Elizabeth Rabone Holistic Therapy

02/03/2026

Do you know someone suffering with breast cancer? You might be interested in this American research (link in comments) which found that a frankincense extract (Boswellia serrata) can inhibit breast cancer proliferation.

Purpose Boswellic acids, active components of frankincense, suppress tumor proliferation in vitro with a strong clinical trial safety profile in patients with inflammatory diseases. We performed a Phase Ia window of opportunity trial of Boswellia serrata (B. serrata) in patients with breast cancer t...

01/03/2026

28/02/2026

It's a cold, wet end to the month here, hope it's better where some of you are.

26/02/2026

Here's a couple of photos I took after a networking brunch this morning, one of a rather windswept lake and one of the venue where we meet.

25/02/2026

I'm going to a local care home this morning to do treatments for the residents. I'm always very popular there!

24/02/2026

In preparation for my trip to Sarajevo, I looked at research into massage as a treatment for people with PTSD and found a Canadian case study. The researcher found that massage has promise as an adjunct therapy in PTSD recovery.

Dissociation is a transdiagnostic phenomenon common among trauma survivors. Key characteristics include depersonalization, derealization, absorption, and amnesia. Chronic dissociation is correlated with autonomic nervous system hypoarousal and other ...

20/02/2026

How is Indian head massage different from other massages?
You're seated, not lying down.
It's done over clothes, no need to undress.
No oil is used, so you don't need to worry about getting it out of your hair afterwards!
Indian head massage includes massage of the shoulders and upper back, upper arms, neck, face and scalp. It's very relaxing and a good way of easing tension in the shoulder area, especially beneficial for people who spend a long time using a computer.

19/02/2026

Those of you who are organised enough to be thinking about Mothering Sunday gifts already: I have gift vouchers for sale.