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Research Resource: The Chemistry of Essential Oils

A Free Resource A fantastic free resource, available here and on You Tube: ‘The Chemistry of Essential Oils C390 as taught by Dr. Robert S. Pappas at Indiana University. This…

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Focus on Conditions: Asthma

Asthma and Aromatherapy As an aromatherapist I treat the whole person, so with Asthma it’s important not just to look at what triggers attacks, exacerbates or prolongs them, but also the client’s personality –…

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Oil of the Month Oct – Sunflower Seed Oil

Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus annuus) If, like me, you are an 80’s child, you might just recall an advert for Flora Sunflower oil with model Maria Helvin generously applying it…

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Recipes: Elderberry & Elderflower Cordial

Taken from ‘Neal’s Yard Remedies – Cook, Brew & Blend Your Own Herbs’ (Ed. Susannah Steel, 2011, DK, London). ‘This is a useful winter tonic: elderflowers, elderberries and fresh ginger…

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Recipes: Elderberry Syrup

Makes 350mls of Elderberry Syrup Ingredients 250g Fresh (if in season) or Dried Elderberries 200g sugar (I am afraid so, this is how syrups are made, but they are very…

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Elderberries = Wonderberries!

My partner was full of cold last week – which I staved off myself and also helped him with by dosing us both with Elderberries in tincture & freshly-brewed Elderberry…

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Events: Charity Massage Day GOSHCC

Nature To Nurture – providing massage to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity   It gives me great pleasure to announce that during National Charity Week a…

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Treatments: New Essential Oils!

I love to research and extend my repetoire with new essential oils, and am happy to announce 4 new oils which I can now offer to clients for aromatherapy massage…