Anyone familiar with the role of the Thymus? It’s an Endocrine gland and here’s a description which alludes to its location and purpose, “Gorillas and Warriors beat their chests prior to battle to stimulate the natural defences of the body for immediate healing in the event of an injury.” The Thymus is situated just over the breastbone and it is the gland associated with immunity and the creation of ‘warrior’ T Cells. I am off on holiday so you would think I would be blogging about something like rest instead of immunity. But the thing is, often the arrival of downtime is accompanied by a ..read more

Collaborating with three other Wellness Workers has made me think about how we should appreciate the power of creating healthy social networks for ourselves. The exchange of ideas, the support, the sheer joy of being with people who are on our wave length ignites the impulse to feel good. Putting yourself in the middle of people who make you feel heard, who make you feel seen and who make you feel safe has a havening effect. Your Central Nervous System sensing you are in a safe harbour gives free reign to the restorative superfeelings happiness and contentment. No expensive Spa Break or Yog ..read more