Bedtime Rituals for Better Sleep
Oh the magical power of sleep! Despite being the simplest, most natural thing we can do for our health, sleep is still one of the most underrated solutions to the myriad of health issues we face today in the modern world. In addition, we are facing an insomnia epidemic in the UK, with 22% of [...]
August 3, 2020
Muscle Soreness and Spasm Relief
Nothing disrupts a healthy workout routine like muscle cramps and soreness. Whether you are new to working out or a seasoned athlete, muscle soreness and cramps will stop you in your tracks and stall your progress in an instant. By understanding what causes cramps and muscle soreness, you may be able to avoid the intensity [...]
July 30, 2020
Room Spray Recipes for a House that Smells like Home
Have you ever noticed when you walk into someone's else's house it has a distinct smell? Well the truth is all houses have an interior smell, even yours. Over time we just become immune to our own home's aroma. The default smell of a room or a house is usually a mixture of cleaning products [...]
July 26, 2020
Balancing Kapha with Essential Oils
If you find yourself feeling lethargic, sleepy, heavy or even slightly depressed, this may been your Kapha dosha is out of balance. Kapha is one of the three energy types, or doshas, in Ayurveda. Each of us possesses all three doshas in varying quantities, yet one or two types are dominant. When our doshas are [...]
July 17, 2020
How to Treat and Prevent Bags Under the Eyes
Under eye puffiness or ‘bags under the eyes’ in one of the most common beauty complaints for many reasons. Firstly, they make you look tired and may accentuate the signs of ageing. Secondly, they are notoriously difficult to camouflage. Makeup might help with the discolouration, but it won’t take away the puffiness. The reason this [...]
July 12, 2020
5 Self Care Ideas that don’t cost a thing
What does self care mean to you? A spa day, a fancy dinner at a restaurant, perhaps a mani pedi? While these are all great ideas, self care doesn't have to mean luxury in the traditional sense. There are many ways to practice self care, without spending spending a cent. More research is coming to [...]
July 7, 2020
Make your own Fragrant Body Mist
Your scent can really set the tone for your day. A few spritzes of your favourite perfume can instantly transform your mood. With the days getting warmer, traditional perfume can feel a little heavy and overpowering. Especially during the day. Making your own refreshing body mist using essential oils is an easy way to smell [...]
July 2, 2020
3 Natural Insect Repellents to Keep the Bugs at Bay
Summer has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, and we aren't the only ones who got the memo. Insects love summer time as much as we do. But instead of using commercial bug sprays and repellents, deter mosquitoes and other bugs without harming your skin using certain essential oils. Most store bought formulas contain nasty chemicals [...]
June 29, 2020
Balance Pitta with Essential Oils
If you notice yourself to be irritable, short tempered and agitated, or perhaps unusually hot and bothered with inflamed skin, rashes and heartburn, it may mean your Pitta is out of balance. Pitta is one of the three energy types, or doshas, according to Ayurveda. Each of us possesses all three doshas in varying quantities, [...]
June 26, 2020
5 Diffuser Blends to Boost Energy Naturally
It's 3pm. You've been up since just before sunrise and since then its been go go go. First it's the kids, then the traffic, then the emails, then one deadline after next. And you've finally reached the point where the bio-computer that is your body starts to say no. But before you reach for that [...]
June 23, 2020
Balance Vata with Essential Oils
If you're feeling unusually anxious, fatigued, forgetful, unable to sleep or just generally spaced-out, it might mean your Vata is out of balance. Vata is one of the three energy types, or doshas, according to Ayurveda. Each of us possesses all three doshas in varying quantities, yet one or two types are dominant. When our [...]
June 19, 2020
Sooth your Sunburn with this DIY Aftersun Treatment
Summer is here, and after months of being cooped up in lockdown, we've never been more ready to get some sun! The sun is so good for us, but only in small doses. If you got a little overexcited and overexposed your winter skin too quickly, our DIY all natural Aftersun Spray will soothe the [...]
June 15, 2020