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Reflexology & Ageing: Supporting Wellbeing at Every Stage of Life
As the festive period fades and routines return, life often feels busy again — work, appointments, social plans and the general rush of everyday life. For many older people, however, winter can feel quite different. Colder weather, shorter days and reduced mobility can make getting out and about harder, and opportunities for social contact may quietly diminish. Ageing isn’t an illness, but it does bring transitions — physical, emotional and social. Alongside specific medical

Paula Bancroft
Jan 53 min read


Can Reflexology Support Your Weight Goals Through Better Sleep and Stress Relief?
With summer behind us and a fresh fitness focus ahead, many people are turning to holistic ways to support healthy weight management. A...

Paula Bancroft
Sep 3, 20252 min read


How Reflexology Can Support Runners
Whether you're training for a marathon, lacing up for your local park-run, or just enjoying a jog around the block, your body deserves...

Paula Bancroft
Jul 18, 20252 min read


🌞 Are you experiencing fluid retention or swollen ankles in the heat?
How Hydration and Reflexology Can Help You’re not alone. Many people find their ankles swell in hot weather — especially while travelling...

Paula Bancroft
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Our Feet and What We Ask of Them
We ask a lot of our feet! Each foot is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, and around 100 ligaments, all designed to move. On average, our...

Paula Bancroft
Mar 12, 20254 min read


Using your feet to ease the body's muscular tensions
An Introduction to Muscular Reflexology In the world of holistic therapies, reflexology is celebrated for its ability to connect...

Paula Bancroft
Jan 9, 20253 min read


5 Simple Ways to Look After Yourself This Festive Season
It’s that time of year when many of us are trying to fit 30+ hours of tasks into a 24-hour day. From work deadlines to increased social...

Paula Bancroft
Dec 1, 20243 min read


Reflexology - What Is It, and How Can It Help Me?
As World Reflexology Week approaches, I thought I’d take a moment to address some frequently asked questions. What is Reflexology?...

Paula Bancroft
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Sleep… or Counting Sheep?
Why do we sleep? How much do we need? Why do our sleep requirements change from birth to old age? What should we do if we can't sleep?...

Paula Bancroft
Jul 8, 20244 min read


Reflection
My blog this month was heading in a very different direction as its Men's Health Week 10th - 16th June 2024, but this week has been a...

Paula Bancroft
Jun 14, 20244 min read


Menopause: Understanding it and the Role of Reflexology
Menopause is described as the cessation of the menstrual cycle and it marks a significant transition in a woman’s life. While the...

Paula Bancroft
Apr 20, 20244 min read


Lymph Drainage & Reflexology
Why will Lymphatic Drainage help me? The Lymphatic System serves several crucial functions as part of our immune system. It aids in...

Paula Bancroft
Mar 13, 20243 min read


The Power of Touch
Recently I caught up on some podcasts I usually listen to. In ’Zoe, Science & Nutrition’, Jonathan Wolf interviewed Dr Rangan Chatterjee...

Paula Bancroft
Feb 19, 20242 min read


How are Your Self-Care Resolutions Progressing?
As February unfolds, it’s time to reflect on the January reset. Have you maintained the momentum of your self-care promises, or has the...

Paula Bancroft
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Stress - and its Personal Effects
It is widely reported that we process more information today than ever before. Our sensory nervous system and hormonal systems are...

Paula Bancroft
Sep 15, 20232 min read


How is reflexology going to help me?
The ultimate question when looking at holistic therapies; how is reflexology going to help me? I think it is important to realise how we...

Paula Bancroft
Mar 30, 20232 min read


March!
March! It’s the start of spring and new beginnings for the year. I know I’ve started to march about with a bit more of a spring in my...

Paula Bancroft
Mar 7, 20232 min read
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