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Secondary 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 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 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 MoreHip Pain
Hip Pain Sarah had been experiencing hip pain as a result of a horse riding accident. She had been speaking to a friend about her hip pain and she suggested trying reflexology. When she arrived she felt very sad, her mood was low. The cortisone injections she had been having were no longer…
Read MoreMy Miscarriage
My Miscarriage My miscarriage. I can understand and appreciate the sudden loss of a miscarriage. Having experienced this in 1988. Upon discovering I was pregnant we were delighted and excited. At my scan around 18 weeks, I was told that there was a mass but it was not a baby. A second opinion was called…
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 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…
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