Reflexology & Cancer

Posted on 10/04/2023

5 Ways Reflexology May Help Cancer Patients

• Decreased nausea and vomiting when undergoing chemo or radiation therapy. This isn’t really surprising since Reflexology has been shown to be effective in helping the body return to balance. Just about every sort of digestive problem can be positively impacted with Reflexology, including nausea.
• A significant and immediate effect on pain; often reducing the need for pain medications. For cancer patients looking for alternatives to prescription drugs to manage pain, the studies report Reflexology can deliver results.
• Improved energy and reduced fatigue – Again this is one of the benefits routinely reported by most of my clients. It’s no surprise that cancer patients would experience the same benefits from Reflexology sessions.
• Improved mental outlook - This was the effect that most surprised researchers conducting studies on Reflexology for cancer patients. Study on participants reported markedly increased feelings of well-being and greatly reduced anxiety.
• Reflexology’s ability to relieve stress. In some studies participants reported they also felt more capable of coping with their situation after receiving Reflexology.