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Put Your Best Foot Forward

31/3/2014

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It's April tomorrow and summer is not too far away (hopefully), so now is the time to pay attention to your feet and give them some TLC after a winter tucked away in socks and heavy shoes.  A few weeks of preening and pampering will bring them back to soft supple loveliness and here's how:

Help For Your Heels
If your heels to are cracked and dry, soak your feet in warm water then buff your heels with a pumice stone.  Dry your feet thoroughly, and rub on some cider vinegar before moisturising with vitamin E and jojoba cream (or whatever cream you have handy).  You’ll need to do this regularly for the best results.

For Tip Top Toes
Remove nail polish regularly because your toes need to have a chance to breathe.

Avoid Wet Sweaty Feet In Summer
Sprinkle some talcum powder (or specially formulated foot powder) in your shoes during the warmer weather to help keep them dry and slip free.

Revive Tired Feet
Give your feet a quick pick-me-up.  First dunk them in cold water for around 30 seconds, followed by steeping them in warm water for around 3 minutes.  Finish by wrapping both feel in a towel and lying with feet elevated for 20 minutes. This will improve the circulation in feet and legs.

Moisturise Your Feet
Use up extra body lotion by smoothing on the feet, or if you want to make your own use one tablespoon of malt vinegar and 5oz of plain yogurt.  Leave the mix on your feet for 5 minutes before rinsing off.

Easy Exfoliation
Take a trip to the beach, get of your socks and shoes and walk: the sand will exfoliate your feet naturally and leave them feeling much smoother than a pumice stone.

A little attention now and your feel with be soft and looking lovely, just ready to show off in your summer sandals.

And of course, if you really want to pamper your feet and the rest of your body, you could also book in for a treatment of Reflexology!




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Reflexology And Ageing Well

24/3/2014

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Retirement is that halcyon time when work has ended and we often feel that life is really begining.  It's a stage in life when our time is our own, we can slow down and relax a bit more and we're free to do whatever we want, whenever we want.

Many now see retirement as a time of change and the beginning of a new stage in life - a time to spend on new projects, travel and hobbies or perhaps continuing with work on a part-time basis or even starting a new business.  All of this needs energy and vitality and Reflexology can be the perfect support.

Reflexology can be applied vigorously or lightly depending on the needs of the client, so it's easily adapted to older clients with stiff or inflammed joints but equally can be a stimulating, vigorous treatment for more robust clients.

As a holistic treatment Reflexology works on a  physical, emotional and energetic level.  It's common, as people age, for them to feel that they can't do as much as they could when they were younger and that feeling can undermine confidence, especially if it's accompanied with health challenges.  One of the most common pieces of feedback I get from clients is that Reflexology helps them "cope better" - that feeling that they're going to be able to deal with whatever life throws at them.  I'd call that confidence!

Reflexology is an easy treatment to have - it only requires the removal of socks and shoes, so there's not a lot of fuss and bother and no stripping off - perfect for the more modest of us.

And it's relaxing.  

The benefits of relaxation - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual - are usually under-estimated.  Being relaxed:
  • puts our body in a state of equilibrium and that can help reduce inflammation - particularly useful for joint pain
  • helps to put our thoughts in perspective, so those anxieties begin to seem less important

And a Reflexology treatment is about connecting and caring: caring about ourselves and allowing ourself to be cared for.  Who doesn't need that!


If you'd like to treat your mother to a Reflexology treatment on Mother's Day just call Doris on 07724 197627.


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Drop A Decade By Eating Yourself Young

17/3/2014

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I was surfing "biological age" recently and I came across this article in the Mail Online by Elizabeth Peyton-Jones about eating yourself younger.  Click on this link if you want to read the whole thing.

She suggests that the five ageing accelerators are:
  1. Sluggish digestion
  2. Inflammation
  3. Oxidation
  4. Hormone imbalance
  5. Acidification
Digestion is important for the absorption of nutrients which helps keep skin, hair, nails, muscles and bones in top shape.  She says, "Around 70 per cent of the immune system is located in the gut, so if it's sluggish, immunity can be compromised.  And there's also a connection between gut and mood: the digestive system contains more neurons than the spinal cord and more neurotransmitters than the brain.  In fact, 90 per cent of the mood enhancing chemical serotonin is created in the bowels, so this so-called 'eliminative slowdown' influences mood and emotional wellbeing, too."  She suggests the food to help digestion is BEETROOT, because it is packed with essential minerals, vitamins A, B and C and it contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory red pigment.

