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Question:What is reflexology? I sometimes have pain on the back side of my feet. One of my friends suggested that it can be relieved by taking treatment of reflexology. How it can be cured by reflexology? Please advice.
Answer:Reflexology is an alternative healing technique which involves the applying pressure on various pressure points of the feet, hands and ears to heal the body. It is believed that there are certain pressure points on the feet, hands and ear, which correspond to certain effect on particular parts of the body. Reflexology helps a person in reliving the tension and anxiety, and enhances the normal functioning of the body.

The benefits of reflexology are not proven scientifically. It is still under scientific investigation. It is claimed that life energy or certain energy is managed and enhanced by the reflexology to heal the body, but there is no scientific proof of existence of such energy.

Reflexology is a complement to conventional methods and it can not be considered as the replacement of the conventional approach. A person needs to use it wisely.

       
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