The little health clinic

09/07/2024

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18/03/2024

11am massage available tomorrow in Paignton. Indian Head , Deep Tissue.
Relieve stress and tension

04/03/2024

I have 2 appointments available for massage this week
Tuesday 12pm
Wednesday 11am
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26/01/2024

We all have times where something just doesn’t feel right about our bodies, don’t we? Whether we have a specific area or issue we are constantly aware of, or we’re being affected by external influences, such as work, the food we consume or the habits we have.

Have you ever wondered what you could do to get back to a better balance?

We take a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. By looking at the areas of your physical and emotional health, we treat you as a whole person.

By treating the whole person, we can take into account other contributing factors such as lifestyle, diet and environmental factors which may be impacting your health.

Our services of Bio-Energetic Testing, Kinesiology and Food Intolerance / Sensitivity Testing are supported by Bach Remedies. Our body’s Vital Force is foundational for good health, therefore our philosophy is to combine safe and effective herbal remedies and nutritional supplements to act as the healing catalyst.

Harmony Health Will be available Monday 5th please msg to book or for more info 😊

Ever wondered what you could do to get back to a better balance? At Harmony Health we take a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.

27/12/2023

I have a couple of massage appointments available Friday 28th if anyone needs one xx

27/11/2023

Due to cancellations, I have a couple of Reflexology appointments free this Wednesday, if anyone would like an appointment please message me on my Annes Reflexology page😊

27/11/2023

I have a couple of massage appointments available in Paignton this Wednesday 29th DM me x

20/06/2023

The start of a new week in the little health clinic and Sarah Jane Therapies is struggling somewhat with a new couch roll😂...still smiling though, well who wouldn't, working in such a super clinic 😊❤️

23/11/2022

15/10/2022

Anxiety - Reflexology can help

Anxiety is so widespread at present and has been from the start of the pandemic but appears to be getting worse, probably due the economic downturn alongside the constant fear we are faced with on so many levels. I won't go into anymore depth regarding reasons but will focus on the symptoms experienced and the way in which help can be obtained.

Anxiety

Anxiety can take the form of a mild worry to the other extreme of a full on panic attack and restrict a person’s life, so that even normal tasks become impossible.

It is normal for people to feel nervous or anxious about a problem at work, or a student before an exam. For the purpose of this piece however I am referring to the type of anxiety that interferes with a person’s ability to lead a normal life on a regular basis. This is generally the sort of anxiety I treat in my clinic.

Anxiety is normal in acute stressful situations but it becomes a problem when the symptoms remain or the stress is minor and yet we perceive it as being dreadful and therefore our reaction is out of proportion and it has a very negative effect on our lives.

The common symptoms of anxiety

There are many and varied symptoms associated with anxiety and although some are common, not all these symptoms are experienced at one time.

The physical symptoms are caused by the brain sending out messages via the nerves and hormones to various parts of the body when we are anxious. As an example take adrenaline, a hormone, which is release into the blood stream via the adrenal glands when the body feels ‘fight or flight’ may be necessary. This is the perfect reaction if we are in a situation we need to escape from quickly but when faced with a normal situation, or one that continues for a long time, this can cause the body harm. The most common symptoms associated with anxiety are:

• Feeling uneasy, fearful, apprehensive and worried a lot of the time

• Inability to concentrate

• Irritability

• Trouble sleeping

• Heart palpitations

• Chest pains

• Shortness of breath

• Dizziness and feeling faint

• Churning Stomach

• Dry mouth

• Trembling

• Numbness or pins and needles in the hands, arms or legs

• Muscle aches and pains

• Nausea

• Sweating

Not every person suffering anxiety will suffer all of the above symptoms. In the case of a generally anxious person, the top four are common.

In severe anxiety the person may feel like they are having a heart attack, when in fact it may be a panic attack.
Having said this, medical help should always be sought immediately to rule out anything more severe, in the case of chest tightness or pain and trouble breathing.

Reflexology

Reflexology aims to calm the whole body and can ease anxiety and the stress response, while calming the mind. With over 7,000 nerve endings on each foot, relating to all the body's organs and systems, soothing and rebalancing the person is something Reflexology does very well. I find when treating people suffering anxiety the adrenal gland is often over functioning and the solar plexus, (which I refer to as the nerve switchboard) feels tight and restricted. Reflexology is carried out to gentle soothing music, which is also calming.

I have had many people who come in for treatment saying they cannot relax and yet after an hour of a session of Reflexology, leave in a very relaxed state.


