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What is reflexology and an Introduction to reflexology video from the Association of Reflexologists

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TESTIMONIALS

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" I just had a beautiful healthy boy .During my pregnancy from the 2nd trimester I received every week a reflexology treatment with Carmen,I found these treatments extremely helpful , I had a very healthy pregnancy, no swelling or pain for the whole 9 months, Carmen's treatments made feel so relaxed , I strongly believe reflexology is a great help during pregnancy , neither to say that I did received reflexology before when I had migraines and back pain and found it very effective.
Carmen is a very trustworthy , reliable and extremely good reflexologist."

L Austin
Louisburgh

"I have completed 4 sessions of Reflexology. The reason I came for Reflexology was because I was suffering from repeated kidney infections over a number of weeks.
I really enjoyed the treatments, and found them very relaxing.
I found I have learned to relax myself and slow down in mind and body.
A big thank you Carmen, you gave the best of yourself to me in the treatments.
I will have more treatments, and I look forward to coming to Carmen to be treated."

Mary W.

Co. Mayo

"I completed 6 sessions of Reiki which I found were an excellent relief for stress and headache.
I found the treatments very relaxing, and while I was tired afterwards, I found my head very clear immediately after the treatment and the following days.
Carmen is very good explaining the concepts of Reiki, especially the Chakras, every point.
I found Carmen serene herself, and the music contributed to this serenity.
I intend to return to try some alternative treatments."

P Chambers

Co. Mayo

"I went to Carmen for my treatments for pain in my lower back .She is wonderful at her job and I come away every time feeling 100 per cent better.
She gives great value for money as she doesn't rush through the treatment like in other therapy places I have been to .
Her consulting room is so relaxing and comfortable that you feel relaxed immediately.
I would recommend Carmen's treatments to everybody."

Beatrice G

Co. Mayo

"I received Reflexology for stress related Asthma and also for allergies. I found it great in alleviating the symptoms and also for relaxation and reducing stress.
I would highly recommend it to anyone as I really find in helps."

Ann-Marie L

Co. Mayo

"I completed a 5 week course of Indian Head Massage. Before starting the sessions I was supplied with all information about Indian Head Massage from the therapist and also the benefits and contra-actions that are connected with Indian Head Massage.
There was a nice relaxed atmosphere made by the therapist with relaxing music and burning incense.
After the first treatment I didn't notice any benefits but as the treatments progressed I found my sinuses to clear and I have not had a migraine in a few weeks.
I used to suffer from a stiff and sore neck but since the treatments I haven't had trouble with my neck.
I found during the treatments my sleep pattern was disturbed but didn't last long and now my sleep patterns are fine.
I find I have more energy in the evenings after work and instead of sitting watching TV and snoozing of I go for walks and to the gym.
I found I did get upset a lot easier than I would have and seen I had few personal issues to sort out.
After my 5 sessions the benefits I got from Indian Head Massage are: I don't suffer from sinuses everyday and if I am blocked up it's only for a while in the morning and clears up quickly; my migraines are not as frequent and my neck only bothers me when I have a migraine and it's fine other than that; I'm not as tired after work."

Sinead K.

Co. Mayo

“Carmen is very professional and provided me with a lot of information before and after the treatment.
The treatment itself was very thorough. Apart from being very professional Carmen has the personal touch that brings me back to her service again and again.
I would recommend her service.”

Lorraine T.

Co. Mayo

"I started visiting Carmen many years ago for treatments. I have always came away feeling good in both body and mind.

She is a wonderful therapist and can always get right to the heart of any problem I may have, be it physical or mental.

Carmen is always learning something new which, thankfully, is to the benefit of the client.

Thank you, Carmen."

Jean F

CO. Mayo

COURSE OF TREATMENTS

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A course of treatments is defined as a fixed number of regular treatments.

This number will vary depending on different factors.

Generally speaking, the longer a condition has been in the body, the longer it will take to correct it.

A condition does not appear overnight, and so it will not disappear overnight either.

In such cases it is recommended that the client receives a course of treatments.

Another factor to keep in mind is the own body self-healing ability.

The vital force is intelligent and so is the body through which it manifests; always striving for health and well-being.

How good the client’s healing ability is, will determine to some extend the amount of treatments that he/ she will need before noticing an improvement in their condition.

The course of treatment will vary depending on the body’s needs, plus is not unusual not to notice improvement after the first and second treatment.

Some people may need three sessions to relieve the main symptoms of their condition, whereas others may need five or six sessions inside a month, followed by maintenance sessions for some time afterwards.

For acute stages of disease, three treatments a week would be advisable, having in mind that the treatment will be shorter, about 30 minutes, but this can change depending on personal circumstances.

For chronic stages of disease, the course of treatments will be done once a week for up to six weeks and the duration of the treatment will be 60 minutes, again depending on personal circumstances.

As the sessions progress, is the client the one that is on the driving seat. Payments are made at each session and suitable gaps between them are chosen to suit the needs of the client.
Often, clients might need to attend another therapist; e. g. a nutritionist, counsellor, herbalist….…to assist them in their journey to health. These sessions often happen in parallel with the treatments. This is a client’s choice and unfolds as treatment progress.
One of the things that I do not believe is on creating a level of dependence on me, the therapist. ….. As result I am always happy when the client decides that they have got what they needed from the therapy for the present and rebook when they feel they need another session - or indeed, they are happy to move on.

THE HEALING CRISIS - THE HEALING PROCESS

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Also known as the "Herxheimer Reaction", this reaction occurs when the body tries to eliminate toxins at a faster rate than they can properly disposed of.
The more toxic one's systems are, the more severe the detoxification, or healing crisis.

Many acute reactions, while uncomfortable, even painful, can be a sign of a healthy body throwing off its diseased state.
The healing crisis is any of a wide range of cute symptoms which may occur during the course of healing.

In holistic medicine, crisis has its original meaning: a turning point; the turning point from disease to health.
So though, on first inspection it might seem that the treatment is not working, or is even making the client worse, these symptoms are a signal that the innate healing ability has been stimulated and healing is taking place.

This range of symptoms may be physical, emotional and mental.

