by Alex Phillips | May 30, 2022 | Digestion
Stomach pain I hear about so much stomach pain from my clients. Abdominal pain is often caused by digestive problems: for example, constipation, weak digestive system, upset stomach, heartburn, and irritable bowel syndrome. For some of these problems there is a conventional treatment that temporarily relieves the pain. Usually it only treats the symptom and doesn’t completely eliminate the underlying cause. Why is your belly causing you so much pain? Many times these problems are at least partly caused by a lack of good blood flow to your abdomen which affects the ability of your stomach, liver, intestines, etc to do their jobs. Sometimes your organs may be pressing on each other and be restricted by tight muscles and that makes it difficult for them to work as best as they can. If these organs can’t convert the food you eat into vital energy, minerals and vitamins for your body to use and eliminate the waste products of the digestive process, it’s not surprising that you’re not going to feel so good or other systems in your body aren’t working well. How can I help you with digestive issues? Sobada and reflexology for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Gentle Sobada abdominal and back massage improves the blood supply to your digestive organs and helps them to easily eliminate waste products which allows your digestive system to function better. The relaxing abdominal and back massage helps relax tension in your abdomen and return organs to their optimum position. I incorporate hand and foot reflexology to help you truly relax and return to a state of balance. Reflexology is very effective for digestive related issues. What can you expect following treatment? less abdominal pain and cramping less heaviness and bloating after eating easier bowel movements improved energy levels. Emotional release While Sobada Abdominal massage is great at creating a physical change in your belly, it’s also effective in supporting emotional change. We hold the tension related to certain experiences and emotions in our bellies and when we give ourselves space to express our feelings (verbally or non-verbally) we allow for healing of what needs to be healed. I believe that when you feel calmer and more relaxed your body is more likely to heal. EFT Tapping for stomach pain: In addition, I’ve successfully helped people with digestive issues using EFT Tapping. This option is especially useful if you can’t come to my office in Modi’in as EFT Tapping can be done very successfully via Zoom. Read more about tapping here. What about nutrition and diet? During our time together, we may talk about your food choices but I am a fan of small moderate changes rather than radical and strict diets. I don’t believe there is one way of eating that is suitable for everyone. I can support you while you discover what works best for your body. I’m a holistic therapist and I am here to help you! I love helping women to overcome their fertility challenges and other issues related to your cycles, pregnancy, periods and/or anxiety. I treat women with abdominal and womb massage techniques known as Sobada (formally the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage) and reflexology. I’m also an Advanced EFT Tapping practitioner and I work with women in particular issues around anxiety, depression, stress levels. I teach Fertility Awareness to help women better know their bodies and improve their chances of conceiving or prevent pregnancy naturally. I live in Modi’in, Israel and that’s where I spend my days helping women during their fertile years, pregnancy, menopause and other hormonal conditions. Bodywork sessions (massage and reflexology take place in my clinic in Modi’in but EFT Tapping sessions and Fertility Awareness education can take place online or in person). Learn more about working with me here. Send me a WhatsApp message FollowFollow Testimonials Wonderful Annette, I came to you when I was in a lot of physical and emotional pain and from the first treatment you changed my world and returned me to life. Thank you for the warm and loving touch which was exactly what I needed. Thank you for listening and holding space for me. You are wonderful and unique. I always look forward to your treatments with baited breath. Thank you so much. Ilana, Modi'in Dear Annette, there are no words to describe how much you have helped me. I am so grateful for you and everything you have brought into my life. My dear Annette, the more I know and experience your treatments, the more I really feel your dedication and love for what you do and give. And you give a lot just by being you. In your quiet manner and the way you have of listening to the body. I thank you for everything. I thank G-d for getting to know you, it has been a great privilege. My body also thanks you. You are one of a kind. I love and wish you a happy and sweet new year and may you continue to do good and have a good impact on the world. Shula, Modi'in These may also interest...
