Reflexology and the prostate

Reflexology and the prostate
Reflexology is a health discipline that concentrates on manual stimulation of various reflex points located throughout the body including the feet, ears and hands. Pressure is applied to these areas using thumb, finger and hand methods. These reflex points correspond to body systems and organs located in the body and with stimulation of these various reflex points, increased energy and healing occurs in the affected target areas. In the case of prostate weakness or prostate enlargement, you would concentrate on the reflex points targeting the prostate and various endocrine glands including the pituitary, parathyroid, thyroid and adrenal glands.

In a study performed by the Bauneholm School of Reflexology in Denmark, forty-six participants, (14 aged 40 - 60, 32 aged 60 - 90), received thirteen foot reflexology treatments.

Results showed that :

• thirty participants (65%) experienced a reduction in their need to urinate,
• thirty-one participants (67%) experienced a better bladder pressure,
• thirty-seven (80%) experienced reduced sexual problems, and,
• twenty-eight (60%) experienced improvement of their general condition.

It was concluded that reflexology can help prostate problems as improvements were noted in all reported parameters.