tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42054000873033942662024-02-19T03:15:26.360-06:00A Quiet Sole ReflexologyReflexology is the practice of applying pressure to speciific points on the hands & feet to influence the health of corresponding parts of the body.
"Pressure sensors" on the hands & feet connect with different parts of the body & as reflexology techniques stimulate these sensors, the body becomes relaxed, refreshed & rejuvinated.
Contact A Quiet Sole Reflexology today & start on your path to better health!Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-60101152066727818332009-03-07T02:03:00.003-06:002009-03-07T02:04:35.749-06:00UMKC Communiversity Wholistic Health FairThis springs Communiverstiy Wholistic Health Fair will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2009 from 11 am to 6 pm. Please be sure to stop by my booth and try out the many benefits of reflexology.! See you there!Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-36087786019425424232009-03-07T02:01:00.002-06:002009-03-07T02:02:51.810-06:00Buddha QuotationsA generous heart, kind speech and a life of service and compassion ar the things which renew humanity!Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-48225679176038716592009-03-07T01:59:00.001-06:002009-03-07T02:00:38.219-06:00The true "way" cannot be used to look into the heart of another, and can only be appreciated and found on one's own. By Henry ChangKristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-39924244281704464902009-03-07T01:56:00.001-06:002009-03-07T01:58:50.366-06:00A Quiet Sole Reflexology's 2009 article in the KU Jayplay Magazinehttp://www.kansan.com/stories/2009/feb/19/alternative_healing/?jayplay
Article on "The Alternative for Healing" published on Feb. 19, 2009 in The Kansan. Article by Madeline HydenKristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-31095852137319327912009-01-30T21:08:00.000-06:002009-01-30T21:09:37.583-06:006 Reasons to Drink Green TeaThe steady stream of good news about green tea is getting so hard to ignore, that even java junkies are beginning to sip mugs of the deceptively delicate brew. You'd think the daily dose of disease-fighting, inflammation-squelching antioxidants -- long linked with heart protection -- would be enough incentive. But wait . . . there's more! Lots more.
1. Cut Your Cancer Risk
Several polyphenols -- the potent antioxidants that green tea is famous for -- seem to help keep cancer cells from gaining a foothold in the body by discouraging growth and then suppressing the creation of new blood vessels that tumors need to thrive. Study after study has found that regularly drinking green tea reduces the risk of breast, stomach, esophagus, colon, and prostate cancer.
2. Soothe Your Skin
Got a cut, scrape, or bite, and a little leftover green tea? Soak a cotton ball in it. The tea is a natural antiseptic that relieves itching and swelling. Try it on inflamed blemishes, sunburns, or puffy eyelids. But that's not all. Green tea has been shown to help block sun-triggered skin cancer, whether you drink it or apply it directly to the skin -- which is why you're seeing green tea in more and more sunscreens and moisturizers.
3. Steady Your Blood Pressure
Having healthy blood pressure -- meaning below 120/80 -- is one thing. Keeping it that way is quite another. But people who sip just half a cup of green tea a day are almost 50% less likely to wind up with hypertension than nondrinkers. Credit goes to the polyphenols again (especially one known as ECGC); they help keep blood vessels from contracting and raising blood pressure.
4. Protect Your -- or Your Mom’s -- Memory
Green tea may also keep the brain from turning fuzzy. Getting-up-there adults who drink at least two cups a day are half as likely to develop cognitive problems as those who drink less. Why? It appears that the tea's big dose of antioxidants fights the free-radical damage to brain nerves seen in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
5. Stay Young
The younger and healthier your arteries are, the younger and healthier you are. So fight plaque buildup in your blood vessels; the sticky stuff increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, adds years to your RealAge, and saps your energy. How much green tea does this vital job take? About 10 ounces a day, which also deters your body from absorbing artery-clogging fat and cholesterol.
6. Lose Weight
Oh yeah, one more thing. Turns out that green tea speeds up your body's calorie-burning process. In the every-little-bit-counts department, that’s good news!Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-74603151208418599232009-01-30T19:18:00.001-06:002009-01-30T19:59:16.576-06:0010 Foods That Help You Fall AsleepIf it takes you more than 15 minutes to fall asleep at night, quicken your trip to dreamland by changing what you eat in the evening. It can make the difference between staring at the ceiling and sleeping like a baby.
For years, the top food on the snooze list was turkey, because it contains sleep-inducing tryptophan (credited with all those Thanksgiving naps). But researchers have done an about-face and nixed this connection. Why? Turkey, like most foods, just doesn't contain enough tryptophan to put you to sleep, explains Elizabeth Somer, RD, author of The Food & Mood Cookbook: Recipes for Eating Well and Feeling Your Best .
Instead, think light but high-carbohydrate snacks. Carbs boost levels of the brain's sleep chemical serotonin without overloading your digestive system. If you like, wash them down with something warm and soothing, such as a cup of herbal tea (chamomile, lemon balm, or valerian) or warm milk.
10 Top Sleep Boosters
Nibble on one of these 10 high-carb calmers an hour before bedtime -- you'll be yawning in no time.