* General fatigue * Increased urination *Raised temperature * Body odour

* Chills/ Coughs * Pains/Aches *Perspiration * Fever

* Diarrhoea * Constipation * Skin dischargers * Coldness

* Vivid dreams * Emotional irritation * Restlessness * Nausea

* Dizziness * Vertigo * Dischargers *Headaches

* Muscular pains * Anger * Sadness * Laughter

This reactions to the treatment MAY or MAY NOT happen. If a reaction occurs, will vary according to the individual.

Such reactions are temporary and can occur immediately, or within several days, or even several weeks of a detox.

The worst of the symptoms lasts as little as a few hours or as long as three or four days.

The common pattern is for the client to reach a plateau, followed by a healing crisis, again building to a plateau.

Remember that complementary medicine will address the root cause of the disease and symptoms might get worse before getting better.

IMPORTANT: Always ensure your health by having a through medical check up.Do not assume that if you have any of the above symptoms that you are in a healing crisis. You may not be in a healing process, you may have a medical health problem.

Woman who suffered three miscarriages becomes a mother of two after using reflexology

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MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY SYNDROME

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SOME DEFINITIONS

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ALLOPATHIC

The system of medical practice which treats disease by the use of remedies which produce effects different from those produced by the disease under treatment.
It focus on trauma and illness and medical intervention using surgery and drugs. MDs practice allopathic medicine. Also called conventional medicine.
Conventional allopathic medicine is particularly successful for acute conditions and surgical repair or removal where a particular body part or organ receives specific attention. Drugs may be used as part of the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions although patients may sometimes suffer side effects which vary in intensity. In chronic as well as acute conditions the drugs alleviate the symptoms the patient is experiencing.

HOMEOPATHY

the system of therapy that is based on the concept that disease can be treated with drugs (in minute doses) thought capable of producing the same symptoms in healthy people as the disease itself.

ALTERNATIVE

When an alternative medicine or therapy is used alone or instead of conventional medicine, it is called "alternative". Alternative medicine or therapy is outside the realm of conventional modern medicine.

Many are holistic; many also emphasize prevention and education. Alternative therapies include acupuncture, aromatherapy, Ayurveda medicine, Chinese medicine, chiropractic, herbal medicine, homeopathy, massage, meditation, naturopathy, therapeutic touch, and Yoga. Though considered alternative in the West, such medicine is the main source of health care for up to 80% of people in less-developed countries. Some alternative-medicine practices are useless or harmful; others are effective and may offer treatments in areas where conventional approaches have not succeeded (e.g., chronic disorders).

COMPLEMENTARY

When treatment or therapy is done alongside or in addition to conventional medicine, it is referred to as "Complementary Medicine" as the two practices complement each other.

So what is the difference between complementary and orthodox medicine? Complementary therapists stress that their work is based on the interaction between the body, the mind and the energy system that combines them.

Complementary medicine is used to describe therapeutic techniques that are not part of conventional medicine (also called "regular," "standard," or "mainstream" medicine). Complementary therapies are used as a "complement" or addition to conventional medicine. Because complementary medicine can be combined or integrated with conventional medical treatment, it is also called "integrative medicine."
Conventional medicine has been proven to be safe and effective by numerous scientific studies. While some studies show that people diagnosed with breast cancer can get benefits from complementary medicine, it's important to know that complementary therapies usually don't undergo the same kinds of rigorous testing as conventional medicine.
Complementary medicine includes techniques such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, support groups, and yoga. Sometimes called holistic medicine, complementary medicine typically addresses how disease affects the whole person: physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially.

HOLISTIC

Holistic therapy is a generic term for any treatment/ therapy session that is intended to treat the individual as a whole on all levels - mind, body and spirit.
Most complementary or alternative therapies could be regarded as holistic.

WHAT HOLISTIC HEALING MEANS

Holistic healing means taking an holistic approach when seeking treatment for imbalances and choosing to live a more balanced lifestyle. What primarily distinguishes holistic healing apart from alternative medicine, complementary medicine, and integrative medicine is that physical health is not necessarily the main focus. Even so, it is often the experience of physical discomfort that will first prompt a person's pursuit of holistic healing.

It is true that our pains and other physical discomforts demand our attention. It is difficult to ignore the obvious when we are physically hurting. Common sense tells us that we should seek help to alleviate our discomforts. Holistic healing is not an "alternative" to conventional medical care. Sometimes going to a medical professional is the best solution to addressing a dis-ease.

Physical illnesses are the symptoms of a greater imbalance that may or may not have a root cause in the physical.

Holistic or "wholistic" healing addresses all parts of the individual, not just the physical aspect of a person where manifested illnesses are most apparent. Holistic healing is not intended to serve as a band-aid or a one time fix. It is an ongoing journey of discovery in search of more answers and ultimately; living better, being healthier, and striving for wholeness.

Holistic Healing Goes Beyond the Mind-Body Connection:

Holistic healing is really a lifestyle approach. The holistic approach goes far beyond the Mind-Body connection of finding and maintaining wellness. Overall wellness AND "wholeness" is highly valued. All parts of a person's life (physical healing, mental health and wellness, emotional well-being, and spiritual beliefs and values) are considered. Taking a holistic approach involves seeking the tools that will help us attract our desires and find personal power.

A person who embraces the desire to find wholeness within his own being soon learns the importance of tending to relationships, caring for the planet and our environments, having compassion for humankind in general, and accepting and tolerating differences among a diverse population of people.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY FOR NEW BORNS AND BABIES

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TRAUMATIC BIRTH AND VACUUM EXTRACTIONS

If your new born baby has had a traumatic birth, was stuck in the birth canal during labour, was a posterior lie breach birth, or was an assisted birth using forceps or a vacuum extraction then you should consider a short course of treatment to remove the trauma or tensions these situations can cause to a new born baby.
These extra tensions, strains and stresses that these birthing conditions can cause are retained in the body and may only show up years later as physical deformities or slower mental and cognitive development.

Posterior lie: the baby has his head down, but the back of his head is against the mother's spine.
During a posterior lie birth the pressures of the contractions and pushing by the mother on the baby, instead of passing down the back, up the neck and safely out through the stronger occipital bone, actually pass through the jaw, ears and temple of the head. These can have negative effects on the speech, eating and hearing centres of the body which are all now subjected to forces they are not designed to take.
This can lead to eating problems in the young baby such as vomiting, swallowing issues or breastfeeding problems.
Ear infections may be common in the first year of the baby's life. Speech or hearing can also be affected as the baby develops due to tensions retained in this area of the head.

