Shirley Reeson, Contributor
REFLEXOLOGY CAN be used as a preventative treatment to boost the immune system, either prior to pregnancy or during the gestation period.
However, pregnant women having reflexology for the first time should only be treated after the first trimester to prevent self-absorption.
Pregnancy is an important event in the lives of women and their mate and the first problem that some couples face is getting pregnant. Anxiety is sometimes the main factor, as can be stress, or perhaps medical problems.
The success rate for the treatment of infertility with reflexology has been phenomenal.
Looking back at some of my case studies, several patients benefited and also continued reflexology treatments during the entire gestation period.
As an added benefit, the treatments are accompanied by classical music for a complete healing of mind, body, spirit and deep relaxation. It is also proven that new-born babies who have been exposed to classical music during the gestation period save mothers and sometimes fathers, many sleepless nights and these children are usually brilliant mathematicians.
REFLEX FROM DISCOMFORTS
Reflexology is particularly helpful during the physical discomforts of potential physical ailments. The pregnant woman can appear foreboding to someone who doesn't realise that many ailments can be avoided or minimised with regular treatments. In fact reflexology provides instant relief to all the discomforts associated with pregnancy such as constipation, dizziness, fluid retention, fatigue, headache, haemorrhoids, insomnia, leg cramps, nausea, sore breast, swollen ankles and sometimes gestation diabetes.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Contraindications in reflexology means persons with complaints such as phlebitis, blood clots, thrombosis, cancer (if not being medically treated), contagious diseases and serious medical conditions should not have reflexology treatments.
If they do, this can be fatal, as reflexology clears blockages, and aids blood circulation which travels to the heart, lungs and brain.
After open-heart surgery, there should be a waiting period of at least three months or as advised by the patient's physician.
Reflexology is complementary to conventional medicine not an alternative.
Some of the ailments suffered by diabetics are : bad circulation, peripheral neuropathy or damaged nerve, numbness, retinopaty, constipation, erectile dysfunction in males and heart problems.
NUTRITIONAL HELP
Nutritional supplements should be recommended more often as they heal rather than give a false sense of wellness. Supplements that are especially beneficial to diabetics are: Calcium and magnesium 1000mg: Chromium picolinate which improves insulin's efficiency and lowers blood sugar levels, Vanadyl sulfate effectively reverses the diabetic condition under a Nutrionist's care, Vitamin A-important for maintaining healthy eyes, Vitamin E improves circulation and Gymnema Sylvestre which is made from an Indian vine helps the pancreas to make insulin, increases the metabolism rate, and controls cravings.
Shirley Reesom, MAR (UK), MIRC, is a reflexologist, and metamorphic technique practitioner at La Viva Health Spa, Ultimate Fitness Club, Diabetes Association Building, 1 Downer Avenue, Kingston 5.
