Angel Home Help and Therapies

16/02/2026

Been a busy few days going with the Goddess healing energy...
Reiki healing dolls made for our women's circle... and Goddess amulets xx 😍

16/02/2026

13/02/2026

She chose green burial. Simple. Natural. Grounded in love.

When her shrouded body was carried to the graveside on a simple wooden board, people brought flowers from their favorite roadside stands. No two bouquets matched, kind of like how no two people knew her in exactly the same way but together it somehow felt perfect.

One by one, people stepped forward and placed their flowers on her shroud.
Bright daisies from a friend who said she was “the light in every room.”
Red roses from her partner.

Baby’s breath, for the fragility of life.
Wildflowers picked along the walk in, tucked gently near her feet.

By the end, she wasn’t just wrapped in cloth. She was wrapped in floral color. In memory. In the hands of everyone who loved her.

No embalming, no vault, no machinery in the background. Just earth, flowers, family, and returning to the land.

This is one version of what green burial can look like... personal, meaningful, and very human.

09/02/2026

One of the many reasons I am a eol Doula is because of loving and supporting my Dad and caring in the community witnessing 1st hand anticipatory greif.

I found being able too talk openly without judgment helped so much along with supporting my own nervous system whole body with meditation, Reiki, Drumming, Reflexology and being in nature on walks all the time being mindful and allowing myself too see the glimmers...

This is why being able too take breaks away knowing that for that 2 hours my Dad was with someone who valued and cared for him helped take the pressure off.

Self care enables you too maintain caring for your loved 1 for longer as burnout is real it's debilitating mentally and physically...

So be kind too yourself

Blessed be always xx

As end of life doulas, we often meet people who are already grieving, even though the person they are grieving is still alive. This is known as anticipatory grief.

Anticipatory grief is the grief that can arise when a death (or indeed any loss) is expected or approaching. It may begin after a diagnosis, a gradual decline, or the recognition that time is limited. People may grieve the future they imagined, the changes such as loss of identity, function, and mobility already happening, and the loss they know is coming. Alongside sadness, there can be fear, anger, guilt, exhaustion, or moments of relief, all of which are valid.

This kind of grief can feel confusing or lonely, as it is not always recognised or spoken about. People may feel they should “stay positive” or wait until after death to grieve. In reality, anticipatory grief is a natural and human response when we know a loss is coming.

In our role, we make space for these feelings without judgement. We listen, sit with, and support people to name what they are feeling.

Acknowledging anticipatory grief does not hasten death but it can reduce isolation and help people feel less alone.

09/02/2026

🧊🫁 The Freeze State: The Nervous System Pattern That Blocks Lymphatic Flow

By Bianca Botha, CLT | RLD | MLDT & CDS – Lymphatica

Most women understand “fight or flight.”
Most have heard of “rest and digest.”
But very few know about the freeze state — a silent, protective nervous system pattern that can completely block lymphatic flow.

And here’s the truth:

So many women are living in freeze without knowing it.
Not because they did anything wrong, but because their nervous system has been overwhelmed for too long.

Let’s gently explore this state, why it happens, and how it affects your lymph, your energy, and your healing.

🧊 1. What Is the Freeze State?

The freeze state (also called dorsal vagal shutdown) is the body’s deepest protective response.

It happens when your system feels:

• overwhelmed
• unsafe
• exhausted
• unsupported
• emotionally flooded
• unable to fight OR run

Your body chooses stillness.
Your energy drops.
Your breath becomes shallow.
Your emotions go quiet.
Your body goes into conservation mode.

Freeze is not laziness.
Freeze is protection.

🌿 2. How Freeze Blocks Lymphatic Flow

Your lymphatic system relies on:

• breath
• movement
• muscle contraction
• warmth
• gentle pressure changes
• vagus nerve activation

But in freeze:

🧊 breath becomes shallow
🧊 movement decreases
🧊 muscles tighten
🧊 fascia becomes rigid
🧊 lymph slows
🧊 circulation drops

It becomes almost impossible for lymph to move — especially through the belly, ribs, neck and pelvis.

This creates:

• swelling
• bloating
• brain fog
• heaviness
• water retention
• chest tightness
• low energy
• morning puffiness

Your body isn’t malfunctioning.
It’s protecting you with everything it has.

