Today we look to the stars...

A weightless environment has a huge impact on the human body, muscles deteriorate, the th astronaughts have to learn to walk again.
Its like uploading an app in your software, connecting the vestibular system to your feet again.

skin on the soles molt and once back to ear

Researchers are looking into all these changes, but Canadian scientists might have some great information for reflexologists in the future to assist in balance control and those bedridden.

Come to think of it, it might be a good idea for space programs to recruit reflexologists to see if they can help astronaughts once back on earth to get on their feet again!
NASA anyone 👽🚀

"The research team hypothesized that to make up for the lack of vestibular (inner-ear) information while in space, select skin receptors in the soles of astronauts' feet become increasingly sensitive in order to "re-weight" the sensory system.

The research team hopes that the study will identify the most critical receptors in the foot, which could then be targeted and re-activated among members of the aging population to offset sensitivity loss, which can lead to a loss in balance control and a greater number of falls."

http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/hypersole.asp

https://m.footfiles.com/news-and-trends/article/astronaut-still-has-sore-feet-3-months-after-his-year-in-space

FIU debuts East Coast’s first reflexology path at a public institution

The Biscayne Bay Campus community recently celebrated the unveiling of itsvery own reflexology path—the first of its kind at a public institution on the East Coast.

“The reflexology path is a reminder about the importance of wellbeing, about the importance of having balance, and about the importance of a holistic lifestyle,” said President Mark B. Rosenberg.

The reflexology path at BBC will be available to students, faculty and staff, as well as the greater North Miami community to promote health and wellness. Members of the Reflexology Club and Reflexology Ambassadors will be available to explain the path to anyone interested in learning more about it.

https://news.fiu.edu/2018/08/fiu-debuts-east-coasts-first-reflexology-path-at-a-public-institution/125720

Anthony Larkin passed away.

I remember him before the facebook era, when there were just google groups. Very helpfull and passionate reflexologist.
A big influence worldwide.

He was proud of having the biggest collection of reflexology books.

http://www.anthonylarkin.com/book-list/foreign-language-reflexology-books/

So sorry to not have met him in person.

R.I.P.

In the early hours of Wednesday 18 July 2018, the 199th day of the year, I lost my dad Anthony Larkin where he was in the intensive care unit in University Hospital Waterford. The above is a poem I read to him to send him comfortably on his way.

He carved his own niche in the world being one of the key players and trailblazers in reflexology and reiki in Ireland and cited in many reflexology books internationally, helping so many people with their health, and teaching so many more across the country. He was also a well regarded Chiropodist and chiropody was a love of his going back many years. He was technology mad and loved keeping in the know with the latest Nikon cameras and Apple gear.

He has been the best, thoughtful and understanding dad anyone could ask for. Daddy was a character, full of wit and ways with words. He was brazen and would say anything to anyone. His stories often seemed exaggerated but we're learning that the more the exaggerated they sounded the more true they actually were. Everyone has an Anthony story and if you have any to share we would love to hear them. Comment below (please note it's public) or message me privately.

He was renowned for his choices in food and a visionary when it came to trying to communicate what he wanted to restaurant staff. This included his mantra when requesting no garnish

"I want steak and chips, no slurry or silage, not even flowers on the plate."

RIP Anthony Larkin 'the foot man' 1945-2018. Far too young to go so quickly.

Official College of Nursing of Barcelona

Just at the moment when most are shouting against the pseudosciences , the Official College of Nursing of Barcelona launches a complete program of " natural and complementary workshops " for health personnel. Fourteen courses that aim to bring attendees to practices such as reiki, reflexotherapy or floral therapy for 9 months.

https://www.redaccionmedica.com/autonomias/cataluna/la-enfermeria-barcelonesa-confirma-su-formacion-en-pseudoterapia-hasta-2019-9628

The rule of the artery is absolute....

I believe the words of Andrew T. Still founder of

osteopathy and osteopathic medicine.are very much in line with what Eunice Ingham proposed.

