Kinsthorpe Tinnitus Group

On Monday 11 June I was priviledged to be asked by Pauline Alcock to give a talk on Reflexology to the Kingsthorpe Tinnitus Group. Everyone was so lovely. I really enjoyed my time with everyone. I was overjoyed to be given a "Lucky bamboo" plant and a £25.00 cheque for my favourite charity the Northants Assoc of the Blind - Towcester Group. Thank you to you all.

Talk on Tinnitus and Reflexology

I introduced myself and gave an account of my journey from breaking my back 13 years ago, being in a wheelchair, not able to do anything for myself. Being fortunate enough to have collapsed, but helped by my wonderful neighbour and Reflexologist Joyce Battershall, where I used to live in Essex. Joyce worked with me, giving me Reflexology, excercises and love until I was able to walk and do things for myself again.

Pain killers and antibiotics made me so ill,at this time. A few years later Joyce's friend Helen Beard was tutoring A British School of Reflexology course to become a qualified Reflexology Practitioner. Joyce thought I would be a perfect candidate as I was so passionate about Reflexology. After all hadn't Joyce and Reflexology given back my life - with God's help.

Lots of study and hard work later and I qualified. This led me to Aromatherapy as I wanted an alternative to pain killers and antibiotics, but in a natural way. I asked the group to bear with me on this journey. Again I qualified as a Practitioner.

I was fortunate that Joyce helped me once again by recommending me to clients she could not see and a church group in Chadwell St Mary where I regularly gave Reflexology therapy. So my practice slowly built. I moved to Milton Malsor Northants. Relocated with the bank I had also worked at on the late shift for 8 years.

Having set up my practice in Milton Malsor, people were kind enough to phone to ask me if I had heard of Therno-Auricular Therapy (Hopi Ear candles). I hadn't, I admit.
I asked my mentor Janet Flowers from Northants University, where I had completed a business course if she knew anything about this therapy. She did and was kind enough to treat my clients for me, but only on the proviso that I went to train myself. This I did and am now qualified. I am now very interested and passionate about the ailments of the ear and head.

Tinnitus - if the cause of the Tinnitus can be found it helps tremendously. It can be caused by loud noise; stress; high blood pressure; ear infection; cochlea damage.

The Tinnitus - high pitched noises in the ear/head - leads to Anxiety. Anxiety leads to Stress. Stress leads to Insomnia. Insomnia leads to Lowered Immune System. Lowered Immune System leads to Tinnitus. Unfortunately it is a vicious circle.

Hearing loss is not usually the main concern for people suffering with Tinnitus, although is an accompanying problem. The constant ringing in the ears is the problem.

Tinnitus can develop after travelling on an airoplane with a cold or blocked nose. A Thermo-Auricular therpay or two will clear this form. It may even clear by itself.

Tinnitus may literally be a "warning bell" for other conditions such as diabetes and arthritis and some forms of immune system disfunction.

Hypersensitivity to SALICYLATES, asprin may cause and/or increase Tinnitus. A number of foods contain SALICYLATES. You may like to consider looking for this on the food package label. Unless absolutely necessary, you may like to consider an alternative to asprin.

Background music appears to be very helpful to the Tinnitus sufferer. Playing soft gentle music at bedtime will help you to sleep. As a backgound it will help you to relax.

One side effect of Tinnitus is stress. Some chronic sufferers become depressed. Certain TRICYCLIC anti-depressants, such as IMIPRAMINE (TOFRANIL) have been known to cause Tinnitus. Please always read the label before taking any medication.

Lack of concentration and being constantly destracted is a such a worry for the Tinnitus sufferer.

Stress is not good for Tinnitus symptoms and of course stress can actually cause the Tinnitus in the first place.

Sleep - both falling asleep and staying asleep is another problem often causing Insomnia which in turn makes the Tinnitus worse.

Anxiety is known to make Tinnitus worse.

Not ever being able to relax is another side effect of Tinnitus.

