'10 Minute Tip' by Liz Rabone
Elizabeth Rabone has worked as a reflexologist professionally in England, and - with the charity Healing Hands Network - voluntarily in Bosnia, where she treated survivors of the 1992-1995 war.
In the Alternative Therapies series, Kathy Sykes investigates the literature and science behind reflexologist's claims that pressure points on the feet mirror (hence "reflexology") parts of the wider body and finds little good evidence in support. But while science does not have evidence for the mechanisms put forward by reflexologists, it still attracts patients and practitioners, many of whom are convinced it offers a genuine benefit. So why are they convinced when - as Hilary MacQueen explains - scientists aren't? In this personal discussion of reflexology, practitioner Elizabeth Rabone offers an insight into her work, how she believes it works, and why she feels it has a role in the modern world.
The following website gives general advice about managing stress. In particular it gives detailed guidance on keeping a 'stress journal':
www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/pages/understanding-stress.aspx
There is more general information about stress, its causes, its signs and symptoms and how to manage it, here:
www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/stress
Reflexology is the technique of applying gentle pressure on the reflexes on the feet and hands in order to bring about a state of deep relaxation, stimulate the body's own healing processes and help the body return to a state of balance and wellbeing.
About the conversation:
Why you need to strangle your stress (it’s no April Fool joke, either)
With nearly 10 million working days lost to stress in the UK over the past year, stress is a serious business problem as well as a debilitating illness.
In this 10 Minute Tip, Complementary Therapist Liz Rabone will share:
· Why stress can be so harmful
· What long term and permanent damage it can do to your health
· How to recognise the symptoms of stress in yourself and others
· How to relieve the symptoms and remove the causes naturally, without drugs
If your business is stressful – even just at times – don’t miss this 10 Minute Tip. By understanding stress and knowing how to recognise it, you’ll be able to nip any that comes your way in the bud – and help keep your business running smoothly at all times.