Breach birth: the baby's bottom is down.

The biggest part of the foetus's body is usually its head. If the head fits through the mother's pelvis, then the rest of the foetus's body should slip out fairly easily. If the foetus is born bottom first, it is possible that the body will fit through the mother's pelvis, but the baby's head will get stuck at the level of the chin. This condition, known as
a trapped head, is very dangerous.

When the baby's head comes first, it has a chance to "mould" during labour. The bones of the baby's skull are not yet fastened together the way they are in a child or adult's skull, meaning that the bones of the baby's skull can move. If the baby is born from the breech position, the skull does not have a chance to change shape to fit the pelvis, and it is even more likely to get stuck.

If the baby's head gets trapped, the possibility of injury is high. Once the baby's body is born, the umbilical cord usually stops pulsating (just as it would during a normal delivery). This cuts off the oxygen supply from the mother to the baby. If the baby's head is still inside the uterus the baby cannot yet breathe on its own. Therefore, it is essential to deliver the baby as quickly as possible.

The life saving attempts to deliver the baby's head can cause injury to the baby's neck or head resulting in permanent handicaps. In extreme cases, if the baby cannot be delivered within a few minutes, the baby might die. Obviously, it is critical to avoid a breech delivery with a trapped head.

*All of these issues can be resolved with a course of Cranoisacral Therapy. The gentle techniques allow for the release of all strain and tension patterns within the baby's body due to the birth process and restore full head movement, improve coordination and allow for the normal development of the baby in the years ahead.

During a Vacuum birth the skull bones often become deformed by the cap placed on the baby's head. This deformation may last for several months, but should return to normal within time.

*If you would prefer to speed up this process and help the baby heal from the trauma, pain and possible physical damage that this process can cause the young skull and brain a course of Craniosacral Therapy is one of the best options.
The abnormal shape of the skull can be returned to its normal shape within few treatments.
Together with this any damage to the tissues underneath the bones can also be healed and repaired. Doing this at a very young age can alleviate the need to spend a lot of time and money later in life dealing with the possible results to the development of the brain 'cognitive or physical' or the speech or hearing centres.

CRANIOFACIAL ANOMALIES
Plagiocephaly is a condition characterized by an asymmetrical distortion (flattening of one side) of the skull.
Oxycephaly is a congenital abnormality of the skull in which the top of the head assumes a conical or pointed shape because of premature closing of the lambdoid and coronal sutures.
Scaphocephaly refers to the condition where the head is disproportionately long and narrow.
Trigonocephaly is the premature fusion of the metopic suture, in which a V-shaped abnormality occurs at the front of the skull.
It is characterized by a narrow pointed forehead, a flat broad nasal bridge with a short nose, vertical folds over the inner corners of the eyes, an abnormal palate, abnormalities of the ear and crossed eyes.

These are all different forms of a similar condition, where a single or several sutures of the skull have closed up early, either in the uterus or during development in the first year or two.

In instances where the baby has been born with a misshaped head without any medical intervention, doctors will usually wait a while and then offer to treat the child using a special helmet which he/she will have to wear day and night for many months until the head is reshaped. It is possible that this technique may also cause other tensions to develop within the cranial system which can have other detrimental effects to further cognitive development.

*With Craniosacral Therapy the same outcome can be achieved in a much shorter time period, without the need for wearing a helmet by simply applying the gentle techniques and pressures of the hands to the baby's head, allowing the bones to reshape and achieve the correct rounded shape of the skull instead of the elongated or one side shape common in these cases.

JAUNDICE
A common condition in newborns, jaundice refers to the yellow color of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by excess bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is produced by the normal breakdown of red blood cells.
Normally, bilirubin passes through the liver and is excreted as bile through the intestines. Jaundice occurs when bilirubin builds up faster than a newborn's liver can break it down and pass it from the body.
Reasons for this include:

Newborns make more bilirubin than adults do since they have more turnover of red blood cells.
A newborn baby's still-developing liver may not yet be able to remove adequate bilirubin from the blood.
Too large an amount of bilirubin is reabsorbed from the intestines before the baby gets rid of it in the stool.

High levels of bilirubin — usually above 25 mg — can cause deafness, cerebral palsy, or other forms of brain damage in some babies. In less common cases, jaundice may indicate the presence of another condition, such as an infection or a thyroid problem.

The most common types of jaundice are:

Physiological (normal) jaundice: occurring in most newborns, this mild jaundice is due to the immaturity of the baby's liver, which leads to a slow processing of bilirubin. It generally appears at 2 to 4 days of age and disappears by 1 to 2 weeks of age.
Jaundice of prematurity: occurs frequently in premature babies since they are even less ready to excrete bilirubin effectively. Jaundice in premature babies needs to be treated at a lower bilirubin level than in full term babies in order to avoid complications.
Breastfeeding jaundice: jaundice can occur when a breastfeeding baby is not getting enough breast milk because of difficulty with breastfeeding or because the mother's milk isn’t in yet. This is not caused by a problem with the breast milk itself, but by the baby not getting enough to drink.

*Craniosacral Therapy is very effective at treating and complementing orthodox medical treatments. CST will allow the body to process the bilirubin at a quicker rate, enhance the flow of other fluids around the body, improve the function of many of the young organs, and support the immune system.

EATING AND FEEDING PROBLEMS
As mention above, the birthing process can lead to problems with the baby's ability to eat, drink or swallow.
As long as the problem is not based on a physical-mechanical problem, such as malformed or misaligned muscles, it is possible to improve and correct the feeding ability of the baby.

*Treatment can strengthen and improve the function of the muscles of the mouth and the throat.
Improvement to the nerves that coordinate them can also be improved if this is the limiting factor.
In cases of breast feeding where the baby is having trouble latching on or remaining attached to the breast for the duration of the feed, it is possible that the tongue or muscles of the mouth and lips are at fault. Again these can be worked on and their function improved.

