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Ancient medicine: Sandalwood, Cassia, Cedarwood and Cypress

The god Anubis, supervisor of the mummification process (note the canopic jars - these were used to store the organs and included the oils of cedarwood and myrrh). Photo from André, Amsterdam, Wikimedia Commons
On May 15th, 2013

Essential oils are an ancient medicine. It’s another example of the sophistication exhibited by our ancestors, that modern science chooses to ignore or pooh-pooh. Consider this: when King Tut’s tomb was opened in 1922 they discovered 350 litres of oil including frankincense – still in great condition. Continue reading » »


Let them eat cake!

raw cheesecake
On May 15th, 2013

I admit, sometimes there is nothing more delicious than having a little piece of cake. Ah… but it isn’t as naughty as it sounds, because the cakes I’m talking about this week are healthy raw cheesecakes! The art of creating … Continue reading » »


How does detoxing help your skin?

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On May 15th, 2013

You’ve undoubtedly heard that detoxing is good for your skin. In fact, healthy and radiant skin is the top detox benefit reported by cleansers. Cleansing helps give your skin that sparkly, dewy, fresh look, and it also helps ease common … Continue reading » »


Colour therapy: Feeling pink or feeling blue?

The colours you choose say a lot about how you feel
On May 14th, 2013

Colour is often a subconscious deciding factor linked to our feelings and will give us great insight into not only how we feel about ourselves but how others are feeling. Black is a colour of authority or power, fashionable and slimming which is why it has earned itself the reputation of the ‘little black dress’ which fits almost anywhere for women and the black suit for men who want to look stylish. However black on its own can often look too sombre and give a message of separateness so take care wearing it to that important meeting. Continue reading » »


Meditation and its many faces

Meditation on the beach at sunset
On May 14th, 2013

I was feeling a little over meditation this week. Perhaps I shouldn’t be saying that on a meditation blog (particularly when my month-long Mindful in May meditation challenge is only halfway through), but it’s the truth. It’s not that I haven’t … Continue reading » »


The art of mindful eating

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On May 8th, 2013

Ah, food. It nourishes you, it gives you life, it is the reminder of childhood memories and the protagonist of occasions that knit your life together. We all know that what you eat is the cornerstone of a healthy life … Continue reading » »


15 essential oils for stress relief

Stress
On May 1st, 2013

Unlike most sedatives and anti-depressants on the market, essential oils don’t dull and depress brain function. Essential oils contain both constituents that are calming and those that are stimulating. Continue reading » »


A state of mindfulness

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On May 1st, 2013

It’s 5.30am. It’s dark outside the yoga studio, it’s dark behind my eyelids and I’m struggling to focus on anything that isn’t my stomach. It may not be the most fortuitous of starts to 31 days of mindfulness, but it … Continue reading » »


Coronary artery disease and erectile dysfunction

Coronary Artery Disease
On April 30th, 2013

Erectile dysfunction can be a forerunner of coronary artery disease according to studies as far back as 2006 in a St Louis university. The study recommends that doctors should ‘monitor heart health of patients with erectile dysfunction’. Continue reading » »


School time: The magic of play-based learning

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On April 17th, 2013

When helping your child prepare for school, a little bit of play-based learning goes a long, long way. In today’s rush-rush, high-tech world, a parent’s role in preparing the platform for their child’s future learning is more important than ever. … Continue reading » »