.: Reflexology / Side effects

Reflexology is an approach with no risk.

However in some cases precautions are needed, amongs others, for pregnant women, during the the first 16 weeks of pregnancy as well as for people with circulatory and lymphatic system related problems or those using medication, drugs or alcohol or with contagious illnesses.

While the body attemps to recover by getting rid of toxins, certain reactions (headache, diarhea, nausea, sinus congestion, frequent urination) can be expected, but they usually dissipate within twenty four hours after treatment.*
(*Extract from portail santé *Réseau Proteus)

It is clear that reflex massage does not replace medical treatment. In fact both are complementary. Reflexology, however has the advantage of being able to act ahead to prevent ailments before they appear.