The importance of taking care of our mental or emotional health has been highlighted by World Mental Health Day which was last week. Mental (or emotional) health is as precious as physical health, indeed the sharp distinction between the two is misleading. The human body works because it is an integrated unit of mind and body. Continue reading
An average person eats around 500kg of food per year and converts what we need into energy to enable us to move, breathe, build, repair and generally function. All waste produce is then excreted. Our digestive system is an incredible piece of engineering, but as with any complex structure, things can go wrong! Ongoing or chronic discomfort may have a variety of causes, and some investigation may be needed. Always seek the advice of a health care professional if you have concerns.
Treating the more common place symptoms can be effective once we understand what can cause the problem. Indigestion, constipation, diarrhoea and IBS are all conditions which we can takes steps to ease. Continue reading
Whether a woman has children or not, her body is a complex machine for making babies! Most of us will spend over 6 years of our lives enduring periods. Added to this inconvenience, many women suffer before the cycle with PMT. Once the periods stop, we are often at the mercy of the menopause! Pregnancy also brings its own rollercoaster of hormonal changes. So, is there anything we can do to support our hormonal lives?
The simple answer is…YES! Continue reading
Geranium Essential oil (Pelargonium graveolens) is a versatile and strongly scented oil. The uses of this oil in perfumery and herbal tradition are widespread and can be traced back to the Ancient Egyptians. Geranium was introduced to European gardens in the late 17th century, grows freely in frost free areas and is happy in pots in a sunny spot or on a windowsill. The oil is found in the leaves, just brush past them to release the most wonderful fragrance. Continue reading
‘Has Aromatherapy been around long then?’ A friend asked me recently… well…
Aromatic medicine has been around for quite a while. Scented balms, resins, herbs and spices have been used for 1000s of years. Continue reading
Evenings can be a wonderful time to reconnect with your loved ones, to reflect on the day and quiet your mind for a restful night’s sleep. The end of the day is often a time to eat a meal with family and relax but can be much more.
There are many ways to wind down from a busy day, and each of us will find our own favourites. Just as babies and children benefit from a bedtime routine, adults will also find an evening routine helps to settle into sleep. Continue reading
The lovely summer weather has lifted our spirits and encouraged us out into the countryside. However, our summer walks and picnics can be spoiled by the insects that seem to come out with the sunshine. So, can we protect ourselves from the little biters, without resorting to using harsh chemicals? The simple answer is YES! Continue reading
Norfolk Lavender, Heacham
Last week, I had the pleasure to spend a few days in Norfolk with some friends. We spent a day at Norfolk Lavender, near Heacham, and had a wonderful time walking in the lavender fields and admiring the British National Collection of Lavender. Continue reading
How lovely is it to see the sunshine?
The sky is blue and our mood is often lifted by the sight of the sun in the sky! However, too much time spent out in the sun can lead to the familiar reddening and tightening of exposed, unprotected skin. Sunburn… Continue reading
There are many benefits from massage and the use of essential oils for babies and children. Touch will develop and strengthen the emotional and physical bonds between parent and child. All forms of loving contact are positive, baby massage is a progression of nurturing cuddles. Touch builds bonds of love and trust, and enhances feelings of security, self-confidence and stability, for both parent and child. Continue reading