1. Half of a whole-wheat English muffin or raisin bagel drizzled with honey
2. Two cups of air-popped popcorn
3. A small slice of angel food cake topped with berries
4. A frozen whole-wheat waffle, toasted, with maple syrup
5. Half a cup of pretzels
6. Fresh strawberries dunked in a little fat-free chocolate syrup
7. Half a cup of pasta topped with marinara sauce
8. A 4-ounce baked potato topped with salsa
9. A handful of oyster crackers and a piece of fruit
10. Canned mandarin oranges sprinkled with crystallized ginger
The benefits of sleep go well beyond good moods and lots of energy. Getting 6 to 8 hours of sleep a night can make your RealAge as much as 3 years younger.Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-24943217376051155802009-01-30T19:16:00.000-06:002009-01-30T19:18:00.910-06:00Top 10 Foods for a Good Night’s SleepThe secret to getting a solid 7 to 8 hours? About 90 minutes before you want to nod off, head for the kitchen and make yourself a sleepy-time snack. Keep it light (around 200 calories), so you don’t overload your digestive system. And include one or two foods from the list below. All help to relax tense muscles, quiet buzzing minds, and/or get calming, sleep-inducing hormones -- serotonin and melatonin -- flowing. Yawning yet?
1. Bananas -- They’re practically a sleeping pill in a peel. In addition to a bit of soothing melatonin and serotonin, bananas contain magnesium, a muscle relaxant.
2. Chamomile tea -- Chamomile is a staple of bedtime tea blends because of its mild sedating effect, which makes it the perfect natural antidote for restless minds and bodies.
3. Warm milk -- It’s not a myth. Milk has some tryptophan, an amino acid that has a sedative-like effect, and calcium, which helps the brain use tryptophan. Plus, there’s the psychological throwback to infancy, when a warm bottle meant "relax, everything’s fine."
4. Honey -- Drizzle a little in your warm milk or herb tea. Lots of sugar is stimulating, but a little glucose tells your brain to turn off orexin, a recently discovered neurotransmitter that’s linked to alertness.
5. Potatoes -- A small baked spud won’t overwhelm your gastrointestinal tract as it clears away acids that can interfere with yawn-inducing tryptophan. To up the soothing effect, mash the potato with warm milk.
6. Oatmeal -- Oats are a rich source of sleep-inviting melatonin, and a small bowl of warm cereal with a splash of maple syrup is cozy -- and if you’ve got the munchies, it’s filling, too.
7. Almonds -- A handful of these heart-healthy nuts can send you snoozing because they contain both tryptophan and a nice dose of muscle-relaxing magnesium.
8. Flaxseeds -- When life goes awry, and feeling down is keeping you up, try sprinkling 2 tablespoons of these healthy little seeds on your bedtime oatmeal. They’re rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a natural mood lifter.
9. Whole-wheat bread -- A slice of toast with your tea and honey will release insulin, which helps tryptophan get to your brain, where it’s converted to serotonin and quietly murmurs "time to sleep."
10. Turkey -- It’s the best-known source of tryptophan, credited with all those Thanksgiving naps. But that’s actually modern folklore. Tryptophan works when your stomach’s basically empty rather than overstuffed and when there are some carbs around rather than tons of protein. But put a lean slice or two on some whole-wheat bread midevening and you’ve got one of the best sleep-inducers in your kitchen.
What if none of these foods helps? Check out your sleep habits with this quick RealAge assessment to find out what’s keeping you up at night.Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-44550035931412593622009-01-30T19:15:00.000-06:002009-01-30T19:16:05.520-06:00Foods That Fight ColdsWhether you're walking around with a box of tissues or curled up in bed with aches and the shivers, what you feed your cold or flu can speed your recovery. Here's how to maximize your body's virus-busting powers. 1. Trust Your BodyIf you instinctively sip cup after cup of tea with honey and lemon when you're under the weather, your body knows exactly what it's doing. While any hot liquid will help loosen clogged nasal passages and soothe sore throats, hot tea also doses you with virus-fighting, inflammation-relieving antioxidants. (In fact, people who drank 5 cups of black tea a day for 2 weeks produced 10 times more interferon -- proteins that fight viruses -- than those who drank instant coffee. For tea lovers, 5 cups is equal to about 3 full mugs -- not that much.) As for the honey (the darker, the better), it's also thick with protective antioxidants. And a big squeeze of lemon in every mugful adds a little extra vitamin C to your virus-fighting kit; plus, the tartness stimulates saliva, which makes swallowing easier. 2. Trust Your Grandma Researchers keep trying to figure out why chicken soup does a sick body good. One finding: cysteine, an amino acid that's released by cooked chicken. It's chemically similar to acetylcysteine, a bronchitis drug, and it works with other soup ingredients to reduce inflammation. Salty broth also helps thin mucus. Chicken soup helps even more if you rev it up with spices: garlic, which has a well-earned reputation for squelching infection, and hot red pepper, which contains capsaicin, a powerful decongestant that intensifies the soup's sinus-clearing effects. <a href="http://realage.typepad.com/food_bites/2007/12/the-ultimate-ch.html">Try this tried-and-true recipe.</a> 3. Trust Your Tummy Smooth, healthy, comforting -- no wonder lots of sickies crave hot cereal or cool yogurt. Again, your body knows what it's doing. Oatmeal (like other whole-grain cereals) delivers three nutrients known to support your immune system: selenium, zinc, and beta-glucan. Yogurt with active cultures (aka probiotics or live healthy bacteria) helps fend off colds in the first place. One, Lactobacillus reuteri (found in Stonyfield Farm yogurt), seems to be especially protective. Top your oatmeal or yogurt with strawberries, nuts, and seeds. You'll get a vitamin C boost from the berries and immunity-enhancement from the vitamin E, zinc, and selenium in the nuts and seeds. Extra selenium may be extra important if you have the flu, since it seems to ward off lung inflammation. Alternatively, stir lots of cinnamon into oatmeal or yogurt -- it smells and tastes wonderful, and it can help reduce fever, relieve pain, and kill germs. If nausea is adding to your misery, add a little ginger, fresh or powdered. It's a proven tummy tamer and may take antibacterial action against any bad bugs in your respiratory tract.Once your cold or flu is over (whew), try keeping up some of these habits, especially drinking plenty of antioxidant-packed tea. Not only could it help prevent another bout, but getting the right amount of antioxidants through diet or supplements can make your <a href="http://www.realage.com/index.aspx?cbr=FDBT01">RealAge</a> 6 years younger, too.
