Centre for Integral Health

25/09/2025

Po*******hy – when the body clicks and the heart yearns

Po*******hy – a topic that usually causes blushing, whispering and quick changes of browser tabs. Socially burdened with shame and judgment, in Biodecoding, it is not evidence of depravity, but a symptom of something much deeper: past experiences recorded in the body and psyche.

Every behaviour – even the most shameful – has its own logic, only it is hidden.

Take, for example, a man who for years escaped into po*******hy and prostitution. Not because ‘he felt like it’, but because as a child he grew up in one room with his parents. The night-time noises were his ‘lullaby’. Biology recorded this as the norm, and in adulthood, his subconscious began to demand... a repeat.

Or a woman who cannot fall asleep without po*******hy. As a child, she witnessed her mother's or**es. Her body reacted, even though she did not understand what was happening. What was ‘fun’ for adults became a programme for her brain – an intense dose of dopamine, which she later desperately sought.

Both stories raise key questions :
– What difficult situation were you a victim of?
– What situation did you witness?

A child does not choose the role of an observer, but its biology records everything. That is why po*******hy in adulthood is not the cause of the problem, but an echo – an attempt to recreate the old tension, even if only in the distorted mirror of the screen.

From a spiritual perspective, it is not a punishment or a ‘perversion,’ but a cry from the soul: ‘look at your roots, release what was not yours.’ Often, this echo even carries the voice of an entire family in which sexuality was taboo, shameful or a currency of survival.

And here comes the hope: addiction does not have to be a curse. It can be a signpost – an invitation to stop, look into the shadows of childhood and family history, and then consciously choose differently.

Because po*******hy does not have to be the end. It can be the beginning – the path to freedom, intimacy and truth about oneself.

If you would like support in understanding what is behind your connection to po*******hy, contact Agnieszka via or page or website https://centreforintegralhealth.com/about-us/our-practitioners/agnieszka-kozak/

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22/09/2025

🌀 Myth Busting Monday 🌀

MYTH: “Acupuncture is just a placebo.”

TRUTH: Acupuncture is far more than “mind over matter.” 🧠✨

Modern research shows it influences the nervous system, circulation, and release of natural pain-relieving chemicals like endorphins. It’s so effective that the NHS and hospitals worldwide use it to support patients with pain, migraines, stress, and more.

Many clients come in as sceptics — but stay because they feel the difference. 💚

Curious to experience it for yourself? Book your treatment today and discover how acupuncture can help.

📍 Align Acupuncture | Shrewsbury
🌐 https://centreforintegralhealth.com/about-us/our-practitioners/philippa-brant-1/

20/09/2025

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18/09/2025

"Self-care and self-improvement – start with... yourself"

Self-care today is more than just salads, water and walks.
Taking care of your mind and heart is becoming increasingly important. Traditionally, we plan, tick off goals and measure progress. But sometimes it's worth taking a step back and listening to... your body.

This is where BT and Biodecoding come in.

Sounds serious? Don't worry – it's a bit like being a detective of your own emotions.

Illness is not an accident or a mistake of the body. It is a signal that something is going on inside. The brain, as the chief manager of life, transfers unresolved emotional problems to the body.
And so anger can affect the liver, sadness can manifest itself in the lungs, intestines or skin, anxiety can weaken the kidneys, and joy can manifest itself in the heart.

Self-care in this sense is not about being ‘better’ or more productive. It's about reading the signals your body sends you.

The first step? Awareness – recognising that pain or tension is a reaction to emotions.

The second step? Decoding – checking what specifically causes stress and how it manifests itself in the body.

The third step? Processing emotions – instead of suppressing them, we accept them, experience them and release them.

Practical tools? An emotion journal, conscious breathing, movement, drawing, writing and more.
Every emotion is a clue:
• anger says: ‘set boundaries’,
• sadness: ‘say goodbye and let go of the loss’,
• fear: ‘take care of your sense of security’,
• joy: ‘enjoy the moment and share it with others’.

Self-improvement according to Biodecoding is a journey, not a race. It is listening to your body, decoding your emotions and discovering your patterns. It is not about a perfect life, but about an authentic, conscious and powerful life.

Your body has a lot to say – you just need to listen to it. And by the way, a little humour and a smile always help on this journey.

If you'd like to learn more about how Biodecoding could help you with your self-care, get in touch with Agnieszka via our page or site
https://centreforintegralhealth.com/about-us/our-practitioners/agnieszka-kozak/

17/09/2025

Shadow work is one of the most profound and powerful forms of self development

And there is a balance to be found.

If we are constantly caught in messy drama, especially if we feel stuck there, like we have no choice, its a circumstance not of our making etc, then we areas much out of balance as if we think it will all be neat and tidy and easy.

We healthy shadow work, we can pendulate between the unknown, that which we are avoiding in ourselves, and a space of grounded safety and rest.

