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
The Ancient Power of Aromatherapy
Of all five senses, our sense of smell is the one that is most closely linked to our emotions and sense of wellbeing. The smell of freshly baked bread, our mother's home cooking or the aroma of freshly ground coffee can almost instantly trigger a feeling of wellbeing within us. This is not merely an [...]
June 9, 2020
Balancing the Ayurvedic Doshas with Essential Oils
Ayurveda is an ancient healing modality that has been used for centuries. Ayurveda translates to 'knowledge of life' and can be traced back to India 5000 BC in the most ancient Sanskrit texts, known as the the Vedas. It is used for disease prevention, the curing of ailments and for increasing overall vitality and wellbeing. [...]
June 2, 2020
Get Goddess-like Hair with Rose Geranium Essential Oil
Rose Geranium essential oil is a favourite for many due to its myriad of benefits and incredible smell. This versatile essential oil has a heavenly rose like smell, with a twist of citrus. It has been used for centuries in perfumes, for skincare and aromatherapy. But did you know it's also a hero for your [...]
May 30, 2020
How to Use Essential Oils for Meditation
Meditation is a gift we can give ourselves every day. Simply carving out even 5 minutes to become still and go within will have profound benefits for our health and wellbeing. Adding essential oils in your mediation practice is a way to powerfully enhance the experience of mediating, as well as to build a ritual [...]
May 26, 2020
DIY Double Espresso Body Scrub
Coffee is the world's second favourite beverage, with tea being the first. Most coffee drinkers wouldn't go a day without their morning pick me up, with the love for coffee a world wide obsession. And with good reason! The benefits of coffee, when enjoyed in moderation, are many. These include increased cognitive function, boosting your [...]
May 23, 2020
Top 3 Essential Oils for Cleaning your Home
Global health trends are moving towards a greener way of living, with more and more consumers choosing natural over processed when it comes to what we put into and on to our bodies. However, with a "germ-a-phobia" mindset currently higher than ever, many people still don't think twice about what toxic chemicals their cleaning products [...]
May 19, 2020
Frankincense and Myrrh Beautifying Face Cream Recipe
Frankincense and myrrh have a long history in both healing and spiritual ceremony. The immense power of these two sacred resins made their way into many religions and ancient scriptures, including the Bible. Frankincense and myrrh have been recognised for millennium for their health and beauty promoting properties. They were once worth more than their [...]
May 17, 2020
Get Glowing Skin with this DIY Chamomile Face Wash Recipe
Chamomile is one of nature's most soothing remedies. These beautiful white flowers have a number of healing properties that are useful both inside the body and out. Chamomile teas, tinctures and other homeopathic remedies have been used for centuries to heal digestive issues, alleviate anxiety and promote better sleep. The soothing and calming benefits found [...]
May 14, 2020
5 Natural Ways to Treat Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Dermatitis is a chronic skin condition affecting adults and children of all ages, yet the cause is unknown. This often embarrassing condition is as common as acne, yet unfortunately there is no known cure. Considered a chronic form of eczema, seborrheic dermatitis appears on the parts of the body where there are a lot [...]
May 11, 2020