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02/05/2026

02/03/2026

📢 New Research Alert: Foot Reflexology in Pediatric Care
A recent randomized controlled trial explored the impact of foot reflexology on postoperative recovery in children.
🔬 Key findings:
The study found that foot reflexology applied after surgery helped:
✨ Reduce postoperative pain
✨ Influence vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiratory rate
These results highlight the potential of foot reflexology as a gentle, non-invasive supportive approach that may contribute to comfort and physiological regulation in pediatric postoperative settings, when used alongside standard medical care.
👣 Evidence-informed care. Thoughtful touch. Support where it matters most.
✨ Learn more here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41603833/
🔎 Find a Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist (RCRT™): www.reflexologycanada.org

02/01/2026

Great article!

As a certified RLD (reflexology lymphatic drainage) practitioner, I have seen first hand the many benefits this service provides.

💆‍♀️ Reflexology & Lymph Drainage: Why It’s So Powerful!

Did you know your feet can help your lymphatic system flow better? 👣 Reflexology is more than just a relaxing foot massage — it’s a science-based therapy that supports your body’s natural detox and drainage pathways.

🌿 What Is Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD)?

Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD) is a specialized reflexology technique that focuses on the lymphatic reflex points on your feet. These points correspond to the same lymph pathways stimulated during Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD).

Through gentle pressure and rhythmic movements, RLD helps:
✨ Move stagnant lymph fluid
✨ Reduce swelling and puffiness
✨ Support detox and immune function
✨ Calm inflammation and tension
✨ Promote deep relaxation

Learn more here:
www.rachelrayreflexology.co.uk/post/what-is-reflexology-lymph-drainage
www.reflexologyroomlondon.co.uk/reflexology-lymph-drainage

🧠 How It Works — Organ by Organ

Each reflex area on your feet connects to a specific organ or system. Stimulating these zones helps boost function, detoxification, and balance across the body.

🌿 The liver helps filter toxins from the blood. Reflexology supports enzyme function and reduces congestion, easing the load on your lymphatic system.

💧 The kidneys regulate fluid balance. Reflexology enhances filtration, aiding lymph drainage and detox.

🌿 The spleen acts as both a blood filter and immune organ. Stimulating its reflex can boost lymphocyte activity and immune balance.

💨 The lungs are linked to upper lymph flow and sinus drainage. Reflexology can help relieve congestion and improve oxygen exchange.

🌿 The intestines (colon) contain large amounts of gut-associated lymph tissue (GALT). Reflexology encourages digestive movement and toxin elimination.

✨ The skin is your largest detox organ. Reflexology improves circulation and cellular waste removal, giving the skin a healthier glow.

💚 The lymph nodes (reflex zones) respond to gentle stimulation by opening lymphatic channels, reducing swelling, and supporting immune communication.

📚 What Does Research Say?

🩵 Study on breast-cancer-related lymphedema: Reflexology lymph drainage significantly reduced arm swelling and improved comfort.
www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27157950

💬 Patient experience study: Participants reported less pain, better mobility, and emotional well-being.
www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30057039

💧 General reflexology research: Studies show improved circulation, reduced inflammation, and calmer stress responses — all essential for healthy lymph flow.
www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2014/502123

🦋 The Science Behind the Flow

Reflexology is effective because it:
1️⃣ Stimulates lymphatic reflex points to encourage natural lymph movement.
2️⃣ Activates the parasympathetic nervous system, shifting the body into rest-and-repair mode.
3️⃣ Improves microcirculation, helping tissues release toxins and absorb nutrients.
4️⃣ Supports detox organs like the liver, kidneys, and intestines.
5️⃣ Balances fluid movement, reducing swelling and heaviness.

🎉 Fun Facts!

💧 The lymphatic system doesn’t have its own pump — it depends on movement, breathing, and gentle stimulation to flow!
👣 Your feet have over 7,000 nerve endings that connect to every organ and gland through neural pathways.
🧘‍♀️ Reflexology can lower stress hormones, reduce tension, and balance blood pressure.
🏆 RLD has been recognized in cancer-care settings for its gentle support in managing lymphedema.

More info:
www.pipzinggreflexology.co.uk/information/reflexology-lymph-drainage
www.hempsteadtherapycentre.co.uk/reflexology-lymphatic-drainage-rld

⚕️ Safe Use & Best Practices

✔️ Always see a qualified reflexologist trained in RLD.
✔️ Combine with manual lymph drainage, hydration, gentle movement, and a clean diet.
✔️ Avoid during active infection, thrombosis, or uncontrolled heart or kidney issues. Always check with your healthcare provider first.