<a href="http://www.realage.com/firstaidcenter/articles.aspx?aid=10486">And keep cold and flu bugs from coming back with these simple tactics.</a>Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-66533590398311902182009-01-30T19:12:00.003-06:002009-01-30T19:15:00.331-06:00How to Crush a Craving -- Fast: USE YOUR FEET!Here’s how to quickly and easily crush a craving for chocolate: Use your feet. Literally. A walk worked wonders for a small group of chocoholics. When compared with a couch-potato group, the chocoholics experienced a major drop in chocolate cravings after only 15 minutes of putting one foot in front of the other. Keeping the Pace. It’s a concept that’s gaining clout. Other research has shown that exercise reduces cravings for alcohol and cigarettes, too, by stimulating the activity of feel-good brain chemicals. This is the first study to apply the concept to chocolate cravings. Keep your pace moderately brisk and you may stifle that craving for up to 10 minutes after the walk. And by then, your thoughts should have moved on!
<a onclick="Call_AJAX_Tracking('326,F',this,'')" href="http://www.realage.com/workouts/walking-workout/cbr/TYL_PR/">Set a walking goal -- and meet it -- with our tracker tool</a>.
<strong><em>Cravings Schmavings</em></strong>
Need more help getting those comfort-food cravings under control? Here are some other ideas for you:
Stressed? Bored? Angry? Know why you’re reaching for food. <a onclick="Call_AJAX_Tracking('326,F',this,'')" href="http://www.realage.com/ct/the-you-docs/more-to-lose/article/10511/">Get tips on understanding -- and controlling -- emotional eating</a>.
Wet your whistle. Science shows that people often confuse hunger and thirst. <a onclick="Call_AJAX_Tracking('326,F',this,'')" href="http://realage.typepad.com/food_bites/2007/11/10-ways-to-outw.html">Here are 10 more ways to outwit your appetite</a>.
Try an appetite suppressant. Not a pill -- a natural one -- <a onclick="Call_AJAX_Tracking('326,F',this,'')" href="http://www.realage.com/ct/tips/5927">like a quarter cup of this hunger-suppressing smoothie</a>. It’s okay to indulge in the occasional piece of dark chocolate. <a onclick="Call_AJAX_Tracking('326,F',this,'')" href="http://www.realage.com/nutritioncenter/articles.aspx?aid=10286">Here’s why</a>.
RealAge Benefit: Maintaining a constant desirable weight can make your RealAge 6 years younger.
<a href="javascript:toggleVisible(">References</a> Published on 01/29/2009.
<a onclick="Call_AJAX_Tracking('327,F',this,'')" href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=18835411&log$=activity" target="_blank">Acute effects of brisk walking on urges to eat chocolate, affect, and responses to a stressor and chocolate cue. An experimental study</a>. Taylor, A. H., Oliver, A. J., Appetite 2009 Feb;52(1):155-160.
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These sneaks were made for walking, and that’s just what they’ll do. But who knew they could kick chocolate cravings to the curb, too! Get out there and get going. Need a plan of attack? <a onclick="Call_AJAX_Tracking('327,F',this,'')" href="http://www.realage.com/personal-goal-setting">Set some goals today with our New Year, New You plans</a>.Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-12820996971323662462009-01-30T19:08:00.002-06:002009-01-30T19:11:36.520-06:00Foods That Steal Your SleepAt some point or another, it happens to everyone: You can't sleep. When you finally drop off, the alarm buzzes a microsecond later. Then, you can't get up. And then, it gets worse: When you finally drag yourself out of bed, you look like you-know-what. Can't imagine why the sleep gods had it in for you? Think about what you ate the night before, says Elizabeth Somer, RD, author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0805073388?ie=UTF8&tag=ra%5Ffoodbitesblog-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0805073388">The Food & Mood Cookbook</a>.
Any of the following -- much less a combo platter -- can leave your body on uneasy street for hours:
• Spicy foods: Garlic, chilies, cayenne, and other intense spices are yummy going down, but they can keep you up with heartburn or indigestion. Avoid MSG, too, as it can trigger dreams that are a bit too vivid
.• A big dinner: An overtaxed digestive system takes hours to settle down, and there's nothing restful about that. When sleep's critical, make lunch your largest meal, and enjoy a light 500-calorie dinner early in the evening.
• Raucous veggies: Eat those good-for-you-but-gassy foods -- beans, cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts -- in the middle of the day. A tankful of gas can keep anyone up at night.
