Acorn Health Blog

In recognition of Bowel Cancer Awareness day on 1 June, we’re offering a special discounted price on
our 90 minute Tranquil Sea massage which is specially adapted to support people
on their cancer journey – whether in
treatment currently, or in the past – and is also especially beneficial for
people with chronic illness such
fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue.

Penny Brohn Cancer Care endorses a whole person integrative
approach to cancer support. We are all
so much more than just our physical symptoms which is why a holistic approach
is always so effective. The mind, body, emotions and spirit of a person are all
connected and synchronous with eachother and all need to be addressed in the
course of disease prevention and recovery.

The Tranquil Sea massage is so supportive for the mind, body
and emotions. It helps to:

·
Promote deep relaxation to help your immune
system be as strong as possible

·
Provide some relief from pain and discomfort

• Lead to improved physical and
  emotional confidence
• Reduce isolation and reduce fear
• Restore a sense of balance and
  wellbeing
• Improve sleep quality

The Tranquil Sea massage is a fully adapted massage utilising
the gliding strokes of Hydrotherm massage with
Cancer Touch therapy and slow Tui Na Chinese movements. The treatment couch has 2 warm-water filled
cushions resting upon it, which the client reclines on throughout their
massage. This makes it super comfortable for people who find it uncomfortable
laying on their stomachs as they can stay reclined or semi-reclined for the
whole massage with no need to roll over half way through.

Tranquil Sea provides this unique combination of adapted
techniques to provide a 100% safe and enjoyable experience for anyone
undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy, or in recovery from surgery and can be
adapted as appropriate e.g. PICC lines, lymph node removal, surgical sites etc.

As we learn more and more about different types of cancer, a
whole person, integrative approach to prevention and recovery can help you get
back in control of your health. There
is no one-size-fits-all solution to anyone’s health challenges but taking time
out from the daily stresses of life helps you tap into you body’s inner healing
wisdom and from a powerful part of your holistic recovery plan.

Tranquil Sea Massage
Offer Alert!

Normally £55 /
totally tranquil 90 mins Get £15 off when you book before 1 July.

More information on
my Cancer Support Services visit my website http://www.eileenstrong.co.uk/cancer-support.php

Watery, itchy, bloodshot eyes, blocked up or runny nose, sneezing
or fatigue….?

These are just some of the symptoms allergic rhinitis otherwise
known as hay fever can bring as the months start to get sunnier.

Hay fever is caused by an allergic reaction to airborne substances.
The body’s immune system becomes overly sensitive and over reacts to the
substance, causing histamine to be released, this histamine causes the symptoms
associated with hay fever.

What substances can cause allergic rhinitis/hay fever…?

Tree pollen: late
March – mid May

Grass pollen: mid May –
July

Weed pollen: late June
– September

As well as mould spores, dust mites, pet hair/dander,

I’ve put together a few natural tips you can try at home to help
combat hay fever, so you can have your best summer ever:

1.
Omega 3. The “bunged up”
sensation is caused by the mucus membranes in the nose becoming inflamed. Foods
such as chia seeds, salmon, mackerel and walnuts are rich in omega 3 which is a
great anti-inflammatory.

2.
A spoon of local honey a day
could help desensitise your immune system to the local pollen helping to reduce
symptoms.

3.
2/3 cups of green tea a day. Green tea is reported to boost the immune
system and is a powerful antioxidant and may also be able to help reduce
inflammation.

4.
Your 5 a day is full of allergy
fighting flavonoids, as well as antioxidants and vitamin c for the immune
system. Did you know vitamin c is also a great natural antihistamine.

5.
Fresh pineapple contains
bromelain a good natural anti-inflammatory a refreshingly juicy way to help
with the “bunged up” sensation helping you to breathe easier.

6.
Lower your stress, stress can
really affect your immune system.

7.
Garlic a natural anti histamine,
anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and decongestant…!!!

8.
Spices….a good chilli or
anything spicy containing chilli peppers can help to unblock the nose,
capsaicin found in chilli peppers, helps to break down mucus causing it to flow.

9.
Rinse your hair regularly to
get rid of any pollen which has got trapped

10. Brush or bathe cats and dogs regularly to reduce the pollen
coming in on their fur

11. Avoid histamine producing foods and drink such as pickles, cured
and smoked meat, nuts, alcohol and cheese

Starting from the beginning of June I’m going to be offering a new
treatment aimed at helping people suffering with allergic rhinitis/hay fever. The
treatment will be combining reflexology, aromatherapy and facial massage.

So how can this blend of treatments help…?

Reflexology is wonderfully relaxing and can help boost the immune
system as well as relieve and open congested sinuses, reduced stress, help to
clear a stuffy head and reduce inflammation.

I’ll also be using a special blend of aromatherapy oils that act
as a natural antihistamine, anti-inflammatory and decongestant

Whilst the facial massage tops your treatment off deeply relaxing
you, helping to reduce stress, to clear the sinuses and bring relief to itchy
eyes.

This new treatment is £40 get in touch to find out more or to book
your treatment.

I hope you enjoy trying out these natural tips and have lots of
success with them let me know how you get on….!!