Menopause - how does it start? The menopause happens when our hormones start to change due to bringing about a closing down of the ovaries. During this process, we begin to shut down the production of progesterone. Menopause generally occurs between the ages of 45 – 50 but in some cases can begin from the [...]
Prickly Pear Oil Prickly Pear Oil – (Opuntia Ficus Indica) also known as Barbary Fig oil, is grown in many of the hot, dry climate countries such as Morocco, Tunisia, Madagascar and India. If you’ve been to any of those countries, you’ll have probably seen Cacti growing on the side of the road and [...]
Chamomile In aromatherapy there are 3 varieties of Chamomile generally used. They grow wild in the UK and you will be familiar with their daisy like flowers and feather leaves as well as their apple-like scent. The Varieties most used in Aromatherapy are Artemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile) Matricaria Chamomilla (German Chamomile) Ailments [...]
The benefits of Lavender Essential Oil (Lavender Angustifolia, Lavender Officinalis or Lavender Vera) as it is also known. It must be the most versatile of all essential oils and is one of the very few you can apply directly to the skin. It's wonderful for cuts, burns, spots, itchiness, it's an analgesic, anti-depressant, antiseptic, bactericidal [...]
Mother's Day can be Fraught... Especially this year when we have had so much turmoil throughout the year. Let's celebrate Mother's everywhere Those who have had to home school, those who have had to hold the fort, while working from home and those who haven't been able to see their children because they have [...]
Our Grief Journey is never Linear We all grieve differently, depending on our upbringing, our culture and our experiences and one size definitely does not fit all. Some of us like to grieve quietly and privately and some of us like to share our grief with others... we are all different. I know when I [...]
When The Loss of Someone or Something you Love Collides with Loss of Personal Space A year of intermittent and prolonged lockdowns, without much warning to prepare, has been tumultuous to say the least. The pandemic has also brought a great deal of loss with it. Many have experienced the loss of loved ones, [...]
Dealing with grief in unprecedented times Apart from losing our freedom by being in quarantine and lockdown, we are also losing our work, our businesses, and sadly some family members to the virus. One of the most difficult things to deal with, is when a loved one is taken to hospital and family members [...]
Early Miscarriage & Ectopic Pregnancy cause PTSD and Mental Health Issues It was no surprise to hear on BBC News that early miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy can lead to PTSD and mental health issues. Survey Findings I recently conducted a survey and 78.7% of women who experienced miscarriage were not offered support. 62.2% who [...]
Unresolved grief is a heavy burden to carry. You may have experienced your pregnancy loss many years ago. Buried in your mind but not leaving your heart. For some women the feelings are buried deep. They feel they shouldn't talk about something which happened years ago, pushing their feelings to one side. But for many [...]
