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Reflexology

Reflexology is an ancient art of healing based on the principle that the body will, given the opportunity, heal itself and bring about a state of natural balance in order to function to its full capacity. Reflexology practitioners follow the theory that all structures and organs in the body are mirrored on the feet and hands and by the use of specific touching techniques to stimulate the reflex points, can help the body to regain a balanced state.
 
Prevention of ill health is the ideal, and reflexology is one of the best ways of doing this. Having a session approx every 4 weeks would help the body to remain in good health.
 
Once illness has occurred, Reflexology can be used as a complementary adjunct to medical treatment with the co-operation of the client’s doctor or consultant.

Benefits of Reflexology

Reflexology affects each person differently. The main benefits which can be expected are:
  • Helps maintain general health
  • Alleviates stress and tension by treating and relaxing the whole person
  • It helps to boost the circulatory and lymphatic systems
  • Helps regulate bodily functions such as digestive, endocrine, respiratory and excretory systems
  • Increases energy levels
  • It helps improve mental alertness
  • Pain relief

Experiencing a reflexology session

Each person experiences the reflexology session differently and each treatment may even be different. What to expect during a session of reflexology:
  • A sense of well being
  • Relaxation
  • Fall asleep
  • You may feel like laughing or crying
  • Tingling sensation in the feet or through the body
  • Pin stick type feelings in the feet over congested areas
  • Nausea (very rarely)
  • A sense of comfort

Who can it help?

Reflexology can be used on all ages from the small baby to the elderly. Children respond very well and quickly to reflexology. It is particularly effective in helping to soothe and control colic in infants. Asthma, ear and throat infections, digestive disturbances and bed wetting can be controlled very successfully. It is an ideal therapy during pregnancy, effective also during labour and the post partum time.
 
It can also be used in degenerative conditions such as M.S. where can it aid proper bowel function and boost the immune system helping to reduce incidence of infection.
 
It can also aid the care of cancer patients, once approved by the medical team involved.

When not to have Reflexology

  • Those on fertility treatment
  • Any blood clotting problems
  • Anyone with a diagnosed clot in a blood vessel anywhere in the body
  • Anyone with severe undiagnosed pain
  • Diabetes with poor blood circulation in their feet or anyone with major arterial or venous ulcers on their feet

Clearing that can occur following Reflexology

Please note these may or may not happen.
  • Cold like symptoms such as a running nose or sinus congestion is cleared
  • A cough as mucus is cleared from the lungs and respiratory passages
  • More frequent urination
  • More frequent bowel movements
  • Flatulence
  • Headache
  • Increased sweating
  • Some problems get worse before improving, especially skin conditions
  • Tiredness
  • Increased energy

What to do after a session

  • Increase your intake of water
  • Daily walk for 20 to 30 minutes
  • Try to avoid eating too many sugary and fatty foods and reduce caffeine intake
  • Use herbal teas where possible
  • Try to spend sometime each day in relaxation, meditation, play, relaxation music, and find quiet time
  • Be nice to yourself
 
 
 
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