You know that stressful situation you keep replaying in your mind? And that mountainous spot that’s grown on your chin? Well, we hate to be the ones to tell you, but they might be connected… How stress affects the skin Hormones wreak havoc When you’re stressed, your parasympathetic nervous system creates a surge of hormones that…
This is part two of the ‘The Seven Chakras and how to support each with essential oils’ series. In the first part, we looked at working with the three lower chakras, Root, Sacral and Solar Plexus. These chakras look after your physical and emotional identity. They are also connected to your connection to the physical…
The seven chakras are the main energy centres within the body. Many of us have probably heard people talking about chakras and “unblocking” their chakras. This process of unblocking refers to the idea that when all of our chakras are open, energy can run through them freely. When energy can move through your chakras this…
This is part three of the ‘The Seven Chakras and how to support each with essential oils’ series. In the final part, we look at the Third Eye and Crown chakras, both found in the head. The chakras in this part are linked to our intuition, imagination, awareness and our intelligence. These chakras are closely…
Oh no. It’s study season and students everywhere are feeling the pressure. If you’re overwhelmed with upcoming exams, don’t worry, you’re in the right place. Take a deep breath, and we’ll help you stay calm, cool, and collected during exam stress. Why do we get stressed? The first step to coping with stress is to…
Heard of aromatherapy and want to know more? You’re in the right place. Most people have some sort of perception as to what aromatherapy is, but I’m here to clear up any confusion. This post will cover what it is and how it came to be. In short, aromatherapy is the application of essential oils…
They can boost your energy, help you sleep, and may even cure your hangover – but what exactly are essential oils and where do they come from? In this post, I’ll dive into everything you need to know about these important (and, well, essential) little liquids. What is an Essential Oil? Put simply, an essential oil…
Flowers are blooming, the weather is warming, and the Easter bunny has been. It’s officially time for a good spring clean! Freshening up your home is the perfect way to re-energise in time for brighter months. And since spring is all about the natural world waking up, why not ditch the synthetic products and do…
Now in it’s 22nd year, The Mental Health Foundation is the home of Mental Health Awareness Week – the largest mental health awareness campaign in the UK, so when it came to deciding who to support, it was quite an obvious choice. Designed to inform and empower people and communities to take action for mentally…
According to the Mental Health Foundation, 48% of adults state that sleeping badly has a negative effect on their mental health. You’ve likely experienced this firsthand too, waking up from a restless night feeling grouchy, anxious and far from your best. You see, sleep and mental health are tangled up together. When you’re struggling, getting…