Reflexology and infertility

An example of a reflexology chart

For those with fertility struggles who are looking for alternative treatments, reflexology may be an option to consider.  Reflexology is the practice of massaging or applying pressure to parts of the feet and sometimes hands to promote overall good health and encourage beneficial effects in other parts of the body.  

According to reflexology, there are "reflex" areas on the hands and feet that coincide with particular organs, glands, and other parts of the body.  For example on the reflexology chart, the abdominal area is represented by the arch of the foot. Click here to try an interactive foot map.

Here are some of the conditions associated with infertility that reflexology may help:

1. Endometriosis
2.  Low sperm count
3. Irregular periods or ovulation
4. Blockages to the male tubes
5. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
6. Stress related infertility

The following article gives a great description on how reflexology may help infertility.

http://www.conceivingconcepts.com/blogs/natural-fertility-treatment-blogs/reflexology-may-help-infertility

Also worth reading is an article titled Is reflexology the new cure for infertility?

After consulting with your doctor, you may decide that reflexology is a good complement to more traditional fertility treatments.  Other alternative treatments you may choose include  aromatherapy and fertility massage.

Please comment below if you have ever had reflexology treatments. Check back in the next couple of weeks for more articles on reflexology including how men can also benefit from reflexology.