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Awareness of this challenging syndrome. Celebrating my beautiful client who manages so well 💜

May is Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes Awareness Month. What are the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS)?⁠
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The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of heritable connective tissue disorders that vary in how they affect the body and their genetic causes.⁠ 🧬⁠
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⁠Variants in the genes that determine how the body makes collagen and other proteins that work alongside collagen have been shown to cause EDS. ⁠
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At this time, genetic variants have been found in all types of EDS, with the exception of hypermobile EDS (hEDS).⁠🔬⁠
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Connective tissue is everywhere in the body. It provides support and structure to other tissues and organs, including bone, ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, the tissue that holds the gastrointestinal tract in place, etc. ⁠
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❓️⁠Signs and symptoms⁠
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Some certain signs and symptoms are common across all types of EDS. However, these can vary in severity between individuals, even with the same type of EDS. ⁠
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These include:⁠
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• Joint hypermobility⁠
• Joint instability with dislocations and/or subluxations⁠
• Injury to connective tissues in and around joints⁠
• Joint, muscle, and nerve pain⁠
• Scoliosis⁠
• Hernias⁠
• Pelvic floor weakness and prolapse⁠
• Easy Bruising⁠
• Stretchy skin⁠
• Fragile skin⁠
• Scarring⁠
• Slow or poor wound healing⁠
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In rarer types of EDS, there are specific concerns with certain tissues of the body that can present with complications such as:⁠
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• Arterial/intestinal/uterine fragility or rupture (usually⁠
associated with vascular EDS (vEDS))⁠
• Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)⁠
• Severe dental and gum disease⁠
• Severe scarring of the cornea of the eye⁠
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Across all the types of EDS, a number of conditions and symptoms are now also recognized as common. These include:⁠
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• Fatigue⁠
• Autonomic dysfunction (such as fast heart rate and/or low blood pressure)⁠
• Headaches⁠
• Gastrointestinal problems⁠
• Anxiety disorders⁠
• Heavy and painful periods and bladder pain⁠
• Allergies and intolerances⁠
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➡️ Learn more here: https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-eds/
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❓️What would you like people to know about EDS?

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I have the courage to pursue my dreams no matter what.

Affirmations have the power to uplift, motivate, and transform our mindset. By repeating positive statements, we can shift our perspective and believe in our own abilities.

When we replace negative self-talk with empowering affirmations, we open ourselves up to new possibilities. Even on the toughest days, taking a moment to recite an affirmation can provide a much-needed boost.

Affirmations allow us to be our own cheerleaders. They help us let go of self-doubt, build resilience, and unlock our greatest potential. Think of them as daily doses of inspiration and self-confidence.

The simple act of declaring an affirmative mantra creates new neural pathways that promote optimism, success, and self-love. Make affirmations part of your routine and watch their magic unfold. You have the power to manifest the reality you want using the power of your words and thoughts.

Happy St Paddy’s Day 💚🍀👣

☘️"May your mornings bring joy
And your evenings bring peace.
May your troubles grow less
As your blessings increase"☘️
~ Happy St. Patrick's Day from NRRI Team 🍀❤🍻

Hello March, an amazing day to welcome one of my favourite months!

Hello March - Chapter number 3 📖

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Tomorrow (Thursday) at 11.15am

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day 💫

Happy Chinese New Year!

Oh Mummy you really are
One absolute super star
You shine like a star
Wherever you are
You are the person I look up to
And you never hear a boooo!!
Your reflexology is great
Much more than dinner on a plate
Oh Mummy l love you so much
And l love your touch

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Grateful for this poem my daughter wrote me this evening. Hold loved ones close 🙏

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Believe in yourself and you will grow wings too!

Believe in yourself✨

Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy and peaceful Christmas Day. Merry Christmas from us to you! 🎄🎁🎉

💜 “reflexology is better than a full body massage” says Catherine Zeta Jones 👍💜

Wednesday Star Catherine Zeta-Jones Shares Brand New Swimsuit Photos Wednesday star Catherine Zeta-Jones enjoyed a little rest and relaxation at the beach, but her fans are clearly never far from her mind.

Thank you to all my amazing clients 💜 2023 has been an absolutely incredible year. I have supported clients with sinus problems, gut and digestive issues, chronic stress, fibromyalgia, plantar fasciitis, chronic fatigue, muscular and joint pain to name a few. I’ve laughed, cried and jumped for joy and learnt so much along the way. I continue to develop my practice to support your wellbeing and I’m so excited for what’s to come in 2024! Bookings are now being taken for February 💜👣

Reflexology for the King! This was yesterday’s Telegraph. 👌👏👍♥️💜😊

Appointment now available
Thursday 1.45pm Finishing Touch Hair&Beauty 💜

Happy Hanukkah to all my Jewish clients 🕯️💜

Happy 1st December - one of my most favourite months!

The 1st of December marks the starting point for a month filled with traditions, generosity, and the joy of giving 💜

Look out for a very special Advent calendar appearing every day in my story starting tomorrow 🎉💜🎄🥰

I am delighted to be listed as a reflexology provider on the NHS website.

The NHS Listing Directory is used by the public and healthcare professionals to identify high quality professional practitioners.

