My Positive Health

01/02/2026

Here are some key findings from research:

Activation of the Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS):
Light touch, especially when applied with a slow, gentle approach, has been shown to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's "rest and digest" response. This can help reduce stress, lower heart rate, and promote a sense of relaxation and calm.

Research Example: Studies on other light touch therapies have suggested that it can decrease heart rate, lower blood pressure, and promote a feeling of relaxation. This is believed to be due to the activation of the PNS through gentle touch.

31/01/2026

I don’t know how your New Year healthy eating plans are going, but mine are doing really well 😁👍

Staying focussed and tracking what I eat, my weight has reduced nicely.

Batch cooking this morning I’ve made some gorgeous leek and potato soup, which we’ve had for lunch, and some to freeze for another day 😁

Then some full of goodness beetroot hummus, again to freeze for convenience, for sandwiches or with crudités for lunch when I’m at work. 💖

31/01/2026

Hugs are good 💖

Mark Hyman, MD

25/01/2026

I don’t think you’re simply tired,
I think you’re regenerating.

Like all of mother nature’s children in winter, your instinct is to curl up, hunker down and reset.

You’re not less.
You’re simply in tune with the sun.

And as the dark days begin to wane, your inner wild fortifies and evolves, bolstered and renewed, cocoon-style.

Ready for the new beginnings, ready for the reinvent.
Ready.
Simply ready.

So, let yourself be led down the rabbit hole, when the weariness washes over and your body begs to rest.

I don’t think you’re simply tired.
I think you’re regenerating.

❤️

Donna Ashworth
From my journal: ‘words to live by’
Art by Elaine Bayley Illustrations

19/01/2026

It’s a common misconception, however the EMMETT Technique is NOT massage! 🙅‍♀️

While both can leave you feeling relaxed, they work in very different ways and can complement one another.

The EMMETT Technique is a unique neuromuscular release method which, unlike massage that involves long, kneading strokes to manipulate tissue, uses light finger pressure on specific critical points.

These points act as switches, sending an immediate signal to the brain via the nervous system to:
🔹 Release muscle tension
🔹 Improve range of motion
🔹 Reset muscle memory

It’s fast gentle, and can even be performed through clothing!

Call 07935 392965 to book your session