Looking 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: 1595
Lack 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: 1844
Lately 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: 2473
We 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: 1357
People 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: 1583
Winter 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: 1833
Have 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: 1978
What 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: 1842
Since 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: 1603
Should 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: 1482
Essential 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: 1650
Last 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: 1464
Doing 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: 2040
Every 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: 8049
Massage 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: 2455
Cleaning 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: 1739
Bathing 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: 1758
One 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: 3264
One 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: 2151
In 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: 1836
People 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: 2590
Go 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 ... Views: 2494