please help me with my health homework about reflexology!?

[Jennifer Ward]

1.Discuss reflexology and give a brief description. Outline how it works and give an example of its use.
2.why do most people use reflexology? discuss
3.Examine the biggest population uses of your reflexology in society. Discuss reasons in your answer.
4.Suggest some risks associated with using your alternative health service. Discuss.
5.Suggest three advantages and three disadvantages of using your alternative therapy.

 

[Gary Y]

1. Reflexology is a branch of 'alternative' medicine based on the concept that there are zones on the feet and hands that reflect certain areas of the body; and manipulating these zones (or reflex areas) promotes healing through one's 'Qi', which is a pre-science notion meaning 'vital life force' - a concept invented by ancients who had no idea of how living organisms work. No plausibility or evidence exists for Qi.

Example of its use? People use it primarily for pain relief, but reflexologist claim to be able to treat all sorts of conditions, such as: arthritis, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, water retention, reduction of inflammation, hormone balance, fertility, etc etc..

2. Most people do not use reflexology.

3. The biggest population uses would be by people who are gullible, have little understanding of science, nature and reality, or vulnerable people who are willing to try anything no matter how crazy when nothing else seems to work. As to where these populations exist can't be determined as alternative medicine typically does not keep such data and reflexology has no proper regulation. Though I'd suggest new-agey areas may attract many reflexologists.

4. The main risk associated with reflexology would be if it is used in place of proper medical treatment for serious conditions.

5. Advantages: its relaxing, it's relaxing and it's relaxing. Disadvantages: standard foot massages are cheaper, it promotes uncritical thinking, and the placebo effect does not work for everyone.

I guess they haven't discussed clinical trials or scientific plausibility with you yet huh? I hope you aren't paying too much money for this.

 

[Nitram]

1 - it's a foot massage
2 - they are gullible. As an aside, did you know that the word gullible is not in the Websters 2008 dictionary, it got left out.
3 - new agers and conspiracy theory nuts - they believe anything
4 - it can kill you because you don't get real treatment
5 - it's great for the walking well with nothing wrong with them, it feels relaxing, it gets you away from the kids for an hour or so. It can lead to death!

 

[thenoseknows]

http://www.reflexology-research.com/whatis.htm

There are tons of websites and books that you can use for your assignment.

 

[pineapple]

Well, I do know it has something to do with birthing!

 

[Dave]

A very good answer from Gary. I would add that for number 1 (Outline how it works...) if you are able to answer this then you're in line to win a Nobel Prize for medicine/physics as it defies all known scientific laws and there's also no evidence for its existence!

Basically it's impossible to answer that part of the question but good luck all the same, you'll need it for a tutor who sets impossible questions.

 

[The Skybird]

Here is some info that might help you with your homework:

http://www.focusonhealing.com/Overview.htm

Best Wishes, Katie.

 

[Flizbap 2.0]

1. It's a foot massage. It massages the foot.
2. Because they are afraid of science and/or technology.
3. Alternative medicine proponents who need some magic in their life.
4. You could delay ACTUAL treatment and die.
5. A) No side effects B) It's a good massage C) it's a good excuse to wash your feet that month / A) It doesn't work B) It doesn't work C) It does not work.

 

[Johanna]

Your question is a magnet to spiritual retards,

perhaps you are unfamiliar with this category but several of them are wandering around because their scientific knowledge brings them nowhere else.

Reflexology is not a science. Of course some people try to make a science of it. They are also retards, altMed retards. you have retards at both sides.

A lot of people use reflexology, but they are not aware of it, as they are not aware of so many things.

They however use a lot of mainstream medicine, because they get easily influenced by so people with so called authority, still a remains of the Pisces Age.

The ris with any health service is that you are giving the responsability for your own health in someone else hands. With responsability I mean you search for the cause until you find it, you observe it, be aware of it and let it go naturally.
That's the only responsability you have in life. All the other so called responsabilities you have in live are pure BS. (B U L L S H I T)
In the meanwhile you need to find a solution for the acute problem when you are sick, that can be a doctor, or someone else that can provide you with something that helps quickly.
But remember to take care of yourself during the process and after.
What will be the effect of taking care of yourself, you will see with your own eyes only.