Three Menopausal Symptoms that Can be Helped by Reflexology




Ask a perimenopausal or menopausal woman what their three main difficulties are and they’ll probably say hot flushes, poor sleep and anxiety.  This is because of fluctuating oestrogen and progesterone levels.  Oestrogen is responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle and helping with bone formation.  When oestrogen levels change, the result can also be breast tenderness, irregular menstrual cycles, hot flushes, night sweats, headaches, memory lapses, insomnia and fatigue and in addition, the risk of osteoporosis increases.  Oestrogen also has a direct impact on the stress hormone cortisol.  As oestrogen levels drop, cortisol levels can rise which can cause anxiety and stress.  These emotional problems can be very distressing and can lead to women feeling as if they’ve lost control of their lives. 

 

As if this wasn’t bad enough, decreased progesterone levels may also cause periods to become irregular and heavier.  All this can have a very negative effect on the quality of life of menopausal women.

 

HRT can work well in relieving symptoms but it also has side effects (from headaches to an increased risk of blood clots).  Because of this, many women nowadays are looking for more natural remedies, such as Reflexology.

 

Reflexology works by regulating and balancing hormones and glands, (such as the adrenal, hypothalamus and the pituitary glands).  This can help to allevi



ate some of the physical menopausal symptoms such as the hot flushes as well as the emotional problems, such as anxiety and stress.  Sleep disturbances can also be helped by Reflexology, because it calms the nervous system and helps relaxation.

 

Of course, everyone is different, and treatments can be tailored to everyone’s individual needs.  If you think Reflexology could support you as you go through menopause, please get in touch: www.barefoot-reflexology.co.uk

Hi, I'm Jo. I founded Barefoot Reflexology. I welcome the chance to meet you and introduce you to my Practice. I enjoy helping my clients to manage stress, overcome fatigue, cope with bereavement, manage pain, relax and heal, and they have all reported significant improvements in their health and wellbeing. I am qualified as a Reproductive Reflexologist (Reproflexologist) and I am a full member of the Association of Reproductive Reflexologists - I look forward to helping couples and individuals on the journey to conception, whether they are undergoing IVF or following the natural route. Reflexology is a gentle therapy that can be used to promote better health. It can be used by anyone, from newborn babies to those receiving end-of-life care and everyone in between. I'm am fully insured by the Alan Boswell Group, through the AoR.

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