💚 In Summary

Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD) is a beautiful, natural way to support your body’s self-healing process. It helps your lymphatic system do what it’s designed to do — detox, decongest, and renew.

🌿 Stimulates detox organs
💧 Improves circulation and drainage
🧘‍♀️ Reduces stress and inflammation
💪 Strengthens immunity and vitality

Your lymphatic system is your body’s silent cleaner — and reflexology gives it a loving nudge to flow freely again. 💚

References:
www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27157950
www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30057039
www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2014/502123
www.rachelrayreflexology.co.uk
www.reflexologyroomlondon.co.uk
www.pipzinggreflexology.co.uk
www.hempsteadtherapycentre.co.uk

01/30/2026

❄️ This Season Is for Restoring, Not Rushing ❄️
When life feels busy and the days feel heavy, this is your gentle reminder to slow down and treat yourself a little more gently.
Reflexology offers a calming way to help your body function at its best! Reflexology can help ease tension, increase circulation and help your body find balance when you need it most.
Choose care that meets you where you are.
💚 Find a Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist (RCRT™) near you:
www.reflexologycanada.org

01/30/2026

👑 Reflexology — Fit for a Queen 👑

Season 4 of Bridgerton has now hit Netflix. If you’ve watched the previous season of Bridgerton, you may have spotted a familiar moment in Season 3, Episode 5 — Queen Charlotte turning to foot reflexology to ease her stress.
Clearly, royalty knows a thing or two about self-care. 👣✨
Reflexology invites you into that same world of calm and renewal — helping release tension, encourage circulation, and support overall wellbeing. No crown required, just time for yourself.
Because everyone deserves to feel a little regal. 🌸
💚 Find a Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist (RCRT™) near you:
https://www.reflexologycanada.org/en/looking-for-a-reflexology-therapist/

01/30/2026

Does pain have you struggling through your day? Have you tried Reflexology?
Reflexology is a non-invasive way to support all systems in your body as well reflexology helps promote your body’s natural ability to heal itself.
Contact me for more information.

12/24/2025

Wishing everyone a warm and blessed Christmas and all the best for 2026!

11/25/2025

Winter brings festivities and cosy evenings, but it can also bring sinus pressure, stiff joints, low energy and higher stress. ❄️

Reflexology offers a gentle, complementary way to support your body through these seasonal challenges, with growing research exploring its effects on pain, circulation, stress and quality of life.

Sinus pressure & congestion:
Reflexology techniques on the sinus and head reflex areas are often used to help ease facial tension and promote relaxation. Clinical studies show reflexology can reduce discomfort and support overall wellbeing in people experiencing headaches and sinus-related symptoms, making it a helpful complementary option during cold season.

Stiff joints & cold-weather aches:
Cold temperatures often lead to stiffness and reduced mobility. Research in clinical groups shows reflexology can reduce perceived musculoskeletal pain and increase relaxation, which may help make joint discomfort feel more manageable during winter months.

Circulation & cold extremities:
Winter often slows circulation, leaving hands and feet feeling colder. Studies using heart-rate variability and physiological measures suggest reflexology may improve autonomic balance and promote better blood flow, supporting warmth and overall circulation.

Respiratory wellness:
Reflexology doesn’t treat infections, but work on reflex areas associated with the lungs and chest can encourage relaxation in the respiratory muscles. Research in supportive-care settings reports improved comfort and reduced breath-related anxiety, which can be helpful when winter colds affect breathing ease.

Low mood & fatigue:
Shorter days can impact energy and mood. Several trials show that reflexology can reduce fatigue and improve quality of life and emotional wellbeing in different populations.

Sleep quality:
Good sleep is one of the strongest protectors of winter health. Multiple studies and reviews have found that reflexology can improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety, helping the body rest, repair and maintain stronger resilience.

If you’d like a natural way to feel more balanced this season, reflexology is a soothing place to start. 👣💜

11/22/2025

11/19/2025

11/17/2025

When the nervous system feels safe, the whole body begins to heal 🩵
Reflexology is one of the simplest ways to guide you out of “fight or flight” and back into balance.
A moment of stillness… and your whole system exhales. 💙 👣

Give your body the rest it deserves - book with your local reflexologist: https://nationalreflexology.ie/find-a-reflexologist/

11/08/2025

Weekends are a time to unplug, unwind, and indulge in self-care