by Louise Morgan | Blog, Self Care, sleep
So, as we’re approaching the end of the year I hear a lot of people commenting on how their lives are getting a bit crazy as they try to fit everything in. Self-care is a bit of a buzz phrase at the moment, but it’s because it is important, especially when...
by Louise Morgan | Blog, Complementary Therapy, Self Care
Are you someone who has trouble understanding why someone would pay so much for a therapy? Do you consider it a luxury or a pamper? If so, then you may not understand why people would book to have regular therapies. Years ago, I’ll admit I fell into the camp...
by Louise Morgan | Aromatherapy, Blog, Complementary Therapy, Hydrolats, Hydrosols
What are hydrolats and hydrosols? In America they are called hydrosols, while in the UK they tend to be called hydrolats or hydrosols depending on the supplier. They are both used to refer to the same product. During steam distillation, the plant material is...
by Louise Morgan | Aromatherapy, Blog, Complementary Therapy, Essential Oil Safety
Did you know that inhalation is one of the most effective ways for essential oils to enter the body? When you inhale an essential oil some of the components make their way to the limbic area of the brain. This is the area which is associated with memory and explains...
by Louise Morgan | Blog, reflexology
So, this is a question I often get asked, and it’s usually from people who don’t like having their feet touched People are often worried about the appearance of their feet or the fact they may smell a little, however, often feet do look very similar...
by Louise Morgan | Baby Massage, Blog, Complementary Therapy, Massage for Children
Baby massage has become more popular in recent years, as parents think it’s a nice thing to do with their young baby while health professionals are beginning to understand the implications of positive touch for an early age. So, what is it? Some people think it...
by Louise Morgan | Aromatherapy, Blog, Buying Essential Oils, Complementary Therapy, Essential Oil Safety
If you’re new to essential oils, chances are you’ve had an oil recommended by someone, or you’ve read something somewhere and you think it may be worth a try. So, how do you choose your essential oils? If someone has recommended...
by Louise Morgan | Aromatherapy, Aromatherapy massage, Blog, Complementary Therapy
If you have a massage, you probably think of essential oils being smelly, fragrant aromas which are massaged onto your skin before being absorbed by your body. The skin is designed to be a barrier and to protect things getting into our body. This isn’t to say...
by Louise Morgan | Blog, Complementary Therapy, Holistic Therapy, Massage
If you’re looking to book a massage, it can be difficult to know which one to go for. Do you want aromatherapy, deep tissue, holistic, no hands, hot stone, warm bamboo, shells etc, etc? The list is endless! As with other complementary therapies, when you...