Signs of inflammation are digestive gas, bloating, loose stools, runny nose or eyes.  As we age our natural inflammatory response - the response that helps us heal and fight off infection - can become overactive, leaving activated immune cells circulating in the body.  Foods that can trigger inflammation are: red meat, sugar, white flour and some dairy products.  The best anti-inflammatory suggested in the article is turmeric: "Aim for one teaspoon of dried turmeric or a thumb-sized piece of fresh root every day".  But watch out as it can stain hands and clothes.

Oxidation is another process which accelerates ageing.  Increasing the level of anti-oxidents which reduce the level of free radicals has been heavily emphasised over the past few years as a way to protect against cancer.  There are indications that this may have been over-emphasised, but anti-oxidents are still important to robust health.  Elizabeth Peyton-Jones suggests that the best antioxidant are red beans: kidney, pinto or aduki beans.

Hormone imbalances can have a dramatic effect on ageing including: weight gain, wrinkles, headaches, muscle weakness, fatigue, dry skin, thinning hair, brittle nails, cellulite, sagging skin, poor memory.  The article suggests that key hormone balancers are: pumpkin seeds, asparagus, unrefined whole grains, nuts (especially brazil nuts) and the best of them all if garlic - aim to eat one clove a day.

Acidification is chronic acidity of the body and can lead to premature ageing.  Acid producing foods include: red mean, coffee, cheese, cereal,and sugary drinks and snacks.  Too much acid and the body pulls calcium and magnesium from bones, and iodine from soft tissue: this can lead to osteoporosis, fatigue and depression, weight gain and diabetes.  But acid foods may not be acid forming, for example, citrus fruits are acidic, but have an alkalising effect on the body. Elizabeth Payton-Jones suggests that the best alkaliser is lemon and we should start our day with a drink of lemon juice in warm water - but use a straw, so acid doesn't harm tooth enamel.

And she suggests that the five most ageing foods are:
  1. Sugar
  2. Salt
  3. Cow's milk
  4. Meat 
  5. Bad fats

No surprise there then!

Well, Reflexology might not make you younger, but I'd like to suggest that the gentle rebalancing and detox that seems to accompany a Reflexology treatment would be a perfect supplement to a nutritional approach to ageing well.

Vouchers are available, so why not treat your mother for Mother's Day!


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Make Your Mother's Day Special

10/3/2014

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It's not long until Mother's Day, and I'd like to ask; "Are you going to settle for the regular, boring gifts?"  Will flowers and chocolates or a meal out (on one of the busiest days of the year) be the most your imagination will stretch to?

If you're struggling to think of something different to give your Mother, why not buy a gift voucher for a nice relaxing treatment of Reflexology, Indian Head Massage or Rejuvinating Facial Massage.

Not only will the treatments help your Mum feel good, they'll do her good.  My Mum loves her treatments and at 85 she's still going strong, in fact, sometimes I think she's fitter than me.


Reflexology is a wonderful treatment for general well-being because it is holistic and relaxing and aims to bring the body back into balance. It leaves most clients feeling nice and relaxed, but also can help improve sleep, provide a light detox, give a gentle boost to energy levels and some clients find it helps reduce aches and pains.  Reflexology uses finger pressure on the feet, so it's less personal and "touchy feely" than massage - perfect for those of us who are not keen on stripping off more than our socks and shoes!

Indian Head Massage is done over clothing and seated in a chair - again perfect for those of us who don't like stripping off or lying prone.  It uses a variety of techniques to loosen tension in upper back, shoulders, neck, head and face.  It is a gentle treatment which is extremely relaxing (I've had clients fall asleep).

Rejuvinating Facial Massage is a non-surgical treatment which uses specific massage techniques to brighten skin and improve elasticity.  It is more vigorous than a beauty treatment and aims to lift and tone facial muscles and stimulate muscle memory.  Although it is a more vigorous treatment, it is still very relaxing.

So, give your Mother something different this Mother's Day, give her a real treat! Book your gift voucher today by calling Doris Wylie on 07724 197627.

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