The Clonmel Acupuncture Centre - Katie Murphy

30/01/2026

Under the light of the February Snow Moon, rising on Saint Brigid’s Day, I’m crafting the next batch of Queen Energy Facial Oil.

This moon carries the quiet energy of reflection, renewal, and the return of light , a time long associated with Brigid, goddess of healing, beauty, and sacred feminine power. As the Snow Moon illuminates what we’re ready to release and what we’re ready to embody, this batch is infused with intention, nourishment, and radiant Queen energy. 👑

If you would like a bottle please click the link below. The process takes 4 days and they will be posted next Thursday.

https://the-clonmel-acupuncture-therapy-centre.sumupstore.com

29/01/2026

26/01/2026

At 16, the ego is loud
‘How do I look? What do they think?’
By 45, the soul is louder
‘How do I feel? Who am I becoming?’
As we get older, we don’t become less beautiful.
We become less attached to needing to be seen as beautiful.
And that’s a spiritual evolution. 👑

22/01/2026

I’ve heard wonderful things about Brenda, so this looks like a great course

09/01/2026

First week done and I’m sharing this incredible supplement.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️It’s incredible for those suffering with flu like symptoms, or even a head cold. I discovered how amazing this was when I had Covid.
Always check with your GP if taking medication. (See bottom of post for more info)
NAC stands for N-acetylcysteine.

It is a modified form of the amino acid cysteine and is used both as a medical treatment and a dietary supplement.

🌟 Core Benefits of NAC Supplementation

1. Supports Antioxidant Production & Reduces Oxidative Stress
• NAC helps your body produce glutathione, a potent antioxidant that defends cells against free radicals and oxidative damage.
• This may help reduce the risk of chronic conditions associated with oxidative stress, such as heart disease and age-related cellular decline. 

2. Detoxification & Liver Protection
• Clinically used in hospitals as an antidote for acetaminophen (paracetamol) overdose because it prevents liver and kidney damage by replenishing glutathione. 
• May support the liver’s ability to detoxify environmental chemicals and heavy metals (research ongoing). 

3. Respiratory Health & Mucus Clearance
• NAC acts as a mucolytic agent, thinning thick mucus in the lungs and airways.
• Studies suggest benefits for people with chronic bronchitis, COPD, and other respiratory conditions by helping reduce cough and improve lung function. 

4. Immune Function Support
• By boosting glutathione, NAC may help support immune defense and regulate inflammatory responses.
• There’s emerging evidence it could lessen flu-like symptom severity and improve respiratory resilience when taken during infections. 

5. Brain Health & Neuroprotection
• NAC helps regulate glutamate, a key neurotransmitter involved in learning, mood, and memory.
• Because of its antioxidant and glutamate-modulating effects, NAC is being studied for neurological benefits and protection against oxidative brain injury. 

6. Mental Health & Mood Modulation
• Some research suggests NAC may help with:
• Depression
• Obsessive-compulsive behaviors (OCD)
• Bipolar disorder
• Addiction & substance cravings
• Effects are likely tied to glutamate regulation and reduced brain oxidative stress. 

7. Improved Fertility
• NAC may improve semen quality in men and support ovulation regularity in people with PCOS.
• It also helps reduce oxidative stress in reproductive tissues. 

8. Metabolic Health & Blood Sugar Regulation
• Some evidence indicates NAC can improve insulin resistance by reducing inflammation in fat cells.
• It may support metabolic balance, especially in conditions like PCOS. 

9. Cardiovascular Protection
• NAC can reduce oxidative damage to blood vessels and heart tissue, potentially lowering cardiovascular risk.
• May protect heart function in people with diabetes and those undergoing heart surgery. 

10. Antiinflammatory Effects
• NAC’s antioxidant properties help lower levels of inflammation markers in the body, which may benefit chronic inflammatory states. 

🧠 Additional Potential (Emerging) Benefits

Note: These are promising areas of research but not yet fully established.

• Reducing risk of preterm birth after infection-related inflammation. 
• Supporting asthma and other pulmonary conditions beyond mucus thinning. 
• Supporting cellular repair and longevity via enhanced glutathione. 

⚠️NAC is generally safe, but you should avoid it or use medical supervision if you have:
• Bleeding risks
• Asthma
• Active ulcers
• Low blood pressure
• Nitrate medications
• Pregnancy/breastfeeding
• Certain psychiatric or kidney conditions

Below are the 2 brands I personally have taken and buy, depending on if I’m in town (honeypot) or online with Sunday Naturals.

06/01/2026

So excited to be back in my new Clinic!

My Clinic is more than a treatment space, it’s a sanctuary for your body, mind, and spirit.
Soft, warm light illuminates carefully chosen crystals, each placed to support energy and harmony. Gentle, carefully selected essential oils fill the air with soothing scents, grounding you as you settle into comfort and stillness.

Here, every detail, from the treatment table to the textures around you, is intentional, creating an environment where tension melts away, energy flows, and restoration happens naturally.

Come experience a space where your wellness is honoured and your spirit can breathe.

I have a waiting list for 2026. Please fell free to WhatsApp me on 0879241021
Much love Katie 💜

31/12/2025

Beautiful as always Donna Ashworth

On the stroke of midnight tonight, you can resolve to be better, if you like…
to be fitter,
to eat cleaner,
to work harder.

On the stroke of midnight tonight,
you can resolve to become a whole new you,
if you so choose.

Or, you can take a moment to acknowledge what you already are.
Because it’s a lot.
You are a lot.

And you deserve to be truly seen.

On the stroke of midnight tonight, perhaps you could congratulate yourself, for coping.
For breaking, again,
for rebuilding, again.

For catching the stones life has thrown at you,
and using them to build your castle that little bit more beautifully.

And if you have used those stones to block yourself in for the ‘heal’, perhaps you can realign them this year. Make a grander gate, not a higher wall.

You have endured, my friend.
Through times you thought unendurable. You did.

And I don’t see the need to resolve to become a whole new you,
when you are already so very much indeed.

Happy new year.

You made it.

Now let us face another 365 day-turn, arms wide…
accepting, embracing and ‘seeing’ one other,
for all we truly are…

breaks and all.

Donna Ashworth

20/12/2025

17/12/2025

The winter solstice (21st Dec), is a sacred threshold—the moment when darkness reaches its fullness and begins to turn toward light.
It invites deep rest, reflection, and inward listening, mirroring the Earth’s own pause beneath the cold.
The solstice reminds us that renewal is born in stillness, that light is never lost but quietly returning, and that every ending carries the seed of a new beginning.
Here are two short affirmations that can be said in the coming days to help embrace this period of stillness.