Massage Therapy Malta

24/12/2025

Wishing all our clients and their Family Happy Christmas 🙏

19/12/2025

Christmas vouchers are available at a special price: get it for € 50 per hour instead of €60. Offer valid until the 23rd of December.

04/11/2025

Chronic Hives & The Lymphatic System

Chronic hives (chronic urticaria) are raised, itchy welts that appear on the skin for weeks or months at a time. While often frustrating and unpredictable, they are usually linked to immune system overactivity, histamine release, and sometimes hidden triggers such as food sensitivities, stress, or autoimmune reactions.

The lymphatic system plays a vital role in regulating these immune responses — which is why supporting lymph flow may help reduce the burden on the body.

🔎 The Link Between Chronic Hives & the Lymph System
1. Histamine & Mast Cells

• Hives occur when mast cells in the skin release histamine.
• The lymphatic system helps regulate immune cells, including mast cells, and clears away inflammatory mediators after an immune flare【Zuberbier et al., Allergy, 2018】.

2. Immune Dysregulation

• Chronic hives are often autoimmune — meaning the body mistakenly triggers its own immune response.
• The lymphatic system is central in “training” immune cells (B and T cells) within lymph nodes and filtering abnormal reactions【Cayrol & Girard, Frontiers in Immunology, 2018】.

3. Inflammatory Burden

• When lymphatic drainage is sluggish, inflammatory molecules can linger longer in tissues, worsening symptoms such as swelling and itch.
• Studies suggest impaired lymph flow contributes to systemic inflammation【Mäkinen & Alitalo, Nature Reviews Immunology, 2022】.

🌿 Supportive Strategies for Hives & Lymph Health

Manual & Self Care
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD): Helps reduce swelling, calm inflammation, and support immune balance.
• Gentle movement & breathing: Walking, yoga, and diaphragmatic breathing improve lymph circulation.
• Hydration: Keeps lymph fluid thin and flowing.

Diet & Lifestyle
• Anti-inflammatory diet: Focus on whole foods, omega-3s, and antioxidants; avoid processed foods and known triggers (gluten, dairy, or histamine-rich foods in sensitive individuals).
• Stress management: Stress is a major trigger for hives; lymph drainage also stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering stress hormones.

Natural Supports
• Quercetin & Vitamin C: Natural antihistamines that may stabilize mast cells【Kocatürk et al., Clinical and Translational Allergy, 2017】.
• Probiotics: Gut health influences histamine responses and immune balance.
• Cool compresses & oatmeal baths: Relieve itch without overloading the body with chemicals.

⚠️ Safety Note

Chronic hives sometimes indicate deeper conditions (autoimmunity, thyroid issues, or infections). If hives last longer than 6 weeks, consult a healthcare provider for full evaluation.

✨ Key Takeaway:
Chronic hives are more than skin deep — they reflect immune system imbalance. Since the lymphatic system is at the core of immune regulation and inflammation clearance, supporting lymph flow through MLD, hydration, movement, and stress reduction can be an empowering step in managing hives naturally.

🌸 Written by Bianca Botha CLT, RLD, MLDT & CDS
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 beginning new treatments.

05/09/2025

🐷 Why you shouldn’t eat pork… ESPECIALLY RAW

🪱 Pork carries the highest levels of parasites and toxins of any commonly eaten meat. 🦠 These parasites may survive freezing and cooking (if undercooked) and enter the human body, leading to illness, inflammation, and long-term health issues.

💦 Pigs don't have sweat glands and their kidneys aren't as efficient to eliminate toxins in their bodies. This makes their flesh particularly toxic for us.

🧪 Pork is the most acidic meat you can consume and it lowers our pH rendering us more prone to illness.

🏭 Processed pork especially square ham and luncheon meat are the worst form of pork you can eat containing nitrates and phosphates that cause great burden to our organs.

Having said that, eating it in very small quantities occasionally and well cooked should not cause much harm but if you want to live top notch health avoid it.

Holistic therapist Malta

04/06/2025

Why hastle to buy sugar alternatives when real sugar taken in moderation is packed with nutritional benefits:
Demerara sugar naturally contains some molasses, which itself has some vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and vitamins B3, B5 and B6. In general, the darker the color of demerara sugar, the higher the amount of molasses and

04/06/2025

💨The Science of Smudging: What Sage Does to Bacteria

The Science of Smudging: What Sage Does to Bacteria
Smudging is the ritualistic burning of sage (usually white sage) and other herbs like 🌿cedar, sweetgrass, or lavender.
This practice is typically performed using a bundle of dried sage leaves, called a smudge stick, which is lit and allowed to produce smoke.💨
The smoke is then gently wafted through the air using a feather🪶 or hand, while intentions of cleansing or healing are set.
The aromatic smoke produced by burning sage has long been believed to have purifying properties, and practitioners of smudging often use it to cleanse homes, objects, or even people.
But beyond the spiritual and psychological benefits, does burning sage have any measurable impact on the physical environment?

🗝Key Findings:
• The study found that burning medicinal herbs like sage significantly reduced the number of airborne bacteria. In fact, the smoke from the herbs eliminated up to 94% of airborne bacteria in a closed space within just one hour.
• What’s even more impressive is that the air remained almost completely free of harmful bacteria for up to 24 hours after smudging. Some potentially pathogenic bacteria were absent even after 30 days in the smudged environment.
These findings suggest that the antimicrobial properties of burning sage could indeed help reduce the presence of bacteria and other microbes in the air, making it a viable option for air purification in enclosed spaces.

How Does Smudging Work?
The antimicrobial effects of sage smoke are believed to come from the bioactive compounds found in the plant, including volatile oils and terpenes like 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol), camphor, and thujone.
When burned, these compounds are released into the air and may interact with the cellular structures of bacteria, effectively neutralizing them.

02/06/2025

The clinic will be closed from Friday 6th till the 8th June - Reopening Monday 9th June. Thank you

01/06/2025

Signs You Might Have Parasites:

1. Unexplained fatigue
2. Digestive issues (bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea)
3. Skin rashes or eczema
4. Brain fog or mood swings
5. Grinding teeth during sleep
6. Persistent sugar cravings
7. Autoimmune flares or allergies

With our Holistic therapy approach I can help you get rid of parasites with immediate health improvement and minimal side effects from detox.

11/05/2025

05/01/2025

Honey and olive oil are the most counterfeit products in Europe even from reputable producers .. visit the links in the first comments.

31/12/2024

Happy new year 2025 to all my clients and supporters 🙏

18/12/2024

Whilst wishing all our esteemed clients and page followers All the best for Christmas 2024 - I gently remind you that the clinic will be closed from Monday 23rd till Friday 27th December. Clinic opening dates and times for the last week of this year and first week of the year are Tuesday 31st and Thursday 2nd January from 9am till 4pm and Saturday 4th from 8am till 12pm (11am last appointment) (all other dates closed) . Clinic will resume normal hours from the 7th January 2025. Happy new Year 2025 🎉