Mind & Body

Despite spending hours and hours every year applying luxurious beauty treatments to our faces, necks and hands, have you ever noticed how our poor old feet are lucky to get more than a quick toe-nail clip or lick of nail varnish? Given the tremendous pounding that our feet have to take every day, it is genuinely surprising that we do not lavish much more care and attention on them.
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Getting sufficient sleep is vital for your overall health, because during this important ‘down-time’ you have the opportunity to rest and recuperate in preparation for the following day. During sleep the mind gets a well deserved break from the pressures and stress of daily life, the cells and tissues of the body are repaired, and energy levels are replenished. Medical studies have confirmed that sleep helps to regulate our hormones and recharge the body’s immune system which protects us from infection and disease. Read more…

When we talk about the subject of aromatherapy treatments, for most people it usually brings to mind the external application of essential oils such as in a massage treatment to treat aches and pains etc, or perhaps a cream or lotion treatment for a skin condition. And it is quite unusual to see a massage therapist writing about the benefits for diffusing essential oils rather than using them in massage.
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Yoga is a combination of meditation, stretching and strengthening exercises that has been practiced for centuries, especially in the West where there are several different forms. And as the word has spread about yoga, the number of new classes being offered in local communities has begun to explode over recent years.
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It’s always good to get credible support expounding the remarkable healing qualities of essential oils, especially when it comes from the medical profession. In an excerpt from his book ‘The Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple’, Dr David Stewart Ph.D. explains why he believes using essential oils is preferable to pharmaceutical drugs.
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The coldest March since 1942 is now behind us here in the UK, but we seem to be left with an epidemic of flu, sore throats, coughs and colds. Try as you might, it’s impossible to avoid coming into contact with friends and work colleagues who are coughing and spluttering everywhere. This is a problem since coughs, colds and flu, are caused by viruses which are spread from person to person, and often surface to person.
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A panic attack can strike without warning and without an obvious reason, bringing with it overwhelming, sometimes paralyzing fear and terror. The experience is far more intense than a feeling of being ‘stressed out’, and terrified victims often report that they thought they were going crazy, losing control, or even having a heart attack. In fact, panic disorder sufferers say the attacks are some of the most sudden, frightening and uncomfortable experiences you could ever imagine. Read more…

Technically known as ‘periorbital dark circles’, most people hate these dark blemishes under the eyes since they make you look much older than your true age. Quite often, dark circles can age a woman far more than wrinkles and even grey hair. And as if that was not bad enough news, some unfortunate individuals begin to develop ‘raccoon eyes’ in their late teens or early twenties. Life can be cruel.
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Since the days of the ancient Egyptians, sweet-smelling fragrant oils have been used by many civilizations to enhance health, beauty, fertility, virility and of course, love. The Greeks learned from the Egyptians how to produce and employ medicinal oils, and they extended their uses even further by turning massage and bathing into an exquisite and sensual art-form!
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