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23/10/2026

🌿🪄 MUGWORT: THE MOTHER OF HERBS, ANCIENT RITUAL & A LITTLE HARRY POTTER MAGIC

What if I told you that this humble plant growing in my garden has a history steeped in herbal medicine, dreams, ceremony and witchcraft?

Meet mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris).

Known in medieval herbal tradition as mater herbarum✨the mother of herbs ✨mugwort has been surrounded by folklore for centuries. Its aromatic leaves and silvery undersides might seem unremarkable at first glance, yet it has travelled through generations of traditional herbal practice, superstition and ritual.

Our ancestors carried plants on their journeys, turned to them for everyday ailments and passed their knowledge down through generations. Mugwort became associated with protection, endurance, dreams and women’s menstrual traditions. In European folklore, it was sometimes used in rituals connected with dreaming and divination, reflecting an age when the natural world was intertwined with beliefs about the unseen.

Its story doesn’t end there. In East Asian traditions, a related species, Artemisia argyi, is used to make moxa for moxibustion, a traditional therapy involving the application of heat near particular points on the body.

Mugwort has also found a place in contemporary spiritual practice, where its dried leaves may be burned as incense or offered to a flame in personal ceremony.

A deeply symbolic act: the plant meeting the fire, its leaves releasing their fragrance as they smoulder, the smoke rising and the moment becoming an opportunity to pause.

Burning mugwort accompanies an intention, a prayer, a moment of gratitude or a symbolic letting go. It may mark the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another, or simply offer a few moments of quiet connection with nature.

The flame becomes part of the ceremony; the offering becomes a gesture of meaning. Whether understood spiritually or symbolically, these rituals can invite us to slow down and pay attention to what we are carrying, what we wish to honour and what we are ready to leave behind.

Mugwort was also associated with protecting the home. Historical traditions describe plants being hung above doorways and windows as protection.

Think about the symbolism of a threshold: the place where we leave the outside world behind and step into our own sanctuary. A doorway marks a boundary, a crossing from one space into another.

Imagine a bundle of freshly gathered mugwort hanging above the entrance, its aromatic leaves drying in the air .. a humble wild plant given a place of honour as a symbol of protection, and a beautiful reminder to be intentional about the energy we invite, and atmosphere we create in our homes, a custom and story worth remembering.

A WORD FOR THE MUGGLES!

Harry Potter fans, this is where things get rather fun!

J.K. Rowling has spoken about her fascination with the wonderfully witchy names of plants and historical beliefs surrounding their uses. One of her sources of inspiration was Nicholas Culpeper’s Complete Herbal, a 17th-century work full of traditional lore surrounding plants.

Imagine discovering an old herbal book filled with strange names, curious remedies and beliefs accumulated over centuries. You can almost see how a writer might begin to imagine the ingredients for a potion, the shelves of a Hogwarts storeroom or Professor Snape demanding to know why someone has confused one ingredient with another!

So, Muggles, mugwort is a real plant with a very real history. No Hogwarts acceptance letter required.

Sometimes, the most extraordinary stories are growing right beneath our feet, perhaps the real magic is taking the time to notice them.

🌿✨ Have you ever come across mugwort growing in the wild, or encountered it in a ritual or ceremony?

✨Mugwort should be avoided during pregnancy and can cause allergic reactions, particularly in people sensitive to plants in the daisy family. Burning any plant material produces smoke that may irritate the lungs, so avoid inhaling it and ensure good ventilation✨

22/10/2026

✨ Have you ever stopped to think about your energy? ✨

Have you ever walked into a room and immediately sensed the atmosphere? Or spent time with someone who leaves you feeling uplifted, positive and full of life … while someone else leaves you feeling drained?

We are constantly interacting with the world around us. Our thoughts, emotions, relationships and experiences influence how we feel and how we show up in our daily lives.

But have you ever considered how much of your own energy is shaped by the people and environments around you? And how much of your energy you, in turn, bring into the lives of others?

