
The effects of the full moon are often evident in a coastal town; perhaps it is the smaller population that allows more to be seen, or the combination of tide and moon accentuating the pull and push on human bio-rhythms. But apart from noting that around full moons the behaviour of others seems to ramp up, children can be more excitable, cats routinely go missing, one can feel in oneself that things are simply amplified.
A few days before and around a full moon there tends to be an increase in symptoms such as joint aches and pains, inflammation, headaches and migraines, sleeplessness or/and intense dreams, and also emotional pressure and stress. That bright white light in the sky, that orb 239,000 miles away from us, with a gravitational pull affecting our Earth tide, that celestial being that has been serenaded by poets for centuries – has been both a torment and a balm for the soul for our entire existence.
But for those people who feel more affected than others, it can be comforting to look up and realise that Aha, it is a full moon! For acknowledging this is to know it will pass soon, and in the meantime do what you can to reduce your inflammation markers.
For those interested here is one small scientific study on the effects of the lunar phases on foot temperature and inflammation specifically on diabetic subjects: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36475336/
Let us hope that the madness of those humans who wish to mine the moon, and litter its surface with machines and clutter passes. And that as a species we look after our own planet and contain ourselves to marvel at the sky above without trying to control or extort it.
Wishing you all harmonious lunar cycles and may all missing cats be found safe and well.
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For those of you living in our lovely West Cornwall, whether in Penzance where I am based at the Penzance Natural Health Centre, or if you are living in surrounding areas such as Newlyn, Mousehole, Gulval, Marazion, Hayle, St Ives, St Just - and any other place nearby - then book in a restorative session with me! Come be nurtured, relax on the therapy couch and enjoy a Reflexology, enjoy deep rest in the Earthing & Balancing treatment, achieve detox and reset with a Reflexology Lymph Drainage, or have a luxuriously organic Ayurvedic Facial. All treatment products are vegan and cruelty free, and toxin free, with sustainability and love for the planet and all sentient beings at the heart of all things.
Autumn, winter, spring, summer – may we all be Well Beings 💚
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