Aftercare advice

After a reflexology you might experience some of the following reactions:

• an increase in the symptoms you currently experience i.e. fatigue or muscular aches
• increase in frequency of micturition and bowel movements
• headaches
• flatulence
• heightened emotional reactions
• change in sleep patterns and vivid dreams

These reactions are normal parts of the Healing Process and will quickly pass, usually within 24-48 hrs.  Over a course of treatments these responses settle down.

DO:

• Drink plenty of water to help flush out lymphatic waste and toxins from the body as well as to rehydrate you
• Try and have a calm rest of day
• Light exercise (i.e. a walk)
• Eat a light meal after treatment to give your body time to remove waste products
• Eat fresh fruit and vegetables to get natural sugars and vitamin C to enhance the detoxification process

AVOID:

• Avoid any strenuous sport for the rest of the day
• Do not drink alcohol and avoid tea/coffee for a period of 12 hrs to prevent overloading your body with toxins (drink herbal teas instead)

ENCOURAGED:

• Regular exercise is encouraged (i.e. daily brisk walk or yoga/pilates will encourage lymphatic flow and the removal of waste from the body)
• Skin brushing with a natural soft bristle brush assists elimination through the skin
• Consider reducing stress through meditation and visualisation exercise to help rest the mind and body
• Make a note of any changes you experience (i.e. more/less energy, any soreness or relief of pain in an area, increased micturition.) 

If you are concerned at any point, feel welcome to contact Holos.