BABY COLIC AND VOMITING
It is not uncommon for newborn babies to go through periods when they appear abnormally irritable or seemingly cry for no reason. However, if you suspect your baby is suffering from colic, you may look for the following symptoms:

cries vigorously for long periods, despite efforts to console
symptoms occur around the same time each day or night, often after meal times, and usually ending as abruptly as they began
shows signs of gas discomfort and abdominal bloating
has a hard, distended stomach, with knees pulled to the chest, clenched fists, flailing arms and legs, and an arched back
experiences frequent sleeplessness, irritability and fussiness

In most cases, colic is the worst pain a baby has thus experienced. It is usually manifested as an acute abdominal pain with intense spasmodic cramping, but since colicky babies cannot describe exactly what distresses them, it is hard for parents to know the precise cause of their distress. Infantile colic is most common in the first few weeks to four months of an infant's life; rarely does it endure past six months of age.

*In these cases or where the baby is constantly vomiting Craniosacral Therapy can improve the stomach, reducing the pain and allow it to function properly.

Sometimes due to the birthing process the Vagus nerve can become more sensitised and as it travels down the neck into the stomach, which it controls, can be over stimulated and this can lead to the colic or vomiting problems.

*This is one of the times where a few light techniques to the base of the skull can alleviate this problem.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEVELOPMENTAL PROBLEMS

*In cases where the baby's physical or mental development is slowed, Craniosacral therapy has had excellent results.
If the baby is not moving a limb, head, arms or legs, as they should; has crawling or walking issues; co-ordination problems; is showing signs of slow mental and cognitive development, treatment can often help to improve their function, give them a 'learning spur', strengthen muscles and improve coordination.

SLEEPING PROBLEMS
Sleep problems are among the most common complaints that parents have about their young ones.

Needless to say, they can cause a lot of stress in the family. Kids end up tired and parents become exhausted from being up all night with the baby.

Typically, children with sleeping problems do not fall asleep easily and also wake up in the middle of the night. Whether a sleep pattern or habit is abnormal depends on the age of the child.

Sleep patterns in babies take time to develop into a normal sleep cycle (full night time sleep and awake during the day). Most new-born babies sleep an average of 16 hours a day. However, this can be one to two hours a time, depending on the individual baby. In fact, most babies do not develop normal sleep patterns, until about four to six months of age.

Birth may be a factor in causing the child's sleeping problems, even if it was a natural, unaided birth.

Tensions within the membranes surrounding the brain can be the cause of the sleeping problems. Strain patterns within the bones of the head, as well as muscular tightness through the body ( in the neck, shoulders or chest) may be contributing factors.

*The light touch of the therapist on the head bones, chest and abdomen will alleviate these problems, release any tensions the baby suffer from and cure their sleeping problems, allowing him/her to fall asleep easily and finally allow the parent to enjoy a good and deep nights sleep.

EAR INFECTIONS- GLUE EAR
Young children often suffer from ear infections, cold and other mucus forming infections. These can lead to regular ear infections because the tubes in the ears, nose and throat of young children are smaller than those of adults and so these tubes can become blocked by the mucus and remain there or take longer to be removed by their body. In these cases doctors will often want to operate on the child, removing the adenoids and placing 'gomits' or 'tubes' into the ears to help remove the built up mucus and improve hearing.

*Craniosacral Therapy helps the body enhance its ability to remove the mucus and improve the immune system to reduce further infections.

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Breast milk jaundice: in 1% to 2% of breastfed babies, jaundice may be caused by substances produced in their mother's breast milk that can cause the bilirubin level to rise. These can prevent the excretion of bilirubin
Blood group incompatibility (Rh or ABO problems): if a baby has a different blood type than the mother, the mother might produce antibodies that destroy the infant's red blood cells. This creates a sudden buildup of bilirubin in the baby's blood. Incompatibility jaundice can begin as early as the first day of life. Rh problems once caused the most severe form of jaundice, but now can be prevented with an injection of Rh immune globulin to the mother within 72 hours after delivery, which prevents her from forming antibodies that might endanger any subsequent babies.

Symptoms and Diagnosis

Jaundice usually appears around the second or third day of life. It begins at the head and progresses downward. A jaundiced baby's skin will usually appear yellow first on the face, followed by the chest and stomach, and finally, the legs. It can also cause the whites of an infant's eyes to appear yellow.
Since many babies are now released from the hospital at 1 or 2 days of life, it is best for the baby to be seen by a doctor within 1 to 2 days of leaving the hospital to check for jaundice. Parents should also keep an eye on their infants to detect jaundice.
If you notice your baby’s skin or eyes looking yellow you should contact your child's doctor to see if significant jaundice is present.
At the doctor's office, a small sample of your infant's blood can be tested to measure the bilirubin level. Some offices use a light meter to get an approximate measurement, and then if it is high, check a blood sample. The seriousness of the jaundice will vary based on how many hours old your child is and the presence of other medical conditions.

When to Call the Doctor

Your doctor should be called immediately if:

jaundice is noted during the first 24 hours of life
the jaundice is spreading or getting more intense
your baby develops a fever over 100° Fahrenheit (37.8° Celsius) rectally
if your child starts to look or act sick

Also call the doctor right away if the color deepens, your baby is not feeding well, or if you feel your baby is sleepier than usual. It is difficult to tell how significant jaundice is just by looking at a baby, so any baby who has yellow eyes or skin should be checked by the doctor.

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HOW CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY CAN HELP WITH DEPRESSION

2010-04-05T06:00:00.000-07:00

What is true healing?

There is a difference between healing and curing.

Healing is a natural process and is within the power of everyone. Curing usually consists of an external treatment, used to cover or eliminate symptoms. This external treatment often does not address the issues that caused the symptoms in the first place. Healing goes deeper than curing and brings together the often hidden aspects of a person's life as they relate to illness.

We live in a culture that fails to recognize how intimately the mind and body are connected. Therefore, it may take a leap of faith to trust the wisdom of the body. Covering up our symptoms with external ''cures'' prevents us from healing the parts of our lives that may need attention and change.

Emotional distress

Our emotions are one of the most powerful forces inside us determining our behaviour and the way we interact with the world. There are limits to the amount of emotional challenge we can deal with at any one time, and if too much comes our way, we can often feel overwhelmed.
Craniosacral therapy (CST) helps us process unresolved emotions, freeing up our systems so that we feel less overwhelmed, much calmer and on top of things.

Introducing a contact that is respectful and considers a deep need for clear and safe boundaries is very liberating for people who have experienced physical, sexual or emotional abuse. People who are unable to let go of a difficult past experience often feel trapped in a state of confusion and anxiety, and can become even more distressed by the simple fact they cannot be themselves anymore.