• Speed eating: Relax and enjoy meals to avoid swallowing air, another common cause of midnight tummy trouble.
• Nightcaps: Alcohol may make you drowsy at first, but later on it disturbs sleep patterns and leads to awakenings and restlessness. A 4-ounce glass of wine with dinner won't hurt, as long as it's not within 2 hours of bedtime.
• Coffee after breakfast: Caffeine can linger in your body for as long as 12 hours. So if you're often wide-eyed at bedtime, make sure you're caffeine-clean for at least 12 hours. (Skip tea, chocolate, cola, or other caffeine culprits, too.) Still watching the clock at 2 a.m.? Wean yourself off even morning java, then stay caffeine-free for 2 weeks. If you definitely sleep better, you have your answer: Caffeine is not your friend. If the results are mixed, "Try adding back a cup or two of coffee or tea in the morning and watch what happens," says Somer. "But if sleeplessness comes back, cut it out."
Getting 6 to 8 hours of sleep a night doesn't just make your eyes bright, your skin happy, and your mind sharp, it can also make your <a href="http://www.realage.com/index.aspx?cbr=FDBT01">RealAge</a> as much as 3 years younger.Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-5674944555234620922009-01-06T12:07:00.002-06:002009-01-06T12:10:48.645-06:00A Quiet Sole Reflexology's 2009 debut article<a href="http://issuu.com/enhancemagazine/docs/dec-jan_issue/65?zoomed=true&zoomPercent=75.19450595487461&zoomXPos=0.0061823802163833985&zoomYPos=0.306832298136646">http://issuu.com/enhancemagazine/docs/dec-jan_issue/65?zoomed=true&zoomPercent=75.19450595487461&zoomXPos=0.0061823802163833985&zoomYPos=0.306832298136646</a>Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-46330568080040752412009-01-06T00:28:00.002-06:002009-01-06T00:32:50.722-06:00Heartfelt thought<div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#663333;">The best and most beautiful things in the world </span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#663333;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#663333;">cannot be seen or even touched.</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#663333;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#663333;">They must be felt with the heart.</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#663333;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#663333;">-Helen Keller-</span></strong></div>Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-4531527522986211862009-01-06T00:22:00.002-06:002009-01-06T00:26:41.650-06:00Buddha Quotations<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#333333;">Three Things</span> <span style="color:#333333;">canot be hidden</span>, </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><span style="color:#666666;">the</span> <strong>Sun</strong>,</span> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#ffcc66;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#666666;">the</span> </span><strong>Moon</strong></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#666666;">and the</span> <span style="color:#993300;"><strong>Truth</strong>.</span></span></div>Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-67083376425528995072008-12-09T08:01:00.002-06:002008-12-09T08:09:20.625-06:00Dream Big, Stay Positive, & Believe...Believe that there is a field of positive energy surrounding you, just waiting for you to engage it. Go play in this field. Embrace it. Give it a chance to empower you and to love you back.
Believe the best of yourself and others. Be open o every important wish in your heart; be clear about your purpose. Don't let your dreams fall through the cracks. Fantasize. Play. Work. Set realistic goals. Give yourself every chance you deserve. Think "possible", not "impossible".
Believe that life is on your side. Count every single blessing. Let yourself be moved to dance and sing and celebrate. Keep a joyful heart. go back to where you've been to understand yourself better, but don't stay in the past. Live each moment. Always smell the roses, but look ahead to where you're going and make good plans.
Swing your arms. Skip your steps. Set yourself free from the don'ts. Enjoy. Believe. Life is good, and it's going to get better! -Donna FargoKristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-50075523139094109312008-11-11T17:35:00.005-06:002008-11-11T17:42:19.563-06:00As You Reach for Your Dreams<span style="color:#663300;">May the days be good to you:</span>
<span style="color:#663300;">comforting more than crazy and giving more often than taking.</span>
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<span style="color:#663300;">May the passing seasons make sure that any heartaches are replaced with a million smiles and that any hard journeys eventually turn into nice, easy mles that take you everywhere you want to go.</span>
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<span style="color:#663300;">May your dreams do their absolute best to come true.</span>
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<span style="color:#663300;">May your heart be filled with the kindness of friends, the caring of everyone you love, and the richness of memories you wouldn't trade for anything.</span>
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<span style="color:#663300;">May life's little worries always stay small. May you get a little closer every day to any goals you want to achieve.</span>
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<span style="color:#663300;">May any changes be good ones and any challenges turn out to be for the better.</span>
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<span style="color:#663300;">May you find time to do the things you've alway's wanted to do! </span>
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<span style="color:#663300;">Author, Douglas Pagels</span>Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-75333247993818412932008-10-27T09:17:00.005-05:002008-10-27T09:32:26.326-05:00Heal Thyself—Simple remedies for common problems<div align="justify"><span style="color:#663300;"><strong>**</strong><em>I have not personally tried these recommendations list below and are for informational purposes only. Nor are they recommended to replace the diagnosis, treatment, and/or prescriptions given by a licensed health care professional to relieve the symptoms of/cure more aggressive forms of health issues described below or other related/similar health concerns not mentioned in the following article. Reflexologists are not licensed health care professionals and should always encourage clients to seek appropriate medical treatment when needed.** Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professional - A Quiet Sole Reflexology</em></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#663300;"><strong></strong></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#663300;"><strong>Heal Thyself—Simple remedies for common problems
</strong>By Jennifer Haupt
</div></span><div align="justify"><span style="color:#663300;"><strong>HANDS
</strong></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#663300;"><em>Warts
</em><strong>Remedy</strong>— Cover with duct tape. A recent study at Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center asked patients to wear duct tape over their warts for six days, then remove the tape, soak the affected
area in water and scrape it with an emery board or pumice stone. After continuing the treatment
for up to two months, participants were free of warts.</span></div><span style="color:#663300;"><div align="justify">
<strong>Why it works</strong>—The duct tape irritates the wart, which causes an immune-system reaction that attacks the growth.</div><div align="justify">
<em>Dull, Splintered Nails
</em><strong>Remedy</strong>—Rub a dab of cod liver oil or castor oil onto cuticles and nails.
