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 as a skin moisturiser. I recall being skeptical if the same stuff my mum used for frying eggs was really the reason for her amazing complexion…but reel forward a few …
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 enhance the body’s defence mechanism that ward off seasonal colds and flu conditions, aniseed gently clears the lungs, and ginger and cinnamon bring warmth to the body. Sugar moistens the …
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 effective for soothing throats) white or brown as preferred Directions If using fresh elderberries from a hedgerow harvest, ensure that all living creatures are removed safely and that the Elderberries …
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 tea made with the dried berries and flowers. I will be making tincture and syrup myself shortly for the winter months ahead and will be supplying some basic recipes for …
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 grand total of £8,530.77 was raised for GOSHCC! Whitbread Court, Dunstable, Wednesday 29th October 2014 I am very happy to announce my latest charity event! On Wednesday 29th October I will …
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 and products for treatment: Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) Lemon Myrtle is brilliant at this time of year as it works very effectively against viruses – colds and ‘Flu, coldsores, coughs, …
St. Albans Arena Saturday 10th May 2014, 10am – 3pm Join me at the Alban Arena at the Verulam Clinic’s stand for the St. Albans Family Fair – where I will be offering free mini Indian Head Massages! http://www.stalbansfamilyfair.org
Museum of London Friday 14th February 2013, 7-10pm (Museum of London official press and marketing release) ‘Our Valentine’s extravaganza is back! London has always been a hotbed for the seductive, saucy and down-right sordid. Join us as we journey through London exploring the art of seduction from raunchy Romans and Georgian prostitutes to modern-day mating rituals. Start the night off …
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology & University College London (UCL) Saturday 22nd June 2013, 1-4pm (Petrie Museum & UCL official press and marketing release) ‘Let Gaggle exorcise your demons as the mighty all-women alternative choir transforms itself into the daughters of the sun god Ra. Unmoor yourself from the now as artists Russell Jones and Zitrone spin sonic time experiments. …
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, University College London Thursday 23rd May 2014, 6-9pm (Petrie Museum official press and marketing release) ‘Take a trip back to Ancient Egypt and relive the Pharaoh’s time with fragrance expert Odette Toilette and archaeologist and aromatherapist Sian O’Flynn. Find out which incense was so favoured for importation by Queen Hatshepsut and match the perfumes to …
