Holistically Yours with Pamela

09/12/2025

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07/12/2025

Someone you know is preparing for their first Christmas without someone they love a husband, wife, parent, sibling, child.
Someone else is preparing for their last. For others, it’s another year they’re trying to get through with a smile that doesn’t quite reach the eyes.

The holidays highlight love but they also highlight absence. So if someone seems quieter, more tired, or a bit distant, don’t assume they’re okay just because the lights are bright and the music is cheerful. Grief doesn’t pause for Christmas. It often gets louder.

Be gentle with people. Check in. Show up. Offer patience where words fall short. A little kindness goes further than you think especially in a season that isn’t easy for everyone. 🤍

04/12/2025

Hopefully the clouds will part and the Full Cold Super moon will bathe us in positive, healing energy!
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Tonight is The Full Cold Moon, it is called the Cold Moon because after tonight the temperature will start to drop rapidly. It is also known as The Oak Moon and Yule Moon. This is an especially special Full Moon because it is the final Full Moon of 2025. This will also be one of the biggest and brightest Moons of the year.

The Full Moon tonight will also be a Supermoon. The Supermoon occurs when the Moon is the closest to the earth more than any other time of the year, making the Moon appear up to 30% bigger and brighter than usual. The Supermoon not only affects nature such as the tides and wildlife it also affects us, our emotions will be heightened, our senses will be sharp, things that were hidden or in the shadows can now be seen. A Supermoon amplifies the effects of a normal Moon, we will be feeling ultra-sensitive and emotional at this time.

Tonight's Full Moon is in the sign of Gemini, it will be an intense highly charged Moon filled with strong emotions coming to the surface, don't hold them back let them out, this is a time of release, of letting go and being our own true authentic selves, let the world see the real you. Something has been building inside of us and now is the time when the energy of the cosmos demands that we let it out.

This is a particularly lucky Full Moon, so don't be afraid to go for the things you want, lady luck is shining on you right now so be ready for all that the universe is ready to gift you, open your hands and your heart and take your universal gifts. Don't be scared to dream big and ask for more. Be positive and open yourself up to allow the good to come in to your life. Be ambitious, go for what you want or put plans into place to get what you want in the future. You will have an inner strength now that will pull you through anything that comes up against you.

This is a time to look back on the year passed and reflect on all the lessons we have learned and the people who have come and gone in our lives. As we come to the end of this year we should use the energy of this Full Moon to energize ourselves for the coming Yule and New Year. All the inner work you have focused on this year will now be the foundation for bringing more power, love and energy into your life in this creative, forward-moving period. On this Full Moon we can truly bring in change and transform ourselves to be who we want to be, we will feel braver and more confident than usual. Good fortune will be on your side. Let your thoughts and desires manifest into something real.

This Full Moon brings light to whatever was hidden in the darkness or buried within the subconscious such as emotional pain or our deepest desires, but once awareness happens you are able to make realistic changes. Our emotional levels move like strong turbulent waves in the ocean during high tide for some on this Full Moon in Gemini, we may feel at a cross roads in our lives and are unsure of which path to take, trust your instincts and let them guide you. Emotional reactions may be strong, energies may feel irritable or uptight, but don't worry this will soon pass.

We are amidst great times of transformation which are heralding major new beginnings. Change isn't always easy or comfortable and it’s constant, so we must strive to keep our balance during these changing tides. Embrace the changes coming and steer them in a positive direction.

Let the air element of Gemini blow away any negativity, let the energy of this Full Moon sweep over you and heal your spirit, use it to heal you both emotionally and physically. Let the moonlight bathe and sooth you, body and soul. Seek a balance of light and dark and see the truth in your life however much it may hurt, only then can we do something about it. Now is a time of reaping the rewards of all the hard work we have put in this year and try and relax a little and let the current take you to a new and exciting New Year.

Have a blessed Full Moon, may the Goddess watch over you.

26/10/2025

Hello!
As the clocks went back today I thought I'd share some reminders of keeping your sleep schedule through the weekend to compensate from the change of the hour.

*You might think that getting an hour extra in bed would have untold health benefits. But that doesn't appear to be the case. Firstly, it doesn't appear that people are capitalising on the full hour.

In fact, people only sleep on average 33 minutes longer on the Sunday of the autumn clock changes compared to the Sunday before – and then continue to lose sleep for the rest of the week.

Some studies also show a link between the clocks going back in the autumn, and an increased risk of depressive episodes. Researchers in Denmark looked at data from the Danish Psychiatric Central Research Register from 1995 to 2012. They found that in the 10 weeks after the clock change, the incidence of major depressive episodes increased by 11%. *Source BBC

I must admit I am so tired, my tired feels tired! This is obviously not just the change of hour but that has come at a rather inconvenient time for me! I know by keeping to the nightly routine I can start to readjust hopefully sooner than later!

