Stress can affect many systems of the body and if allowed to become long or chronic, then damage may occur. This damage may affect health and wellbeing, which can make life harder within work, home life and relationships.
It is important that people recognise how they are feeling and the symptoms of stress, then make time in their lives to do things that can change how they feel and perform their daily tasks.
Symptoms of stress: Increased Alcohol intake, increased release of anger, Lack of motivation in down time, Changes in eating habits, increased use of stimulants.
A lot of people lead such busy lives that they get used to the sensation of discomfort or pain and forget what it feels like to be pain free. This is when the damage becomes chronic and will take a lot longer for the client to heal, once a constructive course of treatment begins.
It is better to try to fit some sort of relaxation time into our daily or weekly schedule, to get the optimum health benefits with positive results.
Regular Exercise, Healthy eating, Complimentary Therapies, Meditation, These are some of the ways that can help release tension and if applied regularly, can stave off chronic illness or injury.
I have treated a number of clients with Reflexology who have symptoms of stress, some without even recognising it and are now making time each week to look after their wellbeing.
Reflexology not only relaxes a person and gives time to put their feet up, but also allows them to feel the areas of their body that feel ‘out of balance’, be it through physical or emotional stress.