Paul Presents | Reflexology with Fran Isaacs

In this week’s Pauls Presents, Paul & Fran discuss the impact stress has on the body, how reflexology can help, the current and upcoming research into reflexology and long covid, plus the beneficial effects it can have for cancer patients. Reflexology is a type of massage that involves applying different amounts of pressure to the feet. It’s based on a theory that these body parts are connected to certain organs and body systems.  It is from the ancient Chinese belief in qi (pronounced “chee”), or “vital energy.” According to this belief, qi flows through each person. When a person feels stressed, their body blocks qi.

It is believed to

• reduce stress and anxiety
• reduce pain
• lift mood
• improve general well-being

In addition, people have reported that reflexology helped them:

• boost their immune system
• fight cancer
• get over colds and bacterial infections
• clear up sinus issues
• recover from back problems
• correct hormonal imbalances 
• boost fertility
• improve digestion
• ease arthritis pain
• treat nerve problems and numbness from cancer drugs (peripheral neuropathy)