My Natural Therapy

06/04/2022

I have completed The Butterfly Touch Therapies Course for Reflexology in Cancer Care. I have found this course to be extremely helpful and can highly recommend it for fellow reflexologists.
Reflexology is a wonderful therapy for everyone, but especially for those going through the distress of cancer.
As a trained oncology reflexologist I provide a calm relaxing space for patients during all stages of their treatment. I work from home but can arrange house calls for patients that are unable to travel, (within my local area).
For more information, please call 07976 381496 or email alisonlbracher@gmail.com

28/10/2020

Foot health: how to spot common foot conditions plus tips for home treatments.

Massage & Reflexology - Health & Wellbeing

27/10/2020

RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME
Has anyone experienced it? I have, and it is really annoying as it usually starts in the evenings and continues when I get into bed. I can feel really tired but somehow my legs feel they could run a marathon!

There are many theories as to why people get restless leg syndrome. Chemical imbalance is one, but from my own experience of RLS I have noticed it happens when I do exercise, e.g. cycling, running or squats. I also had it many years ago during pregnancy.

If you too suffer from RLS I recommend you read the NHS page on the subject, (see link below). As for treatments, I find stretching out the calves in the standing position, (see image) and holding the stretch for a minute or two helps to relieve the symptoms. (Thanks to my partner Martyn for the reluctant demo).

If you are already in bed, (trying to run that marathon!), you can still do a calf stretch in the supine position (on your back), by pulling your toes towards your shins, hold for a few seconds, and then pointing them away from your legs, (think of a ballet dancer pointing her toes).

For more info about Restless Leg Syndrome please follow this NHS link. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/restless-legs-syndrome/

14/10/2020

My Natural Therapy candles, created by me with you in mind. It's been a anxious year for everyone and during lockdown I couldn't treat anyone for massage or reflexology. Add to that a loved one that still needs to be very careful during the continuing covid 19 crisis and there you have it, a therapist not being able to practice. So, in the interim I developed a new candle brand, made with wellbeing in mind, and the environment. Using natural waxes, essential oils and choosing fragrance blends that I hope will help to relax and calm in these anxious times.

08/10/2020

Work at a computer all day? Stiff neck and shoulders? Many people are having to do more of their day to day work this way at the moment. Check out the following images for good posture, plus one easy daily exercise that can help.

30/09/2020

http://www.mynaturaltherapy.co.uk/blog
Top tips for healthy feet this winter.

Massage & Reflexology - Health & Wellbeing

01/06/2020

Who loves Elderflower Cordial? Me! 😍 now is the perfect time to get outside and pick elderflowers for this delicious summertime drink. And it’s my natural therapy for the mind and body on these beautiful sunny days. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/homemade-elderflower-cordial
Easy to follow recipe, I got mine from the BBC Goodfood website. I ordered my citric acid from Amazon but you could try your local chemist too.
Don’t wait to pick your elderflowers, as it won’t be around for much longer, you can put it in the freezer until you have all the other ingredients ready.
Tip. I use 1 lemon and 2 oranges per batch, as I think it already has enough sharpness from the citric acid.

26/05/2020

Nice easy tips for self massage for sciatic pain. All you need is a pair of hands and a tennis ball. This is for a friend of mine, Ann. Hope you find it useful.

Hey! Here's a self massage video showing what causes sciatica and how to get rid of the pain. Sciatica is a common issue and it can take a while to completel...

22/05/2020

It’s a possibility? 😂

07/05/2020

05/05/2020

Easy peasey reflexology for a better nights sleep 😊

Association of Reflexologists The Association of Reflexologists (AoR) was established in 1984 and is a not-for-profit organisation. Today it is the foremost ...