Incontinence – a common spiritual affliction suffered by many, many people
Incontinence, the inability to control bladder functions, can be caused by injury, weak sphincter muscles, pressure on the bladder, and emotional stress. Incontinence accompanies diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease. Incontinence is also common in people over 50.
Spiritually, incontinence is a sense of being out of control. Sufferers are anxious, overwhelmed, stressed,
There are several types of incontinence: stress incontinence, urge incontinence, overflow incontinence, functional incontinence, and total incontinence.
Things can be done to prevent incontinence. Performing Kegel exercises to keep the pelvic floor muscles toned is helpful. Regular bowel movements help. It’s important to drink adequate but not extremely large amounts of water. Cut back on caffeine, and alcohol. Find out if any of the other medications you take can cause incontinence. If so, try to switch to a different drug.
Nutrition is a factor in incontinence. Take a good quality magnesium tablet daily. When you add magnesium to your vitamin regime, expect to take it for up to four months before you notice a difference.
Reflexology sessions definitely help. However, the incontinence sufferer needs to visit a physician to get a diagnosis. Treatments include exercise, reflexology, acupuncture, medication, surgery.
A reflexology for the spirit session for an incontinence sufferer includes:
Work the solar plexus and diaphragm reflexes.
Work the urinary system with emphasis on the bladder reflexes.
And, for men, work the prostate reflexes.
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Sinusitis – Reflexology for the Spirit Helps
A scourge. That’s what Sinusitis is.
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the sinuses. It can be caused by allergies, pollutants, temperature extremes, and upper respiratory infections.
Several things can be done to deal with sinusitis. One of the first things is to try to determine what the underlying causes might be: allergies, dental infection.
If you know you have a tendency to suffer with sinus infections, try to deal with the allergies, use saline nasal sprays daily, and take natural decongestants and immune-enhancing herbs.
Visiting an otolaryngologist and an allergist helps also. The main thing is to keep the sinuses as clear as possible and to maintain drainage. This will encourage homeostasis when the reflexology session is given.
People become susceptible to sinus infections when they experience irritation, fear, anger, frustration. Sinus infections tend to occur when a person has a difficult situation in life and doesn’t know how to resolve it.
When offering a Reflexology for the Spirit session to a sinusitis sufferer, begin by working the endocrine system with emphasis on the pituitary gland and adrenal gland reflexes. Work the respiratory system with emphasis on the sinus reflexes. Focus on the lymphatic system reflexes. End the session by working the liver and solar plexus.
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Reflexology Blog – The Common Cold is Very Spiritual Indeed
So, what makes up a common cold? Sneezing, runny eyes, muscle aches, coughing, maybe some fever.
Work the endocrine system with emphasis on the pituitary gland the adrenal gland reflexes, work the sense organs with emphasis on the ear reflexes, work the respiratory system with emphasis on the lung and sinus reflexes, work the lymphatic system reflexes. Finish the session with the liver and solar plexus holds.
Colds have a very spiritual side. We usually get colds because of of one or more of the following elements in our lives:
People come down with colds when they have suffered some sort of shock: death or other emotional shock in which grief cannot be acknowledged.
Colds are common in people who are in the midst of change. Too much is going on in a person’s life. A cold allows the sufferer to have a few days to slow down.
Overwork is a popular element in the lives of cold sufferers. People become scattered. They have no time for themselves.
When you think of a cold, think of the phrase “too much”. Cold sufferers have too much work, too much fatigue, too much on the To Do list.
Reflexology sessions really help with this “Too Much” issue. They offer a short period of rest, an opportunity to return to homeostasis, a chance to stop physically running around for a few minutes. Reflexology sessions allow a person’s mind to relax and be at peace. When the mind relaxes, there is an opportunity for words like clarity and simplicity to become a reality.
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Reflexology Blog – The Sense Organs
Our ears, eyes, sense of smell, sense of touch, skin, are very spiritual in nature. Our sense organs reflect the changes we make in our lives and belief systems. They also offer us an opportunity to move into a defense mode when necessary.
Our ears help us hear and keep our balance. Reflexology for the Spirit practitioners divide the ears into two parts: inner and outer. Auricular reflexology (ear reflexology) is practiced on the outer ears themselves. The outer ears also have several spiritual reflex points not found on the feet.
Hearing and balance activities take place in the inner ear. Human ears are so sensitive that they can pick up very strong sounds like thunder, booms, and rock concert bands as well as the slightest rustle of a breeze. Even with all this sensitivity, humans do not hear as well as dogs, cats, horses, and wild animals.
