Down syndrome is not a disease, it’s a genetic disorder which affects the way in which the brain and body develops. Most people have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs) in all cells, but those with Down syndrome are generally born with an extra chromosome, having three copies of chromosome 21 instead of the usual two. This […]
Smell is the strongest sense for evoking memories. Christmas is traditionally a sensory explosion with bewitching aromas synonymous with the season, for example cinnamon, frankincense, myrrh, peppermint, vanilla, orange and cloves. Just a quick whiff of a certain scent is able to evoke memories of childhood and Christmasses past, and instantly transport us to another […]
WHAT IS AN AROMATHERAPY CANDLE? The earliest use of candles is often attributed to Ancient Egyptians, who made primitive candles by soaking reeds in animal fat. They are also the first to have discovered essential oils, using them for perfume, beauty and well being. It is known that cinnamon was often used to disguise the […]
The season of giving will soon be upon us. Looking for some cute gift ideas for friends, family, teachers, neighbours, or a range of stocking fillers? How about making them yourself? A homemade gift is something special – it shows that you took the time to create something for them, rather than just picking something […]
The first Christmas gifts What could be more synonymous with Christmas than frankincense and myrrh? We’ve all heard the story of the Three Wise Men or Magi following a star and travelling for days to present their precious offerings of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the baby Jesus – the very first Christmas gifts. Whilst […]
Since man first walked the Earth, he turned to nature to provide prevention and healing for internal and external ailments, and to meet the needs of the skin and hair. Knowledge was passed down through the generations – things we know refer to as “folk law” or “traditional remedies”. Many of the natural remedies used […]
Pumpkin Seed Oil, also known as “Green Gold” due to its dark green colour, although it can also be a rich amber/red, is extracted from Cucurbita Pepo, an annual plant with creeping tendencies and climbing shoots. Often the oil appears red when in bulk but when poured in a fine stream looks green due to […]
Why do I need a face serum? Winter is fast approaching and it’s time to bring in the big guns to take care of our skin care. This time of year plays havoc with our skin – cold, dry air, wind, going from hot to cold environments, rain, snow, and being bundled up in hats, […]
At some stage of their life, everyone will experience some pain or discomfort in the joints or muscles, whether due to everyday factors, such as over-exertion or bending wrongly, due to an accident, or illness such as the flu, or through sports or going to the gym. You could suffer from a torn muscle, muscle […]
Sooner or later, whether to a greater or lesser extent, we will all have to deal with greying hair. Like the other outward appearances that accompany ageing, we have two choices – fight it or embrace it. One thing is paramount: you cannot prevent turning grey. So, now that that’s out in the open, we […]