<strong></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong>Why it works</strong>—Both oils soften cuticles and make nails shiny, plus the massage helps them grow, says Tourles.
</div><div align="justify"><em>Achy Joints
</em><strong>Remedy</strong>—Soak your hands in a few tablespoons of rosemary mixed with warm water.
<strong></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong>Why it works</strong>—Rosemary is a natural anti-inflammatory, and warm water helps improve circulation, says Dr. Page.
</div><div align="justify"><strong>FEET</strong></div><div align="justify"><strong></strong>
<em>Dry Skin and Hard Calluses</em>
<strong>Remedy</strong> - After showering, coat your feet with vegetable shortening and cover with socks. Wear overnight.</span></div>
<span style="color:#663300;"><strong>Why it works</strong> - “Vegetable shortening is the cheapest miracle moisturizer,” says Tourles. “The
longer you let it soak in, the softer your feet will be.”
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<span style="color:#663300;"><em>Swollen Feet</em>
<strong>Remedy</strong> - Fill a foot tub with ice water and another tub with warm water. Add a few drops of peppermint oil and alternate soaking for five minutes in each.
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<span style="color:#663300;"><strong>Why it works</strong>— Peppermint is an essential oil that relieves pain and relaxes the muscles. Alternating hot and cold will reduce the swelling.
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<strong>Remedy</strong> - Soak your feet in vinegar for 10 minutes four times a day until symptoms disappear.
<strong>Why it works</strong>—Vinegar is acidic and kills bacteria and fungi. “You can also wash your lesions with Listerine,” says Joey Green, author of Amazing Kitchen Cures. “It stings quite a bit, but the antiseptic seems to kill the fungus.”
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</em><strong>Remedy</strong>—Dissolve two Alka-Seltzer tablets in a quart of warm water and soak feet for 15 minutes twice a week.
<strong>Why it works</strong>—Green says that the baking soda in Alka-Seltzer increases the acid level on your feet, which inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria. If you’re allergic to aspirin (a key ingredient in Alka-Seltzer), try sprinkling baking soda into your shoes to absorb any odors.
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</em><strong>Remedy</strong>— At night, mash a clove of garlic and smear it directly on the wart, then cover with a bandage. Wear a sock to bed and remove the bandage in the morning. Repeat for 10 days.
<strong>Why it works</strong> - “Plantar warts are caused by a virus, and garlic is a natural immunity booster as well as an antiseptic,” says Andrea Murray, a reflexologist and herbalist at Akari Hair and Day Spa in Portland, Maine.</span>Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-16064330777362853962008-10-13T03:54:00.004-05:002008-10-13T04:00:15.794-05:00Top 10 things reflexology can do that medicine can't<div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;">We have prepared a series of publications on Evidenced Based Reflexology Research. Here is a preview of some of the results. And don't get the wrong idea. This is not to suggest that reflexology is more than a complementary therapy. But according to research there are things that reflexology is capable of doing that medicine cannot do as well. </span></div><span style="color:#cc6600;"><p align="center">
<strong><span style="color:#cc6600;">Top 10 things reflexology can do that medicine can't</span></strong></p><p align="center">
<span style="color:#cc6600;">1. Phantom Limb pain</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">2. Postpartum</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">3. Diabetes</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">4. Cancer and chemo</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">5. Neuropathy</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">6. Hemodialysis</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">7. Aids mentally ill providing needed benefits to reflexology work</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">8. Research showed relief from post traumatic stress syndrome</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">9. Measures of stress are significantly decreased</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">10. Immediate feelings of wellbeing</span></p><p align="center">
<strong><span style="color:#cc6600;">10 things</span></strong></p><p align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;">1. Research shows that reflexology work alleviates and, at times, eliminate phantom limb pain</span></p><p align="justify">
<span style="color:#cc6600;">2. Reflexology is beneficial for post-partum women including issues such as Anxiety and depression and recovery from Cesarean section.</span></p><p align="justify">
