Aromatherapy is a versatile complimentary practice because it can be practiced in a number of ways and easily combined with other types of complimentary therapies. Although a beneficial therapy in its own right, aromatherapy can also be combined with therapies such as reflexology, massage and Ayurvedic medicine for greater benefits. Here’s a closer look at […]
Combining Aromatherapy With Other Types of Complimentary Therapies
The Basic Ingredients For Homemade Lip Balm
Lip balm (or gloss!) is one of the easiest natural beauty products that you can make for yourself. Many of the ingredients used to make a natural lip balm have therapeutic properties, unlike a regular store bought lip balm or lip salve. Look closely at the ingredients of many regular lip balms and you might […]
The Health Benefits Of Keeping A Dream Journal
Journaling is good for your health in more ways than one – but what about a dream journal? Research into what our dreams mean has been contested by significant names in history such as Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) and Carl Jung (1875-1961) for centuries and, although in many ways we are no scientifically nearer the truth […]
The Health Risks of a Desk Job
Many people assume that working at a computer all day long is less detrimental to your health than, for example, hard, physical labor. However, if your work regularly includes spending a few hours a day at the computer, you are putting your health at risk. As someone who spends a considerable amount of time working […]
The Best Flowers For Romance
Many flowers have traditionally been associated with romance throughout the centuries. Rose is perhaps the most well known of romantic flowers. However, did you know that there are several species of other flowers which are also associated with romance – and which also have therapeutic benefits? Herbs Which Were Used in Weddings Today we might […]
How To Use Lavender To Help Your Baby Sleep
Lavender is one of the most popular scents and has been around since antiquity. It has been used throughout history for various medicinal ailments. It is a gentle aroma that seems to bring a sense of comfort and calm to the majority of people who come into contact with it; for this reason alone, lavender […]
The Difference Between Rose and Rose Geranium
Roses and rose geraniums are not the same flower; although they both have health benefits, roses and rose geraniums have different botanical names, belong to different plant families and are composed differently. Here is a short profile of each type of plant species, highlighting the difference between a rose and a rose geranium. Botanical Profile […]