Tag: hormones
Fertility and diet
Fertility and diet Fertility and diet. Lots of women are exhausted keeping going constantly and a lack of sleep. This constant stress can deplete the body of vital nutrients that are need for fertility. We suggest eating a Mediterranean Diet. Fertility and diet This way way of eating gives you a wide range of fruit…
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 MorePeriod Problems
Period Problems Here are my tips for period problems. There are a lots that we can do to help with period problems and take care of our hormone system. Keeping stress levels down. Make sure you take some time out. Hormones go out of balance very easily particularly as a result of stress. It’s…
Read MoreFirst trimester of pregnancy
First trimester of pregnancy? “A question I’m asked a lot is … Is reflexology safe in the first trimester of pregnancy?” This can feel like a very stressful time for some both emotionally and physically. I have treated many ladies in the first trimester of pregnancy. They tell me that they find their reflexology sessions…
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 MoreSuffering from morning sickness
Suffering from morning sickness Suffering from morning sickness. Within a few days of discovering or realising you are pregnant nausea or sickness often commences, over half of all women experience this. This is a very good sign and is caused by a rise in your HcG hormone. This is not the same as hyperemesis gravidarum…
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 MoreCongratulations on your pregnancy
Congratulations on your pregnancy Congratulations on your pregnancy. Early pregnancy the first time around is exciting but you can start to feel anxious or overwhelmed. You may experience many different feelings on both emotionally, physically and mentally. Emotionally, you may be having an unplanned pregnancy (a big shock I know!) or perhaps it has happened…
Read MoreListening to your body
Listening to your body Listening to your body. I remember a friend asking me what I was going to do at the weekend. My response was I will be listening to my body. She went on to say she would feel ‘guilty’ if she wasn’t doing anything! It is very common in my practice…
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…
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