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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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lymphatic flow,
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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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inhalation,
mental health,
natural remedies,
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SAD
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by Mandy Pitcher
At the end of September came the shocking news that the beautiful ancient tree at Sycamore Gap in Northumberland had been vandalised and felled. A ...
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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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seeds,
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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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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...
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puberty,
relaxing,
rose,
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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...
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by Mandy Pitcher
October is Menopause awareness month. A subject that has been at the forefront of the news recently and thankfully now a topic that is discussed fa...
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relaxing,
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by Mandy Pitcher
What is Gua Sha?
GUA : To scrape or rubSHA : Reddish rash (petechiae) blood stagnation, or flow to surface of skin.
The above represents the toxic ...
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stones,
wellbeing,
yellow nephrite
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by Mandy Pitcher
In such unsettling times, the need for self care shouldn't be overlooked and good sleep is paramount for our wellbeing.
When was the last time that...
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