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I.B.S. is thought to affect one in ten people in Britain. It can occur at any age, but is most frequent and severe in women aged 20-50. Symptoms include constipation, diarrhoea, wind, bloating, abdominal pain or any combination of the above . I.B.S. is quite often brought on by stress, but can sometimes be diet related. Sufferers are advised to look at their diet, and given painkillers and anti – spasmodic drugs . Reflexology can step in and help in the case of stress induced IBS, as it can help to calm and relax the muscles surrounding the abdomen, and the organs themselves. Regular reflexology can help to calm the system and reduce the severity of IBS attacks, hopefully meaning less nasty attacks of diarrhoea or constipation or pains in the abdomen.

Taking peppermint oil (please consult a homeopath or aromatherapist before consuming peppermint oil) increasing fluid as well as increasing physical activity is thought to help. Some people with IBS find that increasing the amount of dietary fibre and reducing caffeine helps. Reducing stress and taking time to relax is important. Children with similar digestive problems i.e. chronic constipation and pains in the tummy may also benefit from reflexology

 

 

EXPLORING THE APPLICATION OF REFLEXOLOGY FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF FUNCTIONAL CONSTIPATION
By Yang Yu-Ru, Chao Ling-Yun, Meng Guan-Ling,
cao Su-wen, Hao Jia-Mo, and Zhang Suhui

 

This study evaluated the effectiveness of reflexology in treating functional constipation. Forty subjects, 18 males and 22 females, aged 48 - 90 years, mean age 70 years, were used for the study. Twenty subjects were diagnosed as having constipation; the other 20 subjects were free of constipation. The time elapsed between taking a carbon tablet and the last black stool eliminated was recorded pre and post treatment. Ten 30 - 40 minute reflexology sessions were administered every other day for treatment. Frequency and features of stool excretion, administrating of laxative medicine, diet and appetites were all recorded. From statistical analysis of the data it was concluded that reflexology had a remarkable effect in shortening the emptying time of the digestive tract, and, that reflexology is highly effective in curing functional constipation.

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  •  I woke this morning and for the first time in years put my left foot to the floor without pain!!!! I feel very good all over and despite waking a few times in the night I didn't feel battered and bruised...all good!! (May 2010)
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  • Had my first taste of Reiki today with Nia. Felt very relaxed under Nia's warm hands (well they felt warm to me!) and slightly tingly. Whilst driving home I felt incredibly tired & had a dreadful headache but remarkably quite soon I started to feel quite energised
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  • I’ve just taken part my first Reiki session and not being an ‘alternative therapy’ person and apt to question the science, didn’t expect anything to happen at all. Surprisingly, I found the session relaxing and positive.  It helped me to (forced me to) relax and completely relaxing is something I’m out of the habit of doing. I’m not sure what goes on but the initial experience of heat and tiredness has given way to a feeling of improved wellbeing. This may be the Reiki or is it the prunes? I plan to find out with some more sessions!