Lesley Reid Therapies

22/06/2025

Wonderful Tarot day with Laura.

She’s amazing- will be running another day with her giving full readings - £40 for 45 mins. Do let me know if you want to be on the list for the next one.

04/05/2025

💩🌿 *The Hidden Hero in Your Gut:

The Lymphatic System’s Secret Mission Inside Your Colon!*

When you think about your colon, you probably think about digestion, fiber, and, well... bathroom trips. 🚽😂
But hiding inside your gut walls is a silent superhero you almost never hear about:
🌟 Your lymphatic system! 🌟

That’s right — your colon and your lymphatic system are best friends behind the scenes, working together to keep your entire body healthy, balanced, and strong!

🧪 What’s Really Going On in There?

Your colon isn't just a waste pipeline — it’s a critical command center:

It absorbs water and electrolytes 💧
It processes leftover food and fiber 🥦
It houses trillions of friendly bacteria 🦠
It guards your body from harmful invaders like viruses, parasites, and toxins 🛡️
Enter the lymphatic system:
Right in the walls of your intestines lives a rich network of lymphatic vessels called the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT). 🌿

This system acts like a secret network of bodyguards, watching, filtering, and defending you every time you eat, drink, or breathe!

🥇 The Lymphatic System’s Top Jobs Inside Your Colon:

🔹 Immune Surveillance
The lymphatic vessels in your colon constantly scan for harmful bacteria, viruses, and toxins that could sneak into your bloodstream.
🦠👀 It’s like airport security inside your belly!

🔹 Fluid Balance
The colon absorbs huge amounts of water daily. The lymphatics help prevent fluid overload, moving excess lymph fluid out to keep tissues calm and inflammation-free. 🚿

🔹 Fat Absorption Assistance
When you eat healthy fats (like avocado or olive oil 🥑🫒), tiny lymphatic vessels called lacteals in your intestines help absorb and transport fats into your body’s circulation!
(Yes, your lymph system is a fat delivery specialist!)

🔹 Detoxification
The lymph vessels gather up waste products, cellular debris, and toxins that escape digestion — carrying them away so your body can safely eliminate them. ♻️🌿

🔹 Regulating Inflammation
If your gut gets inflamed (think food intolerances, IBS, infections), your lymph system kicks into high gear — trying to drain the inflammation and calm the storm. 🌩️➡️☀️

🎉 Fun Fact:

Did you know that about 70% of your immune system lives in and around your gut?
That’s why a healthy colon and healthy lymphatic flow are inseparable — you literally can’t have one without the other! 🌎✨

🌟 How to Keep Your Gut-Lymph Connection Happy:

💧 Stay Hydrated — your lymph is mostly water and flows best when you drink enough.
🥗 Eat Fiber-Rich Foods — think fruits, veggies, and seeds to keep digestion and lymph moving!
🚶‍♀️ Move Your Body — daily walks, yoga, or rebounding encourage lymphatic drainage through your belly.
🧘‍♀️ Practice Deep Belly Breathing — breathing from your diaphragm acts like a pump for lymph in the gut!
🧼 Support Detox Pathways — include anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric, ginger, and leafy greens.
💆‍♀️ Try Gentle Lymphatic Drainage — especially if you struggle with bloating, constipation, or abdominal discomfort.

🧡 In Closing:

Inside your colon, there’s an army of lymphatic vessels quietly working for you:
🌟 Filtering.
🌟 Defending.
🌟 Nourishing.
🌟 Protecting.

Next time you think about gut health, don't just think about probiotics and fiber —
Give a little standing ovation to your lymphatic system, the silent hero making sure everything flows beautifully inside you! 🎉🌿💩

Disclaimer:
This article is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health practices.

04/05/2025

27/04/2025

All ready for a fab day of Tarot, Reiki, Tropic Facials and Indian Head Massage.

Pop in as we’re here all day even if you just want to say hello!

Mindfulness groups running , noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

11/04/2025

Spread the word!
Mini treatments, tarot readings and much much more. All @ £10 - cash preferred.

Come meet us, we’re also looking to gauge interest in a mindfulness group as well as a men’s wellness group!

April 27th from 10am

04/04/2025

Our next well-being fair is on Sunday 27th April.

Come down for mini treatments and tarot readings.

All £10. Cash preferred.

See you then!

22/02/2025

Mother’s Day is Sunday 30th March.

Vouchers available for:

Facial reflexology/face massage is a fabulous treatment! £50 for 50 mins.

Foot reflexology - perfect for tired feet. £45 for 45 mins.

DM me for more details.

01/02/2025

We're proud to announce that several UK cash plan providers now recognise reflexology as a complementary therapy. This means you can claim back the cost of your reflexology treatments through the following providers:

Beneden Healthcare
BHSF
Bupa
Health Shield
Hive Insurance Services
HMCA
Medicash
Paycare
Simply Health
Sovereign Health Care
UK Healthcare
Westfield Health

For more information please visit the companies listed

31/01/2025

Come down this Sunday 2nd February to say hi, chat to local therapists - counsellors, healers, coaches, hypnotherapists, tarot card readers and reflexologists.

Free consultations for counselling, coaching, hypnotherapy

£10 mini treatments hand reflexology, Indian Head Massage and Tarot readings.

Or just pop in to say hi!
KT3 6JF

07/01/2025

Will be offering Indian Head Massage taster sessions!