And to be honest, it was rather lovely at 6am this morning with all the birds singing their hearts out, and then the sun coming through the window to wake me, plus Pip draped over me it was rather comforting!

But a continued lack of sleep or poor quality sleep is known to have a significant negative impact on our health in the long and short term.

Next day effects of poor quality sleep include a negative impact on our attention span, memory recall and learning. Longer term effects are being studied, but poor quality sleep or sleep deprivation has been associated with significant health problems, such as obesity, diabetes, weakened immune systems.

Lack of sleep is related to many psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety and psychosis.
Quality sleep is crucial to ensure good health and quality of life.

Sleep is a basic human need, much like eating and drinking, and is crucial to our overall health and well-being.

10 Steps to introduce a better night’s sleep:

Fix a bedtime and an awakening time.

If you are in the habit of taking siestas, do not exceed 45 minutes of daytime sleep.

Avoid excessive alcohol ingestion 4 hours before bedtime and do not smoke.

Avoid caffeine 6 hours before bedtime. This includes coffee, tea and many sodas, as well as chocolate.

Avoid heavy, spicy, or sugary foods 4 hours before bedtime. A light snack before bed is acceptable.

Exercise regularly, but not right before bed.

Use comfortable bedding.
Find a comfortable temperature setting for sleeping and keep the room well ventilated.

Block out all distracting noise and eliminate as much light as possible.

Reserve the bed for sleep and s*x. Don’t use the bed as an office, workroom or recreation room.
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In the darkness of autumn evenings, as we get ready to turn the clocks back, you can at least console yourself with the knowledge that darker evenings means better sleep, something we all need more of.

Here's to another week, hopefully we'll get some sunshine thrown in 💜

15/10/2025

Congratulations Naomi Grace you have won the Gift of Relaxation bag with your donation of 22€00
Please can you donate directly to La Ligue contre le cancer

I will have your bag ready for you.
A little plug for Great British Dimwits as Naomi is the lead singer ❤️🖤 a very talented group indeed.

Tonight, the latest Bid is for 22€00 There's one more day until I finish this year's October Rose fundraiser, if you want to win this bag of loveliness please add your bid in the comments 🩷🌸🌸🩷

We have a bid of 10€
A new bid last night for 15€
Latest Bid 20€

Good morning!
This is the Gift of Relaxation...a bag that holds gorgeous scents and offers relaxation goodies!
In this bag is:
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One scented, weighted eye pillow
One Essential Oil for topping up the eye pillow.
One box of gorgeous Incense Cones
One beautifully handcrafted cone holder made by Céramique de Linda
Three crystals charged with Reiki which are all chosen to help with stress.
One Hand Mask
One Face Mask
Plus a couple of surprises from me 🌸🌸

The Bid starts at 5€00 and will close next week on Wednesday. You choose which charity to donate to...

We have a bid of 10€
A new bid last night for 15€
Latest Bid 20€
The latest Bid is for 22€ there's one more day until I finish this year's October Rose fundraiser.

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https://holistically-yours.com/the-gift-of-relaxation-from-holistically-yours-hyselfcare/

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day 🩷
Reach out to your loved ones and friends, especially those that have gone quiet because they don't want to trouble you, reach out to someone you know has mental health issues.
And remember everyone needs a voice sometimes someone with mental health issues wants to reach out but they also don't want to be judged!
Because it's not visible doesn't mean it doesn't exist, masking is a reality for people that suffer daily.
Whatever just be kind, none of really knows what's going on unless we make that first move!
Be that person 🩷 today and everyday.

Today is World Mental Health Day and I would love to take a moment to remind everyone that your perfect is not needed here.

It’s in the breaks of this life that we grow into our true selves and every time you share that with another, you are spreading not just hope but power.

Do not fall for the hype my friends, you are not on this planet to plod perfectly every day.

You are here to feel. And you are here to love. And you are here to grow. And you should very much feel broken sometimes, if you are doing all of those things.

Love to you all.

We do good work here and you are very much a part of that web of sharing.

Donna x

(And this isn’t grammatically incorrect, this page always confuses people 😘😘)

This poem is in Joy Chose You :

https://amzn.eu/d/adtkTz0

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04/10/2025

Update....we have a new top bid of 20€ and the Lovely Lavender care package has been won and donated directly to La Ligue contre le cancer by Shirley Atkinson ...thank you so much and I'll see you soon to pass on your package 🩷🌸🌸🩷
Shirley also runs her own business at SAA Website & Online Business Services she's very good 😁

Thank you to the other bidders, maybe next time 😁 I am just creating a new care package.

