I talked to a friend who is a massage therapist and she said that it would be harmful to get a reflexology longer than 30 minutes.I see some places that advertise the services for 30 minutes to an hour. I was wondering if it is safe to get an hour of reflexology once a week?
I know this seems unfair,but for the ones that say that it is a scam I would like for you provide a personal experience or link backs up your statement.

She's going to have somebody perform acupuncture on her on today's show....

I say liberal because the only people I know that touted these things were liberals I know.

Ten years ago the government set out to test herbal and other alternative health remedies to find the ones that work. After spending .5 billion, the disappointing answer seems to be that almost none of them do.

Echinacea for colds. Ginkgo biloba for memory. Glucosamine and chondroitin for arthritis. Black cohosh for menopausal hot flashes. Saw palmetto for prostate problems. Shark cartilage for cancer. All proved no better than dummy pills in big studies funded by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The lone exception: ginger capsules may help chemotherapy nausea.

As for therapies, acupuncture has been shown to help certain conditions, and yoga, massage, meditation and other relaxation methods may relieve symptoms like pain, anxiety and fatigue.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2009/06/11/2009-06-11_alternative_medicines_shown_to_be_ineffective_after_25_billion_in_research.html#ixzz0I7pwyMUb&C

When it comes to traditional Chinese medicine and infertility, both the herbs and acupuncture are essential in order for the medications to be effective. The idea behind it is to treat the imbalance in the body through the use of acupuncture and herbs as they will restore the disharmony.

With alternative source of treatment, the conventional infertility treatments and traditional Chinese medicine must be combined. The traditional Chinese medicine and conventional infertility treatments can be are used when all avenues are exhausted as it will lead to a higher possibility of conceiving.

Acupuncture has existed for many centuries in certain cultures as a mean of treating all form of diseases. Acupuncture assists in regulating the flow of blood by the stimulation of the central nervous system as neurotransmitters and neurohormones are released as a result which help to heal the body.

In addition to, acupuncture discharge endorphins which help to fight pain; giving rise to a sensation of wellness. In the East where it was found and even in the west, acupuncture is used to treat a variety of conditions and the association between acupuncture and infertility is still being studied.

Although acupuncture may seem an odd treatment for infertility, it has become increasing popular in helping infertile couples. The idea that needles are used can be discomforting but it is just a painless process of treating infertility. Just like an ant bite and slight bruising might occur but in general, acupuncture causes no major discomfort. Other form of infertility treatment cause more discomfort than acupuncture treatment, so there is nothing to worry.

The use of acupuncture for infertility is effective because our body have energy channels and they flow to different portions of the body and the surface of the body. With blockages, the energy flows are impeded and acupuncture will free the obstructions. With the release of chemicals into the muscle, brain and spinal, the healing is in process. Acupuncture has proven to assist in certain areas that normal infertility treatments are not able to.

Before embarking on acupuncture or alternative treatment, there is a need to consult your infertility physician and if the physician found out from the infertility tests that the problem is structural; then the combination of both traditional acupuncture and herbs treatment together with infertility treatment will not be helpful.

Knowing the cause is essential to treating infertility and acupuncture is a good start. The focus will be on three vital organs and they are kidney, spleen and liver as they have a direct bearing on the reproductive organs. Traditional Chinese medicine concentrate on these three organs and acupuncture will directly impact the reproductive organs through the treatment of these three organs.

Herbal supplements go well with traditional Chinese medicine by enhancing infertility treatment. Disharmony in the infertility treatment will be assisted by consuming herbal medications. Stress and anxiety can be reduced by their use and all in all, the treatment will improve the chances of conceiving.

As acupuncture is mostly used in treating infertility problem such as hormonal imbalances, structural abnormalities such as blockages of the fallopian tubes cannot be treated with acupuncture. With acupuncture, the body system is regulated and more blood flow to the vital organs and help in the regulation of the hormones. That will provide sufficient time for the body to recover especially for matter such as hormones imbalance. Acupuncture is best after conventional form of treatment are tried and in combination with such treatments.

