Sticks & Stones Reflexology

16/10/2025

https://gofund.me/4eabb2a87 Please help , even a very small amount will go to save Storm’s life 🥺

15/10/2025

STUDY SHOWS THIS ESSENTIAL OIL CAN INCREASE BRAIN VOLUME IN JUST ONE MONTH

Wearing rose-scented essential oil daily may do more than lift your mood - it could actually increase your brain volume.

A groundbreaking study from Kyoto University in Japan has found that continuous inhalation of rose essential oil for just one month led to measurable growth in grey matter volume (GMV) across the whole brain, particularly in the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) - a region linked to memory and emotional processing.

Using MRI scans to assess changes, researchers observed significant structural brain gains in women who wore the scent daily, while those who wore unscented water showed no such effect.

Notably, while the amygdala and orbitofrontal cortex - regions traditionally associated with our sense of smell - didn’t show structural change, the PCC did, suggesting a deeper cognitive or emotional link to scent exposure.

These findings open new doors for non-invasive, scent-based health strategies, particularly in dementia prevention. Previous research has associated PCC atrophy with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

The researchers suggest that this simple, pleasant intervention could potentially help maintain brain structure as we age - a compelling reason to rethink how we use scent in everyday life.

(The findings are published in the journal Brain Research Bulletin.)

06/10/2025

One of the greatest gifts you can give someone is the feeling of being safe in your presence. 🌿✨
To be seen. To be understood. To be supported.

Choose to be the kind of person who makes others feel lighter, not heavier. The ripple effect of kindness and empathy is endless. 💫

05/10/2025

05/10/2025

In a world of ‘Dog eat Dog’ attitude, this is my philosophy always 🐶

In a world of ‘dog eat dog’ attitude,, this is my philosophy always 💝

25/09/2025

🌿 One of the Most Powerful Plants in History 🌿
Check out the first comment for why it’s been trusted for centuries… 👇

23/09/2025

Gary Sturgis

25/08/2025

A massage doesn’t just feel good physically, it’s also soothing to your mind + heart because it can take you to a place of deep relaxation where ❤️‍🩹 begins 😴

12/07/2025

08/07/2025

Do yourself a favour and savour a beautiful