Aftercare & Self Help
In order to get the most out of your treatment, it’s extremely beneficial for you to continue taking measures to help yourself. Read on to find out what we advise you do after your treatments and what to avoid.
What we advise you do
Look after your skin
After a bath or shower, use your favourite oil, cream or body lotion. Rub your skin using firm strokes from the extremities of the hands or feet towards the heart this will help skin condition and circulation and aid the clearing of deoxygenated blood that takes away waste products and toxins and replaces with oxygenated blood full of nutrients, oxygen and hormones.
Keep hydrated
Ideally with water, not the flavoured type as they tend to be full of sugar and other preservatives. Green teas are excellent for the body but keep caffeine in tea and coffee to a minimum.
Diet
We are not dietitians, however a good amount of fruit and vegetables, nuts and seeds are always recommended to deliver nutrients and vitamins needed to be healthier. Non processed foods are also highly recommended.
Exercise
Depending on your general health and lifestyle it is advisable to do some regular exercise which will benefit mobility, mood and physique.
Meditation
Meditation can be very beneficial to find a quiet space for the mind and body to relax and re-centre. For meditation techniques see Headspace. We also offer a 1-1 guided meditation in our therapy room which is extremely relaxing!
What we advise you avoid
Smoking
The risks associated with smoking are widely advertised however something not noted on a public scale is that when one breathes in cigarette smoke it gradually kills the little hair-like cells (cilia) that line the windpipe going to the lungs. These cells act as filters from external pollutants in the air. As the cells die and don’t regenerate, as far as the medical world can determine, the individual’s susceptibility to allergies continues to increase. For support with giving up smoking see NHS Quit Smoking.
Alcohol
The recommended amounts are widely advertised for your health but try to keep alcohol to a minimum and if you do consume it make sure to drink lots of water to flush out toxins after.
Sugary foods
It has been proven that a major factor in the development of cancer is sugar therefore keeping sugary foods to a minimum is advised. Please see: The Real Meal Revolution by Jonno Proudfoot, Sally-Ann Creed, and Tim Noakes.
Find Out How I Can Help You
Free 15-minute consultation
So that we can get to know each other a little to make you feel comfortable with the space and therapist and to discuss your needs regarding a future treatment, we offer a free fifteen-minute consultation by appointment. Terms and conditions apply.