CST works with sensitivity and brings a sense of what really feels OK and safe for the client.
Sometimes when we say we are ok, we may not be aware that in fact our body is giving a clear indication that it is not happy. A Craniosacral therapist can feel protective mechanisms and areas of numbness in the body that the client might not be aware of.
It is much easier to be objective and clear with someone else's system than our own, and when your nervous system is treated with a deeper care and clarity, this is when you are able to open up and let go far more than you would normally. Honouring your body's reactions and giving plenty space can help you let go of tension that you didn't know was there

When someone is going through powerful emotions such as grief, or anger, CST can help the situation become more manageable by getting in touch with the body and how emotions are held there. For example, if someone has an argument with their partner and is punched in the face, their nervous system will remember this in several layers: where they were when it happened, what the argument was about, a sense of anger, mistrust, fear etc, where they were hit, etc.
The memory will be stored in conjunction with what the body experienced. If the person is overwhelmed by this situation, the affected body parts will also go into overwhelm and will be holding themselves in a particular way. The point is, most experience is not just a mental thing, it includes the body's reaction too.
All too often emotions are dealt with on a mental level, leaving out the physical container of emotion, so the situation is only half-processed. CST is centred on the body, and allows your mental, emotional, and physical side to connect and release, allowing for a much fuller process to take place and leave you feeling much clearer.
The Craniosacral therapist can be in discussion with you as you explain your feelings, and be in touch with the relevant part of your system at the same time, integrating your body's response with the emotional response.
It is usually much easier to release emotional difficulties when a link between the mind and body are established.

Alternatively, some people find it very hard putting their emotions into words. Working directly with the body can be more comfortable way of expressing feelings held inside for those who find it difficult expressing things verbally. CST works with what feels comfortable for you.

REFLEXOLOGY FOR CANCER PATIENTS

2010-03-20T02:16:00.000-07:00

Reflexology is a touch therapy which works by applying pressure and massage to certain areas on your feet and hands.Reflexologists believe you have ' reflex areas ' in your feet that relate to individual parts of your body. And thus by applying pressure to certain reflex areas, certain bodily functions or corresponding organs can be stimulated. It is one of the most popular types of complementary therapies in the Uk among cancer patients. As it is a complementary therapy it should not be used as an alternative to conventional medicine but rather as an additional therapy to conventional treatment.

How does reflexology work?

The human body is divided into different zones represented by a point in the foot or hand.
Our feet and hands have nerve endings. Reflexology works by stimulating these nerve endings which results in promoting relaxation, improving circulation, stimulating vital organs in the body and encouraging the body's natural healing processes. Unlike conventional medicine, reflexology works on the underlying problems within the body and through the body's nervous system.

Can reflexology help cancer patients?

Reflexology aims to help muscles relax and encourage the body to use its own resources more effectively. As a result, reflexology is believed to help with a wide variety of conditions and disorders including:

* coping with stress and anxiety, reducing tension

* pain relieve

* help lift patient' s mood and give them a feeling of well - being

Reflexology will not fix serious health problems but if used regularly it will enhance any other treatments you are receiving by keeping the circulation stimulated and the lymph system active.
You should also experience feelings of vitality and well- being after reflexology treatment which encourages the healing process throughout the body.

On your first visit, your reflexologist will ask you some general questions about your health, lifestyle and medical history. If they have any concerns that reflexology could interfere with your health, or with any drugs you are currently taking, they might ask to speak to your GP.
There may be situations where your doctor does not recommend reflexology.

INFORMATION ON CANCER FROM JOHNS HOPKINS

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Cancer - Johns Hopkins

After years of telling people chemotherapy is the only way to try to eliminate cancer, Johns Hopkins is finally starting to tell you there is an alternative way.
Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in its newsletters. This information is being circulated at
Walter Reed Army Medical Center as well.

Cancer update from Johns Hopkins

1-Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell a cancer patient there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.

2-Cancer cells occur between six to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.

3-When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumours.

4-When a person has cancer indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors
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5-To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.

6-Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastrointestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, etc.

7-Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.

8-Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumour size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumour destruction.

9-When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.

10-Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.

11-An effective way to battle cancer cells is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.

Cancer cells feed on

1. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses, but only in very small amounts.

2. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in colour. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.

3. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk cancer cells are being starved.

4. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork.
Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.

Advices

1. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans....
Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells.
To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells, drink fresh vegetable juice and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 F (40 degrees C).

2.Avoid coffee, tea and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer fighting properties.

3. Water: best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.

4. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines becomes putrefied and leads to more toxic build-up.

5.Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.

6. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs, etc) to enable the bodies own killer cells to destroy cancer cells.

7. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted or unneeded cells.

8. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor.
Anger, un-forgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.

9. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level
Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.

Caution

1. No plastic containers in microwave.
2. No water bottles in freezer.
3. No plastic wrap in microwave.

Dioxin chemicals cause cancer, especially breast cancer. Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Do not freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as these releases dioxins from plastic.

Recently, Dr Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital, was on a TV program to explain this health hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers. This especially applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body.

Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Coming Ware, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food. You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc, should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper.

He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved the foam containers to paper...The dioxin problem is one of the reasons.

Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead.

STRESS

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Some degree of stress in life is beneficial; most people would find a life in relaxed tranquility extremely dull. Healthy stress helps us to get things done and so,to success and achievement.
When stress becomes a problem, this is more often than not the result of continuous mental or physical pressures that individuals find impossible to meet. The trigger point varies from person to person, some people thrive on a degree of stress but excessive stress, or suffering from stress over a period of time, is generally not good for the health (90 % of medical conditions are stress-related).

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF STRESS

Individuals vary in their reaction to stress, but if you frequently experience any four signs or symptoms in each of the three categories that follow, or any eight of them on occasions, consult your doctor and work on relaxation techniques to reduce your stress level.

