Reflexology pressing on certain parts of the foot to produce an effect elsewhere in the body." The Australian Government's Department of Health define reflexology as "a system of applying pressure, usually to the feet, which practitioners believe stimulates energy and releases 'blockages' in specific areas that cause pain or illness." In 2015 the Australian Government's Department of Health published the results of a review of alternative therapies that sought to determine if any were suitable for being covered by health insurance; reflexology was one of 17 therapies evaluated for which no clear evidence of effectiveness was found. Accordingly In 2017 the
Touching Wood an "inferior" St Leger winner. Touching Wood was retired from racing and began his stud career at the Dalham Hall Stud at a fee of 7,000 guineas. In 1988 he was exported to New Zealand where he stood at the Fayette Park Stud until his death in 2004. The best of Touching Wood's were stayers and included Ashal, Great Marquess (Doncaster Cup), Linesman (Sydney Cup) and Lucky Moon (Goodwood Cup). Touching Wood Touching Wood (1979–2004) was an American-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and sire best known for winning the classic St Leger Stakes in 1982. Touching Wood was still a maiden