Tag: anxiety
Feeling stressed
Feeling stressed Feeling stressed. Stress is our body’s way of responding to any sort of demand or threat. When you sense danger real or otherwise your body goes into fight or flight mode. Known as the stress response it is your body’s way of protecting you. Feeling stressed is difficult to avoid as we all…
Read MoreSecondary infertility
Secondary infertility Liz came to see me for reflexology struggling with secondary infertility Her first child had taken 2 years to conceive. They had been trying for a second for over 3 years. All tests had been taken via their GP and had come back clear. Due to an irregular menstrual cycle Liz had been…
Read MoreBalancing hormones
Balancing hormones Balancing hormones can make a big difference to how you feel. They go out of balance very easily as a result of stress, diet and lifestyle. The endocrine system (hormones) is an intricate network of glands which secrete hormones on which every bodily activity is dependent directly into the blood. Changing our…
Read MoreWinter Feet Care Tips
Winter Feet Care Tips Here are some some Winter Feet Care Tips. To keep your feet healthy during the winter months. Try to make sure your footwear is waterproof to prevent your feet becoming wet. If your feet do get wet dry thoroughly. A hair dryer can be useful for between the toes. Change your…
Read MoreHormone Help
Helen a 32 year old General Manager came to me for Fertility reflexology. She said I need hormone help. To reduce her stress levels and feel more balanced. She was already having acupuncture at this time. She had been through an extremely difficult time. Her first pregnancy had sadly not gone according to plan.…
Read MoreStress and Hormones
Stress and Hormones Stress can have a big effect on our hormones and period health. High stress levels can decide if your body should temporarily stop ovulating and having periods. Stress and hormones I experienced when moving to a new house. This was a stressful time and my body stopped my periods for 3…
Read MoreFeeling resilience
Feeling resilience Are you feeling resilience? Or overloaded, overwhelmed and anxious? We are all on an emotional roller coaster. Although, we can make choices to help us feel more in control and to reduce the ‘what if’s’ whizzing around in our heads. Believe in your ability to cope. Try and be…
Read MoreTrying to conceive for over a year
Trying to conceive for over a year A young lady came to see for fertility reflexology. They had been trying to conceive for over a year. “I decided to try fertility reflexology. As I was struggling to get pregnant and had read online that reflexology can help. After my first treatment I…
Read MorePeri-menopausal
Peri-menopausal Louise came to see me after being told that she was at peri-menopausal stage. Her own self-care had taken a back step due to a demanding job. She realised that she needed to do something to help herself and made a resolution to book monthly treatments. Louise needed some time out…
Read MoreGet Walking
Get Walking Get walking. A a form of exercise which I really enjoy. Not only does it help you get fitter. It can help you emotionally to feel better. Perfect for fertility, pregnancy, and helps our hormones and stress levels. What are the health benefits from walking: Improved mental/emotional wellbeing Helps our circulation Reduced risk…
Read MoreHer goal was to conceive
Her goal was to conceive Her goal was to conceive. Claire a 28-year-old Supervisor, came to see me for fertility reflexology treatments. She said her goal was to conceive. She had high anxiety and stress levels due to her very busy job. With a lot of stress/tension headaches. Her goal was…
Read MoreI Just Want A Baby
I Just Want A Baby The first thing Jo had said to me is ‘I just want a baby’. Her friend had recommended reflexology to Jo. Saying how great reflexology was for stress and fertility. She is a 30-year-old teacher. She had experienced an early loss miscarriage. She arrived feeling very upset and felt very…
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