In October last year, following on from months of turbulence, I had the most heartbreaking, traumatic experience of my life. And there have been a few biggies in my life that I didn’t think could be topped.  True to form I continued working, took up yoga again...ignored the screaming pain inside me. I ignored myself as I absolutely could not face the pain.  I realise scrolling through social media that I was gradually falling. Feeling so alone and unwilling to open up for fear of ... VIEW POST

Mandarin oil is a light, delicately fragranced oil just like the fruit. It’s popular in treating digestive issues due to its tonic effect on the stomach and calming effect on the intestines. It’s a good oil to use on those with slightly more vulnerable systems such as the very young and the very old or fragile. It’s one of the oils safe to use during pregnancy.  ... VIEW POST

Neroli oil has to be one of my personal favourites. It comes from the flower of the bitter orange (Seville Orange). It’s a gentle sedative oil with antidepressant properties. It’s excellent for treating anxiety and can help with anxiety related insomnia. It’s also useful for helping hormone related issues such as PMT and menopause. Neroli is a rejuvenating skin care preparation as it stimulates the growth of healthy new cells. As it is safe to use during pregnancy this means it’s a good ... VIEW POST