🛑 3. Freeze Looks Like Fatigue, But It’s Not Just Tiredness

Freeze can feel like:

• “I have no energy.”
• “I can’t get started.”
• “My body feels heavy.”
• “I want to move but I can’t.”
• “Everything feels overwhelming.”
• “I feel disconnected.”
• “Even small tasks feel huge.”

This is your nervous system going into low-power mode — the way a phone dims its screen to save battery.

🫁 4. Breathing Patterns Change in Freeze

Deep breathing stops.
The diaphragm barely moves.
Chest breathing takes over.

This is one of the biggest lymphatic blockages women experience.

Shallow breath → tight ribs → stuck diaphragm → slow lymph → swelling + bloating.

Freeze is a full-body experience.

💔 5. Emotional Symptoms That Feel Physical

In freeze, emotions become “muted,” but the body carries the weight.

You may feel:

• numbness
• emotional flatness
• difficulty crying
• inability to make decisions
• sense of detachment from yourself
• confusion
• feeling “shut down”

The lymph mirrors this emotional stillness through physical stagnation.

🌙 6. Why Women Enter Freeze More Than Men

Because women’s bodies are wired for:

• connection
• safety
• intuition
• emotional processing
• hormonal cycles

When those systems are overwhelmed, freeze becomes a common survival state.

Add caregiving, responsibility, overstimulation, emotional labour, and trauma…
and the freeze response becomes almost inevitable.

🌿 7. How to Gently Thaw the Freeze State

Freeze cannot be forced open.
It melts with gentleness.

Try:

• soft belly breathing
• warm foods + warm drinks
• slow walking
• gentle stretching
• opening the ribcage
• warm showers
• vagus nerve stimulation
• humming or singing
• placing a hand on your chest
• talking to someone safe
• slow-paced mornings
• avoiding cold foods during this time

Your body doesn’t need intensity — it needs safety.

When safety increases, freeze dissolves.
When freeze dissolves, lymph moves.
When lymph moves, life force returns.

💛 A Final Loving Truth

If you feel stuck, swollen, shut down or exhausted —
you are not broken.

You are not lazy.
You are not failing.
Your lymph is not weak.
Your nervous system is not “wrong.”

You are surviving something your body didn’t have capacity to process.

And your lymphatic system is simply reflecting that truth.

Healing begins the moment you stop fighting your body
and start listening to the stories your symptoms are telling.

Your freeze state is not the end —
it is a pause,
a protection,
a whisper for gentleness,
a call back to yourself. 🌿💛

Your thaw will come.
And your lymph will flow again.

Medical Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, lifestyle or health regimen.

09/02/2026

😴 Why Your Face Is Puffy in the Morning

A Lymphatic, Hormonal & Inflammatory Explanation

Many people wake up, look in the mirror, and notice:

😔 Puffy eyes
💧 Swollen eyelids
🌕 A fuller or “rounded” face
🫣 Jawline less defined
🤍 A heavy or tight feeling in the face

And as the day goes on…
✨ it improves.

Most are told:
🗣️ “You didn’t sleep well.”
🗣️ “It’s salt.”
🗣️ “It’s allergies.”
🗣️ “It’s hormones.”

While these can contribute, they are not the full explanation.

Physiologically, morning facial puffiness is primarily a lymphatic and inflammatory signal.

🧠 The Lymphatic System & the Face

Your face contains an extremely delicate lymphatic network.

Facial lymph:
• Drains through tiny superficial vessels
• Relies on gravity, muscle movement, and breathing
• Moves toward the neck, jawline, and collarbone nodes
• Is highly sensitive to inflammation and fluid shifts

Unlike blood circulation, lymph has:
🚫 No pump
✔️ A strong dependence on movement and posture

🌙 What Happens Overnight

While you sleep 😴:

• You are horizontal for hours
• Facial muscles are mostly still
• Swallowing and jaw movement decrease
• Lymphatic flow slows significantly
• Inflammatory by-products linger longer

Blood continues to circulate 🩸
But lymphatic drainage becomes passive 🌿

This allows fluid and inflammatory molecules to temporarily accumulate in soft facial tissues.

