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11/07/2025

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11/06/2025

Foods That Reduce Cortisol
1. Celery Juice – A natural adrenal tonic that helps soothe the nervous system and hydrate the body deeply.
2. Blueberries – Rich in antioxidants that help repair stress damage and calm inflammation.
3. Avocados – Healthy fats support brain function and hormone balance.
4. Dark Leafy Greens
(Spinach- Kale- Chard) – High in magnesium which helps relax the body and lower stress.
5. Pumpkin Seeds and Sunflower Seeds – Contain zinc and magnesium which support adrenal health.
6. Bananas – Contain tryptophan and potassiumnwhich help regulate mood and stress.
7. Coconut Water – Hydrating and full of electrolytes that calm the nervous system.
8. Chia Seeds and Flaxseeds – Good sources of omega-3s which reduce inflammation and support hormone balance.
9. Chamomile and Lemon Balm Tea – Both herbs are powerful for calming the nervous system and lowering stress hormones.
10. Raw Honey – Contains enzymes and minerals that nourish the adrenal glands.

Herbs and Supplements for Cortisol Balance
• Ashwagandha – Adaptogenic herb that helps the body adapt to stress and lower cortisol levels.
• Rhodiola – Supports adrenal function and reduces fatigue from stress.
• Holy Basil (Tulsi) – Helps regulate cortisol and balance blood sugar.
• Licorice Root (if blood pressure is normal) – Supports adrenal glands and prevents cortisol crashes.
• Magnesium (Glycinate or Citrate) – Crucial for relaxation and reducing cortisol spikes.
• Vitamin C – Helps regulate cortisol and reduce oxidative stress in the body.

Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Cortisol
• Deep Breathing and Meditation – Activates the parasympathetic nervous system to lower stress hormones.
• Daily Sun Exposure – Helps regulate circadian rhythms and reduce cortisol overproduction.
• Good Sleep Routine – Avoid blue light at night and aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep.
• Gentle Movement – Walking -yoga and stretching instead of high-intensity workouts when cortisol is high.
• Epsom Salt Baths – Magnesium absorption through the skin helps relax muscles and lower stress.

By incorporating these foods- herbs and habits cortisol levels can naturally regulate helping with better energy 🌊

11/03/2025

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11/03/2025

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10/30/2025

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10/30/2025

10/26/2025

🌀 What Happens Inside Your Body During Lymphatic Drainage? 💧
Gentle therapy. Deep science. Real release.

✨Many of our clients ask us why they feel so emotional, sleepy, or light after a lymphatic drainage session. Some even say they feel like crying — but in a good way. Here’s exactly what’s happening inside your body when we do lymphatic therapy, backed by real science 🧬👇

🔬 1. Waste & Toxin Removal Begins
Your lymphatic system is your body’s “rubbish removal” network — and MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) is like switching on the drain. It helps flush out:
✔️ Metabolic waste
✔️ Excess fluid
✔️ Toxins and inflammation

📚 Research: A clinical review found that MLD improves lymph circulation and supports fluid balance.
🔗 Read the study

🧘‍♀️ 2. Your Nervous System Switches Gears
MLD activates your parasympathetic nervous system — the rest, digest, and repair mode. That’s why you feel sleepy, calm, and sometimes teary. It’s your body saying: “I finally feel safe to relax.”

📚 Study: MLD was shown to reduce stress and promote parasympathetic activity.
🔗 Read the study

🧠 3. Your Brain Responds Too
The technique stimulates the vagus nerve, which can increase the release of oxytocin (the “connection hormone”). This brings a sense of peace, trust, and emotional openness. 🕊️

📚 Study: Gentle therapies like MLD can raise oxytocin and reduce anxiety.
🔗 Read the study

🌊 4. Your Brain’s Detox System Kicks In
MLD supports interstitial flow, even helping your glymphatic system — the brain’s cleaning crew. This can improve:
✔️ Mental clarity
✔️ Mood balance
✔️ Brain fog

📚 Study: Brain fluid drainage improves emotional and neurological function.
🔗 Read the study

💓 5. Emotions Stored in the Body May Release
The body remembers pain and stress. Lymphatic therapy gently touches areas that store trauma (like the gut, chest, or jaw). So don’t be surprised if tears come — it’s your body’s way of letting go.

