Reflexology in GILMORTON, Lutterworth, Leicestershire
The Effects of Reflexology on Anxiety and Pain in Patients After Abdominal Hysterectomy: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of a woman’s uterus (womb). Reasons for having a hysterectomy include: tumours (cancerous or non-cancerous), excessively heavy periods or long term pelvic pain. A hysterectomy is a major operation and full recovery can take up to 8 weeks, depending on the type of procedure which may be keyhole surgery, vaginal hysterectomy or abdominal hysterectomy (where the womb is removed via a cut in the lower abdomen). Following a hysterectomy it is important for patients to rest as much as possible and time needs to be allowed for the abdominal tissue to heal (which may take […]
Effects of Reflexology on Pain, Fatigue and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Clinical Study
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an auto-immune disease which currently has no cure. In the case of MS, the body’s immune system attacks and damages the protective layer of cells in the spinal cord and brain. Symptoms may vary as this will depend on where the damage has occurred in the central nervous system and how severe it is. However, some of the common symptoms include: fatigue, unexplained pain or muscle cramps, numbness, weakness, sight problems and issues with balance. Further information and support can be found via MS UK and MS Society The abstract linked below is from a clinical […]
Effect of Reflexology on the Constipation Status of Elderly People
Constipation can affect people at any age. Common symptoms include: finding it difficult to open your bowels, passing stools that are unusually hard or dry (large or small) and opening your bowels fewer than 3 times in a week. Constipation may not have an obvious cause, but in adults some of the common reasons for experiencing symptoms are: not drinking enough fluids, not eating enough fibre, being less active, side effects of medication, stress, anxiety or depression. Support is available on the NHS website and the charity Guts UK have a very helpful factsheet: https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/symptoms/constipation/ Reflexology Research The article referenced […]
The Effect of Reflexology Applied to Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Dyspnea and Fatigue
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common condition with varying levels of severity. The term COPD refers to lung diseases that have developed over a period of time, such as chronic bronchitis or emphysema and sometimes both. People living with COPD may experience breathlessness (dyspnea), wheezing, fatigue and a frequent cough. COPD can be caused by smoking or long term exposure to harmful fumes or dust. It is currently considered to be an incurable disease, however treatment can help in controlling the condition. More information and support is available from Asthma and Lung UK According to Asthma and Lung […]