Reflexology, often referred to as zone therapy, is a type of alternative medicine that focuses on different pressure zones in the feet, hands and ears. According to reflexologists, these particular pressure points and zones correlate to different organs and parts of the body. While clinical trials have revealed no specific evidence that reflexology can actual heal you, reflexologists claim that they can reduce fever symptoms and a variety of other ailments through pressure point manipulation.
Fever and Earaches
Reflexology charts highlight the 10 major zones, five on each side of the body, that correlate to different organs and natural bodily functions. While a fever is a common medical symptom that can present itself from a wide array of ailments, reflexologists claim that they can reduce this symptom by healing a corresponding part of the body. For example, if your child is suffering from a fever due to an earache, there is a small zone located just below the base of your toes that the reflexologist will massage and work on in an effort to relieve the earache and symptoms that go with it.
Lung Conditions
With respect to a traditional reflexology chart, one of the largest zones is said to correlate to the lungs and heart. If your child's fever is accompanied with difficulty breathing, chest pain and phlegm, it is possible he is suffering from pneumonia or another respiratory illness. In this situation, a reflexologist will focus his energy and muscle manipulation on a zone that extends from the base of the big toe to the other side of your foot.
Caution
Despite claims of high success rates in the reflexology community, there is no medical evidence that this type of medicine will reduce your child's symptoms or the root cause of her symptoms. As a result, take your child to a professional doctor or emergency room if her fever does not subside or continues to increase in temperature. While some fevers can be a sign of a serious medical condition, many will subside within several hours, making it unnecessary for you give your child any specific type of medical attention.
Alternative Options
If your child's fever persists and you do not feel compelled to take him to a reflexologist, administering antipyretic medication, such as ibuprofen (for kids over 6 months of age) and forms of acetaminophen made for children, may reduce symptoms, providing your child faster and more effective relief than simply waiting for his fever to break. You can also try drawing a lukewarm bath for your child. The overall change in temperature may provide some temporary relief. Despite these methods, it is essential you talk to your doctor or pediatrician before making a diagnosis on your child's ailment.
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