Lavender

Lavender is one of the most widely used, and easy to use of all the essential oils. Along with tea-tree, it's safe for everybody to use with no specialist information or training - as long as a few common-sense precautions are observed. Like tea-tree it's one of very few that can be used neat on the skin and which is very unlikely to produce irritation. The main caveat to that, however, is that recent research has shown that repeated/constant use of the neat oil can lead to sensitisation, so don't overdo it! Lavender's uses are also quite widely known and include: * A few drops on the pillow or sheets to aid sleep * vaporising ...

I am a shift worker with an irregular shift pattern, which means I have great difficulty in getting into a sleep routine. It is especially difficult at this time of year with the heat and the bright sunshine streaming in the bedroom Window - despite the blackout curtain liners. There is also the noise factor with the neighbourhood kids being off during the summer holidays. After much experimenting,(and insomnia) I find the following works for me:- Boots foam Ear Plugs - 2 pairs in a case (costing less than £2). There are several other types, including a dearer set at £4.95 called Earplanes, which helps with ear pressure build up if you are flying. The ...

Are you feeling stressed out? Perhaps you have been trailing around the shops hunting for bargains, or you have just had a long drive home after the christmas holidays visiting family and friends? Maybe, like me me, you have dooyoo-itus, you know, neck hanging down for hours reading opinions, because you have lots of catching up to do? Whether any of the above apply to you or not,I have something for you that will make you go Ooooooooh, Arhhhhhhhhhhhh, 'Oh yes!, that is just soooooo lovely, just a little bit to the right,Oh yes, that feels so good'! Is it my very own masseuse? No. Have I just sat in a hot tub? No. What I have got, ...