Pine
Botanical name: Pinus sylvestris Botanical family: Pinaceae Method of Extraction: Distilled from the dry needles Colour: Browny- Yellow Smell: Strong distinct spicy aroma Chemical Components: Alcohols and Terpenes (there are…
Reiki (pronounced ray-key)
Wikipedia says: “Reiki is a Japanese form of energy healing, which is a subset of alternative medicine. Reiki practitioners use a technique called palm healing or hands-on healing through which…
Spring Is Definitely Here!
May already! Each month I sit at my laptop to begin my blog posts. I have a little ritual that involves breath work, meditation and cacao. It just puts me…
Petalite
This month I’ve chosen from the “the Crystal deck” again, as I felt that it would be nice to explore some of the less common crystal that are about! Petalite…
Basil
Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum Botanical family: Lamiaccea Origins: Egypt Method of Extraction: Steam distilled Colour: Clear-Yellowy Smell: Strong distinct spicy aroma Chemical Components: Phenols / Alcohols depending on which type…
Sports Massage
I am a Sports Massage Therapist…………… what does that actually mean?? Last year I embarked on my latest qualification – Level 5 Sports Massage Therapy – and I’m so pleased…
Busy Month Ahead!
Well that’s another month over and done! April brings lighter evenings, time to sit in the garden, even if a jumper is needed, it’s just lovely to sit and have…
Zincite
I’ve taken to using my “the Crystal deck” of cards I had when I first did my Crystal Therapy training to help me choose a Crystal to talk about. This…
Ginger
Botanical name: Zingiber officinal Botanical family: Zingiberaceae Origins: China, Asia, India Method of Extraction: Steam distilled Colour: Yellowy-Brown Smell: Strong distinct spicy aroma Chemical Components: Sesquiterpenes Therapeutic Properties: Antispasmodic, causes…
Self-Care – What does it mean to you?
I’m rambling on again about Self-Care! It seems to be such a buzz word at the moment, so I wanted to explore exactly what it means to you! I want…