Foot reflexology is the study and practice of stimulating reflexes in the feet which correspond to different parts of the body.
Using specific hand, finger and thumb techniques, reflexology causes responses in different parts of the body, stimulating the body’s own healing capacity and promoting a return to a state of equilibrium.
Reflexology is an holistic technique, treating the whole person, not just the affected area. Common Modern Day Ailments which benefit from reflexology:
•Urinary Tract Infections!
•Migraine!
•PMT bloating/ fluid retention!
•Acne!
•Allergies!
•Psoriasis
•Sinusitis!
•Hayfever!
•Digestive Problems
•Irritable Bowel Syndrome
•Constipation
•Insomnia
•Disturbed sleep patterns
•Eczema
•Anxiety
•Depression
About Sinead Foley
Sinead Foley is a qualified Reflexologist and member of the National Register of Reflexologists Ireland (NRRI). She qualified from the Natural Healing Centre, Cork and has studied under Sarah Holland (Fertility Reflexology Network) and Pauline O’Hagan S.R.N, S.C.M, M.I.R.I.
Sinead treats all conditions and has a keen interest in Family Health. Being a busy mother of four herself she has hands on experience and loves carrying out fertility reflexology and pregnancy reflexology.
In an incident of extreme stress, a primitive system governed by the old part of the brain, the ‘fight or flight’ reaction takes over. The body prepares to fight or run and various hormones are used.
In particular adrenalin stimulates the heart action and raises the blood pressure. More blood is sent to the muscles, the air passages become relaxed and a sense of excitement is produced. Since other body functions such as digestion and excretion are not a priority, adrenalin reduces the blood flow to these areas.
The body uses adrenalin to cope with all types of stresses and is the body is subjected to regular doses of stress over a long period, the effects build up and the body finds it difficult to cope. All systems are affected by this-cardiovascular, endocrine, nervous, disgestive, urinary, reproductive and immune!!
The reflexologist has the ability to reverse the affects of stress, therby enabling the body to seek its own balance. Working the foot triggers a reflex action in the corresponding body area, which relaxes the tension and reduces the vascular tension.
Set aside relaxation time. Relaxation techniques such as REFLEXOLOGY activate the body’s relaxation response, a state of restfulness that is the opposite of the stress response.
Exercise regularly. Physical activity plays a key role in reducing and preventing the effects of stress. Nothing beats aerobic exercise for releasing pent-up stress and tension.
Eat a healthy diet. Well-nourished bodies are better prepared to cope with stress. Start your day with a healthy breakfast, reduce your caffeine and sugar intake, and cut back on alcohol and nicotine.
Get plenty of sleep. Feeling tired can increase stress by causing you to think irrationally.