ConSole Reflexology Hoylake

22/10/2025

Warm toes 🧦body glows😇

Discover 10 surprising health benefits of warm feet - from better sleep and circulation to boosted immunity and reduced stress. Science-backed ways warmth transforms your wellbeing.

13/10/2025

Lovely weekend, studying cranial reflexology techniques 💆‍♀️
I look forward to offering you all this wonderful. Holistic relaxing treatment💚

28/09/2025

WRW Day 7
Your two feet have a total of 52 bones. That's a quarter of all the bones in your body. On top of that, there are over 100 muscles and countless ligaments. No wonder your feet are tired sometimes – they are real high-performance machines 👣💚

26/09/2025

Where is Your toe line and what best describes you 😊👣🤔

24/09/2025

Thank you for mentioning me on your show today for good news, Wednesday, it was really fun to hear it played out😊👣💚


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22/09/2025

WRW 2025
It's the start of World Reflexology Week, and the Sun is shining on this beautiful morning🌞
Be kind to yourself today and always💚

21/09/2025

Let’s Talk About Armpit Lymph Nodes!
The Mighty Axillary Warriors of Your Immune System 🌿🦠🩷

Your armpits aren’t just for deodorant and razors — they’re home to some of your body’s most powerful immune protectors: the axillary lymph nodes!

What Are Axillary Lymph Nodes?

Axillary lymph nodes are bean-shaped structures located in the armpit (axilla) that form a key part of the lymphatic system — your body’s drainage, detox, and defense network. These nodes filter lymph (a fluid rich in white blood cells) and trap harmful substances like bacteria, viruses, toxins, and even cancer cells.

There are typically 20 to 40 lymph nodes in each armpit. These nodes are grouped into five anatomical levels, each with distinct drainage responsibilities.

The Five Groups of Axillary Lymph Nodes:
1. Pectoral (Anterior) Group
• Location: Along the lower border of the pectoralis major muscle
• Drainage Area: Breast, anterior thoracic wall
• Fun Fact: These nodes are key in breast cancer monitoring!
2. Subscapular (Posterior) Group
• Location: Along the lower margin of the scapula (shoulder blade)
• Drainage Area: Upper back, posterior shoulder, and neck
3. Humeral (Lateral) Group
• Location: Along the humerus (upper arm bone)
• Drainage Area: Upper limb
• Fun Fact: These are the ones that may swell when your arm is injured or infected!
4. Central Group
• Location: Near the base of the axilla (deep in the center)
• Drainage Area: Collects lymph from pectoral, subscapular, and humeral groups
5. Apical Group
• Location: At the top of the axilla near the clavicle (collarbone)
• Drainage Area: Receives lymph from all the other axillary groups and drains into the subclavian lymphatic trunk

Where Does the Lymph Flow?
• After filtration through the axillary groups, lymph travels to the apical nodes, then drains into the subclavian trunk, and finally enters the venous circulation near the heart (via the right lymphatic duct or thoracic duct on the left side).
• This allows your body to return filtered lymph to the bloodstream while neutralizing any harmful intruders.

Why Are Axillary Lymph Nodes Important?
• Immune Defense: Full of lymphocytes (B and T cells), they identify and destroy pathogens.
• Cancer Monitoring: Oncologists often biopsy or remove axillary nodes to check for cancer spread, especially in breast cancer staging.
• Detox Drainage: They assist in the drainage of waste products, inflammatory debris, and excess interstitial fluid.

Signs of Swollen Axillary Nodes:
• Tenderness
• Swelling or a lump in the armpit
• Fever or signs of infection
Swollen nodes often indicate your immune system is actively fighting something!

Fun Lymph Facts:
• Lymph has no pump! It relies on movement (like walking, deep breathing, and rebounding) to flow — which is why dry brushing and lymphatic massage can help!
• You have more lymph than blood! Your lymphatic system contains about 1.5 times more fluid than your circulatory system.
• The word “lymph” comes from the Latin lympha, meaning water — a perfect name for a fluid that brings life-giving immunity!

Takeaway:
Your armpit lymph nodes are immune superheroes — silently working day and night to filter, defend, and drain. Keeping them moving and healthy is a big step in supporting overall wellness. So next time you move your arm, remember the little green defenders in your underarm working hard for you! 💪🌿✨

Disclaimer:
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen.

20/09/2025

World Reflexology Week 2025 🌏👣
22nd to 28th September
Come and enjoy a relaxing reflexology treatment And help celebrate this wonderful, holistic therapy💚

15/06/2025

Potentially another step forward for science and Alzheimers Disease. Certainly something to watch.

