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Essential Oils for Arachnids (Arachnophobia)
Arachnophobia is one of the most common fears in the world. The fear of spiders is something that terrifies many people. In the UK we have very few spiders that can actually hurt is, so it really does boil down to just not liking them. However, remember the phobias are irrational fears so while it might seem funny if someone you know is scared of spiders being helpful rather than teasing them is better as it really is not something people can control. We can ration that spiders are tiny... Read more...
Banish the New Year Blues with Essential Oils
January is a strange month, and statistically, the month considered to generate the most personal dissatisfaction with life. The bustle of Christmas disappears, and all the buzz leaves an anticlimactic feeling. We try and sate ourselves with resolutions about how we will make this new year our best yet, but the truth doesn’t match expectation. The weather is often cold and wet, the bank balances are low from overspending in the festive period, and many people are actually tired and a little bit depressed. The good news is that you... Read more...
3 Tips Kick 2018 Off With Good Health
Welcome to 2018! I hope your new year was happy and drama free. Now we are into the new year people are making resolutions and organising their thoughts for a change. One of the most important things is keeping healthy as we are now mid cough, cold and flu season. It will be so much harder to stick to new changes if you are feeling below par so here are some great tips for boosting your health that you can start now and carry throughout the year with you. 1.... Read more...
Support Your Resolutions with Essential Oils
As Christmas slips slowly away we are now awaiting the new year. In just a few days many of us will stay up until after midnight to bid farewell to 2017 and welcome 2018. This definitive change in date seems to motivate us to make plans to change for the better. Whether you are looking to give up a habit, shift your weight or just drive yourself to work harder many people make new year resolutions. But sticking to them can be another matter! Did you know essential oils could help... Read more...
Let’s Talk About Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea Tree is one of the most versatile essential oils, and something always recommended to have on hand. It has a myriad of uses and some significant health benefits. Originating in Australia, Tea tree is obtained from the plant Melaleuca alternifolia, nowadays the plant has been grown in other places but down under is still where the bulk of the oil is derived. This is another oil that is often suggested for internal use, but once more we would strongly recommend that you never ingest any of the essential oils... Read more...
Essential Oils Make Perfect Gifts
If you love essential oils, you will know how beneficial they can be to your daily life. Sometimes when we talk to friends about them, you get a sense that they are not really listening or understanding just how good they can be. Some people seem really interested, but when you check back in again, you find that they have still not actually got around to trying anything. Perhaps you could help by giving them a tremendous essential oil gift this Christmas. Using the knowledge you have about them is... Read more...
Spotlight on Rosewood Essential Oil
Rosewood is a gorgeous, sweet smelling oil that offers some beautiful therapeutic properties, but is often overlooked. Found in the Brazilian rainforest, this is a stunning tree that is green all year long; the oil is refined by distilling the chips of bark until a pure oil is created. When it flowers it boasts pretty yellow or purple heads, but sadly over the years the amount found has dwindled, and it has now been placed under environmental management to ensure it is not lost forever. The protection orders will ensure... Read more...
Grab Your Cold and Flu Essential Oil Kit
We have mentioned the prevalence of colds and flu at this time of year before, but with so many bugs around it is indeed something worth going over again. Today we are going to share the five most vital oils to have in your home before you get sick and teach you how to use them safely to help you with healing and recover. There is nothing more miserable than a cold; you are expected to get on with life despite feeling utterly run down and entirely grotty. If you... Read more...
Supporting the Grieving Process With Essential Oils
Life is one of those funny things that has to come to an end.  The thing about losing someone you love is that you are never quite ready to say that final goodbye.  Unfortunately, that doesn't stop the process happening, so whether you or someone you know has lost someone close it is worth remembering how you can support the grieving and healing process.    Firstly, it is essential to understand that grief is a process with no right or wrong and no rules.   Everyone reacts differently to each... Read more...
New to Essential Oils? A New Users Guide
You may have heard people talking about the amazing benefits of essential oils and wondered how to use them and incorporate them into your life so that you and your family might access their natural healing powers. If you are new to the world of essential oils, we have put together this short guide to using them safely and easily around your home. How Can Essential Oils be Used? There are a few ways you can use essential oils. The most common which we will look at in more detail... Read more...
Everything You Need to Know About Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense is another popular essential oil because it offers a myriad of therapeutic properties, so it is great to know all about it and how to use it. We have put together this helpful blog to teach you everything you need to know about Frankincense.What is Frankincense?As with all oils, Frankincense is derived from a plant, in this case, it is from Boswellia Carter or Boswellia Sacara tree. These trees are native to Somali, but it is a sturdy tree that can grow in poor soil conditions. Frankincense is taken... Read more...
Keeping Essential Oils Safely
Essential oils are useful tools that can really aid your health and beauty regimes. However, for them to remain effective when opened it is vital that they are appropriately stored. It is good to know more about the lifecycle of an opened oil, so we have put together this useful guide for you.Storing OilsHave you ever wondered why essential oils are sold in dark coloured bottles? There is a good reason for this, and if you ever come across oils packaged in clear glass bottles we would advise you to... Read more...