Other ways to ease anxiety

There are many things you can do if you are experiencing anxiety and one of the most important is coming to terms with what is causing the anxiety in the first place and finding a solution, if possible. Anxiety can creep up on people, as I know myself. The situation can have passed and yet the anxious feelings remain. Below are things you can do to help bring calm back to your life:

• Look at the things that make you tense and avoid them if possible or learn how to deal with them

• Practice relaxation techniques such as Meditation or Yoga

• Take up exercise, this may help to reduce the emotional intensity and use up nervous energy

• Practice abdominal breathing, this is a technique that calms the system quickly. Take a deep breath slowly in through the nose right the way down to the abdomen while saying the word calm to yourself, then hold for a few seconds, then let the breath out through the mouth. Try to visualise the muscles relaxing at the same time

• Eat a healthy diet and give up or cut down on caffeine and alcohol, as these can aggravate the stress response and actually cause the body to become anxious.

I hope you have found this helpful. If you would like to book a Reflexology session or have a chat about this please give me a call on 07989 940162, message me below or email me at annerosser7@gmail.com

04/10/2022

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I had written this rather lengthy piece some years ago but am sharing it again now, as it seems to fit the symptoms experienced by people suffering long covid.

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME – HOW REFLEXOLOGY CAN HELP

I suffered from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for years and therefore what follows is quite personal to me. As you read this please believe me there is hope.

In the 1980s, when I was first diagnosed, there was no real help and although I was blessed with a wonderfully supportive doctor, not a lot was known about this condition and there was no treatment available. Things have changed thankfully and although this still remains a complicated condition there are many things that can help, which is why when treating this condition i use a mixture of Reflexology, Reiki, Tissue Salts and Homoeopathic remedies.

I will start by explaining more about the condition and then tell you how I can help.

What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). The main symptom of this illness is persistent fatigue (exhaustion) that affects everyday life and doesn’t go away with sleep or rest.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a serious condition that can cause long-term illness and disability, there are many different symptoms that come under this umbrella term.

It’s estimated around 250,000 people in the UK are affected by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It appears to be more common in women than men.

It can affect anyone irrespective of age.

What causes this condition

There are many and varied causes but the following have been indicated as prime examples of how this condition can start:

• viral or bacterial infections

• problems with the immune system

• an imbalance of hormones

• prolonged stress either physical or emotional

• physical trauma

How are people affected

Most cases of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are mild or moderate however up to one in four people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome have severe symptoms. The symptoms can be defined as follows:

• Mild symptoms – tiredness that affects everyday activities but still allows the person to care for themselves. Disturbed sleep patterns. Various physical symptoms.

• Moderate – reduced mobility, disturbed sleep patterns and often need to sleep in the afternoon just to be able to achieve minor tasks. Physical aches and pains of unexplained origin and a feeling of constant flu with enlarged lymph nodes.

• Severe – severely reduced mobility, difficulty concentrating, need to rest or sleep for long periods, often having to rest for days on end and may struggle with minor tasks. Severe physical aches and pains.

How is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome diagnosed

There are specific guidelines issued by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) about the diagnosis and management of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

NICE says a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome should be considered if you meet specific criteria regarding your fatigue – for example, it can’t be explained by other conditions – and if you also have other symptoms, such as sleeping problems or problems thinking and concentrating.

The diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can be confirmed if these symptoms are experienced for several months.

What can Reflexology do to help

Reflexology can help with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by improving the general health of a sufferer. It does this by stimulating the 7,000 nerve ends on each foot and in doing so it can:

• Help regulate sleep patterns. Constant sleepiness is common but good quality restorative sleep is often lacking in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• Release built up tension and stress allowing the body to heal naturally

• Improve blood and lymph circulation and thus also help in ridding the body of toxins

• Help balance the endocrine system

• Improve the digestive system and therefore the uptake of nutrients

My Individual approach to treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Due to my personal experience of this condition I have found that in addition to Reflexology a combination of other complementary treatments such as Tissue Salts, Homoeopathic remedies, Vitamin and Minerals, Reiki and Meditation work wonderfully well.

As a qualified Homoeopath I often prescribe Tissue Salts during a Reflexology consultation. As an example a Tissue Salt i use a lot with people suffering Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is Kali Phos 6x. Kali Phos is a brain and nerve tonic and really well indicated for:

• burnout, poor concentration and memory problems

• total exhaustion both physical and mental

• generally weakness in the nerves and muscles hence pain or numbness

• helping to regulate sleep patterns.

I hope you have found this helpful. If you would like to book a Reflexology session or have a chat about this please give me a call on 07989 940162, message me below or email me at annerosser7@gmail.com

08/09/2022

If you weren’t aware I’m back 🤷🏼🤷🏼