In 'Autobiography of Andrew T. Still', published in 1908, Still wrote...
“The rule of the artery is absolute, universal, and must be unobstructed or disease will result.”

“It is a living substance whose function is to build or construct, and when hindered in its passage through the capillaries and into the veins it proceeds to build up abnormal growths and structures.”

https://ia800301.us.archive.org/7/items/osteopathyresear00stiliala/osteopathyresear00stiliala.pdf

They are exploring the world described by Eunice Ingham as "referrall areas".

"We found that adaptive learning with the hand affects cerebellar–motor cortex connectivity, not only for the trained hand, but also for an untrained leg muscle, an effect likely related to intereffector transfer of learning."

http://www.jneurosci.org/content/37/9/2377

"The measurements from these subjects showed that the connectivity between the cerebellum and the motor cortex changed not just for the areas of the motor cortex that controlled the right hand, but also in the areas known to control the right foot."
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releas…/2017/…/170330132415.htm

"I have a secret, my father is Steve Jobs."

A heartbreaking story between a thirsty for love daughter and her successfull yet imperfect father. 

During the last year or so of his life, she was there as his health faded. She’d given up on the possibility of some kind of “grand reconciliation,” but you get the sense from her writing that she still loved her father, in spite of everything. 

Three months before he (Jobs) died and during one of her numerous visits to his death bed, the Brazilian Buddhist monk by his side possibly suggested the means of redemption.

The touching of the feet...  was for both of you.

“It’s a good idea to touch his feet,” Rinpoche said, putting his hands around my father’s foot on the bed. “Like this.”

I didn’t know if the foot touching was supposed to be for my father, or for me, or for both of us.

“Okay,” I said, and took his other foot in its thick sock, even though it was strange, watching my father’s face, because when he winced in pain or anger it looked similar to when he started to smile.

“That feels good,” my father said, closing his eyes.

Source: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/08/lisa-brennan-jobs-small-fry-steve-jobs-daughter

Hippocratic Anatripsis Massage Course Ireland/London

Hippocratic Anatripsis (rubbing – kneading) is a Two Day Massage Training Course following the principles as taught by Hippocrates and Galen.  During this training practitioners will learn to work along the pathways of the four Hippocratic veins (meridians). Of these four main pathways, three of them travel along the myoskeletal system and one along the viscera. They are intertwined (connected and interconnected) not only amongst themselves, but also with the nervous system and have an effect on our thoughts, emotions and energy centres (as described by Plato in the dialogue Timaeus).

This training will focus on the practical hands on techniques, mostly with the recipient fully clothed or at times partially draped. Hippocrates and Galen describe many mediums to use with Anatripsis, all result with a unique effect. This will be discussed during the course. For the purpose of this two day training,and the comfort and ease of the participants, we will also learn how to be efficient utilizing the medium of cloth. In addition, part of the course will also include learning more on the nervous system and on the treatment of chronic and unresolved pain.

This training day is open to both reflexologists and massage therapists alike who wish to complement their existing skills. For those who have already trained in Orthopedic Reflexology the pre-existing knowledge and practical approaches taught will now be applied to the rest of the body.  It is also suitable for those looking to expand their work in the area of sports, with the elderly, or in any target group that has an objective difficulty in undraping.

The techniques that will be taught have been utilized by Spiros successfully in his private practice, the Athens Classic Marathon, the Aretaieio Hospital pain clinic (Athens), and was considered the main factor for the successful outcome of the Diomidis Handball team (Argos-Greece) winning the Greek championship and the European Cup in 2011/12.



Walmer College Dublin Raheny Oct 20th and 21st 2018
Contact: mtelittlewood@gmail.com or joansbeauty@live.ie









London: Columbia Hotel, 95-99 Lancaster Gate, London W2 3NS
Course Date: Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December 2018 Link:
https://www.reflexologyacademylondon.com/courses/cpd-advanced/hippocratic-anatripis-massage