Reflexology areas on the foot correspond to areas of the body, and that by manipulating these one can improve health through one's qi. Reflexologists divide the body into ten equal vertical zones, five on the right and five on the left. Concerns have been raised by medical professionals that treating potentially serious illnesses with reflexology, which has no proven efficacy, could delay the seeking of appropriate medical treatment. Reflexologists posit that the blockage of an energy field, invisible life force, or Qi, can prevent healing. Another tenet of reflexology is the belief that practitioners can relieve stress and pain in other
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