Tamworth Holistic Healing

19/09/2026

A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis has examined the effects of foot reflexology on breastfeeding outcomes and postpartum comfort.

The analysis brought together findings from 3 experimental studies involving 260 postpartum women, including two randomized controlled trials and one quasi-experimental study.

What did the researchers find?

Overall, women who received foot reflexology showed better breastfeeding outcomes and greater postpartum comfort.

The analysis found significant improvements in:

✓ Breastfeeding success
✓ Breastfeeding satisfaction
✓ Postpartum comfort

The researchers also found reductions in breast pain, tension and heat associated with the onset of breastfeeding.

In simple terms, when the results of the studies were considered together, foot reflexology was associated with greater comfort after birth and more positive breastfeeding outcomes.

The authors concluded that foot reflexology had positive effects on postpartum comfort and breastfeeding outcomes and suggested it may have a role as a supportive complementary approach during postpartum care.

For the reflexology profession, this is encouraging research. Postpartum care is an area where women may benefit from gentle, non-invasive complementary support alongside appropriate maternity and breastfeeding care.

It is important to remember that a meta-analysis is only as strong as the studies it includes. In this case, only three studies were included, so further high-quality, larger-scale research is needed to strengthen the evidence.

Research such as this continues to contribute to the developing evidence base for reflexology and its potential place within complementary and supportive healthcare.

As always, reflexology is a complementary therapy and does not replace appropriate postnatal medical care or professional breastfeeding support.

📚 Research:
The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Breastfeeding Outcomes and Postpartum Comfort: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2025)

Link in the comments section below ⬇️

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06/09/2026

05/09/2026

Bach Flowers and New Mums

As those of you already know who have experienced Child Birth, and the aftercare of a new born baby, it can be a beautiful experience but also a challenging time for both yourselves and those around you .

We tend to forget that it can also be a challenging time for the baby too who has had to experience the transition from the womb where it feels very safe and protected, to a completely different alien environment. Nothing can replace immediate “ skin to skin” care following Birth , to help with this transition.

However as your baby is energetically connected to you for up to the first 3 years of its life, your feelings and emotions will pass on to your baby, so we tend to look at the Flowers that will help to heal you as the mother.

They can help to bring support,balance, comfort,peace and help with many other intense feelings and emotions that may be felt at this time.

For more information about the flowers please visit my website on tamworthhealing.co.uk.

(I do not charge for consultations).

Experience gentle and effective Reflexology and Reiki in Tamworth. Restore balance, relieve stress, and support healing.

01/09/2026

Bach Flower Remedy’s

💕September 1.....First day of meteorological autumn

The Benefits of Bach Flower Remedies in Autumn

As the vibrant days of summer give way to the cooler, often more introspective months of autumn, many people experience changes not only in their environment but also in their mood and energy levels.

Bach Flower Remedies, a gentle and natural system developed by Edward Bach in the 1930s, offers a holistic approach to managing emotional well-being during this seasonal shift.

One of the key benefits of Bach Flower Remedies in autumn is their ability to support you through your emotional ups and downs, as we put the clocks back and our daylight hours decrease and routines change.

For some, the shorter days and longer nights can lead to feelings of sadness, lethargy, or even mild depression, commonly known as the “autumn blues”.

Remedies such as Mustard can be particularly helpful for those experiencing unexplained gloom, while Walnut is often used to assist with adapting to change, making it ideal for those struggling with the chilly and damp weather of Autumn (Autumn is often ‘flu weather!)

AUTUMN BACH REMEDIES

Star of Bethlehem

This is the remedy for sadness and for shock and trauma.

Walnut

If you’re oversensitive to what’s happening outside of you, then Walnut will help you deal with the change of weather.

Mustard

If you have feelings of mild, or deep depression that comes on suddenly, and descend on you like a black cloud, Mustard will help.

Wild Rose

Helps if you’re apathetic and resigned to your situation in life, and you don’t try to change anything.

Autumn can also bring about increased stress and anxiety as the pace of life picks up after the summer holidays, with work, school, and family commitments intensifying.

So again Bach Flower Remedies can come to the rescue!

AUTUMN BACH REMEDIES FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY

Larch

Larch is the remedy to boost your self-worth and give you confidence.

Mimulus

Is for the daily anxieties you know about.

Elm

For being overwhelmed by responsibility and you’ve lost your confidence. 💕

29/07/2026

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24/07/2026

REFLEXOLOGY RESEARCH DAY at Laura Norman Holistic Reflexology! Published in April 2025, this meta-analysis study studied the effects of reflexology applied for women in the postpartum period on comfort and breastfeeding outcomes. Read the study's findings more in depth at https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1089/bfm.2024.0395.

Check out our upcoming schedule for reflexology training at https://lauranorman.com/reflexology-course-schedule! Check out this opportunity for an in-person course at Omega Institute in New York at https://www.eomega.org/workshops/laura-norman-holistic-reflexology.

24/07/2026

In Usui Reiki Ryoho, hands-on healing is a major element in the practice. Tenohira, palm healing, is not simply a technique.

It is an act of conscious, caring touch that communicates safety, presence, and connection. Modern science is now revealing what practitioners have long known: touch is medicine.

This is a major review making the formal clinical case for touch-based therapies in treating depression and anxiety.
C-tactile (CT) afferents (specialised nerves in the skin activated by gentle stroking) trigger oxytocin release and regulate the stress response system.

Read more about this research in the link below:
https://reikiwithbronwen.com/research-the-case-for-touch-as-clinical-medicine-for-anxiety-and-depression

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