We have a new bid for 15€
We have a top bid of 10€ for The Lovely Lavender care package.
We have a bid for 6€

Lovely Lavender Cocooning gift...bids start at 5€00

04/10/2025

✨ This week’s Self-Care Saturday is all about looking after yourself as you get older.

We know many of you in our community deal with pain, stiffness, or recovery from operations — and it can feel overwhelming alongside navigating the healthcare system. That’s why we’re excited to share this post from Pamela Smith of Holistically Yours, a Wellbeing Holistic Massage Therapist with over 20 years’ experience.

Pamela explains how massage and holistic therapies can support your health, ease pain, improve sleep, and even help recovery — simple self-care steps that complement your medical care and make daily life feel lighter.

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Hi! I'm Pam and I am a Wellbeing Holistic Massage Therapist.

My journey into Holistic therapies started in the UK, I qualified as a Reiki 1 & 2 Practitioner in 2002 & 2003. I enjoyed learning about Crystal Healing and to further my Holistic path I qualified as an Indian Head Massage Therapist following my enjoyment and love of Reiki.

I really love administering a Wellbeing Massage & Reiki and personally I feel so much happiness at the end of a treatment… I find it’s very fulfilling.
I am passionate about sharing Holistic Massage Therapy as we do need to embrace Self-Care, it is important and it is also integral to making sure our body is in balance with itself from the Toes up to the Head!

'Your Time' in The Treatment Room is for you, it is your chance to relax, recharge and refresh, there's also the re-balance of mind, body and soul to take into consideration too, because when our minds are out of synch with our bodies, we begin to feel a "dis-ease" within. Reiki is one way to introduce unblocking this. BUT all massage should help the Mind and Body just through relaxation alone because when we relax all manner of things within happen without us really knowing it.

I would like to bring a few important issues to the fore about Self-Care as we get older. We all want to be Peter Pan of course, and whilst having a regular Wellbeing Massage can make us feel pretty good after, it is also the start to feeling better within! And that is the secret to Self-Care in my book – what you feel on the inside – shows on the outside!

I have seen this over the years, clients have come to me with various ailments, aches and pains including post Operations. The lead up to an Operation can be daunting at best but by giving ourselves time to rest and recharge BEFORE the Operation helps the post operation process too.

Over time (not one session) the difference is notable. The pain etched on faces and in the eyes – they really are our mirrors – becomes less strained and faces become brighter and eyes lighter.

We are also affected by Seasonal Changes these are more noticeable in Autumn and Winter, as reduced sunlight can cause a drop in serotonin that may trigger depression. The change in season can disrupt the balance of the body's level of melatonin, which plays a role in sleep patterns and mood. A massage can help lighten our moods, make us feel invigorated and help towards a good sleep pattern.

As we get older, our bodies can begin to slow down as we experience pain and stiffness. Arthritis, back discomfort, joint pain, muscle stiffness, ligament injury, inflammation, and lack of movement are all common problems among older people.
Massage is known to soften hard muscles and tissues – As we age, we generally become less active and so our muscles harden and get tighter.
Massage helps to soften muscles and tissues by increasing blood flow to the areas and ultimately reducing overall muscle tension.
However, massage has many other benefits that help health and wellbeing in general
- Increases flexibility
- Increases blood flow
- Relieves arthritic pain
- Soothes dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
- Stimulates the nervous system
- Enhances Immunity
- Improves sleep
- Improves balance and gait
- Helps with mental health
- Helps in stroke recovery
This is why it’s so important to take the extra time out of our schedules to do something for our general wellness and wellbeing.

By starting a massage therapy regimen, we are starting reducing the effects of aging through decreased stress, improved sleep, and improved circulation and relaxation.
In addition to the serotonin-melatonin connection, massage also stimulates the Vagus Nerve which is the major parasympathetic nerve in the body. When the parasympathetic nervous system is in charge of body functions, which is a part of our nervous system regulates the work of our organs and glands whilst at rest. The relaxation response kicks in when we feel safe and it can actually block effects from our body’s response to stress. These changes are good for mental and physical health.

Not only does massage have medicinal value, it’s also a way to treat ourselves well, and there is nothing wrong with that!
I hope that this helps in many ways, embracing self love and self care through a Massage can bring many good changes to your wellbeing over time.
'Your Time' in The Treatment Room is for you, it is your chance to relax, recharge and refresh, there's also the re-balance of mind, body and soul to take into consideration too, because when our minds are out of synch with our bodies, we begin to feel a "disease" within - Reiki is one way to introduce unblocking this feeling. BUT all massage should help the Mind and Body just through relaxation and self care many good and positive changes should improve our mental health & wellbeing.