💬 “I felt like a heavy weight lifted off me.”
💬 “I didn’t realize I was holding so much in.”

You’re not alone — it’s normal, it’s healing, and it’s beautiful. 🫶

📚 Resource: Tissue memory and emotional release are being explored in fascial research.
🔗 Read the article

💡 Things to Keep in Mind:
⛔ Always consult your doctor if you have chronic illness, heart issues, or infections.
✔️ Drink lots of water after your session.
✔️ Emotional release is healing. Let your body speak.

📚 Referenced Research Articles:
1. Manual Lymph Drainage and Edema Management
• “Manual Lymph Drainage Efficacy” – National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
🔗 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2755111
2. Parasympathetic Activation via Manual Therapy
• “Effects of Manual Therapies on Autonomic Nervous System Activity”
🔗 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1360859221000693
3. Oxytocin, Touch, and Emotional Balance
• “The Oxytocin System and Emotion Regulation” – PMC
🔗 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7852687
4. Glymphatic System and Brain Detoxification
• “A Paravascular Pathway Facilitates CSF Flow Through the Brain” – Science Translational Medicine
🔗 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3551275
5. Emotional Release through Lymphatic Work
• “The Emotional Release of Lymphatic Drainage” – Austin Lymphatic
🔗 https://austinlymph.com/the-emotional-release-of-lymphatic-drainage

📖 Disclaimer:
This post 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 health routine.

10/21/2025

🌐 The Fascinating World of Fascia & Lymph Flow

Fascia is one of the most underrated yet extraordinary systems in the human body — a continuous, three-dimensional web of connective tissue that wraps around every organ, muscle, nerve, and vessel. It’s the fabric that literally holds you together.

When fascia is hydrated, elastic, and mobile, it allows seamless communication and movement between tissues. When it’s tight, inflamed, or dehydrated, it becomes sticky — restricting lymphatic flow, compressing vessels, and slowing detoxification.

💧 Fascia: The Hidden Highway of the Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system depends on fascia to move fluid efficiently. Your superficial lymphatic capillaries sit just beneath the skin — embedded in the fascial layers. When the fascia glides freely, lymph can flow easily toward deeper collectors and nodes.

But when fascia is bound by inflammation, trauma, poor posture, or lack of movement, it creates stagnation zones — areas where lymph fluid can’t drain properly. These stagnant areas are often where we see:
🌀 Puffiness or swelling
🔥 Local inflammation
⚡ Pain or hypersensitivity
🌫️ Heaviness or fatigue

In essence, tight fascia equals sluggish lymph.

🧠 The Organ Connection

Fascia isn’t just structural — it’s neurologically alive. It contains sensory nerves, mechanoreceptors, and immune cells that constantly communicate with your brain and organs.

When fascial restrictions occur around the liver, gut, or diaphragm, they can affect detoxification, digestion, and even breathing. The visceral fascia (that surrounding internal organs) connects directly to the lymphatic network, influencing:
• Hepatic lymph drainage (liver detox)
• Intestinal lymph (gut immunity and fat absorption)
• Thoracic duct flow (major lymph outflow into venous circulation)

This means that your lymph flow mirrors your fascial health.

🧍‍♀️ How to Support Healthy Fascia & Lymph

Fascia thrives on movement, hydration, and manual stimulation.
Here’s how to keep both systems thriving:
💦 Hydrate deeply – water and minerals keep fascial fibers supple.
🌬️ Breathe fully – diaphragmatic breathing pumps the thoracic duct.
🖐️ Manual Lymphatic Drainage

10/01/2025

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09/28/2025

🍁We are excited to introduce our newest team member, Yazmin, CMT
A graduate of NHI and being currently trained and mentored by Louise.
She has a passion to help people in pain and to provide Healing Massage Therapy 🤲

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08/26/2025

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08/15/2025

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