Women can now live thirty to fifty years past the menopause and they want to live those years in good health and free from symptoms. Natural approaches can help.
Te average age for the menopause in the UK is Fifty one; it happens because a women literally runs out of eggs. In the run up to the menopause (the peri-menopause), the number of cycles in which eggs are not released increases. Oestrogen begins to decline and ovulation becomes less likely.
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Reflexology is the practice of using compression massage mainly on the feet, but can also use the hands or ears. The feet mirror the body and pressure on specific points can affect different organs and glands and stimulate the body’s own healing potential. The pressure points used are very similar to Acupressure points and the energy-flow through the meridians of the body is re-balanced.
Reflexology is a holistic therapy and aims to re-balance the body and help its immune system to work effectively to achieve and maintain homeostasis.
It is particularly effective for Insomnia, Digestive disorders, Constipation and Migraine. Research shows it can help during Pregnancy, giving shorter labour times, promotes faster recovery and reduces oedema. Post labour it has been shown to help lactation and helps the mother-baby bonding process.
Research studies have also recommended Reflexology to aid sufferers of M.S. saying that Specific reflexology treatment was of benefit in alleviating motor; sensory and urinary symptoms in MS
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A negative outlook on life often leads to a negative experience and subsequent negative emotions which can prevent you from putting the experience behind you and getting on with the rest of your life. Although you can’t control what happens in your life, you can control how you react to it and how it makes you feel. By learning how to deal with change effectively, this will help you to become happier, more successful and support you in achieving your goals.
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Swine flu is high on the media agenda and in peoples thoughts. With the growing occurrence of reported side effects to Tamiflu and not every one wanting the upcoming flu jab what are the natural alternatives.
First to say is that the better your general health with a good diet the better chance of avoiding a serious dose. If there are underlying respiratory or immune problems it would be advisable to have a consultation over these as soon as possible.
There are two herbs that are sited for flu prevention, Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) and Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum).
Echinacea boosts the immune system and is my favourite standby for a short large dose program when the person is in contact with potential infection or are feeling the first signs of infection.
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Sickle cell anemia is a serious disease in which the body makes sickle-shaped red blood cells. “Sickle-shaped” means that the red blood cells are shaped like a "C."
Normal red blood cells are disc-shaped and look like doughnuts without holes in the centre. They move easily through your blood vessels. Red blood cells contain the protein haemoglobin.This iron-rich protein gives blood its red colour and carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
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The stigma attached to mental health issues is very prevalent in today's society, and more so in the workplace, employees feel comfortable with illness if its the flu or vomiting, or migraine, but when it comes to mental health issues, people are more inclined to keep quite about it, as they don't want to be seen as mentally ill, in any way. According to an article in times online a survey was carried out by a national charity, 'Shaw Trust' on thousand people and it found that "18.3% would not reveal a condition to their HR dept, and only 17.9% would reveal an illness to a colleague".
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In practice, Tuina uses massage techniques on muscles, with the aim of resolving pain by assisting the circulation of blood and energy and by boosting the body's natural immune system and pain defence. Massage techniques on joints and vertebrae s work on mobility and anti-inflammation. Tuina techniques are excellent in treating symptoms already present, as well as prevention and maintaining wellbeing.
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Tuina is the practice of massage techniques which make up the practical strand of traditional Chinese medicine. Massage techniques stimulate acupoints in different parts of the body, which help correct imbalances of the yin yang energies in the body.
Traditional Chinese medicine looks at the patient as a whole person and treats the cause of the illness or condition, not just the symptoms. It believes that it is not possible to separate the psychological from the physical and a a pathological condition.
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