Suffering with sleep issues since the pandemic?
The dictionary must be filling up with Covid-19 related terms by now. Yet another to add to the list is ‘Coronasomnia’ - insomnia caused by the pandemic. Many are coming to Reflexologist, Leanne with this issue and the causes vary.
She has found that majority of her clients report of one or more of the following since the pandemic began:
Increase in screen time
Lack of movement
Working from home
Decreased daylight
Increased alcohol/processed food consumption
Depression and anxiety
Isolation/uncertainty/fear
Do any of the above relate to you? If so, some may be improved with small changes.
Take a walk around the block at lunchtime, a phone call outside, implement alcohol/junk food free days into your week and do some lunges around the kitchen while waiting for the kettle to boil!
Many people use reflexology for insomnia and sleep issues and find it can have a great effect on relaxing the body and mind. It can help your body to rebalance your systems and decrease stress, which in turn can have a lasting effect on your sleep patterns. By focusing on the adrenal glands, which are a key reflexology point when treating someone with insomnia, they can cope better with life situations and not use adrenaline so much to get through the day.
Contact us today to book an appointment with Leanne.
- Leanne Bowden, VTCT Reflexologist