Reflexology is based on the principle that there are certain reflex points on the feet, which are linked to different organs of the body. When certain points are stimulated, they in turn stimulate specific body parts. The main use of reflexology is usually as a stress inhibitor, as it helps the whole body to relax and increase the endorphin secretion, which elevates the feel good factor.
According to new research Chinese herbs are more effective at relieving period pain than drugs. The study from the University of Western Sydney, Australia, showed Chinese herbal mixtures extracted from bark and roots eased menstrual cramps and reduce the recurrence of pain over three months. The researchers tested liquorice root, cinnamon and fennel root.
Receiving a diagnosis of ‘unexplained infertility’ can be terrifying for couples who want to get pregnant. They can feel helpless and frustrated with this diagnosis, but in my opinion it is not the most devastating news you might receive after a fertility investigation because it means that there is no medical reason you cannot become parents.
Stress and emotional concerns are creeping higher and higher up the list of common causes of infertility. Many couples have lost faith in the natural process of conception and maintain too strong a conviction in the need for medical assistance. And with more and more women in high stress jobs it’s really no wonder that conception doesn’t always occur immediately. Stress is a major inhibitor of ovulation and fertility and it can also affect male fertility too.