A clear explanation of Clinical Massage courtesy of Sussex University, which I currently practise at Woodside Clinic – although I still have many courses and techniques still to study so please do join me as I continue on my on-going journey…. https://www.sussex.ac.uk/webteam/gateway/file.php?name=clinical-massage-faqs.pdf&site=79
Click on the link below for some of the latest research on the use of Orange essential oil to relieve anxiety during the early stages of labour: which it most decidedly does! I love to use all three essential oils together in a particularly beautiful holistic ‘whole tree’ blend – a real favourite with many of my clients. With comforting …
Ho Leaf (Cinnamomum camphora CT linalool, Ho Sho) Tomorrow sees me hobnobbing at the East India Club on St. James Square – ok, so maybe drinking tea with Hobnobs at the Club with my fellow graduates from the NYR Aromatherapy Diploma group. Having spent two years together sniffing essential oils, practicing massage techniques, cramming books, having our heads filled with …
Saffron – Heavenly flower, spice and cocktail! Three things all at once, but that is too much surely? Absolutely not! Thanks to James Wong I plan to be growing, eating and drinking this highly expensive and exotic spice, this is absolutely inspiring 🙂 Please check the link to James’ website below listing how to grow your own beautiful Crocuses, harvest …
As imbibing the scent of Lavender is a much nicer alternative to popping painkillers, I will trial this myself and report in the next N2N newsletter…. http://thealternativemagazine.com/2014/05/29/sweet-smells-kick-period-pain/
As someone whose close family has been affected by cancer, and who has clients currently with it, and some I am glad to say in remission from it, studies like this are very close to my heart. I really do see the benefits of massage touch and aromatherapy to help support physically and heal emotionally, particularly at a time of …
May Chang (Litsea cubeba) I was overjoyed to hear that one of my favourite and most effective essential oils is now on the shelves at Neal’s Yard Remedies and so more readily available for you all to buy. Litsea cubeba – also known by its Chinese name May Chang, Chinese Pepper or Mountain Pepper, is a vibrant and lemony-scented oil extracted from …
Sea Buckthorn – astonishingly good for you both inside and out! I have just spent a glorious weekend relaxing, exploring & walking my way around Devon (with the help of a cream tea…) I only had two days but blissfully managed to pack a lot in whilst somehow also taking my time. I was surprised to find how varied & stunning the countryside was – …
