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- 5 Reasons giving a massage can be a great gift this Valentine's Day - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayLooking for a gift to show that special someone how much you care? Something different to the usual flowers or chocolates? Why not consider offering to give them a massage? There are great benefits for giving a massage (or receiving one!). Here are just a few - Massage can be adapted ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Aromatherapy for Sleep - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayLack of sleep is one of the most common problems in today’s fast-paced world. Sleep deprivation can impact on many areas of our health including affecting our immune system and our ability to fight off illness, not to mention reducing our ability to deal with the effects of stress. And any new ...
Views: 1838(1 vote) - Aromatherapy and Natural Skin Care for Acne - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayLately I have been asked a lot about skin care for acne and whether essential oils can help. So here is some information about how to care for what can be a frustrating and demoralizing condition. Acne is the term used to refer to skin which has pimples and blackheads. It can range from just ...
Views: 2469(1 vote) - Natural Hair Care Tips - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayWe all want shiny healthy hair. But can we achieve it with natural products and ingredients, or do we really need the whole range of shampoos, conditioners, treatments, styling products and more that we see advertised every day? Well the answer is - “Yes” you can have gorgeous healthy hair ...
Views: 1352 - Using Aromatherapy During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayPeople get very concerned about the use of aromatherapy and essential oils during pregnancy. Some, including some aromatherapists, even advise not to use any essential oils at all. I personally think that is a bit extreme, and also a great pity, as many essential oils can be quite useful in ...
Views: 1580(1 vote) - Aromatherapy for Coughs and Colds - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayWinter is a prime season for colds and flu. But aromatherapy and essential oils can help. Prevention is always better than cure. Help stop the spread of germs by using the antiseptic powers of essential oils around the home. Tea tree essential oil in particular is fabulous used as a ...
Views: 1828(2 votes) - Natural Care for Winter Hands - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayHave you noticed that your hands are drier at this time of year, when the days and nights get colder? Cold air outside and warm dry air inside can dry out and stress your hands leading to rough skin, chapping and even conditions like dermatitis So here are 10 Tips to treat your hands and ...
Views: 1975(1 vote) - Hydrosols - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayWhat are hydrosols? Hydrosols, also known as hydrolats, flower waters, floral waters or waters of distillation, are a byproduct of the distillation of essential oils. When essential oils are being distilled, it is water, in the form of steam, which is used to extract the essential oils. This ...
Views: 1837(1 vote) - Ear Candling - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackaySince we began stocking ear candles last year, I have had many visitors to our showroom ask what they are and how you use them. So here is a rundown on the process known as ear candling - Ear candling, sometimes referred to as ear coning, is an ancient practice with references being made ...
Views: 1599(1 vote) - Blending Essential Oils - Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayShould I use each essential oil on its own or should I mix them? That is question that gets asked often here at Essence of Wellbeing. The simple answer is that you can do both! Essential oils can work well on their own but it is true that the effects of essential oils can be boosted ...
Views: 1479(2 votes) - Aromatherapy Perfumes - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayEssential oils have been used in perfumes for thousands of years. Historically some of the most exclusive and indulgent perfumes have contained the most precious and delicate natural essential oils. These days however, despite the marketing of perfumes including images of nature and flowers, ...
Views: 1645(2 votes) - Blending Essential Oils - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayLast month we talked about the reasons and advantages to blending essential oils. This time we will look at another factor to bear in mind when blending essential oils. One of these factors is having regard to the ,“note” of each of your essential oils. Now this is predominately an ...
Views: 1461(3 votes) - Aromatherapy in the Laundry - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayDoing the washing can seem like a thankless, never ending task. No sooner have you washed, dried, ironed and folded that mountain of clothes, then someone has refilled the laundry hamper and it all starts over again! Aromatherapy can’t make that mountain of washing go away (sorry!) but it can ...
Views: 2037(2 votes) - Aromatherapy First Aid - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayEvery home and workplace should have a first aid kit. But have you considered also having an aromatherapy first aid kit? Essential oils are perfect for dealing with many of the minor illnesses, injuries and other conditions we encounter everyday, and in a natural, gentle and holistic ...
Views: 8045(3 votes) - Massage and Oils - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayMassage is a healing therapy involving manipulation of the body’s soft tissues. Massage can soothe muscle aches and pains, encourage relaxation, stimulate the circulation of blood and encourage the flow of lymph. Massage also has beneficial effects on the skin as well as calming and uplifting ...
Views: 2450(5 votes) - Natural Cleaning With Essential Oils - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayCleaning and maintaining your home using natural ingredients including essential oils rather than using toxic chemicals is a cheaper, more environmentally friendly way and it smells SO much better! My top 5 Essential Oils for use around the home are - Tea tree – for its antibacterial ...
Views: 1736(5 votes) - Aromatherapy Bathing - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayBathing is probably one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to incorporate aromatherapy into your life. Bathing has a long history and references to baths have been found in early archaeological records. Hippocrates wrote that a perfumed bath and a scented massage everyday was the way to ...
Views: 1752(4 votes) - Aromatherapy Methods of Use - Making Your Own Massage Oil - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayOne of the basics of rules of aromatherapy is that they must be diluted to be applied to the skin. Making your own massage oil can be a wonderful way of using essential oils. Massage oils can also be used as body oils, as a way of moisturising and protecting your skin in a similar way to a body ...
Views: 3260(5 votes) - Aromatherapy Methods of Use - Vaporisation - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayOne of the most popular ways to use essential oils is by vaporisation. In other words, encouraging essential oils to evaporate into the air where they can be inhaled and the smell experienced throughout a room. This is sometimes referred to as "burning" essential oils, and candle operated ...
Views: 2149(8 votes) - Aromatherapy and Children - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayIn my experience as an aromatherapist, I have found that most children take amazingly well to aromatherapy. They are refreshingly honest in their opinions and will quickly tell you if they don't like a particular aroma! They also respond quickly to the benefits of the oils. It is as if, because ...
Views: 1833(3 votes) - Aromatherapy in Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayPeople get very concerned about the use of aromatherapy and essential oils during pregnancy. Some, including some aromatherapists, even advise not to use any essential oils at all. I personally think that is a bit extreme, and also a great pity, as many essential oils can be quite useful in ...
Views: 2586(4 votes) - A Guide to Buying Essential Oils - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayGo into any new age or health food store or any candle or homewares shop and chances are you will see little bottles of fragrant oil. Anyone who has had any experience of aromatherapy knows how powerful these volatile oils can be and the wonderful effects they can have. But all oils are ...
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