Juggling home life with a family and a career whilst also trying to make sure everyone is happy can feel really overwhelming. You can’t be in two places at once, so what is the most effective way to spend your time and deal with all the stresses that come with...
People have been using aromatherapy for thousands of years to enhance their health and wellbeing. Whilst it may seem out of place in today’s technological world, tools to support our frenetic and often stressful lives are needed more than ever. Essential oils are a portable, convenient, and inexpensive choice and...
Self care is always an important key step to implement in your everyday life, especially during menopause. During this time of uneven ovarian hormones or oestrogen being in your body, some of the common side effects like irregular periods, hot flashes, sleep disturbances and mood swings, can leave you feeling...
Now that we’re almost halfway through November, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas gifts. Before you know it, it will be Christmas Day and you don’t want to leave your Christmas shopping until the last minute. The shops will be busy and your favorite products might be sold out...
For adults and children alike, Christmas can be one of the most exciting times of the year for many families. As the excitement starts to build on Christmas Eve, you may find that putting your children to bed becomes a little bit of a struggle. With so much to look...
The school run can be a daunting task. It can sometimes involve getting up early, scoffing down a breakfast and then rushing out the door with your children. Well, we say no more! Gone are the days of stressful mornings, we want a relaxing and calm environment at all times,...
Aromatherapy essential oils are a great addition to your daily routine. When you inhale essential oils, your brain triggers a physical response by releasing chemicals into your bloodstreams, such as serotonin and endorphins. This can help boost your mood, reduce stress, release muscle tension, and calm your mind. Almost sounds...
Busy day tomorrow? Too much at work? Have to drop the kids off early at school in the morning? Annoyingly, all of these thoughts seem to spring to mind as soon as your head hits the pillow. Every-day worries are hard to shake and often hinder us from rewinding and...
Only 57 days left until Christmas. Wait, what?! Can you actually believe how fast time has flown by this year? It’s definitely time to start thinking about Christmas gifts for your loved ones as you don’t want to risk everything being sold out. Leaving your Christmas shopping until December is...
How many of us have the luxury of time for stretching our muscles out or doing something to unwind on a regular basis? In fact, it’s often the opposite. We’re either haring around like there’s no tomorrow or cemented to the spot staring at a screen these days. Neither of...
Autumnal changes in temperature and daylight are quite evident, often bringing some unwelcome side effects. Getting out of bed always seems much harder, the temptation to have ‘just 5 more minutes’, impossible to resist. In fact everything seems more difficult. Work, exercise, even going out in the evening for a...
When becoming a new mum, women undergo many hormonal changes. Both during pregnancy and after giving birth, women can experience everything from mood swings to loss of appetite. This change can be tricky for any parent. With the addition of a new life to care for, a lot of things...
Written by Volker Ballueder An old Japanese Buddhist saying suggests that nothing is permanent, and change is constant. Autumn is in full swing and the leaves are falling from the trees. Winter is coming, it is getting colder. As we start to turn the heating back on and prepare for the...
All the textbooks say that exercise helps you to sleep better, but that’s not always the case. I can say this, hand on heart, because I speak from personal experience. After the past few years looking after the little people in my life, I’d got out of the habit of...
Stress at work, who hasn’t had to deal with that? It’s probably safe to say that everyone has experienced their stress levels to go up the roof because of work. Whilst it’s very common, it should by no means be normal. Of course, some periods might be busier than others...
If you’re currently experiencing menopause, you will know that there are many common menopausal symptoms that are very uncomfortable: hot flushes, headaches, low mood and anxiety. Along with this barrage of symptoms, there is also the difficulty to fall asleep or a disturbed sleeping pattern. Not getting your full recommended...
We regularly talk about anxiety and stress being on the up amongst the adult population, but the truth is that it’s affecting our children too. In so many ways, they’re not treated like children these days. Primary aged children now undergo tests and exams, routinely use their parents screen devices...
Millions of adults around the world practise yoga to gain a multitude of physical and mental health benefits. But what about children? Could yoga benefit them too? Well, not surprisingly, yoga can show children how to calm the mind and keep fit and healthy, which is never a bad thing. ...
As much as we hate to admit it, summer seems to be officially over. It’s starting to rain more, our days off have almost run out and it’s time to fully return to work. The months September and October can sometimes feel like transitioning periods, as you have just come...
Chances are that you already own something containing essential oils. Think about it for a moment. Candles, oil burners, diffusers, aromatherapy balms, bath soaks, pillow mists, beauty products, it seems as if essential oils are everywhere. So whether you’re at the spa, home or even in the office, you’re guaranteed...