Alternative... Complimentary...?

Through the years, many of us who work in the mainstream medical world, have changed our language when discussing or suggesting, treatments or sessions, that are, outside the box of conventional medicine. *'Complimentary & Holistic' seem to be accepted more easily, than a suggestion to incorporate 'alternative, or energy work', into the healing, and/or, preventative medical care process.

Whatever you want to call them, more clinical studies are being done, testing these practices for their safety, and contribution, to our good health, and well-being.

From the 'Philippine Daily Inquirer':  Reflexology Complementary Treatment to Diabetes
 "...recent studies also showed that when the power of science is combined with alternative healing treatments, the results can be overwhelming.
Another study, which was conducted by the China Reflexology Association among patients with Type 2 Diabetes, has proven that with the help of reflexology, patients showed a significant improvement in their overall health, in the blood circulation in their feet and in their body’s natural energy flow.... Read more here
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*Please read for info & education. BUT, if you have been diagnosed with these conditions, (or know someone) who has, ALWAYS seek the advise of a health care professional before starting these treatments on your own.