👁️ Why the Eyes Puff First

The eye area is especially vulnerable because:

👁️ The skin is thinner
👁️ There is minimal structural support
👁️ Lymph vessels are extremely fine
👁️ Fluid shows quickly

Even small fluid shifts can cause:
• Puffy eyelids
• Under-eye bags
• Heaviness or pressure
• A “tired” facial appearance

This does not mean fatigue — it reflects drainage efficiency.

🔬 The Role of Inflammation

Low-grade, chronic inflammation increases:

🔥 Vascular permeability
🔥 Fluid movement into tissues
🔥 Cytokine accumulation

If lymphatic clearance is slowed:
➡️ Fluid remains trapped longer
➡️ Puffiness becomes visible

This is why facial swelling often accompanies:
• Gut inflammation
• Autoimmune conditions
• Chronic stress
• Hormonal imbalance
• Recurrent sinus or congestion issues

⚠️ Cortisol, Stress & Facial Fluid

Cortisol (your stress hormone) strongly influences facial puffiness.

When cortisol is:
• Chronically elevated
• Dysregulated
• Poorly timed

It can:
• Alter sodium and water balance
• Increase fluid retention
• Impair lymphatic efficiency
• Promote facial and neck swelling

This is why people under stress often say:
😔 “My face looks swollen even though I’m doing everything right.”

They are not imagining it.

🧬 Why This Is Often Mislabelled as “Allergies”

Allergies can cause puffiness — but not all puffiness is allergy-driven.

Lymphatic congestion can mimic allergy symptoms:
• Facial fullness
• Sinus pressure
• Eye puffiness
• Head heaviness

Without itching, redness, or acute histamine reactions.

🌿 What Actually Helps (Clinically)

This is not about “draining” the face aggressively.
The goal is supporting lymph flow gently and consistently.

Helpful strategies include:
💚 Deep diaphragmatic breathing 🌬️
💚 Gentle facial and neck movement
💚 Supporting cervical and clavicular lymph pathways
💚 Reducing overall inflammatory load
💚 Improving sleep quality and recovery

When lymph flow improves:
✔️ Facial fluid redistributes
✔️ Puffiness reduces naturally
✔️ Skin tone improves
✔️ Facial definition returns

🧠 A Clinical Insight

Morning facial puffiness is often an early signal, not a cosmetic issue.

It frequently appears before:
• Chronic sinus congestion
• Headaches
• Jaw tension
• Neck fullness
• Systemic swelling elsewhere

Listening early allows regulation before escalation.

✨ The Take-Home Message

Your face is not “aging overnight”.
Your body is not failing you.

Your lymphatic system is simply saying:

💬 “I need better flow and less load.”

When we respond with understanding —
the body recalibrates beautifully 💚

⚠️ Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen.

09/02/2026

For international women's week Myself and Elaine the Humble Drummer will be Hosting a connect with the Goddess workshop using meditation drumming and craft... little bit excited as its healing energy has already been born ready...

So get ready too join us at The Ray's

Dates and times too follow limited spaces available.

Goddess blessing ###

Women get more beautiful as they grow older. Not less.

Female youth is only prized in modern culture because it doesn't represent as much of a threat spiritually to anyone who is frightened of divine feminine power.

As women grow and mature, they call in stronger forces of sacred feminine wisdom. They vibrate with the creative power of their stories.

They are more of a force to be reckoned with.
They see more, know more, feel more. They put up with a lot less bullsh*t.

When women are trained into thinking there is something fundamentally wrong with getting older, and are coerced into spending money, energy and power investing in 'slowing the signs of ageing', an enormous vault of divine love is lost.

Just think what would happen if all the women in the world started loving themselves even more with every year that passed.

Perhaps a total revolution would occur.

09/02/2026

These three glass vials show three different disposition methods and why they aren’t interchangeable.

🔥Flame Cremation: (left)
High heat reduces the body to bone fragments that are processed into cremated remains.

🟤Natural Organic Reduction (NOR):
Creates soil through controlled, natural decomposition.

💧Water Cremation (Alkaline Hydrolysis):
Uses water, heat, and alkali to break the body down, leaving bone powder as remains.

