As promised....

Headaches and Migraines....

Indian Head Massage....

Is great for headaches/migraines or the more common tension headaches.  Alot of people hold tension in their scalps and necks and this is a great way to relieve those symptoms, please do not have this treatment when you have a full blown headache or migraine, as it can make the symptoms worse.  It is best to have these treatments once a week when the headaches has gone, and the Indian Head Massage may lengthen the time between each headache, therefore you will not need one a week, maybe every fortnight - 4 weeks, this is all depending on the severity of the headaches.

Aromatherapy or Body Massage....

Most headaches are caused by stress, and what better way to help beat stress than to have a relaxing massage.  A tailored Aromatherapy massage using a blend of oils such as Lavender, or Clary Sage will not only leave you feeling totally relaxed, but the massages release a hormone called Endorphins, our own natural painkiller.  If you can't get to have a massage then rub a drop of Lavender on each temple, gently, this will help you sleep and calm down children who do not like bedtimes.


Reflexology....

A wonderful and calming treatment.  As soon as the therapists starts to massage your feet, you can feel all the tension ebb away, and this is even before the actual treatment starts.  If you are unable to get to a therapist, then here is a tip to help you, press the webby fleshy part of your hand between thumb and forefinger on both hands, if this hurts lessen the pressure but that is the part you need.  Another tip for restless children at bedtimes, make their hand into a cup and in the centre of the palm just below the third finger is the "Solar Plexus".  Gently, with your thumbs, press about 3 or 4 times, this will calm them down,  Do the same for yourself whenever you feel agitated or stressed.


I hope you will enjoy reading these little snippets of information, they are designed to help you.  If you would like any information on any Holistic treatments, do not hesitate to ask me.  I cannot diagnose and please do not stop taking conventional medicine, the therapies are there to complement one another.

P.S I forgot to add this therapy....

Hopi Ear Candling....

A wonderful relaxing ear treatment that is great for the headache you get when your sinuses are playing up, that heavy pressure across the face feeling.  The candle, when lit,  creates a vacuum in the ear releasing pressure of ear wax and bunged up sinuses, this should all be finished off with a face massage, this helps to drain the toxins out.  Again, please do not have the treatment when you have a sinus infection or have a full blown headache.  This treatment isn't just for headaches, but I will tell you more about that in another blog.



Much love

Jo x