Emotional signs:
-Irritability or over-excitability / Feeling depressed / Suspiciousness
-Intolerance of others or yourself / Aggressiveness or Anger / Tension
-Fussing over small things / Restlessness or Impulsiveness / Despondency
-Loss of concentration / Feelings of frustration / Feelings of panic
-Anxiety about minor things / Frequent crying / Feeling of being apart
-Nightmares or Disturbed dreams / Hesitating over decisions
-Loss of interest in sex / Illogical worries or Fears
-Feeling of loss of control

Behavioral signs:
-Increased alcohol consumption , use of medication, smoking, casual sex
-Overeating /Obsessive dieting or taking laxatives
-An eye tic / Gnashing or Grinding of teeth / Frowning / Hair twiddling
-Finger or Foot tapping / Nail biting/ Pacing the floor / Prone to accidents
-Scratching the scalp / Excessive concern about time / Increased lethargy
-Loss of interest in personal appearance / Loss of sense of humor
-Difficulty in getting to sleep or back to it / Difficulty in waking

Physical signs:
-Headaches / Dry mouth or throat / Butterflies in the stomach
-Indigestion/ Nausea / Constipation / Diarrhoea
-Unusual gain or loss in weight / Unusual gain or loss of appetite
-Skin problems- eczema, hives, rashes
-Ulcers / High blood pressure / Palpitations
-Excessive sweating / Cold sweats /Rapid or irregular breathing
-Tightness in the chest / Increase incidence of allergies / Frequent colds or flu
-Premenstrual tension( PMT) / Impotence or Frigidity

Having recognized the problem, there is much that you can do for yourself to help resolve it.
Look at the main cause of stress in your life and decide how you can reduce their levels.
Look at your workload and decide how to cut it down if you need to. Prioritize, Delegate, Eliminate.
Concentrate on problem-solving , unresolved problems continue to produce stress.
Increasing the amount of exercise you take will help, but you should not undertake a program of vigorous exercise without consulting your doctor.
Eating regularly and healthily is also important, you should feel better within two weeks if you improve your diet, cutting out caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine.

Learning how to relax your muscles and breath deeply and calmly will help you to manage stress more effectively.
Therapies that will help with stress are: massage,reflexology,acupuncture,craniosacral therapy,
reiki, kinesiology,yoga, meditation, aromatherapy...............

REFLEXOLOGY IN PREGNANCY

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Are you feeling tired, uncomfortable, or nauseous in your pregnancy?
You may be surprised to know that an ancient form of healing called reflexology can actually help treat many comon pregnancy ailments and even help you during labour.

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is the technique of applying gentle pressure to the reflexes (pressure points) on the feet or hands to clear the vital energy pathways that can become blocked due to the stresses and strains of life. It is thought that the hands and feet are like mirror images of the body, with various points representing different structures and organs.

A treatment involves the therapist applying pressure and movement to find the blockages and break up patterns of stress, restoring balance and relieving tension.

Is it safe in pregnancy?

Reflexology is generally considered safe in pregnancy, provided all is well with your pregnancy and your reflexologist knows that you are pregnant.
However, some reflexologists will not treat a pregnant woman during the first trimester.
The Association of Reflexologists (AOR) says that this is due to a misplaced patient fear that reflexology may cause a miscarriage.
The AOR says that there is no evidence that this may be the case; however, as miscarriages are more common in the first term of pregnancy, some reflexologists are not prepared to take the risk that the client may blame them should a miscarriage take place.

A miscarriage is a reaction of the body, NOT a reaction to reflexology. Under no circumstances has reflexology ever been shown to have caused the body to do something it didn't want to do.

When should be avoided?

Refleology is like exercise, it should be done gradually and within your comfort range.
However, there are some conditions where it should be avoided altogether and these include:

- Pre-term labour - at any time before 37 weeks gestation.
- Placenta previa - if Grade II or III after 32 weeks gestation.
- Hydroamnios - if there is too much amniotic fluid around the baby after 32 weeks gestation.

Women with certain conditions should seek medical advice before having reflexology. These include:

- women with a risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
- Women with a risk of pre-eclampsia.

In cases where the mother-to be is diabetic, she should check her blood sugar before and after treatments, as reflexology helps to balance the endocrine system and insulin production.

How can it help?

The AOR says: '' Nearly everyone can benefit from having reflexology during pregnancy.''

It is very successful in the treatment of a wide variety of pregnancy discomforts and conditions.

- morning sickness

- nausea and headaches

- pain and discomfort

- loss of bladder control

- backache

- stress and anxiety

- lack of sleep and fatigue

- digestive problems e.g. constipation

- fluid retention and swelling

- cramps

During labour itself, it can be used for relaxation and pain relief and research has shown that women who have regular reflexology treatments during pregnancy have far shorter labours than those who don't.

Both expectant parents will benefit from reflexology treatments during pregnancy to help couples during the emotional changes of pregnancy and birth.

As well as this, much research has shown that reflexology is excellent for maintaining or increasing milk supply as well as helping with postnatal depression and general relaxation.

* CHAKRA HEALING

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''Chakra'' is a Sanskrit word meaning ''wheel''.
A chakra is like a vortex: a constantly revolving wheel of energy.
These vortexes connect the subtle bodies and act as transducers for life-force energy.
The chakras distribute the life force through the physical and subtle bodies. They are the source of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual energy.

Traditionally, there are seven major chakras associated with the physical body.
They are aligned with the spine and located in:
-the base of the spine
-the lower abdomen (sacral)
-the solar plexus
-the heart
-the throat
-the centre of the forehead (third eye)
-the crown of the head

When our chakras are blocked, or not in balance, the free flow of energy is impeded, leading to physical, emotional, mental or spiritual dis-ease.

When the chakras are unblocked and free-flowing, however, we enjoy optimum health.
Each chakra is associated with specific colours and crystals and governs different aspects of human emotion and behaviour.

Using crystals with the chakras can have a great healing effect.

Base Chakra

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Muladhara

Located at the base of the spine. Colour is red (representing passion for life).
Governed by the adrenal glands, it looks after our bones, legs, feet,teeth, nails, spinal column, anus, rectum, colon, prostate gland, blood and cell building, immune system.

The Base Chakra is related to grounding, rooting and support. It is associated with interconnection with the earth, with our survival instincts and self-preservation.
Relates also to the physical body, individuality, stability and security.

When the Base Chakra is open and functioning well, one has a powerful will to live, is full of physical energy, vitality and potency.

Sacral Chakra

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Svaghisthana

Located at about three inches below the navel. Colour is orange (representing creativity and wisdom).
Governed by the gonads, it looks after our pelvic girdle,reproductive organs, bladder, appendix, hips and all body liquids.

The Sacral Chakra is associated with our relationships with others, our ability in giving and receiving. This Chakra is the centre for sexual energy, creativity and pure emotion.

