Puberty

Do you have a daughter or niece, or someone you know who is going through puberty and started her periods?  How are they coping?

This can be a huge hormonal upheaval in a girl’s life, and is the start of many hormonal changes that take place in a woman’s reproductive life span.

During this period, when the levels of oestrogen rise within the body, there are many changes which can be visible and others that are invisible. You may notice physical developments of breasts and hips, acne, etc, but there can be more subtle changes such as mood swings, lower self-esteem, feelings of self-consciousness. All of these symptoms are attributable to hormone fluctuations.

Reflexology is a fantastic option to help balance out these hormones and the best thing about it is that it is safe for all ages.  There are no chemicals involved and it is a therapy which allows the body to heal and balance itself.

Reflexology involves applying pressure to specific points (reflexes) on the feet which correspond to organs in the body.  If your young woman is feeling self-conscious, all she has to reveal is her feet.  Reflexology helps to relax the body and balance hormones through stimulation of the cranial nerves and hormonal (endocrine) system, allowing teenagers (although I am aware that some girls start puberty earlier than this) to generally feel calmer.

This period of time in their lives comes with other pressures such as schooling, social media, peer pressure, sport competitions.  If they are experiencing stress or anxiety, this can compound the symptoms of hormonal challenges, making them feel more stressed – it’s a vicious circle really.

Stress can also bring physical discomfort such as period cramps, digestive problems, headaches, and many more.  Reflexology will help to relieve and reduce these symptoms as well by reducing physical tension within the body.

Reducing all of these symptoms will, in turn, improve their concentration, self-esteem, confidence, focus, energy and mood.