K.D.Therapies

11/07/2025

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🖤𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗙𝗧🖤
𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗢𝗥
Looking for something a bit different?
Something edgy, handmade or vintage with a punk, goth or rock twist? Then Oracle Thrift is the market for you!

🗓️ Saturday 9th August
🕚 11am–3pm
📍 Hamilton Road Community Hub, Mills Road, Bangor, BT20 4LH
💷 Only £1 entry

Expect TWO rooms packed full of:

🖤 Preloved & vintage clothing
🎨 Local makers & creatives
🧷 Punk, goth & rock-inspired goods
🧵 Handmade accessories
📀 Artists, vinyl & loads more!

This one’s got serious character …a proper celebration of alternative style and DIY spirit. Don’t miss it!

Follow 👉 .bangor on Instagram for previews and updates.

20/06/2025

♥️♥️♥️ Natural Aromatherapy Anti aging Facial ♥️♥️♥️

A 2023 study explored how Helichrysum italicum essential oil and its component neryl acetate affect human keratinocytes—the cells responsible for skin regeneration. They found that...

- It Helps Wounds Close Faster: Helichrysum oil significantly sped up wound closure after just 6 and 24 hours—even at very low concentrations (0.03%–0.06%).

- It Boosts Collagen Production: Helichrysum increased production of key structural proteins like collagen-I, fibronectin, and laminin. Essential for strong, smooth, resilient skin!

- It Calms Inflammation: The oil reduced pro-inflammatory markers like TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-8—supporting the skin’s healing process without triggering excess irritation.

- It Supports the Skin Barrier: Helichrysum oil downregulated genes involved in skin barrier damage. It also boosted hydration by increasing proteins and genes involved in water transport and moisture retention.

- Rich in Antioxidants: The oil’s phenolic compounds offer antioxidant protection—fighting oxidative stress that can delay healing.

Researchers think helichrysum oil activates a special skin receptor (PPARδ), which plays a key role in processes like ceramide production (ceramides are like the glue that hold skin cells together) and skin cell renewal.

The oil increases certain fats and proteins that are found in higher levels in younger skin but naturally decline with age. This means it helps restore some of the functions that aging skin starts to lose, like hydration, elasticity, and defense.

As we get older, our skin doesn’t renew itself as quickly. Helichrysum oil and neryl acetate seem to slow down unnecessary cell growth while speeding up the process where skin cells mature and become part of the protective outer layer, essentially helping your skin function more youthfully.

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NOTE: There are many species of helichrysum. This study was specifically on Corsican Helichrysum italicum. The oil from Croatia typically has a lower neryl acetate content, but is still excellent for the skin. Helichrysum bracteiferum, Helichrysum splendidum, and Helichrysum gymnocephalum are not as rich in neryl acetate.

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Lemaire et al. (2023). Neryl acetate, the major component of Corsican Helichrysum italicum essential oil, mediates its biological activities on skin barrier. PloS one, 18(3), e0268384.

04/04/2025

Irritability is the first sign your polyvagal state (nervous system) state has changed. The best part is: you can help your body go back into ventral vagal (a parasympathetic state.) Eat fat or protein— it’ll stabilize your blood sugar. Then move your body, a brisk walk is the quickest and most accessible way. You have much more control over your mood and emotional state than you know

17/03/2025

We spent a wonderful morning with Lorraine from Peace by Piece Counselling NI in the beautiful countryside of Greyabbey, a truly healing session exploring an Equine experience with these beautiful, gentle, empathetic and intelligent horses, a very safe space was provided to explore emotions and feelings, highly recommended, if you think that this is something that could help you reach out to Lorraine ♥️💚♥️

01/03/2025

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26/02/2025

Great job opportunity

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27/01/2025

It's good to talk ♥️

Celebrating 4 Years in private practice – Thank You!

💛 Today marks four years since Peace by piece first began, and what a journey it has been! From the very beginning, my goal has been to provide compassionate, professional, and life-changing support to those who need it most.
💛 This milestone would not have been possible without the incredible people who have contributed with unwavering support. To my clients—thank you for trusting me with your stories, your struggles, and your growth. Your resilience inspires me every day. And to my supporters, friends, and community—your encouragement, referrals, and belief in my mission have helped me grow and thrive.
💛 Piece by piece, each of you has played a role in making this service what it is today. As we celebrate this milestone, i look forward to continuing the work, reaching more people, and making an even greater impact in the years ahead.
💛 From the bottom of my heart—thank you! Here's to many more years of healing, hope, and support.

With gratitude,
Lorraine 💛

06/01/2025

Our local Sainsbury's sells lovely, Organic Scottish Oats

Will porridge have a come back thanks for research showing its health benefits?

06/01/2025

Healthy, Portion, Controlled meals, kickstart your 2025 health goals, from Cloud 9 Restaurant at the Ulster Flying Club

⭐ 5 meals for £20 ⭐
New meal prep menu for this week🙂

24/12/2024

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Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals.

Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others.

Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.

~ Pema Chodron

art | Michael de Brito - "Dinner Guests" (2007)

24/12/2024

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a healthy, peaceful 2025. As always thank you so much for your support and understanding this year, looking forward to seeing you all next year