by Alex Phillips | May 30, 2022 | Digestion
Constipation Your digestive system is key to your health and wellbeing. When it’s not working well, it can leave you dealing with unpleasant symptoms and lack of energy because your body can’t easily digest what you’re eating and absorb the nutrients it needs to let you enjoy your life. What is constipation? Simply put, constipation is a situation where bowel movements are infrequent (less than three per week) and hard to pass. The stool may be hard and dry. Ideally you should be having an easy to pass bowel movement at least once a day. Symptoms of constipation Infrequent bowel movements Pain during bowel movements A feeling of incomplete bowel movement Abdominal pain Bloating Chronic constipation is experiencing these symptoms for weeks or months at a time. What causes constipation? Nutrition: a lack of fibre in your diet can definitely be a factor in causing constipation Dehydration: not drinking enough water can also contribute to constipation. Blockages in the colon that make the passage of waste slow down Nerve related issues: Neurological problems can affect the nerves that cause muscles in the colon and rectum to contract and move stool through the intestines. Causes include: Damage to the nerves that control bodily functions (autonomic neuropathy) Tight Pelvic floor muscles: that don’t relax enough to allow for an easy bowel movement Weak pelvic floor muscles: Lack of coordination of pelvic floor muscles: Hormonal issues: Diseases and conditions that lead to hormonal imbalance may lead to constipation, eg Diabetes, during pregnancy, underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) Sobada and reflexology for constipation: Gentle Sobada abdominal and back massage improves the blood supply to your digestive organs, helps improve the communication in the nervous system which allows your digestive system to function better. The relaxing abdominal and back massage helps relax tension in your abdomen and return organs to their optimum position. Often the function of the intestines improves when all the cells are receiving the blood, nerve energy and release of waste products they need. I incorporate hand and foot reflexology to help you truly relax and return to a state of balance. Reflexology is very effective for digestive related issues. EFT Tapping for constipation: In addition, I’ve successfully helped people with digestive issues using EFT Tapping. This option is especially useful if you can’t come to my clinic in Modi’in as EFT Tapping can be done very successfully via Zoom. Read more about tapping here. What can you expect following treatment? easier bowel movements less abdominal pain and cramping less heaviness and bloating after eating improved energy levels Nutrition and constipation Constipation can sometimes be improved by eating more fibre. Fruits and vegetables and whole grains contain fibre. However do make sure you also increase your water intake if you are increasing the amount of fibre you are eating. Emotional release While Sobada Abdominal massage is great at creating a physical change in your belly, it’s also effective in supporting emotional change. We hold the tension related to certain experiences and emotions in our bellies and when we give ourselves space to express our feelings (verbally or non-verbally) we allow for healing of what needs to be healed. I believe that when you feel calmer and more relaxed your body is more likely to heal. I’m a holistic therapist and I am here to help you! I love helping women to overcome their fertility challenges and other issues related to your cycles, pregnancy, periods and/or anxiety. I treat women with abdominal and womb massage techniques known as Sobada (formally the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage) and reflexology. I’m also an Advanced EFT Tapping practitioner and I work with women in particular issues around anxiety, depression, stress levels. I teach Fertility Awareness to help women better know their bodies and improve their chances of conceiving or prevent pregnancy naturally. I live in Modi’in, Israel and that’s where I spend my days helping women during their fertile years, pregnancy, menopause and other hormonal conditions. Bodywork sessions (massage and reflexology take place in my clinic in Modi’in but EFT Tapping sessions and Fertility Awareness education can take place online or in person). Learn more about working with me here. Send me a WhatsApp message FollowFollow Testimonials Wonderful Annette, I came to you when I was in a lot of physical and emotional pain and from the first treatment you changed my world and returned me to life. Thank you for the warm and loving touch which was exactly what I needed. Thank you for listening and holding space for me. You are wonderful and unique. I always look forward to your treatments with baited breath. Thank you so much. Ilana, Modi'in Dear Annette, there are no words to describe how much you have helped me. I am so grateful for you and everything...
