Anne Marsh Breakthrough Therapies

28/10/2026

I’ve been journalling ( keeping a thoughts log) since 1989 and have found it’s helped me get through those times when , perhaps, I might have given up. I’ve always loved full moons and last month was sea and moon bathing under the harvest moon in Harlech. I’ll be harvesting my thoughts under this one that’s for sure as I move into yet another phase of my life. Have you tried journalling? Love to know your thoughts on this ancient practice.

🏹🌕 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻

‎The Hunter’s Moon is the traditional name for October’s full moon, following the Harvest Moon. It is usually the first full moon after the harvest, though the exact date shifts each year.
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‎During this season, the moon rises soon after sunset for several nights in a row, casting extra evening light. This glow once helped hunters track game and gather supplies before the onset of winter.
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‎Its name comes from the hunting season. After fields were cleared and leaves had fallen, deer and other animals were easier to spot. Hunting during this time was vital for storing food to endure the colder months ahead.
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‎🎨 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻

‎When the Hunter’s Moon rises, it often appears orange, golden, or even reddish. This striking color isn’t because the Moon itself changes color—it’s an effect of Earth’s atmosphere.
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‎📜 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀

‎The Hunter’s Moon is known by many names across different cultures, each reflecting the season’s character:
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•‎ 𝘍𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘔𝘰𝘰𝘯 — Anishinaabe/Ojibwe (Great Lakes Region)
•‎ 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘰𝘰𝘯 — Cree (Canada)
• ‎𝘐𝘤𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘰𝘯 — Tlingit (Alaska Coast)
•‎ 𝘔𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘰𝘰𝘯 — Lakota (Great Plains)
‎• 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘔𝘰𝘰𝘯/𝘋𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘔𝘰𝘰𝘯 — Algonquin & Colonial Almanac traditions
•‎ 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘔𝘰𝘰𝘯 (folk use) — European traditions
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‎🍁 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲

‎The Hunter’s Moon invites us to gather the harvest of the year’s gifts—not only food or material things, but also lessons and wisdom gained. Even as our baskets overflow, autumn reminds us of endings: nights grow longer, leaves curl and fall, and withering begins.
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‎As Samhain approaches, the moonlight connects us to our ancestors and our place in a larger human story. Across cultures, the moon’s cycles of waxing and waning symbolize change, death, and rebirth—the eternal rhythm of life and renewal.
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‎Source: Mountain Mooncraft, Pinterest

28/10/2026

Update ! Just 10 weeks ago I launched my not for profit book and I can’t thank people enough for supporting this venture. Redsmart Printing, Cornish Bliss with Claire Cornish , Jo Barnes from E4M Bude, Neetside Community Centre but mostly all of those people who’ve purchased the book , given feedback and believed in the project. £50 has aleardy been presented to E4M Bude and tomorrow I’ll be presenting £50 each to AdSurf and Bude Sea Pool . Another £25 for each charity will be presented next month. Thanks to Spencer Thorn Bookshop and Bude Sea Pool for stocking the book too.
If you’d like to purchase one of the few copies please pop into one of those shops in Bude or message me for a copy by post. A reminder that all those who have bought the book are eligible for a discounted therapy ( in person or online). I’ve a few spaces left for November.
Once again, thank you everybody.
Anne 🪷🤗🪷

27/10/2026

Ice cream is not literally “poison” for people with fibromyalgia, but for some people, certain ice cream ingredients may worsen symptoms.

Fibromyalgia can make the body more sensitive to pain, fatigue, sleep disruption, and other symptoms. Some people notice that foods high in added sugar, saturated fat, or certain dairy products seem to aggravate bloating, digestive symptoms, fatigue, or their overall sense of feeling unwell. If a person is lactose intolerant, dairy-based ice cream can also cause digestive symptoms that make an already difficult day harder.

But there is no universal rule that everyone with fibromyalgia must avoid ice cream. Food triggers vary greatly from person to person. Instead of automatically eliminating foods, it can be more useful to notice patterns. If you repeatedly feel worse after eating ice cream, try tracking the portion, ingredients, timing, sleep, stress, and pain level to see whether there is a consistent connection.

A small serving that does not trigger symptoms may be perfectly reasonable for some people. The goal is not to create a long list of forbidden foods, but to understand what works for your individual body.

Do you notice that sugary foods or dairy make your fibromyalgia pain, fatigue, or other symptoms worse? If so perhaps a Cyclossage massage or Reiki session may help. Book your session for November now. I have a few appointments still available. 🤗🪷

27/10/2026

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27/10/2026

Some new research explores the relationship between Fibromyalgia type pain and Lipoedema. I’ve been looking into this myself and , as a nutritionist, recognised links about 5 years ago. Since then I’ve been helping people with Health and Lifestyle analysis, supplements advice and Individual Diet Plans alongside one or a combination of Reiki, Silent Counselling, EFT, Life coaching and Cyclossage Massage.

Take a look. It’s an interesting read.

https://doi.org/10.1177/02683555261499760

If you think I may be able to help you why not give me a call to book an initial consultation? 📱 07971 950501
On line appointments are also possible .

Introduction Lipedema is a chronic adipose and connective tissue disorder in which pain is classically localized to affected limb tissue. However, some patients...

26/10/2026

SHE Matters: Autumn & Winter Self-Care

Next week, we’ll be gathering for the second meeting of our new women’s group, SHE Matters.

This month, we’re embracing the changing seasons with a little autumn and winter self-care. The wonderful Sandra and Kathrine will be leading the session, and, weather permitting, we’ll have a fire pit and marshmallows!🔥😋

Take a little time for yourself with some warming whimsy as we head into the colder months.

Open to all women aged 18+
Free to attend, with donations welcome

📅 Wednesday 28th October
⏰ 7–9pm
📍 Berries Community Café

We’d love to see you there! 💛

26/10/2026

Great advice

Improving your health and wellbeing doesn't always have to mean making significant, dramatic changes.
It's the small changes that can make the big differences.
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https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/