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HAVE A SMELLY CHRISTMAS!

December 7, 2011

  Did you know that smell is directly linked to your memory? Have you noticed how a smell can transport you somewhere from your past?  Our Olfactory Centre is the part of our brain that recognises smell. It is connected to the Limbic System which is an ancient part of our brain responsible for emotions [...]

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AROMATHERAPY TO AID CONCEPTION

November 1, 2011

On average for a normal healthy couple trying to conceive it can take anything up to 18 months to get a result and your GP won’t see you if their is no medical history before you have been trying for a year! In our modern western world fertility is on the decline, this is due [...]

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COUGHS & COLDS?…… NOT IN OUR HOUSE!

September 19, 2011

Well it looks like autumn has well and truly arrived! An immune boost with essential oils at this time of year can be a very easy, yet vital thing to do. It may seem like your little one has one cold after another all winter. Young children haven’t built up their immunity to the 100’s [...]

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FIRST AID SUMMER ESSENTIALS

July 23, 2011

If you are planning a trip abroad or just staying in England for your holidays you may very well be packing a first aid kit, especially if travelling with children. Did you know you could supplement your kit with a few essential oils and use them for various ailments? All you need is a little [...]

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AROMATHERAPY PRE HOLIDAY TIPS

July 7, 2011

Hurrah its summer and you are hopefully looking forward to your long awaited and well deserved getaway! However travelling with children is very different from when you went away with friends or partner BC (Before Children)! How much stuff do you need to take? If you are travelling with babies it may seem that you [...]

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OXYTOCIN, BREAST FEEDING & MASSAGE

June 20, 2011

Oxytocin is the hormone released as you breastfeed and research shows that breastfeeding helps mothers bond with their babies. It is released into the blood during labour to promote lactation and floods the brain during a feed. A recent study undertaken at Warwick University showed that during  breast feeding  the extra release of Oxytocin created a ‘positive [...]

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HOW AROMATHERAPY CAN SUPPORT A NEW MUM AND HER ABILITY TO BREAST FEED

June 2, 2011

Breast feeding is one of the most natural things to do. We are able to sustain our babies from the production of our milk and create a long lasting bond. So why is it sometimes so hard to achieve this natural process? New baby’s and mums have to learn how to do it properly. The baby [...]

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CARE FOR YOUR SKIN THROUGH PREGNANCY WITH AROMATHERAPY

May 19, 2011

Many changes occur physically during pregnancy due to the change in levels of hormones. Moles, freckles or birth marks may change shape or colour. Some people experience a change to their usual skin type, i.e. someone who has very oily skin may notice their skin becoming dryer and someone with dry skin may notice a [...]

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THE THERAPEUTIC POWER OF TOUCH – BABY MASSAGE & ITS BENEFITS

February 2, 2011

Baby massage can make a real difference in the early months of parenthood.  Instead of struggling through various complications, parents can learn techniques which can help health conditions such as colic, teething, sleeplessness and emotional stress.  Baby massage also enhances and promotes the emotional bond between parent and child. In many cultures massage is a [...]

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