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There’s been so much research into Fasting over the last few years, and in this article, Prof. Sassone-Corsi explains how it works scientifically, and confirms “fasting is able to essentially reprogram a variety of cellular responses. Therefore, optimal fasting in a timed manner would be strategic to positively affect cellular functions and ultimately benefiting health and protecting against aging-associated diseases.” https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324207.php ..read more

If you struggle with stress, and most of us do, let’s face it…then as well as your regular reflexology sessions why not consider buying The Stress Solution by Dr Rangan Chattergee? There’s all sorts of great advice in this book so it’s well worth a read. Click here to go to his page where you can read all about it.  ..read more

Have a look at this video to find out how you can help shoulder pain.  This particular video looks at self help for the deltoid muscle and rotator cuff specifically.  My husband has used this method together with reflexology and had great results.  This technique is called Kinessage which is a movement therapy which activates your nervous system to release chronic pain and tension. Here’s another link for further explanation; particularly in the light of so many physio referrals which have very mixed results, it’s definitely worth trying to help yourself ..read more

Here’s a great article from the website Natural Fertility Info which talks about the benefits of reflexology for infertility.   Click HERE for the full article. ………Unique to the individual couple, the anxieties and complexities of an unmet desire can bring strain to relationships and even isolation from friends while the process of getting pregnant takes center stage. Reflexology has been used for fertility, pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood for as long as humans have understood the therapeutic benefit of loving touch. Reflexology assists in re-balancing t ..read more

An interesting American article here about the side effects of medication, suggesting that “patients need to become their own experts, researching drugs on websites”.  Amy Thompson, a clinical pharmacist and an associate professor at the University of Michigan’s College of Pharmacy, said “I think it’s important the patient understand what the medication is, what they’re taking it for, what they should expect to see,” Thompson said. “If the medication has some sort of very serious side effect, I would want them to know what to look for.” Adriane Fugh-Berman, a professor in the Department o ..read more

This article highlights why specific hormone balancing techniques are so important in a reflexology session.  The link between the adrenal glands and the menopause is well written about in this article.  I’ve written about adrenal fatigue before, and this informative explanation details exactly why so many women have such acute problems once they reach the peri-menopause, or menopause itself. “Menopause is a natural progression of ovarian hormone decline, a process that should occur without symptoms and without event. Menopause is not an ovarian hormone problem, not at its core;  ..read more

One thing’s for sure; it’s probably a lot less than you think!  Portion size is a big issue at the moment with simple things like the sizes of plates being larger nowadays making a difference.  And with more of us sitting around in front of the computer, it’s easy to loose perspective of our actual requirements and pile up our plates.  Read more HERE ..read more

Dementia is constantly talked about in the news at the moment and seems to be a worry for most people. This article discusses various signals that may be an indicator of the development of the condition. It also mentions how the intake of certain foods such as turmeric, salmon, eggs, seeds and walnuts could potentially prevent the condition. Click here for an interesting article on seven new things we know about this distressing disease ..read more

Experts reveal how the microbiome in your gut is linked to weight gain and health disorders. We all have trillions of different microbes in our guts. The latest thinking is that this microscopic community, known as the microbiome, acts like an organ in the body, performing various vital functions. A healthy, balanced microbiome helps us break down foods, protects us from infection, trains our immune system and manufactures vitamins, such as K and B12. It also plays a role in regulating blood sugar and metabolism, and sends signals to our brain that can affect mood, anxiety and appetite. A bad ..read more