by Alex Phillips | May 30, 2022 | Digestion
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Your digestive system is key to your health and wellbeing. When it’s not working well, it can leave you dealing with unpleasant symptoms and lack of energy because your body can’t easily digest what you’re eating and absorb the nutrients it needs to let you enjoy your life. What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. While Irritable bowel syndrome is not really life threatening it can have a huge impact on your quality of life. Many people with IBS also suffer from depression and anxiety. Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms can vary by severity and frequency. Signs and symptoms may include: Abdominal pain and cramping Diarrhoea or constipation or both Bloating and gassiness What causes Irritable bowel syndrome? Unfortunately it’s not clear exactly what causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome . Factors that appear to play a role include: Muscle contractions in the intestine. Food should move through your digestive tract stimulated by uniform contractions of the muscles in the walls of the intestines. When some contractions are stronger and longer than normal it can cause gas, bloating and diarrhoea. On the other hand, weak intestinal contractions can slow down the passage of food in the intestines and lead to hard, dry stools. Nervous system. If your nervous system is not communicating well with your digestive system, the signals between the brain and digestive system aren’t coordinated leading to pain, discomfort, diarrhoea and/or constipation Infection. Irritable Bowel Syndrome can sometimes develop after a severe bout of diarrhoea caused by bacteria or a virus. IBS might also be a result of excess bacteria in the intestines (bacterial overgrowth). Early life stress. There seems to be a higher number of people with IBS symptoms following stressful life events especially in childhood. Changes in gut micro-organisms. When there is an imbalance in the number and variety of micro-organisms in the gut it can cause IBS symptoms. Sobada and reflexology for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Gentle Sobada abdominal and back massage improves the blood supply to your digestive organs and helps them to easily eliminate waste products which allows your digestive system to function better. The relaxing abdominal and back massage helps relax tension in your abdomen and return organs to their optimum position. I incorporate hand and foot reflexology to help you truly relax and return to a state of balance. Reflexology is very effective for digestive related issues. EFT Tapping for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: In addition, I’ve successfully helped people with digestive issues using EFT Tapping. This option is especially useful if you can’t come to my office in Modi’in as EFT Tapping can be done very successfully via Zoom. Read more about tapping here. What can you expect following treatment? less abdominal pain and cramping less heaviness and bloating after eating easier bowel movements improved energy levels. Emotional release While Sobada Abdominal massage is great at creating a physical change in your belly, it’s also effective in supporting emotional change. We hold the tension related to certain experiences and emotions in our bellies and when we give ourselves space to express our feelings (verbally or non-verbally) we allow for healing of what needs to be healed. I believe that when you feel calmer and more relaxed your body is more likely to heal. I’m a holistic therapist and I am here to help you! I love helping women to overcome their fertility challenges and other issues related to your cycles, pregnancy, periods and/or anxiety. I treat women with abdominal and womb massage techniques known as Sobada (formally the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage) and reflexology. I’m also an Advanced EFT Tapping practitioner and I work with women in particular issues around anxiety, depression, stress levels. I teach Fertility Awareness to help women better know their bodies and improve their chances of conceiving or prevent pregnancy naturally. I live in Modi’in, Israel and that’s where I spend my days helping women during their fertile years, pregnancy, menopause and other hormonal conditions. Bodywork sessions (massage and reflexology take place in my clinic in Modi’in but EFT Tapping sessions and Fertility Awareness education can take place online or in person). Learn more about working with me here. Send me a WhatsApp message FollowFollow Testimonials Wonderful Annette, I came to you when I was in a lot of physical and emotional pain and from the first treatment you changed my world and returned me to life. Thank you for the warm and loving touch which was exactly what I needed. Thank you for listening and holding space for me. You are wonderful and unique. I always look forward to your treatments with baited breath. Thank you so much. Ilana, Modi'in Dear...
