Excessively sweaty feet

[ak907]

I have a client whose feet literally 'ooze' sweat as I work on them. [:-]After a while it dries up and then it returns. She hasn't commented and I don't want to embarass her. Anyone throw any light on this? I know that it could just be a problem with excessive sweathing but wondered if anybody had other thoughts as to what it could 'mean'?

 

[mugwaffin]

Hi Candy,

Does she also get sweaty hands? In Traditional Chinese Medicine there is a conditioon called "5 palm sweating": hands, feet and torso. I can tell you more abou tit if you think it is relevan to your client.

Artemis

 

[George N]

candie,
Although i hate to admit it, i also suffer with this. [sm=sad2.gif]Years ago before i became a reflexologist myself, i had a treatment from a lady who made me feel very uncomfortable about it, so i am really glad that you dont!
they dont always sweat but sometimes they really do and so do my hands. Obviously being nervous makes it worse. But strangley sometimes they are really dry! I went to the doctors and had some treatment. the term for this is hyperhydrosis, which can also occur on the body and armpits. I luckily dont get it all over. I use a machine which controls it now. I dont really know what to suggest though. We were taught that it could be a hormonal imbalace, and i have to say that i have that as well so there may be some truth in it.
Do her feet also smell quite badly? Mine dont and luckily i dont get athletes foot, which she may be prone to due to the moisture.
Sorry couldnt really help more!

 

[mary k ?]

hi, thanks and thank you Vicki. I would embarass her and don't think she is aware at all as she doesn't mention it, so I don't know if her hands are the same. There is no odour at all though.[&:]

 

[tutuy2004]

Hi Candie - - a few thoughts my dear to mull over hopefully with a mince pie & some other mull' ie red wine & complimeting additions mmmmmmn
anyway soz . . do you notice, are you aware of anything else going on within the systems - or where abouts you are working when this release happens
the body may well be ridding/releasing physical of emotional tension, stress etc - notice how the adrenals feel, kidneys, colon etc
Notice her reactions, expression what you sense from her
usually a sec before the feet sweat profusely ( if they are going to )
I have often thought - ooh here we go- feels like - then whoosh - profuse moisture - at that point if relevent & all clients are different but I usually acknowledge/ask my client how she is feeling, if she feels any different etc as the body is responding to something - i would never hesitate about saying the feet are sweating profusely as i find nothing at all embarassing about the reaction & will guide my client to feeling confident about the physiological balancing occuring too, that it is necessary perhaps !!
ie the body is responding perfectly naturally - the promotion of homeostasis is inevitable & if sweating is needed to occur then just trust the body's own innate ability - all will unfold as treatments progress.

 

[vballnut153]

Hi Janet and Pre, thanks for all that.

Janet, re the footwear - the thing is her feet are clean and dry without odour prior to treatment so I don't think that is the problem.[]

Pre, I will do what you suggest. Bit more info: She is fit and well and very very relaxed, just comes for relaxation. Seems very happy etc. The only thing to add - could be significant - she has terrible circulation and possibly has Raynaulds. Her feet and hands are always cold. I suggested Gingko which she is taking but she says as the weather has been too cold (until today!) then she hasn't suffered too much yet and isn't sure of the difference. I did wonder whether it was something to do with the circulation? Any more thoughts?

By the way had two mince pies at work today where there is a glut leftover from Open Day. Wasn't thinking about feet though - just how starving I was!
[&:]

 

[Zane Peterson]

Yes, poor circulation = cold feet as I'm sure you know. But what is causing the poor circulation? Is she a smoker? By the way, are you using talc? I very rarely have a client whose feet remain sweaty after I've applied talc. Otherwise, am guessing this must be hormonal - is it a young client? Has she had many treatments yet? You'd hope reflexology would help to balance things after a while...

Janet

 

[Boron]

Mmmmn I've just had some Christmas chocolate log - naughty - 8) -
anyway - with Raynaulds or any ailment where there is a deficiency - the body can react by coming out in a sweat - almost as if it can't cope type reaction - sometimes the feet release through stimulation of the nrevous system and also via simply stimulation of parts which are usually not working as efficiently - thus -body appears to go into fight or flight reaction as the dysfunctional parts are trying hard to function & balance.
Calandular powder combats the sweat whilst working but doesn't solve the cause - it is a means of telling you something is happening - note when & why - but mainly keep going as something is obviously working.
Try spending much more time on ankles & all toes - work the meridians a lot more incase you have an accumulation of energy blockages

 

[Dr. Truth]

Thanks, very helpful Pre.

I don't use talc - didn't learn with it so probably won't start now. I use cream sometimes with essential oils. I have a feeling talc would end up very 'claggie'! If you know what I mean?[:'(]

She doesn't smoke, think she is early mid forties, not sure without checking dob. She used to come for regular treatment to another therapist, got out the habit and is now coming back every two weeks. So watch this space.