Study:  15 reflexology sessions were applied to 20 women aged between 30 and 60 who suffered from constipation for an average of 24.6 years. The average bowel movement for the women was 4.1 days prior to the study and 1.8 days after. 

Results: 50% reported a normal stool consistency after the study in comparison to none before. A positive change in digestion was reported by 85% with 55% reducing laxative use. 80% reported an improvement in other health conditions after the reflexology work.
Leila Ericksen, “Using reflexology to relieve chronic constipation” FDZ Research Committee “Sygeplejerksen” (Danish Journal of Nursing) 24^th June 1992