🌿 This is one of the things I find fascinating about energy and Reiki.

When we are caught up in the demands of everyday life, we can become so focused on what needs to be done that we stop noticing how we actually feel.

We rush. We worry. We react. We give our attention to everything and everyone around us.

And somewhere along the way, we can lose touch with ourselves.

Reiki offers a different experience. A chance to become still, to relax and to turn your attention inward. Many people find this helps them feel calmer and more aware of themselves.

Perhaps the real starting point is simply becoming more conscious … of our thoughts, our feelings, our connections with others and the atmosphere we create around us.

Because our presence matters.

The way we listen matters. The kindness we offer matters. The way we make another person feel can stay with them long after a conversation has ended.

✨ What if we paid a little more attention to the energy we bring into the world?

Imagine the difference that could make.

Big love 💚🌿

A Positive Touch Reflexology & Wellness 💚

19/10/2026

A moment I’m incredibly proud of… 💚✨

Many of you will be aware, but I’m delighted to share that I’ve become a Reiki Master Teacher this year.

This hasn’t been a weekend course or a quick achievement. It’s been months (years) of learning, dedication, practice and personal growth, deepening my understanding of Reiki and what it truly means to live its principles.

Reiki is so much more than a treatment for me. It starts with self, It’s a way of being, a journey of self-discovery, and it’s something I feel deeply connected to.

To reach this point means a great deal to me, and I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the commitment, time and heart that have gone into getting here. I have had the best Reiki Master Teacher myself, and to know I was one of the last students she guided through this journey before retiring, makes me feel so blessed.

There’s always, always more to learn, and I look forward to continuing my journey and sharing Reiki with others. 🌿

Today I just decided that I’m allowing myself to feel proud, because I can 😉

Big love ❤️

18/10/2026

💜 Today is World Menopause Day!

Yes ladies, we have a day dedicated to what we feel is the unraveling of our body and mind!

So, I was having a wee think to myself this morning, while I slurped my Sunday smoothie…

About how much information there is available to us now regarding this time in our lives, in comparison to what was available for my mum and my grandmother.

And I asked myself…

Are we any better off?

Do we feel any better? Or do we just know more about it?

Or do we have so much information available that we’re actually feeling overwhelmed by it all?

Because let’s be honest, ladies, you can hardly open social media these days without someone telling you what you should be eating, what supplements you should be taking, what you should avoid, how you should be exercising and what you should be doing to balance your hormones!

And if you follow all the advice, you might need a second job just to pay for it all. 😂

But seriously, it got me thinking…

💜 ARE WE LOOKING AT THE WHOLE WOMAN, OR JUST HER HORMONES?

Of course, our hormones play a huge part in menopause. We know that changing oestrogen levels can affect us in all sorts of ways, from our sleep and mood to our skin, bones and cardiovascular system, our memory, concentration and how we feel within ourselves.

But could there be more to the picture?

It’s not only our “ reproductive hormones” it’s all of our hormones …
Then there’s nutrition, Our stress levels, The quality of our sleep, Our physical health, The environment we live in and the demands we place on ourselves every single day?

Surely these things deserve a place in the conversation too?

🧠 LET’S TALK ABOUT OUR BRAINS!

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went in?

Forgotten a word you’ve used a thousand times?

Started a sentence and halfway through wondered where on earth you were going with it?

And then looked at yourself and thought, What is happening to me?

Brain fog and difficulties with concentration are experiences many women report during the menopause transition.

Researchers are exploring how changing oestrogen levels affect the way our brains use energy, including the role of mitochondria. These are tiny structures inside our cells that help produce the energy our cells need to function.

It’s fascinating stuff, really!

There’s still a lot we don’t know, but it reminds us that menopause is not simply about our periods stopping. Hormonal changes can affect us in ways that reach far beyond our reproductive system.

And if we’re struggling, we deserve understanding and support, not just a shrug and a “well, that’s menopause!”

