Lynnor’s Wellbeing Therapies. Bliss Hypnotherapy & KCR Grangemouth

03/03/2022

Right ladies it’s supposed to be that time of year when you take off and pack away those woolly jumpers (brrrr) and think about fluffy baby lambs after all it’s spring. Or maybe you are thinking about that summer ready body that is going to appear from under all those layers of woolies. (It’s always good to be positive) But should it not be the time we do an mot on ourselves.

That’s right . It’s time for cervical screening. In Scotland – you get an invite every 5 years if you are aged 25 to 64. Cervical cancer is most frequently diagnosed in women between the ages of 35 and 44 with the average age at diagnosis being 50.

FYI Cervical screening
Pre cancerous cell changes do not have any symptoms. The cervical screening programme aims to pick these changes up and prevent cancer from developing in the first place.

Some of the symptoms of cervical cancer are: experiencing pain in your lower back, between your hip bones (pelvis), or in your lower tummy, vaginal bleeding that's unusual for you – including bleeding during or after s*x, pain during s*x, bleeding between your periods or after the menopause, or having heavier periods than usual. Changes to your vaginal discharge, or discharge that smells unpleasant. If so would it not put your mind at ease just to check it’s not anything sinister.

My own story. 20 years today I was 8 weeks post op for a full hysterectomy and oophorectomy and cervix reduction. At 40 years old I felt my world had come to an end when a routine smear test led to a diagnosis of cervical cancer. Everything goes through your mind, who will look after my children. What will I do, how will my family cope. The emotions that you go through are mind shattering.

Fortunately I am one of the lucky ones my cervical cancer was caught early enough and thanks to the NHS I came through the op’s and had a speedy recovery.
I’m so grateful that I am 20 years clear and look forward to each & every day. There are many others that are not so lucky. So even if one person reads this and goes for a cervical screening it will be worth this post.

Your guide to what cervical screening is, who can have it, and what the benefits and possible harms of screening are.

26/02/2022

23/02/2022

KCR speaks for its self ❤️

21/02/2022

BAKING THERAPY- The cupcake project
When you’re going through a difficult time or are stressed out, the simple act of baking can be therapeutic – and it puts delicious treats on the table. Many things can be out of our control, but measuring ingredients and following recipes give us a sense of routine, which can be calming.

1. The Smell
When you bake, you get aromatherapy without having to go to the spa! Take your pick from the scent of vanilla cupcakes, chocolate cookies, banana bread, or coffee cake; you can’t go wrong.

2. Focusing
When measuring out ingredients, decorating cupcakes, icing cookies, or completing other baking tasks, you shift your focus from anxiety to the creative process you’re experiencing.
In an article for the Boston Globe, Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for the Cleveland Clinic, states:
“Clearing the mind and focusing so intensely on something that you can’t think of anything else — such as when you’re being creative — reduces stress.”

3. The Accomplishment
Following a recipe with clear-cut directions and proven results gives you a sense of power and allows you to feel like you are the captain of a ship sailing on smooth waters. You can craft something beautiful, delicious, comforting, and perfect.
“If the activity is defined as personally rewarding or giving a sense of accomplishment or pleasure, or even seeing the pleasure of that pumpkin bread with chocolate chips making someone else happy, then it could improve a sense of well-being.

4. The Sharing. Sharing your baked goods with your family and friends – even mailing them care packages – and seeing their smiles can do the trick. If you don’t have anyone to bake for right now, you could even make homemade dog treats!

5. The Doctor Says So
Did you know that in some hospitals and centers for rehabilitation, baking is used as an important tool for the healing and coping process? If professionals believe in and use baking as a therapeutic treatment, we can all be thrilled that it’s something we can do in our homes!
But, who really needs a doctor to tell us that baking and eating a piece of homemade pie can bring a smile to our faces?!

Social distancing and self-isolation can be made better with the simple act of baking. It can be therapeutic - and puts delicious treats on the table!

07/02/2022

Sometimes reading a book gives some powerful messages. This is what I got from this book. “Kindness is catching, Don’t be ashamed to do good, Our secret superpower is compassion. Inspire others - be a light, a beacon to others, let your light shine before others so they may see your good works.
Doing good is contagious and at all costs avoid the news and social media as they thrive on misery”

04/01/2022

FYI
Hi my name is Louie and I live with my therapist, so you may see me during your therapy sessions or around our home. Please let me know before any sessions if you don’t like dogs so that I can make alternative arrangements to be out when you visit.
Kind regards Louie 🐾