Our self-development should be like the weather, sometimes we are in the thick of the storm, sometimes we are resting in the warmth of the sun. Both of those know the space they are in is temporary, so we adapt and meet the conditions we are in.

If you want to explore shadow work in a structured and steady way (cause it is never done, it just goes through stages), then check out my Instant Access online training Embracing Your Shadow and start your journey.

https://integralhealth.mylearnworlds.com/course/shadow-self

16/09/2025

Self-Care Awareness Month

We look to others to help and that's important but when you unlock and discover the most powerful thing we have on the planet, the mind, you receive the answers you are looking for.

Marcus challenges us to consider what self-care actually is, what do you think?

Share with us what self-care means for you and how it plays a role in your life.

If you'd like help or support with this then contact Marcus from our page or website https://centreforintegralhealth.com/about-us/our-practitioners/marcus-matthews/

13/09/2025

In the Five Elements, the shift from bright, outward summer into late summer marks a time of grounding and nourishment.

This is the season of the Earth element — a pause between the yang energy of summer and the inward pull of autumn.

We can really feel the change in the air lately; the Fire of summer is dying down to a softer flame. The mornings and evenings are feeling cooler, and the nights are starting to draw in.

🌿 It’s a time to:
• Support your digestion and immunity
• Slow down and find your centre
• Let go of constant activity and settle into balance
• Nourish yourself — body and mind — before the seasons change

When the Earth element is strong, we feel stable, cared for, and energised. When it’s out of balance, we might notice fatigue, sugar cravings, digestive upsets, worry, or feeling ungrounded.

✨ Acupuncture helps smooth this seasonal transition — supporting both physical digestion and emotional balance — so you can enter autumn feeling steady and well-nourished.

📍 Align Acupuncture, Shrewsbury
🌐 https://centreforintegralhealth.com/about-us/our-practitioners/philippa-brant-1/

10/09/2025

Our Multi Award Winning Marcus Matthews shares his journey from Suicidal Police Officer to helping people discover the truth about our minds.

Su***de is affecting men and women at different rates and young people have an alarming rise in the their su***de attempts.

Be part of the conversations that help reduce this terrible loss of life and reach out and take a step towards healthy outcomes.

https://centreforintegralhealth.com/about-us/our-practitioners/marcus-matthews/

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08/09/2025

September is Pain Awareness Month

Chronic pain affects millions of people every day — yet it’s often something we don’t talk about openly. Whether it’s back pain, arthritis, migraines, or ongoing tension from stress, pain can impact every part of life: your energy, your sleep, your work, and even your mood.

As a Five Element Acupuncturist, Philippa Brant understands how overwhelming that can feel. Pain doesn’t just live in the body — it can affect your emotional wellbeing too. That’s why our treatments focus on caring for the whole person, not just the symptoms.

Natural therapies like acupuncture, cupping, and gua sha can help to:
✨ Reduce inflammation and stiffness
✨ Relax tense muscles
✨ Improve circulation and healing
✨ Support deeper rest and relaxation
✨ Restore balance to mind and body

This Pain Awareness Month, we encourage you to take a compassionate step towards looking after yourself. You don’t have to push through pain in silence — support and relief are available. 🌸

https://centreforintegralhealth.com/about-us/our-practitioners/philippa-brant-1/

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05/09/2025

‘Forgetting as Salvation: The Emotional Roots of Alzheimer's’

From the perspective of bio-decoding, dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, is more than just a brain disorder – it is a biological emergency programme.

When faced with overwhelming fear, guilt or profound loss, our body triggers an ‘escape’ to a safe, carefree childhood. It is as if the brain, instead of facing the painful present, decides to go back in time to a moment when it felt happy and protected.

The brain as a rebellious archive
Imagine your brain as a super-archive. Throughout your life, it stores documents, i.e. memories. Usually, the archivist (the brain) does a great job, but when at some point it receives too many painful documents (emotions), it goes on strike. Instead of accepting new, difficult memories, it begins to destroy them, and at the same time gets rid of those it no longer likes. It leaves only the oldest and most pleasant ones, i.e. those from childhood.

This is why people with dementia often remember events from 50 years ago perfectly, but cannot remember what they had for breakfast.

The role of love and activity
Bio-decoding believes that the key to alleviating symptoms is understanding and love. It is not about fighting the disease, but about supporting and giving the patient a sense of security. Involving them in simple daily tasks, such as helping around the house, gives them a sense of purpose and restores their dignity.

In summary, biodecoding views Alzheimer's as a manifestation of unresolved emotional issues. It is not treated with medication alone, but above all with heart, empathy and understanding that behind the symptoms lies deep psychological pain that needs to be healed.

If you would like to learn more about how Biodecoding can help with your cognitive function, please contact Agnieszka via our page or website

https://centreforintegralhealth.com/about-us/our-practitioners/agnieszka-kozak/