🥑 NOW, WHAT ABOUT WHAT WE PUT ON OUR PLATES?

Our brains and bodies need nourishment. That might sound obvious, but how often do we actually stop and think about whether we’re giving ourselves what we need?

Are we getting enough protein, fibre, vegetables and healthy fats?

Are we eating a varied diet that supplies the vitamins and minerals our bodies rely on?

And what about omega-3 fatty acids?

EPA and DHA, found in oily fish, play important roles in normal brain function and overall health. There’s interest in how these fats might be relevant during menopause, although we can’t promise that taking an omega-3 supplement will clear brain fog.

Why? Well we have already established, there’s a much bigger picture at work… it’s multifaceted.
And that’s an important distinction, isn’t it?

Understanding what our bodies need, physically nutritionally, environmentally, socially, emotionally and spiritually rather than believing there’s a single magic pill for every symptom, be that a pharmaceutical or a supplement.

And please tell me I’m not the only one who has spent years making sure everyone else has been fed before thinking about what I’m having myself! 🙋‍♀️ Nutrition provides the building blocks for our body and mind, always remember your car drives better on premium fuel not budget fuel.

🌿 AND THEN THERE’S THE WORLD WE LIVE IN…

We live in a very different world from our mums and grandmothers.

We have different lifestyles, different pressures, different foods available to us and greater exposure to a range of substances in our everyday environment.

Some chemicals are being investigated for their potential effects on hormone signalling and health. We still have much to learn, but we have to ask could these environmental exposures explain why some women experience a more difficult menopause.

I do think it’s worth being curious, asking questions and making sensible, informed choices where we can

💗SOMETHING ELSE I THINK WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT… STRESS!

We live in a world that rarely encourages us to slow down.

We’re working, raising families, caring for others, running homes, juggling responsibilities and trying to remember everything we’re supposed to be doing.

And even when we sit down, are we really resting?

Or are we scrolling through our phones, making mental shopping lists and worrying about what needs done tomorrow?

Our brains can be busy even when our bodies are still.

Persistent stress can affect our sleep, mood and ability to cope. Now add night sweats, interrupted sleep, hormonal changes and exhaustion into the mix.

It’s hardly surprising that some women feel as though they’re running on empty.

So when do we give ourselves permission to stop?

Because we need time to rest, recharge and look after ourselves too.

This is where relaxation becomes important …
Whether it’s a walk outdoors, time with a good book, breathing exercises, a little quiet time or a treatment ( with me of course!) that allows you to switch off for a while, finding ways to make space for yourself matters.

And ladies, we don’t have to earn that time by running ourselves into the ground first!

💜 SO, ARE WE BETTER OFF THAN OUR MUMS AND GRANDMOTHERS?

I think we have access to a great deal more information. We have more opportunities to learn about our bodies, ask questions and explore the support available to us.

That’s a good thing!

But I wonder whether having more information always translates into feeling better.

Sometimes it can empower us. Sometimes it can leave us confused, overwhelmed or wondering whether we’re doing enough.

Perhaps what we need isn’t another list of things we feel we’re getting wrong.

Perhaps we need to step back and look at the bigger picture.

Our hormones matter. Our nutrition matters. Our sleep, stress, physical health and emotional wellbeing matter.

We can’t control everything, but we can have awareness that if symptoms are affecting our quality of life, we don’t have to struggle through them.

First and foremost, we can talk to each other, please never feel alone with your symptoms.

We can speak to our GP or a menopause-informed healthcare professional about the options available, which may include whether HRT might be appropriate.

This is what I mean when I talk about looking at the whole woman as an individual

Our bodies are unique

It’s about understanding our bodies, making informed choices and recognising that we deserve care and support through this stage of life.

Yes! menopause is a natural transition, but it doesn’t mean we should struggle through it

Let’s keep asking questions. Let’s keep learning. Let’s look beyond what we already think we know, and, most importantly, let’s look at the whole woman.

