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Natural Relief from Itchy Eczema
Added: (Sun Sep 11 2005)
If you’re one of the thousands of people in the UK who suffer with eczema, dry, itchy and inflamed skin can have a significant impact on your lifestyle. Did you know that Reflexology, the popular complementary therapy, could provide the natural relief that you’ve been looking for? As 17-24 September is National Eczema Week, what better time to try something new to help your troubled skin?
Eczema is a group of skin conditions that affect both adults and children. It is estimated that 20% of school children and one in twelve adults are plagued with the problem. The cause could be hereditary or even a reaction to an irritant such as washing powder or bubble bath.
Middle-aged adults and the elderly are also prone to developing varicose eczema, a form of the condition that affects their legs, usually below the knees, causing dry, itchy and inflamed skin which can break out as an ulcer if left untreated.
Whilst medication is available to treat the symptoms of eczema, many do not like using steroid creams and have found great relief from their symptoms through a visit to their local Reflexologist.
Jennie Levick of the International Institute of Reflexology (UK) says: “Reflexology is a very relaxing treatment and can help to relieve stress, which is often a trigger for skin outbreaks. We work on the reflex points on the hands and/or feet to rebalance the body and improve blood circulation. Weak circulation is usually the cause of varicose eczema in adults and a course of 4-6 weekly Reflexology treatments will usually improve, if not eradicate the problem.”
Reflexologists work on the principle that the reflex points on the feet and hands correspond to the organs, glands and parts of the body. By applying a special pressure to the reflexes using the fingers and thumbs, the body is encouraged to heal itself naturally.
“If we are working with a client who has eczema, we would pay particular attention to the reflexes that correspond to the endocrine glands in the body, as these control the body chemistry and impact greatly on the skin. We would also work the reflexes relating to the liver and kidneys to help to detoxify the body. If the eczema is triggered by a sensitivity to food, working the reflexes that correspond with the intestines would also be of great benefit” confirmed Jennie. “As Reflexology works holistically, we would always offer a full treatment, covering every reflex point on the feet and/or hands, so that clients get a full ‘head to toe’ experience.”
If you would like to discover the natural relief that can be achieved through Reflexology, why not contact the International Institute of Reflexology to find your nearest Practitioner? You can telephone 01142 812100 or visit www.reflexology-uk.net