💧 Where Peace Leaks: Overheating, night sweats, heat intolerance, emotional “hot surges”
🕊️ “Cool the fire within, find the calm beyond.” ~ Dee
Many people living with inflammation, trauma, menopause/andropause or mold illness struggle with heat dysregulation:
🌡️ Night sweats
🌡️ Hot flashes
🌡️ Heat/cold intolerance
🌡️ Flushing
🌡️ Feeling “on fire” emotionally (rage, shame, panic)
This isn’t just a “sweat gland” issue — it’s your whole body losing its ability to self-regulate temperature.
🦠 Mould & Trauma Links:
• Mold triggers cytokine storms and histamine flare-ups.
• Trauma and chronic stress keep the nervous system on “high alert,” feeding internal heat.
• Menopause, andropause, adrenal burnout add hormonal heat surges.
🔥 Did you know? Your body’s heat regulation is directly tied to inflammation.
When the body can’t cool itself, it’s a sign that your inner storm needs calming.
For firstborns raised in tense, inflamed homes — heat can feel like punishment. Our bodies learn to burn, to hold rage, to hide shame.
But here’s the truth:
When we soothe the inflammation, detox the mould and calm the nervous system — we cool the fire within.
🧠 Somatic Signs of Leaky Heat Balance
• Night sweats soaking your sheets
• Hot flashes at unpredictable times
• Flushing easily in social or stressful moments
• Heat intolerance (or cold swings)
• Emotional “hot surges” — rage, shame, panic attacks
• Restlessness at night, unable to cool down
💔 What Your Body Might Be Saying
• “I’m overwhelmed by inflammation.”
• “I’m holding too much unprocessed anger.”
• “I don’t know how to calm myself.”
• “My hormones are crying out for balance.”
• “My inner fire is out of control.”
🌿 Healing Heat Balance from Within
🫀 Your thermoregulation is not just physical — it’s emotional, hormonal, and nervous system health.
🌿 Cooling breathwork (Sitali or “straw” breathing) — draw in coolness, release heat
🛁 Magnesium-rich baths — calm the nervous system, reduce inflammation
🍃 Herbal helpers — peppermint, hibiscus, chamomile teas for gentle cooling
💧 Hydration — clear fluids help regulate internal temperature
🥗 Anti-inflammatory foods — greens, berries, flax, turmeric
🔁 Releasing the Fire with These Prompts
🧘♀️ De-Stress Tip: Practice cooling breathwork (inhale through pursed lips, exhale slowly)
🍃 De-Tox Tip: Sip hibiscus or peppermint tea to help calm the system
🌀 De-Freeze Tip: Lay a cool, damp cloth on your forehead while breathing deeply
🌙 Sleep Tip: Magnesium bath or foot soak before bed to reduce night sweats
📦 Declutter Tip: Write down what makes you burn with anger or shame — then let it go
💨 De-Bloat Tip: Add cucumber and mint to your water — soothe from the inside out
🔥 Heat Balance = Inflammation Control = Inner Peace
Have you noticed how anger, shame, and trauma make you feel hot?
Your body remembers every surge, every scalding word, every time you had to “keep your cool” while boiling inside.
But you can tell a new story.
A story of coolness. Of calm. Of peace.
With every breath, every gentle practice, you invite your body back to balance.
With cool, calm, loving care,
Momma Lovey Dee 🥰
Your Peace Doula, Trainer & Trauma Survivor
🌿 Daily Healing Tools for Leaky Heat Balance
Day 37 – Cooling the Fire Within
💨 Breathwork & Nervous System Soothers
Sitali (Cooling) Breath: Inhale through pursed lips or a curled tongue like a straw, exhale slowly through the nose. Do for 3–5 minutes.
Vagus Nerve Reset: Humming, gargling, or gentle neck stretches to downshift from “fight or flight.”
Cool Cloth Ritual: Place a damp cloth on your forehead or chest while breathing deeply.
🛁 Body-Based Cooling Rituals
Magnesium Bath or Foot Soak: Use Epsom salts or magnesium flakes before bed to reduce night sweats and calm the nervous system.
Lymphatic Brushing (Cool Edition): Use a soft brush or cloth in gentle strokes toward the heart, followed by a cool rinse.
Barefoot Grounding: Stand or sit on cool earth or grass to discharge heat and inflammation.
🍵 Herbal & Nutritional Support
Cooling Teas: Peppermint, hibiscus, chamomile, nettle, or rosehip
Hydration Helpers: Cucumber-mint water, coconut water, or lemon balm infusions
Anti-Inflammatory Foods:
Zucchini, leafy greens, flaxseed, wild blueberries, turmeric, ginger
Avoid histamine-heavy foods like tomatoes, fermented items, and alcohol
🧠 Emotional & Somatic Practices
Anger/Heat Journaling: “What am I burning to say?” “Where do I feel heat in my body when I’m overwhelmed?” “What would cooling compassion feel like right now?”
Cooling Visualization: Imagine a stream of cool blue light flowing through your body, extinguishing inflammation and emotional fire.
Sleep Sanctuary:
Use a fan or cooling pillow
Magnesium-rich dinner (e.g., steamed greens + flax + olive oil)
No screens 1 hour before bed
🌀 Gentle Movement
Restorative Yoga or Yin Poses: Legs up the wall, supported child’s pose, or reclined butterfly
Qi Gong for Cooling Energy: Slow, flowing movements with breath to circulate heat out of the body
❄️ Instant Cooling Tools for Overheated Bodies & Inflamed Nervous Systems
When your body feels like it’s on fire — emotionally or physically — these gentle tools can help you cool down quickly and safely:
💧 Cold Tap Reset: Run cold water over your wrists for 30–60 seconds. This taps into your body’s natural cooling points and helps regulate temperature fast.
❄️ Gel Ice Packs: Place under your armpits, behind your knees, or on the back of your neck before bed. These are powerful cooling zones that help calm the whole system.
🧊 Ice Cube Trick: Gently press an ice cube behind your ears or at the base of your skull for instant relief during a heat surge or panic wave.
🧣 Cooling Neck Wraps: Use water-activated sport wraps or scarves. I keep mine in the fridge and wear it on walks — it’s a game-changer for outdoor peace.
🌬️ Fan-Free Sleep: For the first time in 58 years, I no longer need a fan to sleep. That’s how much my body has cooled from the inside out. I only use a small USB fan now — and only to cool my laptop, not my body.
⚠️ Electronics & Energy Boundaries: Never place electronics directly on your body — especially your lap or knees. Always use a pillow or cloth barrier. I’ve never worn earplugs for this reason either. Sleep is sacred. Keep your bedroom free of electronics whenever possible — even chargers and phones. Everything emits energy, and your nervous system deserves a true rest.
💬 Mantra for the Day
“I release the fire that no longer serves me. I cool my body with compassion, breath, and peace.”