by Alex Phillips | May 30, 2022 | Digestion
Colitis Your digestive system is key to your health and wellbeing. When it’s not working well, it can leave you dealing with unpleasant symptoms and lack of energy because your body can’t easily digest what you’re eating and absorb the nutrients it needs to let you enjoy your life. What is Colitis disease? Colitis is a chronic digestive disease which features inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers (sores) in your digestive tract. The most common form of colitis is ulcerative colitis which affects the innermost lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. Symptoms usually develop over time. Colitis can be debilitating and can sometimes lead to life-threatening complications. While it has no known cure, treatment can greatly reduce signs and symptoms of the disease and bring about long-term remission Symptoms of colitis Colitis symptoms can vary depending on the severity of the inflammation and it’s location. Signs and symptoms may include: Diarrhoea Abdominal pain and cramping Rectal pain Rectal bleeding Urgency to defecate Inability to defecate despite urgency Weight loss Fatigue Fever In children, failure to grow Most people with ulcerative colitis have mild to moderate symptoms and they can come and go. What causes colitis disease? It’s not clear what causes colitis however there are some risk factors. Stress and diet were previously suspected to play a role in the cause of colitis however now it’s believed they may aggravate but don’t cause colitis. Colitis appears to affect equal numbers of women and men. Risk factors may include: Age. While it can occur at any age it’s often diagnosed after age 30. Race or ethnicity. White people appear to suffer with colitics more than other racial groups. Ashkenazi Jews have an even higher risk of developing colitis. Family history. You’re at higher risk if you have a parent, sibling or child, with the disease. Sobada and reflexology for colitis disease: Gentle Sobada abdominal and back massage improves the blood supply to your digestive organs and helps them to easily eliminate waste products which allows your digestive system to function better. The relaxing abdominal and back massage helps relax tension in your abdomen and return organs to their optimum position. I incorporate hand and foot reflexology to help you truly relax and return to a state of balance. Reflexology is very effective for digestive related issues. EFT Tapping for colitis: In addition, I’ve successfully helped people with digestive issues using EFT Tapping. This option is especially useful if you can’t come to my office in Modi’in as EFT Tapping can be done very successfully via Zoom. Read more about tapping here. What can you expect following treatment? less abdominal pain and cramping less heaviness and bloating after eating easier bowel movements improved energy levels. Emotional release While Sobada Abdominal massage is great at creating a physical change in your belly, it’s also effective in supporting emotional change. We hold the tension related to certain experiences and emotions in our bellies and when we give ourselves space to express our feelings (verbally or non-verbally) we allow for healing of what needs to be healed. I believe that when you feel calmer and more relaxed your body is more likely to heal. I’m a holistic therapist and I am here to help you! I love helping women to overcome their fertility challenges and other issues related to your cycles, pregnancy, periods and/or anxiety. I treat women with abdominal and womb massage techniques known as Sobada (formally the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage) and reflexology. I’m also an Advanced EFT Tapping practitioner and I work with women in particular issues around anxiety, depression, stress levels. I teach Fertility Awareness to help women better know their bodies and improve their chances of conceiving or prevent pregnancy naturally. I live in Modi’in, Israel and that’s where I spend my days helping women during their fertile years, pregnancy, menopause and other hormonal conditions. Bodywork sessions (massage and reflexology take place in my clinic in Modi’in but EFT Tapping sessions and Fertility Awareness education can take place online or in person). Learn more about working with me here. Send me a WhatsApp message FollowFollow Testimonials Wonderful Annette, I came to you when I was in a lot of physical and emotional pain and from the first treatment you changed my world and returned me to life. Thank you for the warm and loving touch which was exactly what I needed. Thank you for listening and holding space for me. You are wonderful and unique. I always look forward to your treatments with baited breath. Thank you so much. Ilana, Modi'in Dear Annette, there are no words to describe how much you have helped me. I am so grateful for you and everything you have brought into my life. My dear Annette, the more I know and experience your...