Check me out on the following link: https://www.nhs.uk/services/service-directory/nicki-werner/N11021914?gsdServiceId=326

It is wonderful that the NHS has recognised how reflexology can support our health.

If you would like to more info on how reflexology can help you, please drop me a message.

Another celebrity talking about reflexology benefits ✨👣💖

Ever since 2010 until now in 2023 Sarah Jessica Parker is again revealing one repeat wellness appointment (Reflexology) that she's been committed to attending for over twenty years.

'There's this little place in the West Village [in New York] that does reflexology and I've been going there since before my son was born. Its’s down some steps underneath a house and it's only got two chairs in it, but that hour long appointment is a big deal to me, it feels luxurious and can sustain me for weeks,’ she smiles. ‘I count on it.'
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/beauty/skin/a45720939/sarah-jessica-parker-interview/

Back in 2010 Sarah Jessica Parker was sharing beauty tips and must haves.
In that article she recommended "Angel Feet" a Reflexology service in the heart of the West Village on beautiful, tree-lined Perry Street. Her exact words were...

Her beauty indulgences:
"Every now and then, there is this place called Angel Feet [I go to] that's amazing. It's a reflexology place. I don't know about any of that — that doesn't really matter me. The fact is that someone will rub your feet for an hour. I don't care what they find out about my insides, or different organs. That goes in one ear and out the other. The fact of the matter is that they will rub your feet for an hour. You just have to find the hour. It's not inexpensive, and it's not highway robbery. It's right in the middle there. It's worth every penny, I will say!"

I was fortunate to visit and meet Reflexologists Jessie and Denise in New York back in 2017, if you are interested read that blog post here https://spiros-reflexologia.blogspot.com/2017/11/reflexology-in-new-york-sarah-jessica.html

Happy World Kindness Day! In A World Where You Can Be Anything Be Kind 💜

We remember them 🙏

Reflexology Appointment available tomorrow (Thursday) at 7.45pm 👣

Two cancellations tomorrow!

1.45pm and 7.45pm
Thursday 2nd November
Book now on www.renewreflexology.co.uk
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My heart is so full this morning after RWC final victory last night 🇿🇦 ♥️ 💚 #4

I love how much we can support and increase the amazing underrated vagus nerve 💪💜👣⭐️

🔈 ACTIVATE YOUR VAGUS NERVE

The Vagus Nerve is the brain’s method of controlling the parasympathetic nervous system – the rest and digest system. It is not the only nerve controlling our ability to decrease stressors, but it is by far the single most important nerve due to its far reaching effects. The word “vagus” means wanderer, as this nerve wanders throughout the body to many important organs and imparts signals from the brain regarding their level of function.

This nerve connects the brain to the gut (intestines and stomach), heart, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, kidney, ureter, spleen, lungs, s*x organs (in females), neck (pharynx, larynx and esophagus), ears and the tongue. No other nerve in the body has such a broad and far reaching effect as the Vagus Nerve.

FUNCTIONS:
• In the brain, the vagus helps control anxiety and depression.
• In the gut, it increases stomach acidity, digestive juices, and gut flow.
• In the heart, it controls heart rate variability, heart rate, and blood pressure. Vagus activation will lower the risk for heart disease and stroke.
• In the liver and pancreas, it helps controls glucose store and balance.
• In the gallbladder, it helps release bile, which can help you get rid of toxins and break down fat.

Vagus nerve stimulation has the potential to help those suffering from various health conditions, including but certainly not limited to anxiety disorders, heart disease, some forms of cancer, poor circulation, leaky gut syndrome, alzheimer’s, memory and mood disorders, migraine’s and headaches, fibromyalgia, obesity, tinnitus, addiction, autism and autoimmune conditions.

So how can we stimulate this nerve to ensure that this nerve is functioning optimally? Here are a few ways you can exercise and stimulate your vagus nerve:

COLD SHOWERS
Any acute cold exposure will increase vagus nerve stimulation. Studies have shown that when your body adjusts to cold, your fight or flight (sympathetic) system declines and your rest and digest (parasympathetic) system increases, which is mediated by the vagus nerve.

MASSAGE
You can manually stimulate your vagus nerve by massaging several areas. A foot massage can stimulate vagus nerve activity, as can massaging your neck. A neck massage along the carotid sinus (the right side of your throat near where you check your pulse) can also stimulate the vagus nerve.

YOGA
Yoga increases vagus nerve activity and your parasympathetic system in general.
A 12-week yoga intervention was associated with greater improvements in mood and anxiety than a control group who just did walking exercises. The study found increased thalamic GABA levels, which were associated with improved mood and decreased anxiety.

BREATHING TECHNIQUES
Deep breathing is always relaxing to your body, but you can use other breathing techniques to stimulate your vagus nerve. Alternate nostril breathing or yogic breathing is a great way to stimulate the vagus nerve. Another breathing technique that you may never have tried is inhaling deeply and then closing your airway while pushing your breath against the inside of your chest and bearing down with your abdominal muscles (like you are trying to pass gas). This method of applying internal pressure from the lungs out to the surrounding organs stimulates the vagus nerve as it connects your heart, spleen, lungs, stomach, and small intestines.