Find Pam over at https://holistically-yours.com/ and
https://www.facebook.com/holistically79

04/10/2025

Are you looking for help within the Medical System? Then Hello Santé is a great page full of advice and the knowledge to help navigate this somewhat complex healthcare system here.

I was delighted to offer Wellbeing advice for Self-care Saturday this week.

03/10/2025

Good Afternoon!
As you may know I've been an avid supporter of Octobre Rose over the last few years.
I have managed to swim 10kms before vertigo got the better of me, and stopped any further swims! Donated to the last 2 Octobre Rose events that Linda hosted with Tess. And last year raised money by offering 20 minute massages at the 2nd event, and asked for any donations to be put in the pot in The Holistically Yours T.R and totalled 157.00 including belated cash donations from the previous years swim.
Any amount that goes to La Ligue contre le cancer helps, so this year I'm having an event here on FB!

I do hope you can join in, and please, please share with your friends..anyone can bid and raise the funds to help this charity, because we just never know!

Information in the photos, along with this weeks Item to bid on..

A lovely lavender cocooning package.

In every item added each Friday there will be an extra little gift from me, to help towards 'Your Time' with me.

All bids start at 5€00 ... Good luck and thank you 🩷🌸🌸🩷

02/10/2025

Good Morning!
Here we are, another month and it feels that Autumn has definitely arrived!

The Treatment Room is transitioning to earm chair and bed, the Essential Oil Bain de Pied blends are changing to the comforting smells of Sweet Orange, Mandarin and Nutmeg...although there's still some summery notes in the blends too!

And talking of additions, I have added something really new and I hope, quite unique to my Wellbeing Massage ‘relaxation tool-kit’ – Soma Seeds these are something that are beautiful to listen too, therapeutic, and a gentle, soft and almost give a hypnotic start to your Massage Time!

On researching Soma Seeds, words such as ‘relaxing’, ‘divine’, ‘somatic’, and ‘rainfall’ had me further intrigued and my thoughts were going into overdrive as to how these could enhance Your Massage Time!

Once received it was time to try them out, it’s quite difficult to do to oneself but what I did gain from them is the beautiful sound and soft yet a little cold to start with a slight tickle to the skin receptors!

Over the last few weeks I have given them a “soft introduction” to my Wellbeing Massages, and my clients so far have similar and positive feedback for me, this is because they will always sound and feel the same but everyone will react differently.

Obviously, not everyone will want these and I always introduce them slowly and gently as different parts of the body will gain different feelings. There is no obligation at all, but I think that most people will like these at the start of a Wellbeing Massage.

I will offer these at the beginning of Your Time as you have chance to see if you enjoy the sensations they give, which can be a deeper feeling of relaxation, and an added sense of calm.

Their use promote parasympathetic activation. They help enhance interoceptive awareness, reduce baseline anxiety, regulate muscle to to name a few positives.

I will be introducing them at the start of your massage and at the moment it is around 10 minutes but as time goes on, the idea will to be to enhance your massage, and will include the whole body therefore it will be longer, this will reflect in the massage prices of course depending on what you choose to have.

Soma Seeds are a 100% handcrafted instrument made with seeds from the Amazon, producing a sound similar to rain.

Their softness and freshness, when in contact with the body, activate tactile receptors and send pleasant signals to the mind.

Their use neutralizes any tension that may exist in the skin and the outermost layers of the body.

Their relaxing and hypnotic sound, combined with their softness and coolness upon contact, helps to integrate somatic sensations and quickly access deep states of consciousness in an extremely pleasant way.

In the context of Sound Healing – Soma Seeds function as sensory-acoustic tools to initiate grounding and attentional focus.

I have further plans to utilise these with my sound therapy tools this is also something I’m introducing to each client, eventually this will be incorporated in or as a stand alone wellbeing massage, which will alson work along side my Reiki & Energy Healing but that’s a little way off just yet, however I am offering “tasters” so if you feel this is something that you would be interested in trying just let me know, it’s ‘Your Time’ after all.

In the meantime I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the glorious Soma Seeds in your Massage Time.

Please do contact me to book in for 'Your Time' this month. We are still playing the waiting game for the work to start so in the meantime I'm here for your wellbeing & self-care.

💜 Pam

There's some more information with regards to Soma Seeds, follow the link to me website.

2.10.25

I have added something really new and I hope, quite unique to my Wellbeing Massage ‘relaxation tool-kit’ – something that is beautiful to listen too, therapeutic, and a gentle, soft …