by Alex Phillips | May 30, 2022 | Digestion
Crohn’s Your digestive system is key to your health and wellbeing. When it’s not working well, it can leave you dealing with unpleasant symptoms and lack of energy because your body can’t easily digest what you’re eating and absorb the nutrients it needs to let you enjoy your life. What is Crohn’s disease? Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of your digestive tract, which in turn may lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhoea, weight loss, fatigue and even malnutrition (because nutrients aren’t being absorbed by the bowel). Different areas of the digestive tract may be affected. Your digestive tract starts in your mouth and ends at your anus and the inflammation could be anywhere between these two points. In some cases the inflammation spreads into the deeper layers of the bowel. When the disease is active, signs and symptoms may include: Diarrhoea Fever Fatigue Abdominal pain and cramping Blood in your stool Reduced appetite and weight loss Period issues Mouth sores Anal fissures (tears) or infections While Crohn’s is not life threatening it can have a significant effect on your quality of life. For reasons that are not well understood, women are more likely to suffer from Crohn’s and their symptoms are often worse. What causes Crohn’s disease? It’s not clear what causes Crohn’s and it’s usually diagnosed after other conditions with similar symptoms have been ruled out. For example: sensitivity to lactose (milk protein) or gluten, colitis or SIBO (Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth). How can I help you with digestive issues? Sobada and reflexology for Crohn’s disease: Gentle Sobada abdominal and back massage improves the blood supply to your digestive organs and helps them to easily eliminate waste products which allows your digestive system to function better. The relaxing abdominal and back massage helps relax tension in your abdomen and return organs to their optimum position. I incorporate hand and foot reflexology to help you truly relax and return to a state of balance. Reflexology is very effective for digestive related issues. How can I help you with digestive issues? Sobada and reflexology for Crohn’s disease: Gentle Sobada abdominal and back massage improves the blood supply to your digestive organs and helps them to easily eliminate waste products which allows your digestive system to function better. The relaxing abdominal and back massage helps relax tension in your abdomen and return organs to their optimum position. I incorporate hand and foot reflexology to help you truly relax and return to a state of balance. Reflexology is very effective for digestive related issues. What can you expect following treatment? less abdominal pain and cramping less heaviness and bloating after eating easier bowel movements improved energy levels. EFT Tapping for Crohn’s disease: In addition, I’ve successfully helped people with digestive issues using EFT Tapping. This option is especially useful if you can’t come to my office in Modi’in as EFT Tapping can be done very successfully via Zoom. Read more about tapping here. What can you expect following treatment? less abdominal pain and cramping less heaviness and bloating after eating easier bowel movements improved energy levels. Emotional release While Sobada Abdominal massage is great at creating a physical change in your belly, it’s also effective in supporting emotional change. We hold the tension related to certain experiences and emotions in our bellies and when we give ourselves space to express our feelings (verbally or non-verbally) we allow for healing of what needs to be healed. I believe that when you feel calmer and more relaxed your body is more likely to heal. I’m a holistic therapist and I am here to help you! I love helping women to overcome their fertility challenges and other issues related to your cycles, pregnancy, periods and/or anxiety. I treat women with abdominal and womb massage techniques known as Sobada (formally the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage) and reflexology. I’m also an Advanced EFT Tapping practitioner and I work with women in particular issues around anxiety, depression, stress levels. I teach Fertility Awareness to help women better know their bodies and improve their chances of conceiving or prevent pregnancy naturally. I live in Modi’in, Israel and that’s where I spend my days helping women during their fertile years, pregnancy, menopause and other hormonal conditions. Bodywork sessions (massage and reflexology take place in my clinic in Modi’in but EFT Tapping sessions and Fertility Awareness education can take place online or in person). Learn more about working with me here. Send me a WhatsApp message FollowFollow Testimonials Wonderful Annette, I came to you when I was in a lot of physical and emotional pain and from the first treatment you changed my world and returned me to life. Thank you...
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