Our ears also react to pressure changes affecting our balance. Deafness caused by birth, disease, or injury is usually permanent and not treatable with reflexology. Temporary deafness caused by ear wax blockages, drug reactions, or severe stress is often treatable with Reflexology for the Spirit.
Our eyes are constantly detecting and deciphering light waves. Under stress, it is possible for our vision to undergo changes. Our vision also changes with shifts in core beliefs.
Working the eye reflexes brings balance to blood and lymph flow. this refreshes them so it’s easier for them to adjust to the stress and changes they may be experiencing.
Many times a person’s behavior is influenced by how something is perceived. Never overlook the opportunity to work the eye reflexes if a person’s behavior appears to be puzzling to those around.
Tomorrow’s post will continue with information on the sense organs and how reflexologists work with them.
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Reflexology Blog – 8 Reasons to Call a Professional Healthcare Provider if You Have Back Pain
Not all pack pain problems need immediate medical attention. Many times a Reflexology for the Spirit session can offer relief and/or healing. Massage is helpful also. Sometimes a chiropractor or acupuncturist can offer relief. Because of the spiritual aspect surrounding back issues, time itself can offer healing. Reflexology works well with other modalities. Back discomfort is no exception.
However, it’s nice to know when you need to contact a professional about your discomfort. The following symptoms require attention:
Back pain following an accident or other injury
Constant pain which is not relieved by changing position
Pain that continues when resting, especially at night
Fever
Unexplained weight loss
Muscle weakness in arms, hands, legs, or feet
Sciatic pain felt below the level of the knee
Swelling and/or joint pain
Loss of sensation in buttocks/thighs
Urinary retention
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Reflexology Blog – 10 Ways to Sit More Comfortably. Sitting is More Difficult Than Standing.
The inspiration for this, and the next series of posts, is a book I read by Constance A. Bean: “The Better Back Book” It’s available through Amazon and is probably available through your favorite bookstore as well. I like the way she listed information to make it easier to read, understand, and use.
Avoid sitting on unstable, soft surfaces such as a very soft chair or a bed.
Always try to sit in a chair with armrests and always use the armrests. This way, you remove weight from your lower back. Use the armrests to shift your weight occasionally if you become uncomfortable.
Rocking chairs relieve back pain as you rock back and forth because your muscles are not held in one position.
The angle on the chair is changed as you rock back and forth.
The chair you sit in should support your lumbar spine.
The front part of the seat should be higher than the back part to make your back more comfortable. Your feet should rest flat on the floor. If you can find a chair low enough to the floor so that your knees are raised higher than your hips, you’ll be even more comfortable. If this isn’t possible, place your feet on a small stool or several phone books to raise your knees. The chair seat should be deep enough to support the entire thigh.
Using your armrests for support, get up out of your seat and walk around frequently.
When sitting for long periods, raise your shoulders and tighten your abdominal muscles and buttocks for a few moments. Then release the muscles and take 2-3 deep breaths.
Balance chairs align the spine correctly.
Car seats and airplane seats are very stressful for spines.
Do not slump in your chair because this habit stresses your spine.
When driving a car, position your car seat forward to make sure the leg is extended as little as possible. This will help you keep your pelvic tilted.
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Reflexology Blog – 7 Practical Tips for a More Comfortable Back
How you stand is very important. Try to keep the pelvis under the spine when you stand. That way, the broad pelvic bones will support the spinal column with the most effectiveness.
When standing, avoid folding your shoulders in on your body as you hunch your back. Women often do this. I see this as the body language of a person who is hiding her breasts. Young girls begin to use this posture for protection as their breasts develop. This posture is bad for the respiratory system. It also makes the spine have a more pronounced “S” curve than is healthy.
Wearing properly fitting shoes cannot be overstated. For women, don’t wear a heal over two inches high. Take care not to wear shoes that are too tight or small. Shoes with heels throw the spine out of alignment and are very stressful to your lower back. Boots that come up over the ankles can make a sore back even more sore. When buying shoes, stick with the “Comfort” brands: Merrell, Birkenstock, Dansko, SAS, Keen, Clarks.
Try to go barefoot at least an hour each day. This is very important for decreasing muscle tension in the back. If you are uncomfortable with nothing on your feet, try wearing socks.
Make sure your socks and stockings fit properly.
When standing for long periods, move around a bit. Shift your weight from one foot to the other. If possible, stand for a few moments with your feet several inches away from a wall, and lean your back against it.
