My dad has had psp for 4 years - we think, he has been diagnosed for a year. He is now waking up most nights and feeling very anxious,

[Joannebale43]

He also feels like he's choking, I'm a reflexologist and done him a lovely treatment and he slept all night!! And feels less anxious, has anyone else tried reflexology has helped with symptoms?

[SharonAB]

Dear Joanne,

Of help to my husband - of most benefit to feet - more than than hands and ears on most occasions, however does (did) change at times (?) - recalled reading about a study undertaken in aged care settings in Norway 20 plus years ago with benefits established. I've never really understood why it isn't practiced more - given its around improving the circulation, and reducing stress and free to give and receive - which we all could do with. I presume it is because it is so subjective and a bit wacky (?), takes a bit of time to learn and understand and is not pharmaceutical...and not scientifically gauged...

Regards,

Alana - Western Australia

[Joannebale43 in reply to SharonAB]

I agree alana thankyou for your reply x

[Rockfly]

I dont know much about reflexology but I do give J feet and hand massages and also facials and head massages. I always thought it could help with her poor circulation and just relax her. She always says "Bliss" after ive done them and appears more relaxed so I am sure reflexology could help a lot of people.

[jillannf6]

hi i used to have reflexology when i was still working as i got terrible tension headaches

i could afford it then but not

now

loljill

[wifemo]

Tony had one session of Reiki (no-one else at the Parkinson's group we went to wanted to try it) and, sceptic though he was, relaxed completely, stopped tremor when the hands were over his shoulders. Unfortunately I could never get him to have another go! Used to massage his feet though, which he enjoyed.

Mo