Marlene Marty Heffner LMT, CMLDT

11/15/2025

I'm a medical massage therapist, so yes I do take HSA & FSA if massage is covered under your plan!

10/26/2025

10/26/2025

Everytime you judge someone you are punishing them for not following agreements that they never made. So we force them to make the agreement through that judgment.

The Poisoned Arrow
a Toltec Guide to Overcoming Fear
By Don Migue Ruiz Jr

https://hierophantpublishing.com/books/the-poisoned-arrow/

10/26/2025

🔊 Tinnitus, Stress & The Lymph Connection 🌿🧠👂

If you’ve ever experienced ringing, buzzing, or humming in your ears (tinnitus), you’ll know how unsettling it can be. What many don’t realize is that stress and lymphatic congestion often play a big role in making it worse.

🔄 The Cycle of Tinnitus & Stress
• Stress worsens tinnitus: When the nervous system is under pressure, the brain’s perception of sound can heighten, making the ringing more noticeable.
• Tinnitus increases stress: Constant ringing or buzzing can cause frustration, anxiety, and even sleep issues — feeding back into the stress loop.

💧 The Role of the Lymphatic System

Your lymphatic system helps regulate fluid balance and reduce inflammation. When lymph flow around the head, neck, and inner ear becomes sluggish:
• Fluid can build up, leading to pressure in the ear.
• Inflammation can irritate delicate auditory structures.
• This added strain may worsen or trigger tinnitus.

🌿 Supporting Lymph & Calming the Nervous System

The good news is — supporting your lymphatic system and calming stress can reduce the load on your ears and brain:
• 🚶‍♀️ Gentle movement – Walking, stretching, or yoga keeps lymph moving.
• 💧 Stay hydrated – Lymph fluid relies on water to flow.
• 🌬️ Deep breathing – Activates the vagus nerve, calming the nervous system.
• 👐 Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) – Encourages ear, neck, and brain lymph flow.
• ❄️ Cold therapy – Brief cold water splashes can stimulate circulation.
• 🛏️ Stress management – Prayer, meditation, journaling, or relaxation exercises help quiet the mind.

👉 By breaking the cycle of tinnitus ↔ stress ↔ lymph congestion, you support not just your ears, but your overall nervous system balance.

📌 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 making changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen.

10/26/2025

This is your reminder to stop pouring your energy into what drains you and start planting it where it grows. Stay present. Stay grounded. Your peace is too valuable to keep spending it on what’s already gone or never coming. ✨

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10/26/2025

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