The night after having my second daughter, I experienced crippling stomach cramps and what did the medical team at Addenbrooke’s give to me? Peppermint oil! They’d concluded from my description that the culprit was constipation, and they gave it to me to…well, get things moving if you know what I...
Do you know the difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack? Not a lot of people know that there’s a difference but there most certainly is, by knowing this we can learn how to better manage both attacks before, during and after they occur, and perhaps learn how...
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...
Self-care. It’s the word on the street that’s creating a buzz. Apparently, we should all be doing ‘it’? But what exactly is self-care? And how should we apply it to ourselves? If it all sounds a bit airy, fairy or too new age for you, hold on before you completely...
Written by Volker Ballueder When being asked to write about success, I often answer ‘which bit’? It might sound arrogant, but success is a very wide topic which I have researched for many years. I never did a PhD, but I didn’t give up learning after university, and I decided...
Bedtime routines are highly underrated, if you ask us. So many people simply brush their teeth, wipe off their makeup, brush their hair and are ready to go to bed. Physically, you might be ready to go to bed but mentally, you’re still thinking about the day that has passed...
This past year has been weird to say the least, especially for younger children. One moment, they are free to go and do whatever they want, go on playdates or watch their favorite movie in the cinema. Next thing you know, they can’t do this for over a year. We have...
I think it’s fair to say that life is lived at such a fast pace nowadays. We’re all eager to pack in as much as possible, the fear of missing out, always niggling at the back of our subconscious. We move from one thing to another, swerving and changing direction...
Who doesn’t love having some ‘me time’ and indulging in a spot of aromatherapy? The great thing is that it can be whatever you want it to be. Relaxing, de-stressing, mind-clearing, uplifting or escapist. These are just some of the moods or mental transitions that aromatherapy can help you to...
We’ve probably all faced times in our lives when we’ve put other people’s feelings first, sometimes it’s what we needed to do to better the situation, but other times we’re forgetting about ourselves, when really we need to be selfish and prioritise number 1. Prioritising yourself is often easier said...
Understandably you might think that Palmarosa is a member of the rose family. It’s not! And if that’s not enough to confuse you, its Latin name, Cymbopogon Martinii, conjures up images of a Welsh alcoholic spirit. In fact, this native Indian herbaceous grass, related to the citronella and lemongrass family...
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 ‘Man up’ I heard him saying to his little boy. ‘Don’t be a sissy’. ‘Don’t cry like a girl’. Those and similar phrases used to be all too common, and for some people they still are. I believe that my generation is what I call an...
Sustainability at Scentered Scentered founder, Lara Morgan is a true pioneer of sustainability. A resilient businesswoman, Lara had spent many years in the global hospitality industry when she experienced what could be described as a near biblical enlightening. As the world became more aware of the immense damage that plastics...
It’s exam season, which should be illegal considering the lovely weather lately. But for many people, these weeks are filled with studying, studying and more studying. Whether you’re in the middle of your exams yourself or know someone who is, we could all use a bit of de-stressing sometimes. Especially...
I am a simple person, but I’m not the only simple person. I recently googled to check that we at home are doing all we can to reduce waste. Making the switch from cling wrap to bees waxed paper is working, but when I Google reducing waste this is what...
By Aliza Marogy, Founder of Inessa https://www.inessawellness.com/ When considering skincare, we often focus on topical solutions, whether the aim is for clearer skin, guarding against fine lines and boosting glow, or managing inflammatory skin conditions. But as our skin is the largest organ of the body, what’s going on externally,...
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. ...
The prevalence of media devices in society means that screen addiction is at an all time high. On-demand television, iPads, kindles, gaming, smartphones, and smartwatches. There’s no escape from them. Screens seem to be everywhere you look, are available on tap and have become integral in both the home, workplace...