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How to enhance your massage

Posted on May 14, 2021 at 11:30 am by / 0
As well as giving loads of massages over the years, I’ve also received lots of massage. Some memorable for how wonderful it made me feel. Some remembered for more for unpleasant reasons (I’ll never forget one therapist answering her phone and having a conversation mid-massage!). I know what I like in a massage; but this… Read More
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What’s in a Massage

Posted on April 20, 2021 at 4:17 pm by / 0
Most people love to get massage. However, it’s often seen as an indulgence, at the bottom of the to-do list.  Should it be seen as more of a priority, incorporated into our regular routine? Are there any real benefits from having regular massage? The answer is yes! Research has shown that massage can help restore… Read More
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Safe Inhalation of Essential Oils

Posted on January 28, 2021 at 11:34 am by / 0
    Probably the easiest and most convenient method of application of essential oils is via inhalation. It also carries the lowest risk of adverse reactions. Essential oil vapours can enter our olfactory (smell) system via direct exposure (smelling from the bottle or a bowl of hot water) or use of essential oils in diffusers,… Read More
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Aromatherapy for Stress Relief

Posted on September 23, 2020 at 1:59 am by / 0
Our bodies are made to cope with mild and/or intermittent stress. However prolonged periods of stress can begin to have a detrimental effect on our physical health, as well as our mental wellbeing. Developed by Hans Selye, the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) represents three stages we go through in relation to stress. The first stage… Read More
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Anti-viral Essential Oils?

Posted on March 24, 2020 at 3:58 am by / 0
First up, if you see a report of an essential oil that can treat coronavirus, don’t believe it! As COVID-19 is a new virus, there cannot possibly be any conclusive evidence of this. There are many studies showing the antibacterial power of essential oils. Research into their anti-viral activity is not as abundant although according… Read More
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Safe Aromatherapy use for babies and children

Posted on September 17, 2019 at 12:38 am by / 0
With guidance from a qualified practitioner essential oils and other aspects of aromatherapy can safely be used to treat many minor ailments in babies and children. However extra special care needs to be taken when treating young children, for reasons outlined below. Yes, essential oils are “natural” but they are also highly concentrated and have… Read More
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Can Aromatherapy help Muscular and Joint problems?

Posted on July 7, 2019 at 5:03 am by / 0
   Musculoskeletal pain may be transient, in response to physical exercise or injury, or more chronic, for example in osteoarthritis. Clinical aromatherapy can be very effective in helping to treat these problems. Essential oils and other aspects of aromatherapy have many properties that make them useful in reducing discomfort caused by the following conditions: acute… Read More
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What IS an aromatherapist?

Posted on March 31, 2019 at 11:47 pm by / 0
    What is an aromatherapist? The word “aromatherapist” implies a person who uses aromas in therapy. Yes, that’s true, however as I’m often saying “it’s more than just nice smells”. As with most occupations it’s your qualifications and experience that give you the right to call yourself a professional. When we talk about professionalism,… Read More
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