Reflexology and Women's Health
How can reflexology help women?
Life comes with many challenges including fluctuating hormones, stress, anxiety and other health issues that can impact our minds and emotions. Reflexology can help to restore your balance and sense of wellbeing.
Reflexology has been shown to improve mood, release tension, improve sleep and increase relaxation.
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Reduce intensity & duration of menstrual pain (1)
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Improve sleep & psychological ratings associated with PMS (2)
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Reduce anxiety (3)
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Improve mood & sense of wellbeing (4)
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Relieve constipation (4)
If you would like to book a treatment or have questions about how reflexology may help you contact Helen at info@womenshealthhub.co.uk or call 0777 254 7809 for a confidential chat.
References: 1) Comparing the effects of reflexology methods & Ibuprofen administration on dysmenorrhea in female students of Isfahan university or Medical Sciences. Mahboubeh Valiani, Elaheh Babeaei, Reza heshmat & Zahra Zare. Iranian journal of Nursing & mIdwifery Research 2010 Dec; 15 (Supp1): 371-8
2) Randomized Controlled Study of Premenstrual Symptoms Treated with Ear, Hand & Foot reflexology Obstetrics & Gynecology-New York Oleson, T. Flocco, W 1993 Vol 82; No.6, page 906
3) Evaluation of anxiety, salivary cortisol & melatonin secretion following reflexology treatment. AJ Mc Vicar, C R Greenwood, F Fewell, V D'arcy, S. Chandrasekharan & L C Alldridge Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2007 Vol 13; No.3 Pages 137-145
4) A pilot study of the effectiveness of reflexology in treating idiopathic constipation in women, S Woodward, C Norton, K Luoise Barriball. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2010 Feb; Vol 16 No.1 pp41-6