At Scentered, we do not claim to be the gurus on all things sleep, but of course we are just a little biased towards our portable highly travel friendly balm that packs a punch when it comes to the sleep stakes. So, why do we think our SLEEP WELL Aromatherapy Balm is...
Life these days is lived at a thousand miles per hour. It seems that we’ve got into the mindset that if we’re not constantly doing something, then we’re not productive, successful or popular enough. Consequently, our phones ping with unimportant notifications, we rush from one activity to another, checking off...
Most people will suffer with anxiety at some point during their life. The whole population being in isolation during the lockdown meant that anxiety was experienced by millions. Little problems seem to become even bigger when you’re confined at home or when you don't have your normal support system in...
What Are Essential Oils Used For? Essential oils are more than just a beautiful scent (although they are that too!). When you inhale essential oils your brain actually triggers a physical response by releasing chemicals into your bloodstream such as serotonin and endorphins to help boost your mood, reduce stress,...
Mornings used to be crazy in our house. Invariably I’d hit the snooze button one too many times and wind up running late. The kids, of course, would seize the opportunity and do their level best to not get ready on time. Stress levels would rise. I’d end up shouting,...
What is Ayurveda? The ancient healing science of Ayurveda is one which dates back 5,000 years. Whilst Ayurveda originated in India, this widely accepted practice has now been adopted by many individuals worldwide and influenced other practices such as Homeopathy and Polarity Therapy. The goal of incorporating Ayurveda into your...
When schools recently reopened, many parents felt a welcome sense of relief. Juggling work, childcare and home-schooling had seemed to go on for an eternity. Despite its challenges, inevitably it had brought many of us closer together again. So, as we waved them off at the school gates, there was...
If you struggle with anxiety, incorporating aromatherapy into your yoga practice can have many benefits. Aromatherapy and yoga are a few great things you can easily add into your daily life routine that can help you melt away stress and anxiety. Both practices can give you a calmer mind, more...
It’s natural that after six months with kids at home, parents are experiencing mixed emotions with the advent of schools reopening. For most, it’s a combination of relief and excitement but also some anxiety. How will we cope with this important milestone? Most children have been without a structured routine...
Many people talk about the importance of a good morning routine and being productive from the moment that you wake up. But let's be realistic, mornings can be rough. Especially if you're not the type of person who jumps out of bed ready to take on the day. For some,...
What is a Ritual? A ritual is a set of meaningful actions that you perform regularly with mindful awareness and intent. This in itself can lead to powerful health and well-being benefits. Sometimes when we think of rituals, we think about important life milestones such as birth, marriage and death....
‘Perfect happiness is a beautiful sunset, the giggle of a grandchild, the first snowfall. It’s the little things that make happy moments, not the grand events. Joy comes in sips, not gulps.’ — Sharon Draper People all around the globe are dealing with changes to our everyday lives because of...
Essential oils have been used in a variety of ways by every civilisation that has walked the earth. Yet we still tend to think of aromatherapy as largely feminine. Even though, today’s busy lifestyle and work pressures can take their toll on men’s health and well-being. And men experience sore...
Stress during Lockdown Despite the plethora of inspiring stories, for many, lockdown felt stressful at times. Juggling school work, working from home, reduced finances, waiting up late for on-line supermarket slots and isolation from friends and family. Even those with a positive mind-set sometimes found themselves near breaking point. Looking...
Daily rituals won’t take up your time, they will create time... Starting your day off in a positive mind state will add an extra spring in your step, you will tackle the day with even more gusto and efficiency. No longer will you spend that 15 minutes trying to convince...
A lot has changed in the past six months. Back then, we couldn’t have anticipated that wearing face masks would become part of the new ‘norm’. And whilst we understand their importance, they may present extra challenges for those suffering anxiety or mental health issues. If you’ve experienced this, rest...
We don't always think of Aromatherapy for men. Why is that? It's usually a practice associated with femininity, and because of this, most men believe Aromatherapy is strictly for women. But, that's because most do not know about the remarkable Aromatherapy benefits as a man. Make no mistake, fellas -...
Schools out and summer holidays are in! After months of confinement, we want to travel. The good news is that countries where the coronavirus pandemic appears to have eased are gradually opening up their borders again. It’s important to know what safety measures are in place though. Is It Safe...
At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic many of us parents had been picking up a few additional, unexpected full-time jobs including homeschool teacher, activity coordinator and 24 hour entertainer. Now schools are back open, and workplaces are starting to welcome us back, it seems as though normality is almost...
Want to live longer? Continue exploring the healthy habits Harvard scientists say will increase your life by a decade. Missed our Pt 1? Don’t worry – delve into the first two behaviours that have shown a clear and positive association with good health and long life, here. Healthy lifestyle habits...