Soil Aromatherapy Press has published just the dandiest article on using essential oils to fight the germs this winter that we are re-publishing, with their permission of course! All the oils mentioned have links to where they can be purchase on our online organic and...
Winter is a wonderful time to slow down. Lazy days spent reading in front of the fire; and leisurely walks through the parks take precedence over the constant social activity from the summer. Hot cross buns, warmed breads, soup and hot drinks take centre stage...
Get to Know Your Dosha
Auyerveda is a "science of life" that is over 5000 years old and originating from India. For those of us who are weary of the division between mysticism and science, Ayurveda offers a comprehensive system that connects all the dots in a way that is timeless. It is one of the only approaches to healing that has always taken into account not only the effects of climate, diet, and life style on health but also the subtle ways in which wellbeing is impacted by emotional and spiritual issues. Through a wide range of guidelines, Ayurveda presents strategies for releasing energies that are blocked as well as for improving longevity.
Did You Know? Ayurveda comes from the Sanskrit āyus (life), and veda (sacred knowledge).
According to Ayurveda, each of us has a unique mix of three mind/body principles which creates our specific mental and physical characteristics. These three principles are called Doshas. Most of us have one or two doshas which are most lively in our nature, with the remaining one(s) less significant. |
Susan Ingram, the creator of the Sunumbra sun protection range, reiterates why natural sunscreen with organic ingredients is better for you to use: 1. CHEMICAL SUNSCREENS CONTAIN SOME NASTY INGREDIENTS You don’t have to destroy your skin with chemicals to avoid getting sunburnt. These are some of...
Beauty is very closely related to the health of our body and mind and to the conditions of our surroundings. The word "cosmetics" actually has its roots in the Greek word, "cosmos", which is a word used to describe an orderly and interconnected universe. By...
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What is Acne? Acne is a common inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands. These glands produce oil, which can get trapped as it travels to the skin's surface and this is where the problem begins as the pores then become clogged. The areas most often...
Finding the time to take a bath is a wise thing to do. Even though showers are quicker and in some instances more hygienic, soaking in the tub is both soothing and healing. Water is nature's healer and hot water has wonderful benefits on...
Hemporium Hempseed & Mustard Bath This soothing and detoxifying mix is made according to a centuries-old formulation of finest salts, essentials oils and minerals. It soothes muscular aches, callouses, athletes foot and skin disorders. It is also useful for detoxification, treating colds, flu and general fatigue....
Oestrogen dominance with its wide range of symptoms, is a modern age condition that is effecting women, men, children and even the unborn foetus. Only since the advent of man-made chemicals about 50 years ago have we been exposed to many hundreds of thousands of...