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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 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 MoreFeeling exhausted and overwhelmed
Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed We all end up feeling exhausted and overwhelmed from time to time. It is a sign at these times that we need to start looking after number one. Listen to your alarm bells and pop the road humps in to help slow down as it is essential for our health…
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 MorePost Natal Depression (PND)
Post Natal Depression (PND) Is Post Natal Depression affecting you? You may have had a straight forward pregnancy and have bloomed throughout or perhaps a very difficult nine months. The same goes for labour very quick, straightforward and natural or long with intervention that had not been planned either way it can be a…
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…
Read MoreThe Menopause
The Menopause The Menopause. I entered the menopause not really knowing that much about it probably like most of us. Although I had been experiencing various/changing symptoms during the peri-menopause it came as a bit of a shock. The menopause is when our hormones can rapidly decline. I was looking for something to help…
Read MoreTips for a good nights sleep
Tips for a good nights sleep Tips for a good nights sleep. How often do you find that you are longing for a good nights sleep. Without enough sleep you tend to be less alert, have memory problems and a lack of concentration. Making you feel more irritable, as small problems start to magnify…
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