Andrea Duncan

22/07/2022

Important to be aware of this 'hidden' infection

Many folks with Lyme also have Bartonella, which can severely complicate diagnosis and treatment..

02/06/2022

Well, this is interesting. It's not news to many that relaxation stimulates the vagus nerve and promotes well-being whilst reducing chronic issues, but still, it's nice to see the research

The nervous system is known to communicate with the immune system and regulate inflammation in the body. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet now show how electrical activation of a specific nerve can promote healing in acute inflammation. The finding, which is published in the journal PNAS, opens n...

04/08/2021

20/07/2021

17/07/2021

This article is very interesting for Fibromyalgia affected people, and is perhaps a developing train of investigation that looks at ways viruses and our immune system responses can cause long-lasting symptoms. Wouldn't it be fantastic if effective treatment were finally available?
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/society/2021/jul/01/fibromyalgia-may-be-a-condition-of-the-immune-system-not-the-brain-study

New research challenges widely held view of the condition and could pave way for better treatment

11/07/2021

This article shows research that is helping us understand how a virus may cause long-lasting symptoms

Growing evidence suggests that the coronavirus causes ‘brain fog’ and other neurological symptoms through multiple mechanisms.

04/05/2021

Shared by ANTHONY HOPKINS
An essay written by Brianna Wiest
from the book 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think

′′Let go the people who are not prepared to love you. This is the hardest thing you will have to do in your life and it will also be the most important thing. Stop having hard conversations with people who don't want change.

Stop showing up for people who have no interest in your presence. I know your instinct is to do everything to earn the appreciation of those around you, but it's a boost that steals your time, energy, mental and physical health.

When you begin to fight for a life with joy, interest and commitment, not everyone will be ready to follow you in this place. This doesn't mean you need to change what you are, it means you should let go of the people who aren't ready to accompany you.

If you are excluded, insulted, forgotten or ignored by the people you give your time to, you don't do yourself a favor by continuing to offer your energy and your life. The truth is that you are not for everyone and not everyone is for you.

That's what makes it so special when you meet people who reciprocate love. You will know how precious you are.

The more time you spend trying to make yourself loved by someone who is unable to, the more time you waste depriving yourself of the possibility of this connection to someone else.

There are billions of people on this planet and many of them will meet with you at your level of interest and commitment.

The more you stay involved with people who use you as a pillow, a background option or a therapist for emotional healing, the longer you stay away from the community you want.

Maybe if you stop showing up, you won't be wanted. Maybe if you stop trying, the relationship will end. Maybe if you stop texting your phone will stay dark for weeks. That doesn't mean you ruined the relationship, it means the only thing holding it back was the energy that only you gave to keep it. This is not love, it's attachment. It's wanting to give a chance to those who don't deserve it. You deserve so much, there are people who should not be in your life.

The most valuable thing you have in your life is your time and energy, and both are limited. When you give your time and energy, it will define your existence.

When you realize this, you begin to understand why you are so anxious when you spend time with people, in activities, places or situations that don't suit you and shouldn't be around you, your energy is stolen.

You will begin to realize that the most important thing you can do for yourself and for everyone around you is to protect your energy more fiercely than anything else. Make your life a safe haven, in which only ′′compatible′′ people are allowed.

You are not responsible for saving anyone. You are not responsible for convincing them to improve. It's not your work to exist for people and give your life to them! If you feel bad, if you feel compelled, you will be the root of all your problems, fearing that they will not return the favours you have granted. It's your only obligation to realize that you are the love of your destiny and accept the love you deserve.

Decide that you deserve true friendship, commitment, true and complete love with healthy and prosperous people. Then wait and see how much everything begins to change. Don't waste time with people who are not worth it. Change will give you the love, the esteem, happiness and the protection you deserve."

Brianna Wiest

www.briannawiest.com

05/04/2021

Great news!! From April 12th we're back to being able to offer sessions for everyone, whether you need treatment for a specific issue or just fancy a massage. So please feel free to contact me on 07815458951. I'm at the Magnolia Therapy Centre Tuesdays through to Fridays.

There are also a wide range of other therapies available at the centre, to suit your needs. Check out the Magnolia Therapy Centre

03/04/2021

gammaCore gadget delivers low-level electrical current to block pain signals

29/03/2021

Remember I can still offer sessions during lockdown, specifically for medical reasons, such as for pain and mobility issues as well as other health conditions, including for support with mental health. So, please do get in touch if you really need a treatment! I'm hoping we get to the point where anyone can book a session as lockdown restrictions are lifted. For reassurance, I received my first vaccination some weeks ago, and I check with everyone who attends that they're as sure as possible that they're Covid-free. We're working within accepted safe practices.

27/01/2021

Interesting findings on inflammation and depression https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/01/210125144620.htm

Special immune cells found in the brain, microglia, play a key role in the processes that make you feel uneasy and depressed in correlation with inflammation. This is the conclusion of a study using mice. The results suggest that microglial cells contribute to the negative mood experienced during se...

15/01/2021

11/01/2021

07/01/2021

I have just had confirmation from the Shiatsu Society that I am legally permitted to offer sessions during this lockdown, which is excellent news. However, this is to be done with vigilant cautiousness. I would like you to consider whether you feel treatment is urgent and necessary, or whether you can wait until numbers of cases lower. You need to consider your own health risk. Please do not attend if you know there is any risk of you being in direct contact with someone who may have Covid, such as when you are out shopping or exercising, or following close contact with friends, family and others outside government recommendations and without due care. I would urge to leave it 10 days so you know you're Covid-free, as per guidelines, after any contact. And please continue to use PPE carefully and practice good hygiene, so keeping us all safe. I will be bookable from tomorrow on my usual days, or you can any keep existing appointments unless you say you wish to cancel. Best wishes Andrea

02/01/2021

Good news! I'm still able to offer sessions under Tier 4 restrictions, for maintenance and treatment of health conditions, such as support for pain, mobility issues, illness and mental health. It is so vital people like me are able to offer help in these difficult times.

26/12/2020

An MIT study finds waves that ripple across a newly fertilized egg are similar to the waves in seemingly unrelated systems, from ocean and atmospheric circulations to quantum fluids.