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Bill, Orlando FL — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:11:11 GMT

"Who knew that the bottom tip of the little toe was directly linked to the frontal sinuses or that the area right in the middle of your heel stimulates the genital glands?"

No one! Because they're not!

Reflexology loves to tout this "connected to," but proponents can never quite explain what that means. Are they saying specific nerves connect them? No. Specific blood vessels, then? Of course not. What, then?

There is no reason to think specific parts of the foot have direct influence over specific parts of the body. Nor is there any evidence to back up that claim.

People perceive benefits from Reflexology because... brace yourself... foot rubs feel really really good.

Reflexology mat walks line between 'om' and 'ouch'

Aditya Adhikari, Chicago, IL — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:17:08 GMT

Reflexology works wonders, I get a Foot Massage with in hours of landing in Sanghai, I make a point to get the massage every other day while Traveling in China, This service is not available anywhere in the USA.

I don't know the cobblestone path, but after 1hr od the foot massage my whole body feels relaxed, this is better than the full body massages here in the USA.

Reflexology if applied right works wonders, there is no control when walking on this path of stones I think, with good areas bad areas are also getting pressed which can cause discomfort and more pain than you initially had.

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John Does, Seattle, Wash — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:54:10 GMT

You can't please everybody.

Reflexology mat walks line between 'om' and 'ouch'

Susan Misiewicz, Carlstadt, New Jersey — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:28:02 GMT

I have one & walk on it every morning while I'm brushing my teeth! Yes, I'm a multi-tasker. My Sonicare brush has a timer so I get at least 2 minutes a day then any time I can fit in after that. I find it revitalizing and a good way to start a day.

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Carol S, Denver, CO — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:29:50 GMT

No, I haven't tried it, but I believe the PLACEBO effect would apply here.

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Holly, Sacramento, CA — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:43:06 GMT

I grew up in a trailer park (feel free to laugh) where I was surrounded by gravel my entire childhood. Children love to go barefoot. So, I spent my first 18 years on this planet walking barefoot on gravel. I must say, I had no noticeable benefits. But then again, I didn't pay good money for the experience and then LOOK for benefits, either. All I'm saying is, find some gravel and walk on it before you order this piece of junk. You may just decide to donate the money to the poor instead.

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TJ, CA — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:51:35 GMT

Ah as science progresses I find they "discover" more and more the great miracles of the natural world that esoterists and ancient civilizations practiced for millenia. One day, maybe they'll discover that what they rejected on the day they commenced towards material scientific discoveries is the very thing they seek to uncover.

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BERNI SWANSON, RIVERSIDE, CA. — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:11:50 GMT

THE EXPERIENCE ON THIS CONVERTED SURF BOARD WOULD BE
TO MUCH FOR ME - I HAVE DIABETES AND MY FEET ARE VERY
SENSITIVE TO PAIN - SEEMS ALITTLE ROUGH AND COULD CAUSE INJURY - I"LL PASS ON THIS ONE ---

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DJ, Japan — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:49:08 GMT

I live in Japan and the local park has a 50ft circular "massage" path. I have tried it a few times, and while it definitely hurts, I feel fantastic afterwards. The "foot-chi" stone pattern seems to be a copy of the foot "massage" paths I see here.

Anyhow, its natural and feels good. Win-Win situation!

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Don, Oklahoma City — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:12:07 GMT

I would suspect that the device does as well as the "Ionized Bracelet" sold for high prices on TV. (Scientifically speaking, there is no such thing as an Ionized metal at room temperature).

If you want to waste your money and are easily persuaded that things like this foot massager or Ionized Bracelets actually work, pay your money and enjoy.

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Mare in Allentown, PA — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:18:59 GMT

Chalk up another one for the placebo effect!

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BillDarryl, Orlando FL — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:29:31 GMT

TJ from CA:

"Ah as science progresses I find they "discover" more and more the great miracles of the natural world that esoterists and ancient civilizations practiced for millenia."

An example, pray tell?

With all due respect, "science" hardly ever buys off on such things as millenium old cures. Once they're tested to see if they actually do what proponents say they do, they perform no better than placebo. Which means that they don't work.

Now, marketers and CAM peddlers buy off on the "ancient cure" thing, and will tell you such things work, but don't confuse what they do with actual research.

(and FYI, Reflexology is hardly an example of ancient. It was invented by an American in the late 1930s)

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Avinash Machado,Los Angeles,California — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:55:52 GMT

More research is needed regarding the benefits of Reflexology.

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Ale, Buenos Aires, Argentina — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:13:34 GMT

I have been trying something similar to this, it's a device with cilinders with these sharp ends to walk on. I found it very stimulating and it certainly helped me with the circulatory problems of my legs.

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jane sole — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:28:47 GMT

You can also buy a simplified board in any specialty shop or online. I got mine for about $15 while I was in school for Reflexology.

If it's too tender you can always place a towel over it to cushion it a little.

Not every modality is for everyone but Reflexology has been around for a lot longer than the 30's.
Artwork was found in an 6th century Egyptian tomb and European doctors in the 1500's wrote about 'pressure' and zone therapy. (Just a couple of examples)

It might work for you, I'd rather go to park that has a foot path! Too bad there's none nearby.

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Immanuel Hukeri, Mangalore, India — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:34:00 GMT

For the last 26 years I have been using Reflexology for treating varios human ailmants.I have achieved great success in treating diseases relating to every system of human body. I can very emphatically say that Reflexology is a greatest gift God has given to man to live healthy.

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Carol Dee — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:11:53 GMT

This concept might work, but I prefer the good old fashion accupressure points and I KNOW THEY WORK!!
I use them daily and have great results.. including my feet and all the points on them.

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John Doe — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:39:50 GMT

Can you say Endorphins?