As herbal supplements are sometimes used with acupuncture to boost acupuncture treatments and assist in curing infertility but certain herbs do impede the effect of infertility pills, so it is wise to consult your physician. Acupuncture is most effective when female is having the in vitro fertilization cycle. As acupuncture assist in calming the body as well as reducing anxiety, adding to in vitro fertilization success.

As there is an effective link between acupuncture and infertility, so it will be beneficial to look at the treatment. Just scheduling a few sessions may contribute to conception.

One of the best alternative forms of infertility treatments is acupuncture but it is better to find out more before using it and traditional form of treatment is very effective with acupuncture. Although traditional form of treatment is still controversial, there is little harm in taking a look after all else fail. Acupuncture as a form of treatment is worth a look at and conception might just occur.

Are there degrees in any of these items? I am very interested in them and would like to become certified in any or all of these fields.
I'm not asking your opinion on the subject matter. I don't need your opinions since I already know quite a bit about these areas. I am only asking if anyone is aware of colleges offering courses online.

how much woul it cost?? i have IBS and would love to try it. i live in the UK.

go to a conventional doctor and share with him/her that you need their help but from that point you can take care of it yourself?

Let's recognize it. These days, there are many overweight people around the globe. This is caused by our deskbound lifestyles and unhealthy, fatty foods.  And eating well and exercising is apparently the surefire method to lose weight.

There will be no miracle diet or magical solution that will grant you long term results for certain. Nonetheless, acupuncture can be of great help in order to meet your weight loss goals more quickly and to aid the natural weight loss procedure. It's easy to perceive the reason why acupuncture for weight loss treatment is gaining traction.

A Useful Tool in the Weight Loss Battle

Adjunct therapy is another term used for acupuncture for weight loss. Acupuncture can give you dramatic results when combined with exercise and a healthy diet, although it is not a cure or miracle treatment.

How acupuncture works is still a matter of clarification but when needles are poked into certain parts of the body and ears, a calming effect are felt and a stronger will power and faster metabolism is built.

Stress which is habitually a result of overeating is made easier to deal with through the calming and relaxing effect of acupuncture for weight loss treatment. Endorphins are released that affect the digestive and hormonal systems when needles are inserted into the ears.

These endorphins will increase your metabolism and will restrain your urge from eating too much.

An acupuncturist will check your tongue and your pulse in order to analyze the reason behind your overeating. In this way, you overall energy level is measured and he or she can find out whether you have underlying digestive disorders.

The ear is believed to be a micro-system with points that correspond to all of the essential organs in the body in traditional Chinese medicine.

The lung for food and sugar addicts, the thyroid for slow metabolism, the mouth for impulsive eaters, and the kidney for water retention are included in some common points on the ear used in ear acupuncture for weight loss treatment.

Now you learn something essential.  Yes, acupuncture can help you if you desire to lose your weight more quickly.  You may attempt to give a try, this is for a fact that acupuncture for weight loss treatment has had promising results to lots of people.

There's no harm in trying anyway, aside from that, it will help you at least relieve stress and you will surely enjoy the road to weight loss.

After the birth of my daughter two years ago, my body went nuts!! I have been seeing a TCM doctor off and on for the past year. I've gotten better but I just can't seem to get back to normal. I've done acupuncture, drank herbal teas, gone to the chiropractor, had massages, made some dietary changes but it still isn't enough. I think my adrenal glands are shot. My TCM doctor also says that my spleen is crashing. I got pregnant a few months back but it was a blighted ovum. Probably b/c I ovulated too late when I got pregnant. I am trying to learn yoga and get my exercise back up. Does anyone have any other suggestions out there??
As far as dietary changes go: I stopped drinking cows milk and switched to soy. I stopped eating candy (used to eat lots of that), trying to cut way down on processed foods. Added vegetables, especially sweet potatoes and greens. Trying to eat more beans as well.