Charlotte Burgess - Neuromuscular Massage Therapist

10/11/2025

08/11/2025

F: I’ve stopped taking daily painkillers in just 2 sessions, that is great progress! 🙌

07/11/2025

06/11/2025

🧠 The Connection Between Itchy Skin and Your Liver 🌿

Do you ever feel like you’re itching for no reason at all—especially at night? 🥴
It may not be dry skin… it might be your liver calling for help! 🧬

💥 What’s the Link?

Your liver is your body’s detox powerhouse 🧽🛡️
It filters toxins, hormones, medications, and byproducts of digestion. But when it’s overloaded or sluggish, something sneaky can happen:

👉 Bile acids and toxins start to build up in your bloodstream instead of being properly filtered out.

👀 And your skin? It notices.
The body uses the skin as a secondary detox organ. That toxic backup can trigger itching, irritation, or even rashes.

🧬 What Liver Conditions Commonly Cause Itching?

🔹 Cholestasis – slowed or blocked bile flow (common in pregnancy and liver diseases)
🔹 Fatty liver – too much fat stored in liver cells
🔹 Hepatitis or liver inflammation
🔹 Cirrhosis or liver scarring
🔹 Liver congestion due to poor drainage, inflammation, or lymphatic stagnation

Often, the itching is worse on hands, feet, or limbs, and may get worse at night when bile levels rise.

🌿 Supportive Steps (always check with a healthcare provider)

✅ Support your lymphatic system (hello, MLD! 🙌)
✅ Eat liver-loving foods: beetroot, artichokes, bitter greens, dandelion
✅ Stay hydrated to help flush toxins
✅ Limit alcohol and processed fats
✅ Consider castor oil packs or gentle herbal liver support (milk thistle, burdock root, etc.)

✨ Final Thought

The skin and liver are deeply connected.
If you’re itching and you can’t quite explain why—your lymph and liver might just be whispering (or yelling!) for attention. 💚

🔬 Research & Resources
1. Carey EJ, Lindor KD. “Pruritus in cholestasis.” Clin Liver Dis. 2013.
2. Kremer AE et al. “Pathogenesis and Management of Pruritus in Liver Diseases.” J Hepatol. 2011.
3. Kim DJ et al. “Itch and the Liver.” Clin Mol Hepatol. 2021.

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05/11/2025

Pilates was shown to be the most effective exercise modality for managing and reducing chronic lower back pain and disability in adults.

Although most of the other exercise modalities measured were also beneficial, Pilates had the greatest benefits.

One of the big advantages of Pilates is you can do the mat based exercises almost anywhere, making it very accessible to many people.

The more accessible exercise is the more likely people will stick to their programme.

If you're getting ready for your Pilates classes this week, make sure you tell your clients about this research!

I'm looking forward to teaching this week 💪💯

Movement is medicine

Tom

04/11/2025

💪 Men on the Move is Back in Ballinacarriga! 💪

Looking to get active again after the summer break? Join Men on the Move — a fun and supportive physical activity programme designed specifically for adult men who want to improve their fitness, feel better, and enjoy the journey.

🏃‍♂️ What to Expect:
6 weeks of structured, instructor-led sessions
Tailored to your pace and fitness level
Circuit-style intro session to gauge ability
Progression based on group feedback

📍 Location: Ballinacarriga Community Centre
📅 Dates: Wednesdays – Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 & Dec 3, 10
🕗 Time: 8pm to 9pm
💶 Cost: €45 per person
🎒 Bring: Water bottle, towel, yoga mat (if you have one)
ℹ️ https://eventmaster.ie/event/MAr1CbdiBz

No pressure, just progress. Whether you're starting fresh or getting back into a routine, this is your chance to move more, feel better, and have fun doing it.

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03/11/2025

🤩✨ Join The Adventure 🗺️📍

Cork Sports Partnership are delighted to support Orienteering Ireland, Bishopstown Orienteering Club & Cork Orienteering Club in hosting a jam packed calendar of events throughout the county which are are both beginner and family friendly!

📆 Oct-Dec
📍 13 City & County locations
🎟️ Beginner Friendly
🎉 Let’s Explore!!

ℹ️ corksports.ie/latest-news/orienteering-autumn-winter-cork-events/

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30/10/2025