<span style="color:#cc6600;">3. Research shows that reflexology work reduces physiologic measures for diabetics and is an effective treatment for type II diabetes mellitus. Circulation to the feet is improved also.</span></p><p align="justify">
<span style="color:#cc6600;">4. Thirteen studies from seven countries (US, Italy, Japan, China, Switzerland, Korea, United Kingdom) target cancer care and show the benefits of reflexology work including anxiety, depression, fatigue, pain, nausea, and vomiting.</span></p><p align="justify">
<span style="color:#cc6600;">5. Neuropathy Research shows improvement in blood flow rate, time and acceleration within the feet following reflexology work</span></p><p align="justify">
<span style="color:#cc6600;">6. Research shows that reflexology work helps individuals undergoing hemodialysis: Improves the kidney’s functions with changes in physiologic measures: an increase in red blood cells (to combat anemia concerns), increase in lymphocytes (to help fight infection), and enhances disposal of waste products.</span></p><p align="justify">
<span style="color:#cc6600;">7. Reflexology programs and research shows that reflexology aids the mentally ill, providing needed benefits unique to reflexology work. Mental health workers report that reflexology work furnishes many advantages including facilitating communication</span></p><p align="justify">
<span style="color:#cc6600;">8. Victims of post traumatic stress syndrome experienced relief from symptoms including anger, depression and muscle tension as well as improved sleep patterns, levels of concentration and a lift in overall mood.</span></p><p align="justify">
<span style="color:#cc6600;">9. Measures of stress such as blood pressure, pulse rate and self-reported anxiety are significantly decreased, decreased or lowered.</span></p><p align="justify">
<span style="color:#cc6600;">The last point came from a client. He said when "I go to the doctor I don't know what the outcome will be. But when I see you I always feel better." He said it was a feeling of well being and that is what he paid for.</span></p><p align="justify">
</span><span style="color:#cc6600;">Kevin Kunz
</span><a href="http://www.reflexology-research.com/">http://www.reflexology-research.com</a> </p>Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-17568432708824534272008-10-13T03:46:00.003-05:002008-10-13T03:50:36.452-05:00Using reflexology to manage stress in the workplace<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOg6Xwt943hAmeY1Lig9EsN6FB4l19wIH587O18wqJw2mMPK2bM4Va2wIU78P8K7nI2a7OJpZEZf7Yn9o4urSkYxRRD-wZD9E6Jyso0_9oj0TM9p69vFILpN3ve7i6n4wjwmRpHrGjrgW/s1600-h/bigstockphoto_Business_Team_1767711.jpg"></a><div align="center">
<a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B7MFN-4THS3R2-1&_user=10&_coverDate=09%2F25%2F2008&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=2f5537b55b6d665ba989bbad0036a564">ScienceDirect - Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice :Using reflexology to manage stress in the workplace: A preliminary study</a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="justify">
<span style="color:#cc6600;">This study is a preliminary study to "explore the use of reflexology in managing stress in the workplace". It was with a small group people in the UK and it demonstrated positive results.</span></div><div align="justify">
<span style="color:#cc6600;">There have been several studies to this effect. The really interesting comment in a study from Denmark by one employee was that when they felt just a general malaise the idea that the reflexologist was available gave them impetus to go to work.</span></div><div align="justify">
<span style="color:#cc6600;">Hans Selye, the famous stress researcher spoke of this general rundown feeling that stress produces. It isn't a specific disorder. Rather it is a feeling of overall fatigue.</span></div><div align="justify">
<span style="color:#cc6600;">Could reflexology effect not only these borderline "illnesses"? Reflexology by breaking up the patterns of stress off lifts the feeling of being under the weather.
But could reflexology do more than that? Could reflexology actually effect the bottom line? </span></div><div align="justify">
<span style="color:#cc6600;">I well never forget a simple reaction that took place in a sheltered workshop I worked at right after college. We assembled several products for companies like RCA and Hoffman Laroche.</span></div><div align="justify">
<span style="color:#cc6600;">I had been taking pictures of the assembly lines for a newsletter we produced. When I was done with the pictures I posted them up on the bulletin board just for the clients interest.</span></div><div align="justify">
<span style="color:#cc6600;">Our production shot through the roof on that day and the effect continued for several days. Like a famous Westinghouse lighting study demonstrated the simple act of paying attention to workers had a beneficial effect for the bottom line.</span></div><div align="justify">
<span style="color:#cc6600;">Imagine what having a reflexologist on staff might do. In these troubled economic times it might have quite an impact on profits.
