The Joy of Gardening

 

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With the onset of spring, our gardens and allotments are demanding lots of attention. I love pottering about planting, weeding and caring for my garden. For me, there is nothing better than picking produce from the garden to eat, straight from plant to plate! Spending time pottering around with plants, soil under my fingernails, connecting with nature – what’s not to love? Continue reading

A Walk in the Woods- my Top 5 Tree oils.

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There is nothing, in my opinion, that can refresh the soul better than a walk in the woods. Connecting with nature and taking time to breathe fresh air is good for many aspects of our life. Exercise, sunlight, spending time to think and reflect, chatting with friends…what’s not to love?
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Bless You! The Hayfever season approaches.

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April bring sunshine and showers, and an increase in the pollens and other allergens in the air around us. Hayfever is defined as a seasonal allergy. It is a response to the increased airborne allergens that appear at certain times of the year. Characteristics of hayfever are irritation of the nasal passages, the roof of the mouth, back of the throat and the eyes. This irritation can result in coughing, sneezing, restriction of the breathing, watery, red and itchy eyes and a general feeling of debility. Continue reading

Itchy, Irritated Skin

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There are many causes of irritation to the skin, and many ways to combat these. Common causes of skin irritation and itching include eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, dryness and sunburn. Harsh soaps and cleaning chemicals can exacerbate these conditions, leaving the skin feeling tight and uncomfortable. Continue reading

Freshen your day, the Aromatherapy way!

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I love creating and crafting!

I have recently discovered the beauty and benefits of Lava stone as a personal oil diffuser by combining lava stone with colourful jewellery beads. By wearing this jewellery as a bracelet or necklace, the oils will diffuse gradually throughout the day. This will freshen the air around you, subtly fragrance and lift the spirits. Add a drop or 2 of your favourite oil blend to the lava stone and allow a few minutes for the oil to be absorbed. Continue reading

Boost the Immune System

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Diffusing or burning oils around the home can subtly fragrance and cleanse the air, while lifting the mood. I have formulated the Keep Well blend to stimulate the immune system. This will prompt the body to heal and protect us from the airborne bacteria which may cause ill health. The Essential oils in this blend will also support respiratory health, being antiseptic and antiviral. Emotionally, these oils will calm, ground and balance. This can help to slow the breathing and reduce stress. Continue reading

Household Cleaning without Chemicals?

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Most households use a huge variety of cleaning products, in the UK the average number of different products is over 25! We use different products for different rooms, the kitchen, bathroom etc. The impact on our environment and our health can be detrimental.

Using synthetic aromas in the home can trigger allergic reactions and asthma. We can also reduce our resistance to the variety of bugs and viruses around us. Continue reading

Saturday club

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Saturday Club is a meeting held at Penny Price Aromatherapy (Maple Drive, Hinckley, LE10 3BE) on the 2nd Saturday of the month. The talk starts at around 10.30, and usually lasts an hour. We welcome anyone who has an interest in Aromatherapy, therapists and non-therapists alike. Continue reading