Helping clients to better deal with the mental as well as physical aspects of women’s health and the menopause and empower them to manage hot flushes, anxiety, dry skin, fatigue, feeling bloated, headaches, heart palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, problems focussing, brain fog, mood swings reduced stamina, urinary issues, vaginal atrophy, hair loss and weight gain. Reflexology combined with a diet high in calcium, low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetable and whole grains as well as regular, weight bearing exercise and brisk walking are the best combination during this period of change.
Endometriosis is a common and very painful condition. Tissue, similar to the inner lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus and often affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining the pelvis. Endometriosis causes severe pain, especially during the menstrual cycle. Fertility problems also may develop. Where Endometriosis is suspected, clients are advised to first consult a women’s health specialist to confirm this. 6-8 reflexology treatments scheduled around specific days of the cycle are recommended for changes in the pattern to take effect.
Retrograde menstruation (RM) is a condition when a woman’s menstrual flow moves in the wrong direction. If the condition is chronic and severe, it can cause pain and could lead to endometriosis. If RM is suspected, the client is advised to first consult a women’s health specialist to confirm this. 6-8 reflexology treatments scheduled around specific days of the cycle are recommended for changes in the pattern to take effect.
Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for moderate to severe pain caused by menstrual periods: Primary dysmenorrhea may begin one to three days before the period and last until two to three days after the onset of menstruation. It typically includes a collection of other symptoms, such as nausea, sometimes vomiting, and fatigue. 4-6 treatments are recommended if changes in the pattern have taken place and evaluate the success of the treatment. It is vital that treatments take place exactly on the day of ovulation and on the first day of the period.
The Relaxation Response treatment is a deeply relaxing treatment carried out on the feet, with the objective to reduce the symptoms of stress, digestive problems, depression and/or anxiety and sleep disorders. The focus is on balancing the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems by regulating muscle contraction, blood pressure, heart rate, digestion and nervous tension, which often don’t function as they should when experiencing stressful situations.
