Why I love Eucalyptus staigerianna
Eucalyptus would be one of the most common essential oils people might think of when it comes to respiratory issues and the winter months, but… Read More »Why I love Eucalyptus staigerianna
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Managing change
Nature has nudged us towards winter, the stunning autumnal leaves have started to drop from the trees and as I write this I have seen… Read More »Managing change
Book reviews for my debut aromatherapy book
In the last 3 months, there have been 3 reviews of my book Working with unusual oils – an aromatic journey with lesser known essential… Read More »Book reviews for my debut aromatherapy book
Anosmia (loss of smell)
Anosmia is defined as the temporary or permanent lack of smell. Theoretically, hyposmia refers to sense of smell being reduced but you will sometimes hear… Read More »Anosmia (loss of smell)
The importance of self-care
Self-care is the practice of actively looking after your mental health and well-being. Although the term is frequently used, many people still struggle with the… Read More »The importance of self-care
Working with tree essential oils
I have to be honest and say I have always had a great affinity with essential oils that are derived from trees. I suspect this… Read More »Working with tree essential oils
Aromatherapy, anxiety and stress
30-45% of my clients initially come to me for aromatherapy support because they are stressed or suffering with anxiety, but what do we mean by… Read More »Aromatherapy, anxiety and stress
What’s in a name?
Quite a lot when it comes to essential oils! As a student clinical aromatherapist, one of the first things I was taught was to only… Read More »What’s in a name?