Ruth's Holistic Therapies

29/04/2026

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We often talk about how reflexology feels - calming, grounding, restorative.
But what’s happening underneath that?

A double-blind randomised controlled trial (the gold standard in research) looked at what happens in the body during a reflexology session.

Researchers measured real-time cardiovascular responses in healthy volunteers and found:
✔️ Immediate changes in haemodynamics (how blood flows through the body)
✔️ A measurable effect on cardiac function, specifically the cardiac index
✔️ Effects observed during targeted reflexology on foot areas linked to the heart

In simple terms?
This wasn’t just “feeling relaxed” — the body showed objective, physiological changes in real time.

It’s a powerful reminder that touch therapies like reflexology can have measurable impacts beyond relaxation alone.

📚 Source: Jones et al. (2012) – Reflexology has an acute (immediate) haemodynamic effect in healthy volunteers: A double-blind randomised controlled trial

29/04/2026

Apologies, there are more than 80 photos so I have to do a second post. Here's the last few

29/04/2026

We had a lovely time at Ness Gardens with Brian and his brother Geoff. Unfortunately the bus couldn't take us all the way because they were resurfacing the road so we had to get off at Little Neston and walk which was over a mile to start with. My watch says I've walked over 16.5k steps which equates to 6.5 miles. So slightly shattered now. Took loads of photos though. X

29/04/2026

Good morning and happy Wednesday. We are going to Ness Gardens this morning. On the bus (of course). Meeting Brian's brother on the way. I'm sure there will be lots of photos later. (Sorry, not sorry, lol). The sun is out and the forecast is good.

Whatever you do have a great day. xx

28/04/2026

Our sweet Julie has been admitted to the vets 💔

Over the past month, Julie has gradually lost 26% of her body weight, despite eating all of her pellets and greens, and we knew something was seriously wrong. She’s now been admitted to our exotic veterinary hospital in Manchester, where she’s being stabilised with fluids and undergoing urgent blood tests to try and find out what’s causing this.

Right now, the vet bill is already estimated between £500–£700, and that’s just for her initial care. If the tests don’t give clear answers, Julie may need further investigations and treatment, which will increase the cost significantly.

We are absolutely devastated and doing everything we can for her, but we really need help to cover these unexpected expenses. Julie means the world to us, and we’re not ready to give up on her.

If you’re able to donate, no matter how small, it would mean so much. And if you can’t, sharing this post could help us reach someone who can ❤️

Thank you for your kindness, support, and for keeping Julie in your thoughts 🐰💜

BACS:
Jackson’s animal rescue
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PayPal:
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28/04/2026

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If you are preparing to start or add to your family, Reproflexology™ may help you to conceive naturally or with medical assistance.

Successful patient case studies include:

💙 Would-be mums who want to be fully prepared to start their family
💙 Couples and individuals undergoing conventional fertility treatment to aid conception, e.g. IVF, IUI, ICSI
💙 Women and men seeking a complementary therapy to help relieve the pain and symptoms of reproductive conditions
💙 Couples who have already tried more conventional methods to help them conceive or to relieve ongoing pain and symptoms
💙 Women seeking help and guidance during pregnancy.

On our website you can find a global directory of reproductive reflexologists, specially trained to support parents to be.

28/04/2026

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28/04/2026

Good morning Tuesday. I enjoyed the chair yoga class yesterday and meeting up with my lovely friend Sally. Have to say it was less taxing than my usual class but at least it kept me going until my usual class. I'm hoping to go to lovely Lorraine's class on Friday morning just to challenge myself a bit more. And if I manage OK then I'll go as often as I can as well as my Monday class. I went back to Sally's house after the class with a couple of her friends and spent a lovely couple of hours sitting outside in her beautiful garden chatting and drinking mint tea. A fab afternoon.

Today we are meeting up with our Abi. It's been ages since we've seen her.

Have a great day whatever you do. xx

27/04/2026

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There’s a lot of misunderstanding around reflexology - and to be fair, it’s often been undersold.

It’s not just a quick bit of relaxation at the end of a long week.
It’s not something generic or one-size-fits-all.
And it’s definitely not about “just lying there” while nothing happens.

A reflexology session is intentional. It’s tailored. It’s responsive to you. It's not a script.

It works through specific pressure techniques on the feet that relate to different systems of the body, aiming to support balance, reduce stress, and encourage the body’s own natural responses.

No pressure to perform. No need to push through.
Just space for your body to settle and do what it’s designed to do. 💜



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27/04/2026

Good morning. My yoga class is cancelled this morning because our lovely teacher has an appointment. So I am going to drive over to Sandycroft and join a chair yoga class that has recently started in their community centre. Just as a one off. Or if my usual morning class has to be cancelled again for any reason. Looking forward to seeing my lovely friend Sally because she is going too which is the only reason I am giving it a try.

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend in the sun. Spring is definitely here now. I love all the spring flowers and blossom. So, have a great day and I hope the sun comes back out later. xx

26/04/2026

We've had a lot of new plants and trees in the communal gardens. So we've been out there to have a look around. Lot's of photos and 2000+ steps. It's a very long garden. Photos of course 😁