The Reflexology Clinic
N E W S L E T T E R
In this Issue…
What is Stress?
1. Announcements
Stress is the effect of your body fighting to maintain its balance. When we
are under stress our body works hard to bring our system back into
balance. It does this through secreting hormones & enzymes into the
bloodstream in an effort to counteract the effects of stress.
2. What is Stress?
3. Caring for Children’s Stress
4. Grand Essentials to Happiness
5. Natural Sleep Aids
Announcements
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The adrenal glands must work extra hard to maintain life in a stressful
situation. The trouble starts when our system is under stress for a prolonged
period of time. Many of us live under constant pressure on the job and at
home. This prolonged stress causes our bodies to secrete hormones &
enzymes continually, having immense negative effects on our health.
The goal of reflexology is to reduce the stress level in the foot and thus the rest of the
body. With each successive session, the body learns to better cope with stress.
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Congratulations go out to Judy &
Mark on their recent marriage.
All the best in your life together!
Get well soon Monica. We wish
you a quick recovery.
Don’t forget everyone that we
are booking sessions 2 Saturdays
this month. We are available on
both October 11th & 25th.
October Special
Book your one hour
reflexology session on any
Monday evening in
October (2003) and
receive a $10.00 discount
off the regular fee.
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These negative effects are mirrored in our feet long before the effects
become apparent in the rest of our body. They appear on the feet as
tender and painful areas in the course of a reflexology session.
Understanding these reflexes allows a Reflexologist to detect problems
early in their development, long before they lead to serious illness. With an
awareness of what is happening in the body, we can make choices &
change habits to help relieve the negative effect of stress in your life.
Reflexology is a natural way to relieve stress & stimulate healing in the
body & a healthy body is a body that feels good.
Caring for Children’s Stress
As caretakers, adults tend to view the world of children as carefree &
happy. After all, what could kids possibly have to worry about?
Plenty! Even very young children have worries & feel stress to some
degree.
Babies & younger children worry about things like:
 Stranger anxiety
 Separation from parents
 Non-reality fears (monsters & ghosts)
 Starting School
Older children worry about things like:
 Academic achievements
 Peer pressure (trying to fit in)
 Current events in the world
 Family illness or death
 Separation or Divorce
It’s not always easy to recognize when our children are
stressed. Mood swings, concentration problems, acting out, headaches,
stomachaches, eating disorders & bedwetting can all be indicators of high
stress & need to be addressed.
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How can we help our children
cope with stress? Proper rest &
good nutrition can help. Positive
parenting, taking an interest in
their life & talking with them
openly also help. But the most
powerful ways to help are things
like laughing together, hugging
them often & showing them that
they are important.
our tomorrows doesn’t really
matter either. As long as we
nurture hope, not only do we feel
more alive but we also have
something to live for. So if you
are feeling dissatisfied with your
life, find something to do,
someone to love, or something
to hope for.
Make your life
matter. Your happiness and wellbeing depend on it.
Reflexology for Children
Natural Sleep Aids
We know children get
stressed & we also know
that children love
reflexology because it feels
good. We offer reflexology
for children as an add on
to your one hour session.
We
read
a
lot
about
aromatherapy these days, and
most of us probably have
scented candles in our homes.
Although candles smell nice and
lend a certain “ambiance” when
lit, do certain smells really help us
relax enough so that they may
be effective in inducing sleep?
For children ages 5 to 15
we will provide a 15 minute
reflexology stress buster
session for an
additional $5.00
per child.
“The grand essentials to
happiness in this life are
something to do, something
to love, and something to
hope for.” -- Joseph Addison
Think about it…It doesn’t really
matter what it is that we do as
long as we feel that it is
necessary. And it doesn’t matter
where we happen to find love
either, the important thing is that
we are loved.
And finally,
whatever it is that we wish for in
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The answer is yes!
Aromatherapy’s “essential oils”
have a tiny molecular structure,
which allows them to be easily
absorbed into the bloodstream.
Various scents are known to
stimulate the limbic system in our
brains, an area responsible for
mood,
emotions
and
the
regulation of instinctive behavior.
Sage, for example, is believed to
be a stimulating scent and
Lavender, is calming. But what is
recommended for sleep?
Aside from Lavender, other
scents commonly used to induce
sleep include:
 Rose
 Sandalwood
 Cypress
 Marjoram
 Chamomile
 Petitgrain
 Neroli Oil
The scents can be diluted in
water & vaporized into the air by
means of a heat source—usually
a candle, light bulb or diffuser—
or they can be added to a
“carrier oil” such as sweet
almond or olive oil, and then
applied directly to the skin. They
can also be added to a hot
bath.
There are some precautions for
the use of essential oils however.
Pregnant women must avoid the
use of oils, such as:
 Basil
 Sage
 Clary Sage  Myrrh
 Rosemary
 Marjoram
 Thyme
And extreme caution must be
used when diluting oils for
absorption.
Never
apply
essential oils directly to the skin
(without mixing with a carrier oil)
as you run the risk of burning
yourself—which
is
not
the
soothing—or
stimulating—result
you want! Always try a little on a
small area of skin and wait 24
hours just in case you have an
allergic reaction—just because
it’s
natural
doesn’t
mean
everyone can use it. Also, be
sure to purchase oils from a
reputable dealer. Many products
are diluted, and therefore are of
lesser quality.
There’s one other reason why
aromatherapy may be effective
for inducing sleep. If you are
able to concentrate on the smell
of the oils—it will help take your
mind off of whatever lingering
problems or issues are keeping
your muscles—and your mind—
tense.
So just relax, breathe
deep, & allow yourself to drift off
into a calmer world of peaceful
aroma.
If you are interested in learning more
about
aromatherapy
please
visit
Franciose Rapp’s website:
www.AromAlchemy.com.
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Note: All information contained in this newsletter is for informational purposes
only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
October 2003