The exact cause of
Polycystic Ovarian Symdrome (PCOS/ PCOD)
is not clearly known, although it is linked to hormonal imbalance. In PCOS, the
ovaries contain multiple cysts which produce excess masculine hormone. This
results in many symptoms like excess hair on the body, irregular menstrual
cycle, infertility, overweight, Diabetes and Hypertension.
The condition as well
as its medical treatment is emotionally harrowing for the patient as they have
to undergo many hormonal treatments to conceive or even to reduce their
symptoms. Alternative Healing Therapies like Foot Reflexology and Reiki help
complement the treatments, help reduce side effects of medication as well as in
some cases (based on claims of patients and practitioners) even help in curing
the disease.
Reflexology
for PCOS
Traditional Foot Reflexology
involves stimulating areas on the feet that correspond to specific organ
systems of the body. It is believed that all diseases are caused by an
imbalance in energy flow of the body which is also affected by accumulation of
toxins. This imbalance can be due to many reasons but one major reason is
stress.
Many ladies who have
received reflexology therapy around the world have claimed that Reflexology has
helped them overcome the symptoms of PCOS and even helped them conceive.
Reflexology focusing on the Endocrine System, helps regulate hormone levels in
the body.
In fact, a pilot study
conducted in Denmark by The Triangle Fertility Clinic and Forenede DanskeZoneterapeuter shows that Reflexology showed significant effect on:
- Regulating the menstrual cycle.
- Reducing the number of follicles in the Ovaries.
Irregular menstrual
cycle and increased follicles in Ovaries are two out of three major symptoms of PCOS.
A well known Reflexologist
in Devon, Jane Holt, has many clients who claim that Reflexology has helped
them conceive.
Although the effects of
Reflexology on PCOS and hormone balance in the body still requires further
scientific and medical study, many people who have undergone the treatment
claim effectiveness of the therapy. As is the case with most alternative /
complementary therapies, it is always difficult to tell whether it was only the
therapy or a combination of medicine, therapy and other lifestyle factors that
helps cure a particular disease.
However, since
Reflexology is a completely non-invasive therapy, it is worth trying the
treatment on a regular basis.
Reiki
for PCOS
Reiki has proven to be
very effective for swellings, pain and emotional turmoil. It helps heal a
person on all levels- physical, emotional and spiritual. It consists of
positive healing energy of the universe passing from the therapist via the
hands to the patient. Reiki is generally given on the Chakras of the body but
is also given on a specific affected area.
Women suffering from
PCOS undergo hormone therapy and many other invasive medical therapies that can
be prove to be emotionally taxing. Medical practitioners do not have the time
to counsel each patient for what they go through emotionally. This is where
Reiki comes in. Through personal experience we have found that in any disease,
Reiki provides a certain will power, strength and faith that are required to
face the situation. The relaxation resulting from Reiki is “Out of this world,”
in the words of many of our clients. Those who are anxious, stressed and
undergoing rigorous medical treatment have trouble sleeping and Reiki helps in
enhancing sleep and mind and body relaxation.
There are mixed
claims of patients in regards to Reiki. Some say it helped cure them of PCOS
while others say it did not cure them but helped relax and reduce the symptoms.
However, again, Reiki is not a religious practice, nor is it invasive. Even
those who did not believe in it, start having some faith in the therapy after experiencing
its effects first-hand.
Writer:
Ankita Shah
Reflexologist, Reiki Master, Yoga Teacher
Director & Trainer
Pristine Senses Academy
