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In this programme, Kathy Sykes explores reflexology. Reflexologists claim that by mapping the entire body onto the sole of the foot and rubbing the soles of your feet can help you with medical cond...itions ranging from back pain to infertility. Sykes traces the roots of the discipline to the United States and meets a reflexologist in Sheffield who believes that she has used the discipline to help bring over 100 babies into the world. But she also considers the views of mainstream scientists who are troubled by reflexology and explores the scientific evidence for any perceived health benefits. The programme also explores the power of touch, massage and relaxation in cancer treatment and everyday life.
In this programme, Kathy Sykes explores reflexology. Reflexologists claim that by mapping the entire body onto the sole of the foot and rubbing the soles of your feet can help you with medical cond...itions ranging from back pain to infertility. Sykes traces the roots of the discipline to the United States and meets a reflexologist in Sheffield who believes that she has used the discipline to help bring over 100 babies into the world. But she also considers the views of mainstream scientists who are troubled by reflexology and explores the scientific evidence for any perceived health benefits. The programme also explores the power of touch, massage and relaxation in cancer treatment and everyday life.
| Series: | Alternative therapies |
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| First transmission date: | 2007 |
| Published: | 2007 |
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| Duration: | 00:59:18 |
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| Director: | Nigel Walk |
| Producer: | Nigel Walk |
| Presenter: | Kathy Sykes |
| Contributors: | Dwight Byers; S.(Susan) Calvert; Susan Clarke; Jim Coan; Paul Dieppe; Ted Kaptchuk; Mark Rapaport; Alice Roberts; Kathy Sykes; Raymond Tallis; Leslie Walker |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Link to related site: | Website: http://www.open2.net/alternativetherapies/index.html |
| Subject terms: | Massage therapy--Research; Reflexology (Therapy) |
| Production number: | JOUA482T |
| Videofinder number: | 7774 |
| Available to public: | no |