Reflexology works on all levels. It gives the client an opportunity to talk about what ever subject is on their mind. Often sharing concerns and perhaps being given a tip or two really does help with Anxiety. Just being able to express oneself with a Therapist who understands the condition can really make a difference. Because Reflexology works on such a deep relaxation level it works a treat for Stress related symptoms. The Reflexology will make you feel tired, as it uses its power to get you to sleep. Whilst you are asleep the body rests and repairs. You really need this to happen. The Insomnia will start to improve. Better sleep patterns help you cope with everyday life! As the Reflexology can help all the systems of the body, including the Immune System clients begin to feel better and healthier. Tinnitus may not be able to be cured completely, by gentle therapy of Reflexology and Thermo-Auricular Therapy the symptoms can be greatly lessened with the added bonus of feeling much happier and healthier in other aspects of your body.

I would like to thank you for your interest in this subject. Please contact me if you feel I may be able to help you with any advice. I am passionate about helping my clients. I would love to help you.

Welcome to miltonmalsorreflexology.co.uk readers

Just to let you know that the name Milton Malsor Reflexology has changed to Agate Therapies, due to demand and extension of therapies given. My wonderful website designer Michael Frankland of Yuzool.com has now put a link from miltonmalsorreflexology.co.uk to bring you directly to Agate Therapies.co.uk newish website. I hope you enjoy this new website. Please e-mail me with your comments.

I would like to thank Michael, very much, for his inspiration and untiring patience with agatetherapies.co.uk. Well done Michael!

Look Good Feel Great! Caroline Chisholm School

Thank you to all the lovely ladies who came for a taster Reflexology therapy at this event. Most ladies were astonished as to what I could tell about them from their feet! I was inundated by friends of friends - such wonderful ladies they were! My collegue Bob Matcham ( whom I met at the Northampton Oasis Group )and I did not stop all day! No break or lunch for us - so thanks for the diet!!

We gave demonstations of the Reflexology Therapy to show how wonderfully relaxing it feels and how we can use the information we can see and feel from your feet to know what is perhaps out of sorts.

Many doctors use our knowledge as Reflexologists a diagnostic tool. I was able to inform one lady that her thyroid was imbalanced; another lady that she was very depressed; another lady that she had hormonal issues; another that her sinuses were giving her such deadful headaches; another lady had liver issues; most ladies were dehydrated - we do not drink enough water. And so every lady who came to me went away amazed by what I told her.

Reflexology, by deep relaxation and accupressure points direct the white, healing, bloood cells to the parts of the body needing help. Reflexology rebalances the body after about 4,5 or 6 weeks ish depending on the severity of the condition. Maintaining that wellness just takes one Reflexology therapy on a mothly 5 weekly basis. Most of my clients know when they need a "top up" as it feels like your "petrol tank" is getting low!

Thank you also, to the organisers we had a wonderful day and a great experience!

Northampton Oasis Reflexology Group Meeting

Saturday 9th June 2007. By attending this local group meeting,I am kept updated and informed. This meeting was particularly interesting as Joan Innes gave us talk and demonstration of Vertical Reflexology Therapy. We were able to try the therapy for ourselves also. This form of Reflexology treats the dorsum of the foot while in a standing position.The foot reflexes become far more sensitive and responsive to pressure when weight bearing.For more information, please read Lynne Booth's books. If you would like to have Vertical Reflexology Therapy as part of therapy with myself, please do not hesitate to ask.

THANK YOU! Milton Malsor Fun Day

Just a note to say a big THANK YOU!... to everyone who came to see me at the Milton Malsor Fun Day! The weather was fantastic! It was hot and sunny! It was so good to see so many smiling faces.

I was lucky to have a very pleasent cool breeze, where I had my mobile couch to give taster sessions. The kind villagers of Milton Malsor and the surrounding villagers patiently queued to see me, despite having an appointment system - as they did not want to loose their place!! I finished well after every one else had packed up, about 18.45, as I did not want to disappoint anyone!

THANK YOU must also go to Sue and Jane and their committee who worked tirelessly to make it a brilliant day!! The Barn dance in the evening was such fun and the hog roast was fantastic! How they managed such high standards, catering for so many people - at least 150 - I will never know! If you didn't make it this year - do make an effort to come next year - you will not be disappointed!!

It was a magical day.....thank you to everyone!