When the Sacral Chakra is open, a person has a lot of healthy sexual energy, is often very creative and involved in the arts, is often a free spirit who is comfortable with his/her place in relationships.

Solar Plexus Chakra

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Manipura

Located just below the ribs. Colour is yellow (representing analytical thought and intellectual activity).
Governed by the pancreas, it looks after our lower back, abdomen, digestive system, stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys and nervous system.

The Solar Plexus Chakra is our emotional centre. It aids in control of the ''digestion of life'', thus the power and control over our lives.
This Chakra provides ''gut feeling'' reactions or ''psychic impressions''.

When the Solar Plexus Chakra is open and balanced, you have a sense of wholeness, gentleness, and inner peace, together with a great deal of emotional strength.

Heart Chakra

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Anahata

Located at the centre of the chest, at the level of the heart. Colour is green (representing healing and balance)
or pink (signifying unconditional love and compassion).
Governed by the thymus gland, it looks after our heart, upper back,shoulders and arms, ribs/breast, diaphragm, lungs, blood and circulatory system.

The heart Chakra is about unconditional love, connection, acceptance, transformation and powerful healing.
It is the centre of compassion, love, group consciousness and spirituality associated with a ''oneness'' with ''all that is''. It balances and bridges between the lower three Chakras and the upper three.

When the Heart Chakra is open, it becomes the channel for universal love, and it generates the virtues of the heart through the whole body.This Chakra is very important in spiritual healing.
When it is open it can remove fear and bring compassion in the form of spiritual love, which is a powerful tool in the quest for wholeness.

Throat Chakra

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Vishuddha

Located at the throat. Colour is blue (representing knowledge of, and oneness with,divine guidance).
Governed by the thyroid gland, it looks after our neck, throat and jaw,
vocal chords, respiratory system, alimentary canal and arms.
The throat Chakra is our communication centre, thus giving us our ability to verbally express ourselves and to be able to

have open, clear communication of feelings and thoughts.
Ability to release.
It is the gateway to the Higher Consciousness and the gateway through which the emotions contained in the heart
pass to become balanced and harmonized.

When the Throat Chakra is open, there is feeling of freedom and a deep sense of the meaning of life and the universe.

When this centre is functioning well,you are able to embrace others with love and warmth.
It is easy to express yourself and your speech is clear and smooth.
You are secure in your personal expression so you can make decisions and pursue your goals in life with little hesitation.

Third Eye Chakra

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Anja

Located between and approximately one finger space above the brow. Colour is indigo ( representing the search and attainment of spiritual purpose ).
Governed by the pituitary gland, it looks after our face, eye, ears, nose, sinuses, cerebellum and central nervous system.

The Third Eye Chakra is involved with our intuition and our inner seeing, our higher consciousness, emotional and spiritual love centre,
plus helps you to see all circumstances around you, and it is the key
to wisdom, knowledge and truth.

If the Third Eye Chakra is open and balanced, you may be very imaginative, intuitive and creative. You may have psychic abilities and be able to see, feel, or know things that other people, whose Third Eye is less developed, may not.
If this Chakra is more developed than other centres, you may have difficulty relating to the everyday routine and physical matters, and will be too much ''in the clouds''.

Crown Chakra

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Sahasrara

Located at the crown of the head.Colour is violet (representing enlightenment) or white (signifying purity,perfection and bliss).
Governed by the pineal gland,it looks after our cerebrum and right eye.
Associated organs to this Chakra are: muscular system,skeletal system and skin.
The crown Chakra is the centre of an individual's spirituality, enlightenment, dynamic thoughts and energy-our very essence.

It allows for the inward flow of wisdom from the ethers and brings the gift of cosmic consciousness.
When stimulated and clear, it enables one to see the truth concerning illusory ideals, materialistic pursuits and self-limiting concepts.
It further allows one to experience continuous self-awareness and conscious detachment from personal emotions.

When the Crown Chakra is open, spirituality is inherent and you are automatically drawn to mystical or sacred teachings. You may possess an inner knowledge of a higher, universal level of consciousness.
You may have an intrinsic understanding of truth and purpose. People with open Crown Chakras are often psychic, and are often referred to as ''old souls''. They can see beyond the concrete to the truth.

* CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

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Craniosacral Therapy ( CST) is a gentle, natural, hands-on therapy that utilizes the body's own innate self-corrective abilities to restore balance and wellness in the soft tissue which affects the nervous system.

Using gentle touch, the therapist works with the soft tissue or fascia that connects and integrates with all other structures of the body.

Using the cranial tide/rhythm and determining the degree of free mobility of fascia, the therapist can identify areas of dysfunction and immobility.

Muscular-skeletal strains are often not observable through conventional medical evaluations until disease begins to appear. The therapist's goal is to enhance craniosacral and fascial motion to free up restrictions in the body, which relieves stress, decreases pain and improves overall health.

A properly functioning fascial system assists the central nervous system in becoming more relaxed, capable and resilient for the individual through life.

As clients discover that there can be relief for their chronic and acute pains, feelings of frustration, discouragement and confusion are often relieved as well.

Since CST enhances overall vitality and encourages the body's own natural abilities to restore health and balance in a gentle way, wide-ranging conditions can often be helped:

-Headaches/Migraines

-Neck and back problems

-Vertigo and tinnitus

-Chronic pain syndrome

-Orthopedic problem

-Chronic sinus infections

-Stress management

-Brain and spinal cord injuries

-TMJ dysfunctions

-Learning disabilities

-Post traumatic stress disorders

-Pre and post surgery

-Healthy baby/healthy mother

WHY CST HELPS BABIES AND CHILDREN?

Since Craniosacral Therapy has a direct impact upon the smooth functioning of the brain and spinal cord, its ability to alleviate restrictions and tensions in these areas can create an environment for motoric, sensory and neurological wellness for babies and children which can have life-long benefits.

Research has shown that womb positioning, the birth process, infections and vaccinations can have a strong impact on soft tissue which affects the central nervous system.

Carried out in the delivery room or within weeks of birth, CST can reduce a wide variety of problems, many of which may not be noticed in conventional medicine until children reach their school years.

School-age children will benefit greatly from craniosacral sessions.