Now, I’m curious…

💬 What do you think? Are women better informed about menopause today, or has the sheer amount of information left us more overwhelmed than ever?

I’d love to hear your thoughts.

17/10/2026

🌿 IS YOUR BODY STUCK IN DEFENCE MODE?

Let’s talk about stress, our nervous system and why giving our bodies time to rest and recover matters.

We live in an increasingly stressful world.

📱 We have screens in front of us 24/7, constantly delivering news, much of it negative. It can feel as though we’re bombarded with everything that’s wrong in the world, with very little good news to balance it out.

📲 We’re contactable around the clock. Messages, emails, notifications and the expectation that we should always be available make it harder than ever to truly switch off.

🌍 And then there’s the wider environment we live in.

We’re increasingly questioning what’s in our food and water, the chemicals we’re exposed to through some household products, personal care products, clothing, cookware and soft furnishings, and the quality of the air we breathe.

The cumulative demands of modern life can leave us feeling overwhelmed.

So what happens inside our bodies?

When we experience stress or perceive a threat, our nervous system can activate our fight-or-flight response.

Our body moves into a state of defence.

Its priority is to deal with the perceived threat and keep us functioning. Heart rate, breathing and stress hormones change to help us respond.

This is an essential survival mechanism.

But when stress becomes prolonged, even at a low grade, our bodies can struggle to find a balance between being alert and allowing ourselves to rest.

Hormonal regulation can go into disarray. Sleep can suffer. Digestion can be affected. Muscles remain tense. We can feel exhausted but wired, unable to settle even when we finally have time to ourselves.

Long term stress can interfere with sleep, immune function and the normal processes that support recovery.

Our bodies need opportunities to rest, regulate and repair.

And perhaps that’s something we don’t give enough thought to in today’s world.

We can’t always control the news, the demands of everyday life or everything happening around us.

But we can begin to create moments of calm for ourselves.

Time away from our screens. A walk in nature. A few quiet minutes to breathe. Time to rest without feeling guilty.

And sometimes, allowing someone else to look after us for a change.

🌿 Just one of the reasons I value reflexology and Reiki.

At A Positive Touch Reflexology & Wellness, one of the things I offer you is a space to pause, unwind and give yourself permission to step away from the constant demands of life.

Not another thing to achieve. Not another thing on your to-do list.

Just time for you.

Because looking after yourself isn’t selfish, and rest isn’t something you have to earn.

✨ When did you last give yourself permission to truly switch off?

If you feel you need a little breathing space, I’d love to hear from you.

16/10/2026

WHAT IF WE THOUGHT ABOUT REIKI DIFFERENTLY…

What if we thought about it as an easily accessible self care kit, to be used daily as required

We live in a world that rarely asks us to slow down.

We’re switched on, contactable, busy, overstimulated, expect and expected to keep going.

We push through tiredness.
Ignore the tension in our shoulders.
Override the little voice telling us we’ve had enough.
And often, we only stop when our bodies make the decision for us.

What if we approached our wellbeing differently?

What if we built small moments of reconnection into everyday life, rather than waiting until we were running on empty?

Reiki can be part of that personal body-mind self care kit.

A few minutes of self-Reiki.
Hands resting gently on your body.
Conscious breathing.
A moment away from the noise.
Time to notice how you actually feel, rather than how you think you should feel.

These aren’t complicated things. But in a world that constantly pulls our attention outwards, learning to turn it inwards can be powerful.

And the real value may be in making it a regular practice, not simply reaching for it when everything becomes too much.

Think of it as tending to yourself, rather than waiting until you’re depleted.
Little and often

We maintain our homes, our cars, our phones and our relationships. Perhaps it’s time we became just as intentional about maintaining our relationship with ourselves.

What would change if looking after yourself became a daily practice, rather than a last resort?

🌿 Reiki beyond the treatment couch
✨ Connect. Listen. Trust.

