A look at how reflexology helps alleviate menopause symptoms
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Reflexology for Menopause
Reflexology as discussed last week is a complementary therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, and ears to promote relaxation and balance throughout the body.
What happens during menopause?
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman's life when her menstrual cycle stops. This stage is often accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and insomnia. Reflexology can be a helpful therapy for women going through menopause.
Here are some benefits of reflexology for menopause. Hot flushes or flashes are a common symptom of menopause. Reflexology can help reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes by promoting relaxation and reducing stress.
How can reflexology help menopause symptoms?
Many women going through menopause experience insomnia. Reflexology can help improve sleep by promoting relaxation and reducing stress.
Menopause can be a challenging time for women, and many experience anxiety and depression. Reflexology can help reduce anxiety and depression by promoting relaxation and reducing stress. Hormonal imbalances are a common cause of menopausal symptoms. Reflexology can help regulate hormones by stimulating the endocrine system, which is responsible for producing and regulating hormones.
Women going through menopause may experience joint pain or headaches. Reflexology can help reduce pain by stimulating the nervous system and promoting circulation.
Reflexology can help boost the immune system by stimulating the lymphatic system, which is responsible for removing toxins and waste from the body. This can help improve overall health and reduce the risk of illness.
Overall, reflexology can be a helpful complementary therapy for women going through menopause. It can help reduce hot flashes, improve sleep, reduce anxiety and depression, regulate hormones, reduce pain, and boost the immune system.
If you are considering a Reflexology treatment, it is advisable to consult with a fully qualified and experienced Reflexologist who can assess your needs and provide appropriate recommendations based on your individual circumstances.
Avoca Wellness at Whelehans Pharmacy
Sarah Totney is a qualified Reflexologist with Avoca Wellness and is an accredited member of the Irish Reflexologists’ Institute. Avoca Wellness is operated by Declen and Sarah (both qualified healthcare professionals) and situated in the tranquillity of their 2nd floor therapy room at Whelehans Pharmacy, 38 Pearse Street, Mullingar. They specialise in massage including Indian head massage and reflexology. Book an appointment on the Whelehans Website or Tel 0852640670 or check www.avocawellness.com
Thanks to Sarah Totney from Avoca Wellness for information for this article.
Disclaimer: Reflexology is not an alternative to medical assessment; reflexology can compliment clinical assessment and treatment form a health professional to ease and treat the symptoms of menopause
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