Different processes. Different outcomes.
Knowing the difference matters when you’re making end-of-life decisions.

Which appeals to you and why?

07/02/2026

Always start the day with a gentle Lymph Drainage routine to wake up my whole body ...
be blessed always 🙏
by Lymphatica - Lymphatic Therapy and Body Detox Facility

06/02/2026

However cancer has touched your life, we're here for you 💙

Following the sad news of our colleague and friend Debbie's passing, we want to assure you that the doors of The Leveson Centre are open. We believe Debbie would want our support to continue for anyone in need. Please, come in and sit with a hot drink, have a chat or join one of our wellbeing activities.

Find us at York Community Stadium, give us a call on 01904 202647 or email support@thelevesoncentre.org.uk.

06/02/2026

Do you feel trauma in your lymphatic system? 💚💛💙

This is something I speak about often in my sessions, but today I want to write it gently… human to human 🤍

So many of us think trauma lives only in the mind 🧠
But the truth is — the body remembers.
And very often, the place that holds it quietly… is the lymphatic system 🌿

I see it every day.
Not because people tell me their stories right away —
but because their bodies already have 💭

💚 The neck and throat

This is where I so often feel it first.

Tight necks.
Swollen nodes.
Jaw tension.
A lump-in-the-throat feeling.

This is the space of unspoken words 💬
Of holding it together.
Of staying quiet to keep the peace.

💚 “I don’t feel safe enough to say how I really feel.”

When this area is overwhelmed, lymph flow slows —
and the body carries the weight of silence 🤍

💛 The chest and heart space

This area holds so much 💛

Grief.
Loss.
Heartbreak.
Emotional overload.

People tell me they feel tight here, heavy, tired…
like they can’t take a full breath 😮‍💨

This is often not a lung issue.
It’s a heart-load 💛

The lymphatic system here is deeply connected to immunity and the nervous system.
When we are heartbroken for too long, the body feels it.

💛 “I’m strong… but I’m tired of being strong.”

💙 The armpits and arms

This one surprises many people 💙

Swollen armpits.
Heavy arms.
Tension in the shoulders.

This is the space of carrying too much 🤲
Doing for everyone.
Holding everyone else up.

💙 “I’ll just handle it.”
💙 “I don’t want to be a burden.”

The lymph here works hard. And when emotional load is constant, it shows.

🌼 The belly and gut

This is the safety centre 🌼

This is where fear sits.
Where early trauma settles.
Where control tries to protect us.

Bloating.
Gut discomfort.
Inflammation.
Food sensitivities.

🌼 “I don’t feel safe enough to relax.”

The lymphatic system in the gut is vast — and incredibly sensitive to stress.

🌿 The pelvis and hips

This area is tender 🌿

It holds identity.
Shame.
Loss.
Sexual trauma.
Suppressed emotions.

People feel heaviness here, congestion, hormonal imbalance — but struggle to name why.

🌿 “This part of my story still feels raw.”

The body never forgets —
but it also never gives up on healing 🤍

🤎 The legs and feet

Heavy legs.
Swelling.
A feeling of being stuck 🤎

This is survival mode.

🤎 “I’ve been pushing for too long.”
🤎 “I don’t feel supported.”
🤎 “I’m exhausted.”

Lymph from the legs must move upward — against gravity.
When we’re burnt out, flow becomes harder.

Why this matters 🤍

The lymphatic system has no pump.

It relies on:
✨ movement
✨ breath
✨ safety
✨ nervous system regulation

When we live in fight, flight, or freeze for too long, lymph slows.

Not because the body is failing —
but because it’s protecting us 💞

And here’s the part I want you to hear clearly 🤍🌈

Your body is not broken 💚
Your lymphatic system is not “lazy” 💙
Your swelling is not a personal failure 💛

Your body has been carrying you through things you didn’t have words for at the time 🤍

Healing doesn’t come from forcing.
It comes from softening 🌿

From feeling safe again 💚
From gentle movement 💙
From breath 💛
From being seen 🤍

And slowly…
the body remembers how to flow again 🌈✨

💬 If this resonates with you, tell me:
Where do you feel it in your body? 💚💛💙

You’re not alone 🤍
Your body is wise 🌿
And healing is possible — gently, in time ✨