The coronavirus lockdown has made us all reassess our well-being and mental health, me included. At times, it was like running on a perpetual hamster wheel. Juggling childcare, home-schooling, meals, chores, a daily walk and work. There wasn’t a second to think. How I envied my single friends binge-watching the...
Have you ever had one of those days/weeks/months where the slightest inconvenience has left you in a tearful mess on the floor of your bedroom? I certainly have! If you find yourself having an overly reactionary response to something that you would normally brush off and take in your stride,...
Is suggesting a child should put their mind over matter really appropriate when they are struggling with a task? My Dad had many old fashioned values, or rather I now reflect endless sayings that dotted his language as he tried to find ways to impact me positively with ability to...
Monday motivation can be a hard thing to come by. Switching lanes from your weekend-self to your work-week-self can be a bumpy journey… but it doesn’t have to be! There are a few work wellbeing rituals that have helped us to find Monday morning motivation to kickstart the week, and...
Our lifestyle habits have recently been placed under the microscope and for many, this was a welcome opportunity for intrinsic reflection. Our health has played a pivotal role in the recent global crisis. Recent months have revealed that the way we care for our health, both mentally and physically, must change...
With work taking up most of our daytime hours, it's easy for it to dictate the rest of our life. Work allows us to pay for the roof over our heads, for the lights to stay on and to ensure we have enough in our ‘rainy day’ piggy bank for...
What Is Reiki? Reiki is an amazingly effective natural way to improve your health both physically and mentally. One of the best ways to complement Reiki practice is with essential oils. Reiki works on the energy centers of your body such as the chakras, meridian channels, and the aura surrounding...
Who doesn’t love a bit of ‘me time’? Time to yourself away from the stresses and struggles of modern life. Here’s how we would resort to spending an evening on our own and having a good old at home pamper party for one. With wellness in mind, taking an evening...
In the past Men have played a huge role in aromatherapy, with the term 'aromatherapy’ even being coined by the male French chemist Rene-Maurice. It is reported that Nero, the Roman Emperor also used rose oil to lift his spirits, relieve indigestion and cure his headaches. In Chinese and Indian...
What is a habit? A habit is a behaviour that is automatically carried out in response to a certain situation, time or que. Habits can range from very small behaviours such as always turning the light of when you leave the room, to bigger things such as going for a...
A habit is a certain behaviour that is repeated either daily, weekly, monthly or yearly. A positive habit is one that is not only repeated, but is also beneficial to one’s mental or physical wellbeing. A non-habitual behaviour is an action that you have to consciously decide to do. Whilst...
Everybody can benefit from a mid-day mental reset! If you’re not keen on coffee or want to reduce your intake but still feel alive and ready to go after a break at work, try yoga. If you would normally work in an office and have taken up residence in your...
Another question we get frequently asked here at Scentered is ‘is it safe to breathe in essential oils?’. The answer is yes it is safe, but even more than that, breathing in essential oils can be good for you. Inhaling essential oils isn’t just pleasant because of their gorgeous scents...
Inside your brain is your limbic system, a structure made up of different parts of your brain that spans both hemispheres. When you inhale essential oils you are absorbing them into your bloodstream which means they are carried to your brain, specifically your limbic system. It is here that they...
What does Reiki do? Reiki and aromatherapy essential oils complement each other in so many ways. The whole purpose of Reiki is to bring the body back into balance. The body has 7 chakras, these are the body’s energy centres, think of them as spinning vortexes, the body’s very own...
Do stress relief candles work? Yes they absolutely do. Using a stress relief candle is one of the most effortless, natural and effective ways to feel instantly calmer. What is a stress relief candle? A stress relief candle is not simply a candle that has a lovely scent. An effective stress relief...
Why do I get worked up when I am stressed? Have you ever been in a situation that makes you react without even thinking? This is your fight or flight response kicking in. Deep inside your limbic system, your amygdala receives stress hormone signals from your adrenal glands. These glands...
What is Clary Sage? Native to the Mediterranean Basin, Clary Sage is a flowering herb that thrives in high temperatures. Clary Sage is also known as Salvia sclarea, or goes by the name of “eye bright” or “clear eye” thanks to its traditional use in treatments for eye health. However,...
A real aromatherapy candle is a candle which is made with essential oils, giving it a beautiful scent and aroma-therapeutic properties. Aromatherapy candles often get confused with scented candles, both smelling divine and used for holistic care but with one big difference. Aromatherapy candles have been used for centuries for...