Menopause is something all women would like to avoid, but unfortunately its going to sneak up on us whether we like it or not. For some of us it may be as early as 45.

Early symptoms are usually hot flushes, periods starting to become irregular, mood swings, feeling tired and listless, just to name a few.

This is the time we need to really focus on looking after ourselves, by maintaining a healthy weight. This means exercising every day even if its a 30 min walk, eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, reducing our intake of processed foods, and having at least two alcohol-free nights a week.

Being kind to ourselves and having the occasional splurge on a facial or a massage is highly recommended.

Having a positive attitude towards menopause and reminding yourself all the time that it is only going to last a short time will also help. Try not to listen to others if they tell you their symptoms lasted ten years.

Lastly, in my experience as a Reflexologist I have found that regular reflexology has definitely helped with some of the symptoms associated with menopause.

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Are you always the one in the office with the cold and flu symptoms? Did you know that reflexology reduces stress and builds up your immune system, so that your body can fight off those winter germs?

Reflexology boosts the lymphatic function, improves circulation and detoxifies the body.

Also, washing your hands, eating healthy foods, increasing your zinc and Vitamin C intake, and getting plenty of exercise and fresh air will all help to keep those nasty germs under control.

Once the body becomes stressed, then the immune system is weak and generally sickness will follow. However regular reflexology and a healthy diet will help to keep you free of colds and flu this season.

Handy hint - If you do find yourself sick this winter with cold and flu symptoms then having someone massage either Vicks Vaporub or my famous cold and flu mix onto the balls of your feet will always ensure a restful night's sleep.

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I am very excited to now offer a unique Facial Rejuvenation Massage in my clinic.

Firstly I will explain that this natural face lift massage aims to treat the client on a physical, emotional and spiritual level.

Having experienced this treatment myself, I was very interested to see if indeed it improved the overall texture of my skin.

Whilst learning the technique I too got to receive the lovely treatment and was really impressed with the results; my skin looked fresher and more relaxed than it had previously.

This deeply relaxing holistic treatment is based on the Ayurvedic principles and uses a specific lifting technique. It is a series of moves and lifts that stimulate pressure points and smooth out tension.

It is a natural exfoliation, it promotes better blood and lymphatic circulation and balances the body’s subtle energies.

Facial Rejuvenation is great for people who are highly sensitive to creams and perfumes as there is none required in this treatment. The required time to achieve these results is usually an hour, which goes very fast when you are in a state of bliss.

The treatment finishes with a stimulating head and scalp massage. It is recommended that six treatments will give you better results, however you will still see the difference after just one treatment.

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