-Autism

-Pylorospasm

-Erb's Palsy

-Emotional problems

-Failure to thrive syndromes

-Seizures

-Strabismus

-Cerebral Palsy

-Dyslexia

-Colic

-Aphasias

-Torticollis

-Facial Asymmetries

-Hyperactivity

-Spasticity

-Motor problems

-.........and many more

* INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE

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Indian Head Massage is a holistic therapy that balances body, mind and spirit and promotes health and well-being.

When we feel unbalanced, this can lead to a whole host of symptoms and illnesses. Indian Head Massage is an invaluable way to re balance and encourage healing.

Although the term Indian Head Massage suggests a treatment restricted to the head only, massage is also performed on the neck, shoulders, upper back, arms, hands and face.

Treatments are not invasive and are usually performed with the receiver in a sitting position and always fully clothed, which makes it ideal for shy individuals.

Indian Head Massage offers a wide range of benefits for every system of the body.

Physiological benefits:

-Circulatory system: improves the blood supply to every part of the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the cells and taking away their waste products.

-Lymphatic system: any toxins, waste products and excess fluid that have accumulated in the tissues can be eliminated and our body's defence mechanisms are stimulated.

-Muscular system: it is an excellent therapy for relieving pain and stiffness from the muscles of the face, scalp, neck, upper back and shoulders.

-Skeletal system: Indian Head Massage eases stiffness in the joints, increasing mobility in the neck and shoulder area.

-Hair: increases the circulation to the scalp, thus promoting hair growth.

-Skin: the shedding of dead skin cells is encouraged so that fresh new cells are exposed giving the skin a healthier appearance.

-Eyes: relaxes and soothes tense eye muscles.

-Nose: it is excellent for relieving nasal congestion and conditions such as sinusitis.

-Jaw: help to alleviate jaw problems. As we clench our teeth, this creates a great deal of tension in the jaw area which is easily dispelled via facial massage.

Psychological benefits:

-Stress and tension: a certain amount of 'positive stress' can be healthy, however, prolonged or high levels of stress results in exhaustion, physical and mental. Indian Head Massage can calm the mind, help to reduce sleeping problems and release emotional disturbances so that you feel calmer ans able to cope with the pressures of every day life.

-Improved concentration: it increases the supply of oxygen to the brain, this relieves mental fatigue and improves clarity of thought and concentration.

-During the treatment a deep sense of peace and tranquility is induced followed by an increase in energy levels.

* REIKI

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HOW REIKI WORKS AND WHAT ACHIEVES

Everything that exists is composed of energy. The physical component of an atom is only 1%; the other99% is composed of energy.

There is a rule in physics that says: ‘’Energy must always balance’’. This means that when high energy and low energy are connected, by means of a conductor, the energy flows from high to low until both equalise.

Following Reiki training, a Reiki practitioner becomes a conductor of energy.

When someone or something is touched by a Reiki practitioner, energy is drown into that person or object if it is low in energy. This energy has a healing effect.

However, the person must be willing to, on a soul level, to receive this energy; otherwise the energy will not be drawn in.

Reiki will help with any condition as long as the person is willing to receive the energy.

Reiki does not have a 100% success rate; it is not an instant cure! In most cases, however there is a considerable relief of discomfort and have a significant improvement in the quality life.

Keep in mind though that the longer a problem has been present in the body, usually the longer it takes to heal.

DOES REIKI ALWAYS WORK?

Reiki works as long as the person is willing to draw it in, and if, on a soul level, it is time for healing to take place.

It works on four planes of existence:

Physical
Mental
Emotional
Spiritual

Reiki may take sometimes an apparently convoluted route in healing, and this is something the practitioner can not control.

For example: If a client was treated for whiplash, he/ she may feel after 4 sessions that the pain has not diminished but that he/she is sleeping better, has more energy and feels that he/she can cope with life more easily.

After 4 more sessions the pain improves and the neck movement increase.

In this case it seems that in order to release the physical blockage, the shock needs to be released first from the emotional body.

If methods other than Reiki are used, a client quite often has the physical ability to move his neck, but is reluctant to do so, this is possibly because the shock has not been removed from the body.

Conversely Reiki will work on the physical level from the start, but maybe on an area of the body other than where the symptoms are located.

Quite often when a client comes with knee problems, the energy will work on the lower back. This is because the cause of the knee problems emanates from the back, and the effect is experienced in the knee.

REIKI WILL ALWAYS GO TO THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, NO NECESSARILY WHERE WE WANTED IT TO GO

TREATMENT

The client lies or sits comfortably. It is best not to cross legs or arms, as this slows the flow of energy.

Client will remain fully clothed, except for taking off the shoes, watch, spectacles and any metal jewelry.
Practitioner place hands on different positions along client’s body, but in not any moment any personal areas will be touched.
It is preferable to close eyes, so client can fully relax and it is perfectly acceptable to go to sleep, in this manner the client will absorb more energy, as the mind will be still and relaxed.
A Reiki session is given mainly in silence. Some relevant conversation may take place, but it is best not to chat socially as the deeper the client surrenders to Reiki, the more valuable the session will be.
Reiki releases energy store in the tissues. Any unnecessary conversation inhibits this process of release.
Sometimes the release of energy creates pain or discomfort and the client should feel free to discuss this with the practitioner. If the client feels a bit emotional and needs to laugh or cry, it is alright to do so.
The sort of experiences the client may have includes sensations of warmth, heat, cold or tingling where hands are placed, or sensing energy flowing around the body.

AFTER REIKI TREATMENT

Reflexes may not be as fast as usual and perceptions may be slightly altered because of the relaxed state. Client need to proceed with more caution than usual.

Occasionally in the days immediately following a treatment, some people experience something called a ‘healing crisis’

This is usually just a short period when they have temporary physical symptoms as the Reiki energy works through the blockages and the body does its best to get rid of them.

Due to the healing crisis, there may be a worsening of the condition during the first 3 or 4 Reiki sessions before an improvement in symptoms is notable.

It is recommendable to drink plenty water during the next few days after a treatment

GENERAL POINTS

Reiki is not a substitute for medical care but enhances it.
Reiki works in conjunction with other alternative healing methods, i.e. acupuncture, massage…..
Reiki is not recommended for use on pregnant women during the first 3 months of pregnancy and clients with psychotic problems.
Reiki is not a guaranteed ‘cure-all’.
Reiki goes where it is needed, not necessarily where practitioner or clients wants.