Natural Health and Wellness

How kind are you to your feet? We call 'em our "dogs," but do we treat them as the beloved members of the family, like many do their furry friends? Alice was certainly concerned about her feet as she grew taller and taller in the 2nd chapter of Lewis Carroll's famous tale: "'Good-bye, feet!' (for when she looked down at her feet, they seemed to be almost out of sight, they were getting so far off). 'Oh, my poor little feet, I wonder who will put on your shoes and stockings for you now, dears? I'm sure I shan't be able! I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can; — but I must be kind to them,' thought Alice, 'or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go! Let me see: I'll give them a new pair of boots every Christmas.' And she went on planning to herself how she would manage it. 'They must go by the carrier,' she thought; 'and how funny it'll see...

This photo from Stock Vault photos is entitled, "Releasing the Demons." That is a STRESSFUL thought. In my humble opinion this photo is a depiction of STRESS. . . and STRESS is our topic here! Look at these STRESS statistics compiled for a recent REFLEXOLOGY presentation. *7 out of every 10 people who die each year had been living with a chronic illness. *1 out of every 2 of us in now living with a chronic illness. *For 3 of every 4 of those with a chronic illness, STRESS may be a contributing factor. (American Medical Association) *A full 43% of US adults suffer adverse effects from STRESS. (American Psychological Association) *More than 80% of physician office visits are associated with unresolved stress issues. *Stress is a big factor in more than 75% of all illnesses diagnosed today with many studies putting this figure closer to 90%. (www.About.com) *Depression, only one type of stress reaction, is predicted to be the leading occupational disease of the 2...

Ladies, they also make us emotionally feel on top of the world or at least a little closer to it. (That holds especially true if you're short like me.) Wait! For the tall slender types, they really lift you up there! They create the illusion of longer legs, we're convinced they are the ultimate in femininity. The pointy toe ones work wonders if you're seeking the long slim foot look. BUT physically, our feet scream all day and into the night -- especially if you must be in an upright position for hours on end with no chance to kick them off under your desk. A few years ago, a young woman in her early 20's, an aquaintance of mine, loved her heels so much. She loved the way they looked and the empowering emotions they created in her mind and spirit. She wore them proudly every day. She had a whole wardrobe of these glorious spikes. She had done this since her teens. But now the pain she was enduring from the foot torture the heels inflicted had become excrutiating. This y...

A new year with new hopes, new dreams, new goals. . . . Letting go of extra stress, taking better care of yourself, and renewed energy may well encourage you toward those hopes, dreams and goals whatever they may be. Consider these general, but incredible, benefits of reflexology and how they may provide some bigger than life solutions to improving your life in 2009. Reduces Stress Revitalizes Energy Assists Functioning of Circulation Assists Functioning of Nervous System Assists the Cleansing of Toxins from the Body Assists the Harmonizing of the Body's Systems Naturally Preventative/Supportive Caring Touch WOW! That's a lot of potential benefit! Appointments are available. Schedule your "experience" today! Contact Information may be found at The Footsteps In Eden Website Just a brief note here: Reflexology really is way more than a great foot rub! To learn more about Reflexology and Lynn Watson, Registerd Certified Reflexolo...