Tag: worry
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 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 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 MoreTime to find balance
Time to find balance We need time to find balance. The way forward is to make small changes which are easy to stick with. So rather than changing your whole diet, you could change one meal daily. Perhaps breakfast, instead of cereal include protein eggs or nuts which will fill you up and provide you…
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