Kevin Kunz</span></div><a href="http://www.reflexology-research.com/">http://www.reflexology-research.com/</a>Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-56142862825504089072008-10-03T17:14:00.004-05:002008-10-13T03:51:26.872-05:00Remember What Is Most Important<div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;">It's not having everything go right;</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;">it's facing whatever goes wrong.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;">It's not being without fear;</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;">it's having the determination to go on in spite of it.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;">What is most important is not where you stand,</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;">but the direction you are going in.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;">It's more than never having bad moments;</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;">it's knowing you are always bigger than the moment.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;">It's believing you have already been given everything you need to handle life.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;">It's not being able to rise above them.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;">It's the belief in your heart that there will always be more good than bad in the world.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;">Remember to live just this one day and not add tomorrow's troubles to today's load.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;">Remember that every day ends and brings a new tomorrow full of exciting new things.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;">Love what you do, do the best you can, and always remember how much you are loved! </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#cc6600;">-Vickie M. Worsham</span></div>Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-53204992295510223442008-10-03T16:56:00.003-05:002008-10-03T17:12:02.861-05:00UMKC Communiversity Wholistic Health Fair<div align="justify"><span style="color:#660000;"> It's time for the Fall Wholistic Health Fair at UMKC to be held on Sunday November 9, 2008 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm in the University Center Building at 50th & Rockhill Road. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#660000;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#660000;"> There will be wide variety of vendors there to visit with as well as great workshops going on all day long starting at 12 noon and ending at 5:45 pm. The fair is free, however, the workshops are $2.00 or 3 workshops for $5.00. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#660000;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#660000;"> When you come to A Quiet Sole Reflexology prior to Nov. 9th, I will giving away FREE WORKSHOP COUPONS as well as discounts for hot stone reflexology sessions! </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#660000;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#660000;"> I look forward to seeing you at Booth # 37 at the Wholistic Health Fair to pick up reflexology information, to have a love offering reflexology session or to say hello! See you all then!</span> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#660000;">Namaste, Kristie</span></div>Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-51847098889824823132008-09-22T14:57:00.001-05:002008-09-22T14:59:42.527-05:00Ionic Foot Baths: To Be or Not To Be?<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReflexologyForLife/~3/388105329/ionic-foot-bath.html">Ionic Foot Baths - Might as well flush your money down the john...</a>
<span style="color:#663333;">Posted: 09 Sep 2008 06:19 PM CDT</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">Talk about a hot topic. This is a very long blog on Ionic Foot Baths. They are the latest rage in using the feet to detox the body. They seem to be somewhat related to foot detox patches,
The writer of the blog generally discounts the foot baths as being nothing more than a placebo effect., In fact he feels you might as well flush your money down the toilet. However there are a lot of supporters who feel the foot baths have helped them out. </span>
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I love spirited debates. And this is one spirited debate. </span>
<span style="color:#663333;">How do I stand on it? Well I am a bit skeptical but I am ready to hear more. Research would be really good. Not much research is available. </span>
<span style="color:#663333;">What do you think? Has an ionic foot bath helped you?</span>
<span style="color:#663333;">Kevin Kunz</span>
<a href="http://www.reflexology-research.com%20/">http://www.reflexology-research.com </a>
<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/ReflexologyForLife?a=TMLlWZ"></a>Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-79420754763142152092008-09-22T14:38:00.002-05:002008-09-22T14:54:07.539-05:00Reflexology and the (Underappreciated) Urinary System<span style="color:#663333;">The Urinary System, Illnesses and How They Can be Prevented,Supported or Managed</span>
<span style="color:#663333;">When it comes to illnesses and how they affect the systems of the body, most people don't think of the urinary system first. Despite this, the urinary system happens to be one of the most important systems of the body - helping to get rid of some potentially toxic waste that may cause us harm. </span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">It's no surprise that the urinary system is a factor in ones wellness too.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">One of the most important things the urinary system does is - it filters our blood and gets rid of it's waste.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">The urinary system, on the surface may seem simple. It involves only a few main parts: the bladder, the kidney and the ureter. But, these organs perform some vital and complex functions.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">Each kidney has over 1 million tubules which are known as nephrons. These nephron tubes are the basic unit of the kidneys and they work by helping to filter the impurities andpotentially harmful stuff in your body. </span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">Wow - did you know that if you connected them from end to end, they would stretch for as much as 50 miles (80 km). </span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">Kidneys do a lot of other things as well:-</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;"> they're responsible for making a hormone which tells the body when to make more red blood cells. </span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">- they also help the body produce active Vitamin D which, in turn, helps the rest of the body especially the bones absorb the calcium from ingested foods which helps in sustaining a strong skeletal system.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;"> - and, they also help in regulating the of amount of fluid in your body on a daily basis. Between 7 to 8 litres of blood</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;"> - gets filtered through the kidneys about 19 times every day! The waste that leaves the kidneys is urine and it moves through a set of tubes called 'ureters' that carry it to the bladder.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">The bladder, which is also part of the urinary system, holds the urine until it's ready to be passed out to the exterior. </span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">Now, a number of different conditions may affect these important parts of the urinary system. In turn, these conditions can affect quality of life, create discomfort or even worse - affect other areas of your body or worsen an existing condition.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">One discomforting condition is having kidney stones. Kidney stones are formations that occur when minerals aggregate together. </span><span style="color:#663333;">Kidney stones tend to be as large as pebbles on the average but they can reach dangerous sizes. Some have been reported to be as large as grapefruit and the record weight of a single kidney is 1.5 kg (almost3 lbs).</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">Kidney stones are 4 times more likely to occur with men than women and the pain that they cause is excruciating. They can also block the urinary tract and cause some very serious problems which may include any of the following: sudden and severe pain in the back, groin, side, abdomen, or genitals; nausea; vomiting; fevers; chills; profuse sweating; or blood in the urine.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">Bladder infections are another serious condition which may affect the urinary system. They're caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract and they can make the urine smell foul and pus and blood may also come out with the urine. Pain in the pubic region is also a common trait of the condition as well as difficulty in urinating or painwhen doing so.