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by Mandy Pitcher
Autumn is well and truly here. The end of the growing season. A time to harvest. Beautiful colours surround us. Its a time for change and transitio...
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aromatherapy,
autumn,
breathwork,
cedarwood,
earthing,
essential oils,
frankincense,
grounding,
meditation,
mindfulness,
nature,
patchouli,
sandalwood,
vetiver,
walking
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by Mandy Pitcher
Stress can present itself in many ways but something that I am seeing more and more frequently is how it can affect the skin.
In the past couple of...
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allergies,
aromatherapy,
aromatic,
calming,
eczema,
essential oils,
free radicals,
happy skin,
histamine,
holistic health,
immunity,
psoriasis,
roseacea,
stress,
stressed skin
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by Mandy Pitcher
Ecology in motion - Facial Gua Sha
Have you ever wondered why traditional facials always begin with you lying on your back?
The truth is, the face ...
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aromatherapy,
calming,
Chinese medicine,
Chinese spoon,
ecology in motion,
energy,
essential oils,
facial gua sha,
facial massage,
facial oil,
gua sha,
holistic,
holistic health,
jaw tension,
lymphatic flow,
natural skincare,
non invasive,
nourishing,
nurturing,
puffiness,
relaxing,
treatment
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by Mandy Pitcher
Delicate purple blossoms with an aroma that is familiar to most. Lavender has been cherished for centuries for its myriad of remarkable properties ...
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by Mandy Pitcher
Aromatherapy is incredibly effective in helping combat the Winter Blue’s. It can lower stress levels, balance hormones, improve sleep and bring c...
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aroma inhaler,
aromatherapy,
aromatic,
blog,
botanicals,
calming,
clove,
essential oils,
eucalyptus,
frankincense,
ginger,
holistic health,
immunity,
inhalation,
mental health,
natural remedies,
relaxing,
SAD
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by Mandy Pitcher
Many of us in the Richmond Borough have Bushy Park close by, an amazing place to walk with fabulous scenery. You may have well seen signs in the pa...
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by Mandy Pitcher
I'm back after a break from the blog in August with a reflection on the summer.
The summer holidays for many are nearly over and what a topsy turvy...
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allergies,
aromatherapy,
blog,
botanicals,
essential oils,
global warming,
happy skin,
holidays,
insects,
lavender,
mosquitoes,
natural remedies,
news,
relections,
september,
spf,
stings,
summer,
sunlight,
weather
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by Mandy Pitcher
Summer is here and if you you’re anything like me you’ll be out in the garden (if you are fortunate to have one) pottering and enjoying some green ...
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aromatherapy,
aromatic,
blog,
botanicals,
calming,
essential oils,
garden,
herbs,
hormones,
lavender,
night sweats,
nightime,
peppermint,
relaxing,
seeds,
summer,
sun,
sunlight,
wellbeing,
womens health
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by Mandy Pitcher
Nothing beats the feeling of the warmth of the warmth of the sun on your face and body. Instantly uplifting, it gives you a healthy glow and it boo...
Posted in
aromatherapy,
blog,
blue light,
botanicals,
essential oils,
melatonin,
mental health,
serotonin,
sleep,
spf,
summer,
sun,
sunlight,
UVA,
UVB,
wellbeing
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by Mandy Pitcher
We all know the importance of getting a good nights sleep but so many of us don’t achieve the optimum seven or eight hours. Insufficient sleep can ...
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aromatherapy,
bath time,
blue light,
calming,
depression,
diffuser,
essential oils,
insomnia,
lavandula,
lavender,
magnesium,
melatonin,
natural remedies,
news,
nurturing,
relax,
relaxing,
wellbeing
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by Mandy Pitcher
Aromatherapy is a alternative medicine that uses plant oils that can help bring about a sense of wellbeing. They can promote relaxation and have th...
Posted in
aromatherapy,
bergamot,
blog,
botanicals,
calming,
clary sage,
essential oils,
frankincense,
hormones,
hrt,
lavender,
menopause,
mental health,
natural skincare,
neroli,
news,
nurturing,
puberty,
relaxing,
rose,
womens health
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by Mandy Pitcher
New Year resolutions always sound like a great idea but do they really work? We put undue pressure on ourselves to lose weight, give up sugar, stop...
Posted in
aromatherapy,
aromatic,
bath time,
blog,
botanicals,
energy,
essential oils,
exercising,
friends,
meditation,
mental health,
natural remedies,
new hobby,
new year,
new year resolutions,
reading,
relax,
relaxing,
seasonal affective disorder,
sleep,
soft approach,
walking,
wellbeing,
winter,
winter blues
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