After care advice

[Mike J Kobe for MVP!!]

Hi, I need to prepare an After care advice for IHM clients. I think I have covered everything below, but is there anything you would add/take away from it...thanks

Indian Head Massage After Care AdviceRest and relax, this is so the body can heal sufficiently

Drink plenty of water or herbal tea, to help speed up the toxin removal

Avoid Drinking tea, coffee, Fizzy Drinks and Energy Drinks

Refrain from smoking and alcohol for at least 24 hours as Indian Head Massage is detoxifying and these will reintroduce toxins into the body.

Avoid eating heavy meals because blood is diverted to the gut to help with digestion. Digestion will divert energy away from the healing process. Eat light meals such as fruit and vegetables.

Hair should be brushed regularly to help distribute the natural oil (sebum) and stimulate the blood circulation to the scalp.

Do not overuse hairdryers, heated rollers or curling tongs as they are very drying to the hair and will cause split ends (not sure whether to have this one included)

Avoid chemical processes such as bleaching or perming which can damage the hair and cause excessive drying. (would you leave this one out?)

Regularly condition the hair and use conditioning treatments. Those containing keratin are especially recommended.

Ensure that a well balanced diet is eaten with lots of water, fruit vegetables to provide nutrients that will ensure healthy, shiny, strong hair.

If oil has been applied to the hair, if possible leave on overnight or for a few hours to allow chance for the hair and scalp to benefit from the oil. When washing the hair after, ensure that the shampoo is applied onto dry hair as the shampoo will slip off wet hair that has oil on.



After treatment you may have some of these reactions:

· Extreme tiredness
· Frequent urination
· May feel calm and tranquil
· May experience slight headache
· Skin may be red in places

These are all normal and are nothing to worry about


Sometimes you may experience some negative reactions. This is because of the increased circulation of waste products being carried away from your body. These reactions are only temporary, until the body’s natural balance has been restored. These reactions include:

· Sickness/nausea caused by the increased circulation of waste products/toxins
· Light headedness or headaches
· Fainting due to blood pressure lowering
· Heightened emotional state
· Disrupted sleep patterns
· Increased secretions from the nose/mouth
· Aching muscles due to the release of toxins
If you should suffer any severe reactions contact the doctor

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I feel I need enough information on the aftercare leaflet but I don't want to bog the client down with too much information.

Thanks
AP

 

[indian_cowboy]

That last bit about the Dr, I would put if symptoms last more than 24-48 hours, then see your GP, otherwise it's all good

 

[Pandalism]

Hi Jo

Many thanks
Jane

Its kind of nervous but exicting being able to start a business. I am off for an interview tomorrow with the local hospice about volunteering there, as I feel volunteering there would be beneficial to everyone and the hospice is very special place for me to.

 

[soft_man]

Good luck for that, I have been volunteering since last September I love it

 

[UlsterLoyalist]

The advice sheet, looks good to me, can't think of anything else to add to it. Good luck with the volunteering interview.

Paula

 

[qulaaizl]

Hi Jo

Where do you volunteer? Besides the hospice I have also offered my services to the MacMillian Unit at our local hospital its a relatively new unit been open for just under a year. I already had an interview there and they are looking for complementary therapiests starting next month.

I am planning to volunteer for each twice a month, as I am studying too and also trying to set up a new business and have a partner who is terminally ill (so a lot of my plate so to speak!). But I need to get out too.

Best wishes
Jane

 

[Awesome Dude]

Hi Paula

Thanks. I decided to see about volunteering at the local hospice, as they were a great help when my dad was ill, the care he and us the family got was so nice, caring attitude. My dad was only there a few days before he died, but the delication of the staff were out of of this world and I think its good if one can give back in whatever way is possible. For a couple of years after his death, I donated handmade cards for them to sell as as the time I did a lot of craft work and they were appreciated. As for Energy Therapy (we aren't allowed to called it Healing) I am sure the Reiki will be beneficial to anyone that wishes to receive it.

Then tomorrow afternoon I have a booking for a reiki and IHM treatment, my first paying clients!!! so a bit nervous there, but I know I will be fine!!!

Best wishes
Jane