3. Scientific Evidence and Research Findings
By means of many clinical trials and practical observations, modern scientific study has started to confirm the efficiency of foot reflexology. Studies done at several hospitals show notable favourable results in fields including pain management, anxiety reduction, and enhanced circulation. Advanced imaging studies have revealed higher blood flow to particular organs when matching reflex sites are triggered. Regular reflexology treatments significantly lowered pain and anxiety levels in cancer patients, according to one especially interesting study written up in the Journal of Advanced Nursing against control groups. Positive results from further studies have been found for ailments including premenstrual syndrome, intestinal problems, and sleep disturbance. Reflexology stimulation explains its pain-relieving and mood-boosting effects as neurological research have shown that it releases endorphins and other helpful neurotransmitters. Foot reflexology's therapeutic worth is supported by an increasing corpus of scientific data, therefore transforming alternative medicine from a niche into a mainstream treatment tool.