If your feet are painful, visit a podiatrist. You’re doing nothing good for your back if you are ignoring your painful feet.
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Reflexology Blog – Sciatica Can Be Very Painful
Sciatica is an extremely painful inflammation of the sciatic nerves.
Physically, sciatica can be caused by arthritis, constipation, or injury.
Spiritually, sciatica is the result of a number of issues: worry about issues dealing with survival, money issues, feeling inadequate, self rejection. Sciatica sets in when one’s core beliefs are challenged to the point of fear. The person simply feels that s/he can’t handle any more responsibility. The person is no longer focusing on how to solve his/her problems. The focus, instead, is on the feeling that nothing more can be done.
Regular reflexology for the spirit sessions help with stress management and offer homeostasis.
When addressing the issues of sciatica, work the spine, hip, thigh, and leg reflexes. Also work the endocrine system, digestive system, muscular system, nervous system, liver, and solar plexus.
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Reflexology Blog – Upper, Mid, and Lower Back Issues are Very Common
Back issues have very spiritual components. Persons suffering with back problems often feel overwhelmed and under supported. They carry baggage from the past – not only from events in this lifetime but from events in other lifetimes.
Many, many people have back issues. There is a huge industry surrounding these painful issues. People suffering with bad backs need special beds, chairs, pillows, medication, exercise equipment. We’re talking millions of dollars here.
Backs are divided into three parts: Upper, Mid, and Lower.
With the upper back, the shoulders carry the weight of the world. Upper back problems occur when there is a lack of trust, constant worry, fear, negativity, perfectionism, limitation.
Physically, upper back problems can result from injury, poor posture, muscle strain, pinched nerves.
Middle back issues focus on instability, guilt, sensitivity, criticism, judgment, and inability to forgive others as well as the self.
Physically, middle back issues result from injuries, standing or sitting for long periods, improper lifting.
Lower back issues result from constant worrying about core issues, survival. There is a preoccupation with negativity, long term anger, focusing on why things can’t be done.
Lower back issues result often from improper lifting, tension. Women have lower back problems caused by pregnancy and menstrual problems.
As a reflexology for the spirit practitioner, you can see back issues when your client partner walks into your healing space: What is the gait like? Are the toes pointed outward? Are they pointed inward? What is the situation with the arches? When I meet a person whose feet are pointed outward or inward, I know that I’ll eventually find back issues.
With flat arches, the client-partner is not receiving sufficient support in life. There will eventually be a back issue.
When offering reflexology to a person suffering from back issues, begin the session by working the solar plexus and diaphragm reflexes, work the spine reflexes. Work the arm and shoulder reflexes to address upper back and neck issues. Work the kidney reflexes, the hip, thigh, and leg reflexes, and the sciatic nerve reflexes to addresses lower back issues.
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Reflexology Blog – 40 Foods That Nourish the Skeletal System – 5 Improvements to be Expected from Sessions to the Skeletal System
Foods nourishing the skeletal system include:
apples, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, canned salmon with bones, collard greens, endive, flaxseed oil, fresh vegetables, green beans, green tea, kale, leafy greens, legumes, low-fat yogurt, mackerel, milk, mustard greens, nonfat cheeses, nuts, onions, oranges, oysters, peppers, pineapple, pomegranate juice, pumpkin, salmon, seafood, seeds, spinach, strawberries, sweet potatoes, tea, tofu, turnips, whole grains, yogurt.
Of those foods, the following list includes those on Johnny Bowden, Ph.D.’s list of the 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth:
apples, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, endive, flaxseed oil, green beans, kale, mackerel, milk (raw, organic), mustard greens, onions, oranges, oysters, peppers (hot), peppers (sweet), pineapple, pomegranate juice, pumpkin, salmon (wild Alaskan), strawberries, sweet potatoes, tea, turnips, whole grains, yogurt
So, you’ve actually got two lists here. The top list is the list of foods nourishing the skeletal system. The second list is those foods which are on Johnny Bowden’s list. It’s a little complicated but I feel the information is worth knowing. Please let me know if you disagree.
5 Improvements are to be expected from sessions to the skeletal system:
They alleviate arthritis as well as other diseases and issues.
Tension and stress are reduced, sometimes quite dramatically with repeated sessions.
Aches and pains are relieved.
Regular sessions work to restore mobility.
Because many bone issues are spiritual in nature, regular Reflexology for the Spirit sessions help heal the skeletal system on the spiritual level.
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