Essential Oils for the Immune System
Aromatherapy and the Immune System The immune system is our body’s line of defence, the boundaries instilled which protect us from dis-ease, physical and emotional imbalance. A nourishing diet, healthy lifestyle with consistent exercise is key to supporting the immune system. On top of that, aromatherapy can be complementary to your health practice. Essential oils […]
Aromatherapy Recipes For Valentine’s Day
Cultivate Self-Love this Valentine’s Valentine’s day doesn’t only have to be about date nights and partnerships. I think it’s about time we reconstruct our notion of Valentine’s and what that means for cultivating self-love. So, this Valentine’s day is inspired by love, harnessing the healing benefits of aromatherapy plant powers. Light a few candles, enjoy […]
Aromatherapy Massage Oil for Self-Love
Create a Space for Intimacy and Self-Love With Valentines day almost at our doorstep and our options for date nights limited during this time of covid and lockdowns, we would like to highlight the power of creating your own space of romance, intimacy and self-love. If this past year has taught us anything, it’s that […]
DIY Calendula and Turmeric Hand Balm
Calendula and Turmeric Hand Balm – Nature’s Remedies A calendula and turmeric hand balm is a simple and handy recipe to have at home, one that you could use for various ailments. Whether your skin is cracked and dry from winter’s havoc, or perhaps your kitchen clumsiness has gotten the best of you. This simple […]
Essential Oil Recipes for Anxiety Relief
Ease Anxiety with Aromatherapy Essential oils are powerful tools for anxiety relief. Existing pharmaceutical protocols for anxiety have its downfalls due to dependence and withdrawal effects that are attached to over-the-counter drugs. However, alternative and complementary therapies can offer safe solutions for relieving anxiety disorders (Malcolm, Benjamin J, and Kimberly Tallian, 2018) while also empowering the […]
Rosemary Essential Oil: Benefits + Recipes!
Rosemary Essential Oil: Uses + Benefits Long used for its fragrant culinary and medicinal purposes, rosemary essential oil is an invigorating aroma that has the ability to energise both the mind and body. It’s anti-oxidant, antimicrobial and stimulating properties make rosemary a multipurpose herb that can be harnessed for a variety of reasons. Whether it […]
Essential Oil Blends for New Beginnings
Essential Oils for New Beginnings Essential oil blends for new beginnings can be curated to uplift the mood, promote mental clarity, energy and focus. So, how exactly does this work? Realistically, essential oils won’t manifest new beginnings, but they sure can set you off on the right mindset and mood. They can help calm anxiety, […]
Self-Care Ideas for Your Lockdown: Tips n’ Tricks
Self-Care Ideas for Your Lockdown After a year of covid, it’s important to check-in with yourselves. How are you doing, comparing to how you started? Are you happy with where your life is at? What can you do about it? We’ve all fallen off track, one way or another, and that is completely okay. This […]
Stimulating Bath Recipe with Lemon and Rosemary
Start off your day feeling fresh. Bath salts don’t always have to leave us feeling slow and oozy, they can be a refreshing and stimulating experience to help kick-start your day. This stimulating bath recipe is filled with energising scents, such as rosemary, lemon, peppermint and cypress, alongside muscle-relaxing salts that will help refresh your […]
Turmeric Essential Oil: Benefits + Recipes
Uses and Benefits of Turmeric Essential Oil Native to Southwest Asia, turmeric has a long medicinal history in Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicines. Its most active component is curcumin, which exhibits a wide range of potent healing benefits. From anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, pain-relieving and immune strengthening actions. Turmeric shows promising results for the treatment of various conditions. Benefits of […]
Essential Oil Recipes for Respiration: Breathe Easy
Just Breathe with Essential Oils Essential oils contain active ingredients that can help aid and strengthen the immune system and respiratory tract. Essential oils such as lavender, eucalyptus, ginger, myrrh, peppermint, thyme, clove bud, rosemary, bergamot and lemon exhibit antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial actions that may help decongest the sinus, opening the airways of […]
‘Tis the Season for Evergreen Essential Oils!
‘Tis the Season for Evergreen Essential Oils! Evergreen essential oils are derived from the evergreen trees and shrubs, which have green leaves all year round, without shedding much foliage. This can include but is not limiting to: cypress, pine trees, cedar trees, eucalyptus and more. Autumn and winter are the seasons where these plants shine […]