Summer is an amazing time but unfortunately, it is not here to stay with us all year round. If we are lucky we get a few short months to enjoy the glorious sun on our faces and our bones. It is the perfect time to make new holiday memories and...
Your heart is synchronised with your emotions. It beats faster when you are happy or in love...or stressed. In aromatherapy, pulse points are a few specific locations on the body where major arteries run closest to the skin's surface. These points are warmer than the rest of your body, which...
Knowing how to sleep better as a new parent is vital for not just your wellbeing but your baby’s wellbeing too. A healthy parent makes for a happy and healthy child. Sleep deprivation for new parents is difficult but also inevitable so finding ways to manage it is essential. ...
The benefit of the warmer weather is being able to get outside and be in nature. It is a way to help ground and balance you. A whole world opens up as soon as the sun starts to shine. However, just because everything around you is lighter and brighter, doesn’t...
Do you ever feel like time slips away from you and find that you simply don’t have enough time to complete your daily to-do list or tasks? You may be unaware that there is an efficient way to get things done, by setting time aside for controlled breathing before starting...
Aromatherapy balms are incredible for aiding in reducing anxiety, helping you to fall asleep and just making you feel calmer and at peace. They can have such a positive impact on your overall mood, whether that is after a long and stressful day, or you just need some ‘me time’...
With Glastonbury and Leeds festival on the horizon, there is one question on everybody's lips - how will I get a good sleep? Sleeping at a festival is notoriously difficult, up until now that is! In this article, we will be discussing some of our top tips for camping at...
The majority of us have suffered from lack of sleep at some point during our lifetime. And when that happens, it’s so frustrating. All you want to do is sleep, yet your mind just won’t switch off, a child wants to get into bed with you, the dog barks at...
Spearmint is often thought of as a refreshing, invigorating herb usually associated with chewing gum, toothpaste, and mouthwash, but that’s just the beginning. In fact, this perennial plant has a multitude of surprising essential oil benefits. So, if you’ve not included spearmint in your aromatherapy repertoire, you’d better add it...
The majority of us are ready to give winter the old heave-ho and welcome the emergence of spring. That said, the nation is still battle-scarred by the cold weather, recent storms, two years of Covid-19 and of course the annual arrival of Flu, the common cold and a plethora of...
For adults and children alike, Christmas can be one of the most exciting times of the year for many families. As the excitement starts to build on Christmas Eve, you may find that putting your children to bed becomes a little bit of a struggle. With so much to look...
We regularly talk about anxiety and stress being on the up amongst the adult population, but the truth is that it’s affecting our children too. In so many ways, they’re not treated like children these days. Primary aged children now undergo tests and exams, routinely use their parents screen devices...
Chances are that you already own something containing essential oils. Think about it for a moment. Candles, oil burners, diffusers, aromatherapy balms, bath soaks, pillow mists, beauty products, it seems as if essential oils are everywhere. So whether you’re at the spa, home or even in the office, you’re guaranteed...
We all deserve a bit of self care, especially after the troublesome year that was 2020. Lockdown has left many of us feeling a bit drained, juggling working from home, keeping the children entertained and trying to keep on top of the life admin was tough. Now freedom day is...
Have you ever considered acupressure? Perhaps you’ve thought about it but never quite made the move, to help you understand the science behind acupressure we’re here to answer all the important questions on this treatment. What is acupressure? Acupressure is an ancient form of massage, originating from traditional chinese medicine....
The world of holistic medicine is developing and medical professionals, scientists and the public are opening our eyes to new possibilities that holistic medicine can be truly beneficial to our physical and mental health. Aromatherapy has often been ignored when it comes to medical treatments, with many choosing traditional medicine...
After a year of uncertainty, we’re all in need of some good news. So, after what has seemed like forever, it finally came last week when some European countries received the green light for English tourists. The world is opening up, little by little, bringing new opportunities for many of...
Written by Volker Ballueder What effect does Aromatherapy have on Men? When thinking about this topic, I was wondering where to start. What a lot of people don’t know is that I have a great interest in aromatherapy and truly believe that the use of essential oils for health reasons...
It’s a good question, isn’t it? We tend to think of aromatherapy as being something that women do to relax, when they’re having ‘me time’ or to enhance their mental health. Yet, aromatherapy is, of course, gender neutral and its positive benefits can support anyone at any stage of life. ...
By Lucy Higgins, ICF accredited Life and Mindset Coach @bigtalkformums “In the rush to return to normal, use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to.” Dave Hollis. In April 2020, you may remember this quote was doing the rounds on all social media platforms. Little did...