Hi there,
I'm now practicing my reflexology (currently on an AOR course) and trying to notice differences in the various reflexes. One of my relatives has hard skin on the ball of their left foot (over the lungs/heart area). She said it is really sore and you can now feel 3 hard parts underneath the hard skin itself (almost like spikes). Its very painful for her.
Now I know she is very stressed at the moment worrying about her sick daughter. And has put on alot of weight. She has a chesty cough sometimes and gets short of breath. Also feels very tired. All things stress can cause. Or possibly I suspected asthma.
But she also used to smoke for 30 years. She gave up 5 years ago. Should I be concerned about lung cancer? Or is that highly unlikely? (she has no other symptoms....ie.not losing weight or appetite)
She also suffers from eczema and I read that this can also be linked to hard skin on the lungs.
Because of the area, i'm still not 100% sure if it is over the lungs or heart. She said her blood pressure is currently fine.
So a number of possibilities! Just interested to hear what your thoughts are based on your experience?
I will work on this area throughout the treatments but any advice on other linked reflexes would be most appeciated.
Thanks! x
Hi sarahsu,
It could possibly be seed corns which typically develop on that part of the foot especially if the skin is very dry and is under pressure from tight footwear and excessive weight bearing. It might be worth suggesting a visit to a chiropodist to have a look at the area.
As Reflexology is not taught as a diagnostic tool, I would not suggest that you referred to areas or illnesses too specifically.
You should find that regular treatments will help to reduce her stress levels considerably and in turn also reduce lot of her symptoms.
As she is showing signs of tiredness and stress I would also make sure that you calm and balance her adrenal and thyroid areas. Deep breathing and increasing her water intake to rehydrate will also help reduce her tiredness.
Elimination areas (lungs, kidneys, lower digestive areas, liver) should calm her excema.
Hope that this helps 🙂
Thank you for your reply! So Helpful!
You're right about not diagnosing. I'm getting so curious about everything. lol
Will suggest the Chiropodist to her about the sore hard skin.
Looking forward to seeing how the reflexology treatments help her other symptoms.
Thanks 🙂