Debunking Reflexology Myths
Myth # 1: Reflexology really hurts
While it is true that some points on the feet hurt, we do work within the client’s pain threshold.
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Heike Walker
- Jul 18
- 3 min
We are Designed for Movement
Our natural desire to move transpires when we connect to ourselves and our bodies. We are designed for (natural) movement!
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Heike Walker
- Apr 27
- 4 min
Moments of Awe
Deliberately seeking moments of awe is beneficial as they have a positive impact on your emotional and physical health!
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Heike Walker
- Mar 14
- 5 min
Significance of Sleep
Sleep is an important topic. After all, we spend about a third of our life time sleeping! We are the only species on earth that would...
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Heike Walker
- Dec 20, 2023
- 4 min
Social Connection for Better Health and Happiness
There is an epidemic of loneliness in this culture. Over the last decades, we have become accustomed to doing things on our own. Families...
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Heike Walker
- Nov 13, 2023
- 3 min
Walking in Nature
Awareness helps us to become more present in our body and in ourselves. It calms our nervous system and helps us to settle into ourselves.
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Heike Walker
- Oct 12, 2023
- 3 min
The Brain-Gut Connection
Do you feel it in your stomach when you get upset? Do you notice a gut reaction when you are anxious? The link between our brain and gut...
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Heike Walker
- May 30, 2023
- 3 min
Listen to Your Body
It is not easy to live a life in alignment with ourselves, with our needs and wishes, with our desires and ambitions – and our true...
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Heike Walker
- Feb 21, 2023
- 2 min
Relief from Chronic Pain
Do you have ongoing pain in your body? Is your chronic pain inexplicable? You are not alone. Nearly 8 million people in Canada live with...
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Heike Walker
- Jan 17, 2023
- 3 min
Take more Time to Play
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” I really like this quote from Bernard Shaw as it...
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Heike Walker
- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min
Warm Relationships for Happiness and Health
Just recently I came across Dr. Julian Abel who talks about the power of compassion and the impact of good social relationships on...
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Heike Walker
- Sep 21, 2022
- 3 min
Life Transitions
Every human goes through many transitions in a life time. Some transitions are easier than others. Everyone experiences loss and grief at...
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Heike Walker
- Jul 4, 2022
- 3 min
Tuning in with yourself
Right at this moment… tune in with yourself. What do you notice? Are you rushed? Are you holding certain parts of your body? Do you hold...
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Heike Walker
- Jun 2, 2022
- 3 min
Tight Jaw?
Are you clenching your teeth? Do you grind your teeth at night? Do you lock your jaw when performing certain activities? Is your jaw...
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Heike Walker
- Mar 11, 2022
- 2 min
Self-Healing Powers
It is quite astonishing how our body can heal itself: For instance, if we cut our finger with a knife, within a day or even just a couple...
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Heike Walker
- Dec 3, 2021
- 2 min
Quiet Moments
Just take a moment to pause right now. Turn your attention towards your body. Just simply go with your attention to all the places that...
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Heike Walker
- Nov 10, 2021
- 5 min
Teachings from the Blue Zones
Have you heard about the so-called ‘Blue Zones’ where people live the longest on this planet? Dan Buettner, a National Geographic fellow...
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Heike Walker
- Sep 15, 2021
- 4 min
The Fascinating Microbiome
Do you know that you have a vast ecosystem in your body that helps you stay healthy? The so-called microbiome consists of trillions of...
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Heike Walker
- Apr 21, 2021
- 2 min
Reflexology for Seniors
Do you experience digestive issues, low energy or pain in your body? Do you have trouble sleeping or keeping your balance while walking?...
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Heike Walker
- Apr 13, 2021
- 3 min
Daily Body Cleanse
Do you want to feel better? Do you want to increase your energy, sleep better, lose weight, decrease pain in our body, or improve mood...
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