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">Seeking medical attention is the first course of action to take. </span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">Supportive approaches have to do with eating right, avoiding alcohol and tobacco and doing exercises.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">Dehydration has been linked to the formation of kidney stones - another great reason to drink water. (The recommended amount of water is at least eight glasses of water a day, but that can vary from person to person.)</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">In terms of food, a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits are usually recommended - whole grains and green vegetables especially; vegetables and legumes are rich in potassium as well as citrus fruits. </span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">Whether fact or fiction, cranberry juice is largely believed to have some remedial effect on bladder infections as it tends to produce an acid which eliminates the presence of bacteria that leads to bladder infections. However it isusually recommended that the cranberry juice taken should be the version that is 100% pure, the ones with sugar (or mixed sweet juices) could aggravate and not help that much.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">Regular exercise can be a good deterrent to the formation of kidney stones. This is because the calcium which may cause the stones can be absorbed into the bones instead of accumulating to create kidney stones. About 30 minutes of exercise, 3 times a week, is usually recommended). Don't forget that it's also necessary to drink enough water after exercise in order to prevent dehydration - otherwise you may nullify the aim of the exercise in the first place.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">So how does reflexology factor into all of this?</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">I'll often notice the "kidney reflex" as an area with a distinct change in tissue texture. </span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">Does mean that there are kidney problems?</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">As a reflexologist in the US, it's not legal for me to diagnose, prescribe or treat. So, I just can't say for sure. </span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">But as a reflexologist I know that the inner workings of the body and all its systems can be expressed close to or on the surface. I will definitely detail the area in question as well as other organ reflexes in that particular system.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">And, I don't need to be right or diagnostic in order to offer the finest stress relief and support for my client and whatever their health challenges might be. I'd be taking the same actions, regardless.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">So now, let's look at the urinary system reflexes: the kidney reflexes - located on the plantar aspect, around the bases of the second metatarsal bones; the ureter reflexes - a thin line diagonally crossing the medial cuneiform towards the navicular bone, plantar aspect, medial side; the bladder reflex - located on the medial side and anterior aspects of the calcaneus.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">I detail each of these reflexes every time I feel a tissue texture change in any of the urinary system reflex areas and I'll also include the endocrine system for an all-systems balancing support (especially the adrenals due to associated stress and proximity).</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">I also understand that there is a foot here. Given that - there will be a physiological reason for the changes in tissue texture that I might observe, in this case, located near the center of the foot. </span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">I also know that the digital flexor tendons converge in this area and there may be a structural or anatomical cause that would certainly influence this change in the tissue texture. But, that's the domain of a podiatrist or, if muscular in origin, a massage therapist, and if warranted, I'll refer my client to one of them.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">As a reflexologist, my interest is less about the foot and more about the whole body, and all the organ systems. </span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">How do I support the whole body with my fabulous reflexology techniques?</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">That's a no brainer. Inherent in its techniques, reflexology can offer the very best in stress reduction, along with support for the natural homeostatic processes and it even supports circulation!</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">An added BONUS is that these changes in tissue texture, i.e., in the area of the urinary system reflexes, are a perfect reason for bringing my skills of detailing to the area and also, an excuse for me to ask my client "how much water do you drink in a day?"</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">This is a wonderful entry for talking to my clients about the benefits of drinking appropriate amounts of water.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">Here's something else to think about. Did you know that directly telling someone to drink water could constitute prescribing? Don't laugh, someone actually got into trouble over this.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">As silly as this may seem, we need to be careful to not prescribe.So, I usually say, "I drink water after every reflexology session" or "would you like a glass of water?" </span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">This gets the job done and the information remains anecdotal. The client can choose their action as theysee fit.</span>
<span style="color:#663333;"></span>Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-33622315086595778522008-09-22T14:32:00.002-05:002008-09-22T14:38:20.922-05:00Music for Every Mood<span style="color:#663333;">The other day I received an e-mail from Nature Made Vitamins. In it there was an article entitled '4 Great Things to Cheer You Up'. Here is one of them: Music! Who doesn't like music? There is music for a tastes. It's free to sign up and it is fun to play with and you never know, you may gain apprciation for other genres you've never heard before. Enjoy the journey into Musicovery! </span>
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<a href="http://musicovery.com/">Musicovery</a> – <span style="color:#663333;">Musicovery is a webradio device that finds the perfect sounds to suit your mood. You can choose from a variety of styles and genres, and then click to “define the mood” of your music. Just move the cursor on the graph based on how you want the music’s mood to be: up and down for Energetic to Calm and left and right for Dark to Positive. If you register for free, you can save your favorite songs to hear again and again. As well as ban songs you don’t like. This is a fun way to discover new music and hear some old favorites as well.</span>
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<a href="http://musicovery.com/">http://musicovery.com/</a>Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-7286289000983023942008-09-22T14:28:00.002-05:002008-09-22T14:32:45.606-05:00You Have What It Takes to Make Your Dreams Come True<span style="color:#663333;">What you think of yourself is far more important than what others think of you.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">There will be days when people will try to tear you down. Don't let them win. Hold your head high, walk proudly, and remember when you've done the best you can do, there is nothing anyone can say to take that away from you.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">Keep they song in your heart, and memorize it well. Play it over and over; soon others will take notice and look up to you. Some may even ask you for advice.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">You have what it takes to succeed. You're a person of integrity, wisdom, and faith. If nagging doubts ever enter your mind, the kind where you question if what you're doing is right, pause for a momet, close your eyes, and just do what you need to do...believe, believe, believe.</span>
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<span style="color:#663333;">--Kris Ackerman</span>Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205400087303394266.post-89243143473789066672008-08-23T17:01:00.003-05:002008-08-23T17:07:13.807-05:00A New Perspective for the Sole<div align="justify"><span style="color:#6600cc;">In the past the old addage stated that, "The eyes are the windows to the Soul". In pursuing the gift of reflexology I am starting to think that the following may need consideration and reflection, "The feet are the windows to the Sole".</span> </div>Kristie Martin, Relaxation Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280338139595243015noreply@blogger.com0