Reflexology for Hormone Imbalances

Whilst reflexology does not claim to diagnose, treat or cure a disorder, it is thought that some disorders, such as these, have been shown (through mainly anecdotal evidence due to limited investment in scientific research) to respond well to reflexology.

 

There are many types of glandular / endocrine disorders, some of which are extremely rare. Hormone imbalances are very common. It is a glandular system disorder.

 

Glandular System – Reproductive

The glandular system is a communication network that regulates the basic drives and emotions, promotes growth and sexual identity, assists in the repair of broken tissue and helps generate energy.

 

Therapeutic effects of reflexology on the glandular system

• Release of muscular tension directly affecting the lumbar and pelvic area.
• Stimulates and balances nerve supply to the pelvic area, improving functioning of reproductive organs.
• Helps balance the functioning of the hypothalamus, which is a bridge between the endocrine / glandular and nervous systems.
• Offers support, especially women through times of transition and change associated with this body system e.g. pregnancy.
• Stimulation of the ANS activates the endocrine / glandular system and a cascade of hormonal responses may result.
• Break down of deposits in the feet and the stimulation of reflexology decongests energy pathways allowing the glandular system to work optimally (as it does for all systems).

 

What are Hormone Imbalances?

Symptoms of hormone imbalance in women may begin as early as the late 20's to the 40's. Symptoms of hormone imbalance in women tend to increase as a woman ages, especially if ignored in the earlier years. Hormone imbalance symptoms can be any one or more of the following:

• Allergy symptoms

• Depression, fatigue and anxiety

• Endometriosis

• Fibrocystic breasts

• Hair loss and facial hair growth

• Headaches, dizziness and foggy thinking

• Low sex drive

• Osteoporosis

• PMS

• Urinary tract infections and incontinence

• Uterine fibroids

• Weight gain, water retention and bloating

• Wrinkly skin

 

Symptoms of hormone imbalance are caused primarily by the incorrect relationship between progesterone and estrogen levels in the body. The two female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, exist in a delicate balance. Variations in that balance can have a dramatic effect on your health, resulting in symptoms of hormone imbalance. The amounts of these hormones that the woman's body produces from month to month can vary, depending on factors such as stress, nutrition, exercise and most importantly -- ovulation or the lack of ovulation.