The Power of Touch

My   twin granddaughters were born on February 5^th and although a month early, were a healthy 5 lbs.12 oz. and 5lb. 14 oz.   Savannah latched right away and nursed without problem.  Sierra, who had the lower weight was having respiratory issues and was not absorbing her nutrition.  At two days old, I administered reflexology on her tiny feet in the areas of lung and digestive system.  The next day, the breathing and feeding tubes were removed and Sierra continues to thrive.  It is interesting to note that Sierra slept through the treatment and yet the nurse came over and told me to stop “irritating” her.  I of course obeyed her, knowing that I had already administered a good treatment.  I have been practicing reflexology since being certified in 1991 at the Holt School of Reflexology.  My oldest patient to date was 95 and my youngest, my granddaughter as mentioned was two days old.  I have since administered reflexology on her twin, Savannah who was having gas and cramps and strained bowel movements.  I worked extensively in the area of her digestion using a rolling motion with my index fingers while holding the top of her little feet with my thumbs, occasionally sweeping my thumbs across the top of her feet to her toes.  Her hiccups ceased and she fell into a very restful sleep as I continued to work on her. It makes me proud to know that I can help with the power of touch.  My trademark slogan for twenty years has been “Give Your Feet a Hand”.  Diane Lyndon RRPr, Trenton, Ontario