism, I no because I have had a lot of extractionsabout 35 years ago now, but it was not picked up on,.only later did I realise the connection.angel.Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi I had sinus problems since 1973 - I had reflexology in 1995 and my sinus problems improved about 80%. I go once or twice a year to have a reflexology 'top-up'. The last session I had was with a different reflexologist and she told me at the end of the hour that she could feel tenderness in my feet in the adrenal and thyroid zones. I was quite impressed with her as I had not told her anything about my medical history beforehand. Needless to say, I will be having more refloxology sessions with her. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hi , That's very interesting. Thank you for responding. Regards, > > Hi > > I had sinus problems since 1973 - I had reflexology in 1995 and my > sinus problems improved about 80%. I go once or twice a year to have a > reflexology 'top-up'. The last session I had was with a different > reflexologist and she told me at the end of the hour that she could > feel tenderness in my feet in the adrenal and thyroid zones. I was > quite impressed with her as I had not told her anything about my > medical history beforehand. Needless to say, I will be having more > refloxology sessions with her. > > B > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 > > Hi everyone, > > I just wondered whether anyone has had any direct experience with the > use of reflexology to diagnose and / or treat thyroid problems? > > Thanks, > I trained in reflexology and it diagnosed my thyroid problem long before the doctors did. Shiatsu has helped me even more with symtoms, and supported me though a very difficult time in my life. They are both based on thousands of years ancient knowlege, which we have lost in the west. paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hi a, I completely agree with you over the loss of ancient knowledge and skills. Do you mind me asking you two questions? Firstly, can you breifly explain what Shiatsu is and secondly how would I go about finding a reflexologist locally? Is there a register of qualified practitioner or is it best to go by recommendation? Huge thanks, enjoy the day, x > > I trained in reflexology and it diagnosed my thyroid problem long > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Im glad that helped, Im studying to be a reflexologist, nice to know that it works and Im not completely wasting my time, lol.......... I hope to be able to help immensly and now I will have more knowledge of the thyroid too, and hopefully more understanding than the medical profession, you can all come to me for a free treatment!!! whoa, wait, how many of us are there?? lol michele Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 > hi mary I am not sure if there is a register for reflexology, I havent used one but shiatsu you can contact to find someone in your area http://www.shiatsusociety.org/public/index.shtml Shiatsu is a style of bodywork developed in Japan. Its goal is to restore the healthy flow of energy throughout the body. Shiatsu is similar to acupuncture and reflexology, but uses finger pressure instead of needles. Its name comes from two Japanese words -- " shi " or finger and " atsu " or pressure. Shiatsu works on the whole body including the feet. hope that helps mary. paula > can you > breifly explain what Shiatsu is and secondly how would I go about > finding a reflexologist locally? Is there a register of qualified > practitioner or is it best to go by recommendation? > , > > x > > > > I trained in reflexology and it diagnosed my thyroid problem long > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008  660 members - now I think you just might change your mind Michele. Luv - Sheila you can all come to me for a free treatment!!! whoa, wait, how many of us are there?? .. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.6/1626 - Release Date: 21/08/2008 18:54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hi Regarding reflexology......... I am an Association of Reflexologists qualified (MAR) Reflexologist and would certainly reccommend reflexology to help with HypoT. To find a qualified reflexogist in your area go to: http://www.aor.org.uk/ and click on the yellow tab " Find a reflexologist " on the right. The practitioners listed here have all trained to a very high standard and you can consult them with confidence. Best wishes Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Now let me see 1 hour times 660 times by how many days, erm...........OMG!! I will be here for a while..........LOL Michele Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Has anyone tried it? I've gone weekly for a month now. I'm not sure yet, but the pain in my feet and legs MIGHT be a little better. I'm going to a place where everyone is Chinese and no one speaks English, so it's all but impossible to explain my AFOs and elbow crutches! At least it's a fun, though expensive, cultural experience and maybe it even helps a bit! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Jim, I used to ask my husband to rub my legs to make them feel less achy at the end of the day, but i then discovered that if he just rubbed the bottome of my feet, it would totally relax the muscles in my legs. I think reflexology is probably one of the best pain relievers! Jackie Reflexology  Has anyone tried it? I've gone weekly for a month now. I'm not sure yet, but the pain in my feet and legs MIGHT be a little better. I'm going to a place where everyone is Chinese and no one speaks English, so it's all but impossible to explain my AFOs and elbow crutches! At least it's a fun, though expensive, cultural experience and maybe it even helps a bit! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Reflexology is always useful. It cannot cure hypothyroidism, nothing can, but it will help relieve some of the symptoms enormously. If you are hypothyroid, this means you have to take thyroid hormone replacement daily for the rest of your life, so you can never say that anything can 'cure' it. Luv - Sheila Hi again Is reflexology helpful for those hypothyroid patients? Is it a cure or help to relieve the symptoms??? Please advise Thanks Issy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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