13/10/2026

REIKI BEYOND THE TREATMENT COUCH 🌿

Sometimes, healing begins with a hand.

I spent many years as a nurse.

And I often think about the things that happen in healthcare that never make it into notes, care plans or clinical records.

The conversations that weren’t about medication, investigations or treatment.

The moments when someone needed to talk about a recent loss, share their pain, or simply sit with someone who wasn’t in a hurry to move on to the next thing.

I remember how the desk, the uniform, the role itself could create a certain distance between you and the person sitting in front of you.

And yet, sometimes, all it took to bridge that distance was a hand.

A gentle touch on an arm.
A hand held when words were difficult to find.
A willingness to listen without interrupting, without rushing, without feeling the need to make everything better.

Sometimes, you didn’t need to say anything at all.

You simply needed to be there.

To create a space where someone could let their guard down, where tears were welcome, where they didn’t have to be brave or hold themselves together for your benefit.

I couldn’t tell you how many hands I’ve held or how many stories I’ve listened to over the years.

But I remember the importance of those moments.

I think about them now through the lens of Reiki.

Reiki has deepened my awareness of presence, of the energy we bring into a space, and of the difference between simply being with someone and being truly present with them.

Because perhaps the most important thing we offer another person isn’t always what we do.

Sometimes, it’s the space we create for them to simply be.

No judgement
No expectation
No hurry

Just one human being meeting another with kindness.

✨And isn’t that something we could all do with a little more of? 🌿

✨ Reiki beyond the treatment couch. Because the way we show up in the world matters, too🌿

12/10/2026

🌿 WHAT IF WE CHANGED THE WAY WE THINK ABOUT WOMEN’S HEALTH?

We talk about periods.
We talk about fertility.
We talk about pregnancy.
We talk about menopause.

But how often do we talk about the woman navigating it all?

The woman trying to understand her cycle.
The woman hoping to conceive.
The woman whose body seems to be changing overnight.
The woman who has spent years putting everyone else first and is only now beginning to listen to herself.

Every stage brings its own questions, changes and challenges. And no two women experience them in quite the same way.

This is why I love reproductive reflexology.

It gives me the opportunity to work with women at different stages of their reproductive lives, offering individualised reflexology treatments alongside time, space and support that is centred around them.

No two women are the same. No two journeys are identical.

And sometimes, having someone who listens, takes the time to understand your experience and supports your wellbeing can make a real difference to how you feel along the way.

🌿 Women’s health deserves attention at every stage of life … not just when we’re trying to fix something.

At A Positive Touch Reflexology & Wellness, I welcome women who want to explore how reflexology might complement their wellbeing.

Because your health journey is yours, and you deserve to feel supported through it.

📩 Curious about reproductive reflexology? My messages are open.

11/10/2026

REIKI ISN’T JUST SOMETHING YOU RECEIVE. IT’S SOMETHING YOU LIVE.

It’s easy to think of Reiki as something you book when life gets too much. An hour of stillness. A chance to switch off. Time to breathe.

And yes, it can be all of those things.

But what if Reiki became more than the hour you spend on a treatment couch?

What if it began to influence how you move through the rest of your life?

The way you respond rather than react.
The way you listen to your body instead of pushing through.
The way you recognise when you need to stop, rather than waiting until you have nothing left to give.
The way you treat yourself, and the people around you.

Reiki invites us to become more conscious of our energy, our choices and the space we create within ourselves.

It doesn’t mean you’ll never feel overwhelmed, angry, exhausted or lost. We’re human, after all.

It means learning to meet those moments differently.

To pause.
To reconnect.
To return to yourself.

For me, Reiki isn’t about escaping the world we live in. It’s about learning how to live in it without losing ourselves along the way.

Reiki isn’t just what happens on the treatment couch. It’s what you carry with you when you get up.

✨ Connect. Listen. Trust.

Big love ❤️

10/10/2026

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