Bergamot is a citrus fruit that has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties and distinctive flavour. It’s no wonder why this fruit is gaining popularity in the world of aromatherapy, skincare, and culinary arts. But what exactly is bergamot and what makes it so special?
A move to another city, Edinburgh, has given me time to make candles whilst I set up my new business here as an Aromatherapist giving treatments and helping people feel better through massage. I have been wanting to make candles for at least 3 years, as I burn candles in our home every day and…
In this article, I intend to give you the basic guidelines for the utmost safety on using essential oils in your home with consideration to your pets. You will find many opinions on the internet but this article is for us to really think about how, when and what essential oils we can truly safely…
How regularly allowing the sympathetic nervous system to “switch off” improves health. In a world where stress, anxiety and fear seem to be states of being and emotional words that are on everyone’s lips, the ability to take breaks, to relax and restore, seems more essential than ever. The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is one…
Eucalyptus trees, although mostly native to Australia, are now found all over the world due to worldwide cultivation. Used copiously by Australian Aborigines for most maladies in their villages, eucalyptus is a potent antibacterial, antispasmodic and antiviral agent. Like clove essential oil, eucalyptus has a profound effect on staph infections. Research has shown that when…
I think if you regularly read my posts or blogs you are probably a biophile. The term biophilia was used by German-born American psychoanalyst Erich Fromm in The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness (1973), which described biophilia as “the passionate love of life and of all that is alive.” Biophilia, which literally translates to “love of…
One of the best carrier oils on the market is jojoba oil. This is because it has a unique blend of beneficial properties on human skin. Technically a liquid wax, jojoba’s molecular structure is similar to your skin’s natural oil (called “sebum”). Since your skin “recognizes” jojoba, it’s easily absorbed, making it an excellent moisturizer…
The Rosemary plant has been a popular plant in our medicinal herb gardens for centuries. The fresh, aromatic fragrance of this perennial bush is unique in nature. Rosemary is the ‘conifer’ among the Lamiaceae family, uniting many of the properties of the needle-leaf oils with those of the flowering plants, making it a multiple healer with many…
The OilYlang Ylang is sweet, heavy and sensuous. It has the sultriness of a perfume-laden tropical evening when the sun has gone but the heat of the day remains. To me after years of living in Southern Spain it reminds me of the intoxicating heavy scent La Dama de Noche ( Lady of the night…
In a few weeks time, students around the country will be gearing up (and stressing out) for mock A level exams. I am sure there are plenty of other countries where exams will be taking place too.To gain a competitive edge, many of them will turn to a simple yet popular method thought to improve…
