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Reflexology

Reflexology, also known as zone therapy, is a pseudomedical practice involving the application of pressure to specific points on the feet, ears, and hands. This is done using thumb, finger, and hand massage techniques without the use of oil or lotion. It is based on a pseudoscientific system of zones and reflex areas that purportedly reflect an image of…

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related to External links · 17
Reflexology → AQTN, Barrett, Brian, Carroll, Definition, Dunning, January, June, Only Dangerous If You, PDF, Quackwatch, Retrieved, Robert Todd, Skeptics Dictionary, Skeptoid, Stephen, Use It
related to Regulation · 14
Reflexology → CNHC, Complementary, Danish, Denmark, In, Natural Healthcare Council, Once, Profession Specific Boards, Proficiency, Registrants, Standards, UK's Advertising Standards Authority, United Kingdom, When
related to history · 13
Reflexology → Bowers, China, Edwin, Eunice, Fitzgerald, Ingham, Ingham's, It, Laura Norman, Many, Similar, United States, William
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Reflexology → Another, Concerns, One, Qi, Reflexologists, There, These
related to Efficacy · 7
Reflexology → Accordingly, Australian, Australian Government's Department, Health, In, Reviews, The
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Reflexology → Cochrane Collaboration, Health, In, The Australian Government's Department
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Reflexology → belief that practitioners can relieve stress and pain in other parts of the body through the manipulation of the feet, effective treatment for any medical condition

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Reflexologyis aeffective treatment for any medical condition0.90text
Reflexologyis abelief that practitioners can relieve stress and pain in other parts of the body through the manipulation of the feet0.90text
acupuncture have been practiced in Chinainstance ofHistorySimilar practices0.80text
endorphins that reduce stressinstance ofOne claimed explanation is that the pressure received in the feet may send signals that 'balance' the nervous system or release chemicals0.80text
paininstance ofOne claimed explanation is that the pressure received in the feet may send signals that 'balance' the nervous system or release chemicals0.80text
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Reflexologyrelated to Claimed mechanismReflexologists0.60section
Reflexologyrelated to Claimed mechanismConcerns0.60section
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