A study by Hokjung Jin et al. printed in Nature, has demonstrated that massaging the neck and face could help flush out brain waste through a force-regulated mechanical device. When trialled in aged mice they were able to demonstrate a doubled Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) outflow and a correction in impaired drainage.

CSF is the fluid that bathes our brain and drains into lymphatic vessels. For those with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's it is thought that the protein beta-amyloid forms part of the disease progression. This study has shown that massaging the neck and face improves the removal of waste products that are produced by brains cells, including beta-amyloid.

Of course, the study has only been carried out in mice, but the paper discusses the possibility that enhancing CSF flow could benefit brain health.
Lymphatic vessels are thought to be situated around 5 millimetres below the skin but after injecting a flourescent dye the researchers attached a small rod to a 1-centimetre-wide cotton ball. The rod was used to stroke downwards along the face and neck of both older and younger mice for one minute.

Around 30 minutes later, they were able to demonstrate a three fold increase in the flow of CSF on average, through the mice’s brains. The procedure also seemed to reverse age-related declines in CSF flow https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09052-5

05/06/2025

Anyone who has had a treatment with me will have received reflexology, lymph drainage at the beginning of the treatment practice, It is a great way to start the balancing process of reflexology and RLD has the same principles as MLD but is practiced on the Lymphatic system reflexology points of the feet👣

💧 SELF LYMPH DRAINAGE AT HOME: A Step-by-Step Guide

Support your body’s natural detox system with gentle, rhythmic touch.

🛑 Note: This is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for clinical therapy. If you have any medical condition, consult your practitioner first.

🌿 What Is Self Lymph Drainage?

Self Lymph Drainage (SLD) is a gentle, rhythmic technique that supports lymphatic flow, reduces puffiness, improves circulation, and encourages detoxification. Unlike deep massage, it uses light pressure and specific directional strokes to move lymph toward drainage points.

🧘‍♀️ Before You Begin
• Wash your hands.
• Sit comfortably or lie down with your back supported.
• Breathe deeply a few times to relax the nervous system.
• Keep pressure light and soft – imagine moving a feather on the skin.

🔄 The Basic Rule: Always move fluid toward lymph nodes and drainage clusters.

🧭 STEP-BY-STEP SELF LYMPH DRAINAGE FLOW

1️⃣ Stimulate the Terminus (Neck Drainage)

🕊 This opens the main lymphatic ducts to receive fluid.
• Place your fingertips just above your collarbones, in the soft dip near the sides of your neck.
• Gently stretch the skin inward and downward toward the heart.
• Do this 10–15 times, breathing deeply.

2️⃣ Open Up Behind the Ears & Base of Skull

🌙 These drain the scalp, face, and brain.
• Use flat fingers behind your ears and lightly stretch downward toward your neck.
• Then, place fingers at the base of your skull and stroke downward along the neck.
• Repeat 5–10 strokes on each side.

3️⃣ Face & Jaw Flow (Optional but Calming)

🌸 Helpful for puffiness, sinus pressure, or facial congestion.
• Use soft strokes from the center of your face outward toward your ears.
• Then from your ears, stroke down your neck to your collarbones.

4️⃣ Axillary Lymph Nodes (Underarms)

🌼 These filter fluid from the arms and upper chest.
• Gently place your hand flat under your armpit.
• Use soft, circular strokes for 10 seconds each side.
• Then, stroke down from your shoulders toward the underarm area.

5️⃣ Abdominal Drainage (Gut & Liver Support)

🌿 Supports digestion and detox pathways.
• Place both hands on your belly.
• Gently stroke in small clockwise circles (following the direction of your colon).
• Then move hands upward toward the ribs and then diagonally toward your groin.

6️⃣ Inguinal Nodes (Groin)

🌷 Clears fluid from the legs, pelvis, and lower abdomen.
• Place fingers in the crease of your upper thigh.
• Press gently and sweep upward toward the center of your body (toward belly button).
• Repeat on both sides for 10–15 strokes.

7️⃣ Legs and Ankles (Optional for swelling)

💧 Helps with water retention and tired legs.
• Start at your ankles and use upward strokes toward your knees.
• From the knees, continue up toward the groin.
• Keep strokes light and slow.

🌬️ Finish With Deep Breathing

Place hands over your chest and take 5 deep, slow breaths.
This resets the nervous system and encourages continued lymph movement.

📅 How Often?

2–3 times per week is supportive.
Daily during detox, after illness, or during inflammation flares.

✅ Important Tips:
• Stay hydrated! 💧 Lymph needs water to flow.
• Rest afterward – healing happens in the calm.

📌 If you would like to follow a visual with slightly different steps https://youtu.be/vcTDbunqT4I?si=OYppNmlNE11U512K