Digestive

Reflexology and Celiac Support At the Healing Place LLC in Medfield, MA we see many clients with various seasonal, environmental, and food-related allergies. One client mentioned that her friend had a celiac flare-up after using a nasal spray containing gluten. I knew gluten was hidden in many processed foods but medicine too?   What is […]

Can your mouthguard be the cause of chronic canker sores? Once your canker sore heals, do you get new ones? Is eating become too difficult and painful because of chronic canker sores?   What are Canker Sores? Herpetic stomatitis is a viral mouth infection that causes canker sores and ulcers. Once you have this virus, […]

Approximately 20% of the population in the United States experiences acid reflux, heartburn symptoms and around 60% of adults experience some form of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms weekly. Acid reflux and heartburn are common conditions affecting adults and children, but acid reflux and heartburn happen more often due to aging.  In infants, gastroesophageal reflux […]

Are you one of the 60-70 million Americans that suffers from gastrointestinal (GI) diseases that has seriously disrupted your daily life? Intestinal pain is a common symptom caused by various factors such as gastrointestinal disorders, food intolerances, infections, or other underlying health conditions.   Intestinal pain can be caused by various factors, including: Gastrointestinal disorders: […]

Are you one of 60 million US adults that experience heartburn symptoms daily or monthly? Do you find that over the counter products aren’t helping? You feel like the doctors don’t know what is going on? Try Hand Reflexology for relief!   What is Acid Reflux? Acid reflux occurs when the stomach contents, including stomach […]

Kidney disease is a significant global health problem that affects both women and men. According to the World Kidney Day organization, kidney disease affects approximately 850 million people worldwide, with millions more at risk of developing the disease. Kidney disease is the 11th leading cause of death worldwide; one in ten people has kidney problems.  […]