Stress can be positive, keeping us healthy and full of life and giving us an extra burst of energy when needed. However, it is only intended to be a short term effect and when the response becomes prolonged, this becomes negative stress, which is very unhealthy.

 

Long term stress can:

• Increase heart rate and blood pressure

• Affect digestion leading to problems like irritable bowel syndrome

• Cause sleeping difficulties

• Emotional distress

• Cause muscle tension

• Suppress the immune system

• Affect reproductive function

 

Whatever we can do to reduce stress in our lives is good for both our emotional and physical wellbeing.

 

Reflexology is a deeply relaxing treatment and can really help to reduce stress, so is a wonderful therapy to help rebalance and revitalise the body and mind.