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.