What is Migraine? Migraine is generally a severe, one-sided headache, which may be accompanied by visual disturbances, neurological symptoms and/or nausea and vomiting. Visual disturbances can include flashing lights, zig-zagging, double vision, blind spots and...
Reflexology Myth 1. "Reflexology hurts" Myth! Reflexology should not hurt. Generally speaking the pressure should be at an acceptable level so it feels firm enough without being sore. You may experience a sore spot if an area is out of balance but this should be just...
7 Quick ways to get to sleep If like around 50% of the UK you are struggling to sleep at the moment you will probably welcome these quick tips! 1.Try Massage (either massage yourself or get a partner to massage you) Choose a night time Aromatherapy Massage Blend and...
Virtual Reflexology What is it and does it work? Virtual or Distance Reflexology is where you do reflexology from a distance, either using visualisation, your own feet or something else as surrogate (such as a teddy) The recipient lies down somewhere comfortable and...
Reflexology Aftercare Advice Here is some simple aftercare advice to use after your reflexology treatment. This will maximise the effects of your treatment and minimise the potential for a healing response Stay Hydrated After your reflexology treatment it is vital to...
Can I have Reflexology if I have Diabetes? In very simple terms, yes you can have reflexology if your diabetes is well-managed and fairly stable with no additional complications. Diabetes presents in different ways in different people so it's important that we take a...
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting 20% of the population of the UK. In a person not living with diabetes the pancreas creates and releases insulin automatically as required. This helps the body to turn glucose into energy and to regulate the...
How to choose a good Reflexologist. Choosing a good Reflexologist is important so care should be taken to do a little research. Here is what you should be looking out for
Look after your legs! There are lots of ways that we can help our legs stay in tip-top condition.
Keep the blood flowing.. Move your feet!
Stories the feet can tell Reflexology is fascinating and the more I do reflexology, the more fascinated I am by it. One of the first things a Reflexologist does at the beginning of a Reflexology treatment is to make some observations of the feet. Here are some of...
Ways to help anxiety. It is thought that there are around 3 million people living with anxiety in the UK. Here’s some top tips to help
Symptoms of anxiety can include:
Feeling nervous, tense or restless
Feeling panicky
Butterflies in your tummy
Sensing impending doom
Breathing too quickly (hyperventilation)
Profuse Sweating
Insomnia (trouble sleeping)
Upset Stomach/ Irritable Bowel
Feeling the need to avoid certain situations/ people/ places
Tiredness/Fatigue
Trembling
Irritability
Increased heart rate
Inability to focus/ Poor Concentration