In the September 2006 Vol. 16, No. 9 issue of Dr. Julian Whitaker’s Health & Healing newsletter on page 5 he writes:

One of our patients’ favorite therapies here at the clinic is reflexology, which involves placing pressure on specific “reflex” points in the feet, hands, and ears. Studies have proven a wide range of benefits for this therapy including faster wound healing, improved circulation, reductions in sleep and mood problems, and declines in gastrointestinal symptoms, to name just a few.

One small study also revealed that reflexology may be useful for hypertension and high triglycerides. A group of patients received two weekly treatments of professional reflexology for six weeks then self-administered foot reflexology twice a week for another four weeks. At the study”s conclusion, systolic blood pressure and triglyceride levels fell markedly, compared to a control group, and quality of life improved as well.

Although reflexology is not a massage per se, it feels wonderful and has profound healing and relaxing effects. To receive treatment at the Whitaker Wellness Institute, visit whitakerwellness.com or call (800) 488-1500.

Source: Dr. Julian Whitaker’s Health & Healing newsletter September 2006 Vol. 16, No. 9 issue page 5