How Reflexology can help Headaches

 

Do you suffer from headaches that you would like to treat without having to resort to medication? If so, keep reading, as reflexology might be just what you need!

What is a Headache?

A headache is “pain or discomfort in the head. It can occur on one or both sides of the head, be isolated to a certain location, or radiate across the head.”

What are the causes?

Some of the causes can be stress, food sensitivities, tension in the jaw, changes in sleep/lack of sleep, sinuses, allergies, eye strain, poor posture, or skipped meals.

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology has been practiced for over 4,000 years with proof in a tomb of an Egyptian Doctor. There is a pictograph of foot and hand reflexology being performed read more here...

New Year – New You

 Many people start the new year with improving their health. An important first step is to detoxify the body. The lymphatic system is one of the ways that the toxins are taken out of the body. The lymph travels alongside the circulatory system.

What is the Lymphatic System?

It is a network of tissues, vessels, organs and lymph nodes which move a fluid called ‘lymph’ through the body. Lymphatic fluid is composed of white blood cells and chyle which is fluid from the intestines. The lymphatic system is a component of the detoxification pathways, immune system and helps in the utilization of dietary fat. Other functions of the lymphatic system are : protection against foreign invaders like bacteria, viruses parasites and mold. As the lymph moves through our body, the foreign invaders are passed through our lymph nodes where they are neutralized by immune cells.

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How Reflexology Can Reduce Anxiety

Reflexology is a healing modality that uses light to moderate pressure on specific reflex points on the feet, hands or ears. The body has reflex areas that correspond to every organ, muscle, nerve and glad. By stimulating the reflexes, our body relaxes. When the body is relaxed, it can more easily heal itself. Reflexology also helps to balance all systems in your body.

Reflexology uses specific techniques to help relieve tension, improve blood circulation and assist in bringing the body into a star of relaxation. One hour of Reflexology, is equivalent to 16 hours of sleep. 

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