LifeThyme Wellness

12/02/2026

MegaSporeBiotic is a spore-based probiotic designed to survive stomach acid and reach the gut where it can actually do its work. It’s one of our most trusted options for supporting microbiome balance and overall digestive health.

MegaSporeBiotic helps support:
✔️ Healthy gut bacteria balance
✔️ Digestive and immune function
✔️ Gut barrier support
✔️ Microbiome diversity

A reliable daily probiotic option for many patients working on gut health.

Book a massage and pick up MegaSporeBiotic while you’re in.

12/02/2026

Creatine — not just for athletes.⁠
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We’re now carrying Thorne Creatine in the clinic — one of the most researched, well-tolerated supplements for strength, recovery, and healthy aging.⁠
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Creatine supports:⁠
✔️ Muscle strength & performance⁠
✔️ Faster recovery from training⁠
✔️ Brain and cellular energy support⁠
✔️ Healthy aging and body composition⁠
✔️ Women in midlife maintaining lean muscle⁠
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Simple. Effective. Evidence-based.⁠
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Book a massage and pick up Thorne Creatine while you’re in.⁠
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06/02/2026

Preparing for Spring

Late winter is a natural transition period between the Water and Wood elements. After a season of conserving and restoring, the body begins to prepare for movement, growth, and outward energy. The Wood Element, associated with the Liver and Gallbladder, governs planning, flexibility, circulation, and the smooth flow of qi.

During this time, the goal is not to force momentum, but to encourage gentle movement and release. Light stretching, walking, breathwork, and acupuncture help the Liver begin to move qi without becoming overstimulated or strained. This supports smoother digestion, better mood regulation, fewer headaches, and an easier emotional shift into spring.

Supporting this transition now helps prevent frustration, tension, and burnout later in the season.

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04/02/2026

WOOD ELEMENT — SPRING
February 4 – April 16
Organs: Liver & Gallbladder
Themes: growth, movement, planning, flexibility
Spring is a time of renewal and forward momentum. The Liver is responsible for the smooth flow of energy (qi), blood, and emotions.
Common signs of imbalance:
• headaches or migraines
• neck and shoulder tension
• irritability or frustration
• allergies or sinus issues
Supportive practices:
• gentle stretching and walking
• acupuncture for stress and hormonal balance
• light, fresh foods and cooked greens

Schedule a session today to help your body transition from water to wood. www.lifethymewellness.com

03/02/2026

LifeThyme provides integrative care in two locations — Bermuda and Gainesville, Florida — serving our local communities through acupuncture, massage therapy, and nutrition, supported by natural medicine. While each clinic is rooted in its own community, our approach remains consistent: professional standards, individualized treatment, and whole-person care designed for long-term health and wellbeing.
Two locations. One approach.
Bermuda 🇧🇲 | Gainesville, FL 🇺🇸
Acupuncture • Massage • Nutrition • Integrative care
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28/01/2026

Rebuilding After Burnout

Winter is the ideal season to rebuild after burnout. In Chinese medicine, depletion of Kidney qi can show up as ongoing exhaustion, disrupted sleep, feeling overwhelmed, or hormonal imbalance. These are signs that the body’s deeper reserves need time and support to recover.

Acupuncture, adequate rest, warming and nourishing foods, and simple daily rituals help replenish energy slowly and sustainably. Healing doesn’t require pushing harder—it starts by meeting your body where it is and allowing repair to happen.

Thinking of trying acupuncture - book now - www.lifethymewellness.com

26/01/2026

Emotions of the Water Element

In Chinese medicine, each element has its own emotional landscape. The Water Element is associated with fear, but also with wisdom, resilience, and steady willpower. When Water energy is balanced, the mind feels clear, the body feels supported, and decisions come from a place of calm rather than urgency.

If you’re noticing anxiety, hesitation, or a sense of feeling frozen this month, it may be a sign that your system is asking for more rest, deeper nourishment, and gentle support. Acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system and restore balance so you can move forward with greater ease.

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21/01/2026

Supporting the Bladder Meridian

In Chinese medicine, the Bladder is the yang partner to the Kidneys and the longest meridian in the body. It runs along the entire back, which makes it particularly sensitive to cold, tension, and stress—especially during winter.

Keeping the neck and lower back warm helps protect this pathway and support circulation, immunity, and nervous system balance. Acupuncture and cupping can gently release built-up tension along the Bladder channel and support the body’s natural resilience during the colder months.

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20/01/2026

LifeThyme Wellness therapist Claire de Ste Croix volunteered her time last weekend at the Triangle Challenge, supporting runners with recovery and care. It was great to see the community come together—therapists, volunteers, and organizers alike—to support the athletes and keep everyone moving strong through the event. Thanks, Claire!

[Column written by Dr Kimberley Watkins] This year’s Chubb BDA Triangle Challenge was a shining example of collaboration within Bermuda’s healthcare community, as physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, athletic therapists, and podiatrists all came together under one tent to support...

19/01/2026

The Power of Stillness

Stillness is not stagnation—it’s restoration.
In Chinese medicine, Water Element energy is about turning inward, conserving resources, and listening closely to what the body needs.

Winter is not a season for pushing or forcing change. It’s a time for repair, nourishment, and quiet recalibration—especially for the nervous system, hormones, and deep energy reserves. When you slow down, the body receives the signal that it’s safe to heal.

If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, or depleted, acupuncture and bodywork can support deep restoration and steady renewal. Book your session online and give your body the space it’s been asking for.

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16/01/2026

Winter Nutrition: Bone Broth

In winter, food should be warming, cooked, and grounding. From a Chinese medicine perspective, this supports the digestive system, preserves energy, and strengthens immunity during the colder months.

Think soups, stews, root vegetables, bone broth, and slow-cooked meals. These foods are easier to digest, help protect Kidney energy, and provide steady, long-lasting nourishment rather than quick spikes and crashes.

Simple Winter Bone Broth Recipe:

Ingredients
• Bones (chicken, beef, or lamb — preferably organic)
• 1–2 carrots, roughly chopped
• 1 onion, halved
• 2 celery stalks
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1–2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• Water to cover
• Optional: ginger slices, bay leaf, peppercorns, sea salt

Method
Place all ingredients in a large pot or slow cooker. Cover with water and add apple cider vinegar to help draw minerals from the bones. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat and cook slowly.

Simmer 12–24 hours for chicken bones, or 24–48 hours for beef or lamb bones. Strain, season lightly with salt, and store in the fridge or freezer.

Bone broth supports digestion, immunity, joint health, and deep energy reserves—making it an ideal winter staple.

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14/01/2026

Massage isn’t just for sore muscles. In winter, massage plays a powerful role in calming the nervous system and supporting the body’s natural rest-and-repair mode.

During the colder months, the body is meant to slow down. Massage helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing stress levels to drop, muscles to soften, breathing to deepen, and sleep to improve. This creates space for true recovery rather than constant compensation.

As part of the Water Element season, massage works beautifully alongside acupuncture—supporting deeper relaxation, emotional balance, circulation, and long-term resilience.

If your body feels tense, overstimulated, or exhausted, this is a signal to restore, not push.

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