Healing Elements

16/06/2026

WHAT IS CORTISOL?
It is the stress hormone.
Think of cortisol as nature’s built-in alarm system. It’s your body’s main stress hormone. It works with certain parts of your brain to control your mood, motivation, and fear.

Your adrenal glands -- triangle-shaped organs at the top of your kidneys -- make cortisol.

Cortisol plays an important role in a number of things your body does. For example, it:

Manages how your body uses carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
Keeps inflammation down
Regulates your blood pressure

Increases your blood sugar (glucose)
Controls your sleep/wake cycle
Boosts energy so you can handle stress and restores balance afterward

Too Much Stress

After the pressure or danger has passed, your cortisol level should calm down. Your heart, blood pressure, and other body systems will get back to normal.

But what if you’re under constant stress and the alarm button stays on?

It can derail your body’s most important functions. It can also lead to a number of health problems, including:

Anxiety and depression
Headaches
Heart disease
Memory and concentration problems
Problems with digestion
Trouble sleeping
Weight gain

What helps keep cortisol levels down ?
You guessed it being outside in nature. Practicing Forest Bathing.

15/06/2026

So proud to have undertaken my course to become a certified guide. Google Shinrin yoku and see for yourself the scientifically explored benefits of treating yourself to a forest bathing walk with me. Last one of June is the 29th. More dates coming for July soon

12/06/2026

It’s catching on. People are doing it everywhere. It’s the new health regime.
No need for strenuous exercise.
No asking you to meditate when you can’t switch off to meditate.
No embarrassing hold your balance positions.
No expectations of you if your shy or unsure
No need to even speak to others or socialise

All you need to do is turn up be present in the moment and use your senses to tune into nature

What you get in return ?
Calm, peace, relaxation , falling stress levels. Lower anxiety, triggers the happy hormones, creates a sense of heightened well- being. Lowers blood pressure. Promotes physical, mental and spiritual healing

11/06/2026

1 1/2 hour forest bathing / Silvotherapy session on Monday 29th June come and immerse yourself for just £10. Spaces left. Come and begin your healing journey with me.

10/06/2026

08/06/2026

Been away for a little weekend break but back now. And looking forward to my forest bathing sessions on the 29th of June.

04/06/2026

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