I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right place so please feel free to move it if I have.
My Mum is finding it really difficult to sleep right now and has read an article on reflexology foot pads which a lady swore by to help her sleep. Unfortunately there were no further details and so Mum asked me if I knew what they would be. I only know of the detox foot pads, could anyone tell me if this is what they are or are there other types?
When I give her a Reiki treatment she finds that really helps but unfortunately I can't get there as often as I would like
Hoping for any suggestions
ShellyB
I cant comment on the foot pads, but I could suggest a regular routine at bed time. No stimulants tea, coffee, alcohol, etc, try a warm glass of milk or fruit juice, depends on which you prefer.
Prior to the hot drink, a bath or shower will help with the relaxation. Try and be relaxed...................... have everything ready for when you leave the bathrom, all the lights down low and the house should be locked up and you ready for bed.
Finally get a relaxing CD, only have one (initially) put it beside the bed and just lie back and listen:) After a week guaranteed to fall asleep before the end of the CD, either with extaustion or boardom.
Good luck and lots of relaxation.
Thanks for your reply Fudge
She doesn't drink coffee or alcohol but she does drink tea, so I might suggest she switches to decaffeinated or the hot milk is a good idea too.
The shower and music is a good idea, I gave her a CD a few weeks ago one I bought for Crystal Therapy so I could suggest she plays that as she goes to bed. Here's hoping
ShellyBee
Hi Shelly Bee - just a quick reply to say that my grandmother has some "reflexology" shoe insoles, which are some in essence quite similar to those bobbly pool sandals that used to be oh-so fashionable a looong while back.
The bobbles vary in length, presumably relating to the reflexes on the foot. They are to be worn for an hour or two a day, and she has had great success with them for arthritis and general get-up-and-go.
The item is something similar to these, I suppose:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/151-One-Size-Fits-All-Male-Reflexology-Insoles/dp/B002ALXZ36
Hope that helps you in any way
xx