Burnout is real!  It’s common for many people to experience pressure that brings prolonged levels of exhaustion and stress which affects them physically, mentally and emotionally.

It may be due to changes in family dynamic.  The big kids have gone off to University and you’ve spent most of the summer helping them  prepare for every eventuality while holding down a job and running your day to day life. ........

Hot towels to soothe your skin, promote good skin health and get your summer glow on.

Sagging Skin is an inevitable sign of our ageing process.

Did you know that St. Valentines did not have such romantic beginnings.

It's origins began during the roman times of 6th Century BC.It was a bloody fertility festival called Lupercalia.While researching, I've discovered that it was quite a violent festival in many ways!

Has your skin become dryer throughout the winter months?

Are you lathering on the facial oil but still feel like you need more?

I've chatted with several women recently who have questioned why their facial oils are not soothing their skin.

The day has arrived when your daughter announces she is to marry her partner!

Of course you are over the moon!The excitement that your girl is getting married, the wonderment of the occasion, a reason to get dressed up and look good in front of family and friends you have not seen for a long time.

The Gift of Giving is an important part of the way I run my business.

I believe giving brings about more connection, community and caring.

Thinking about and giving to others often gives us a sense of satisfaction and certain amount of joy or contentment.

The feeling that we have contributed to something worthwhile.

What Is Facial Cupping?

You may have heard of the traditional Chinese cupping where celebrities and sports stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Michael Phelps have a display of red and purple bruises on their backs, shoulders and legs to sooth sore muscles and manage pain.

Facial cupping is different from that.

I met a friend for coffee the other day.  She was rundown, she had too much on and so many worries.She ran off the list of commitments and chores she need to do to keep her job, home and family running.

One thing that struck me was that she even saw walking the dogs as a chore.  It was something that needed to be done every day.  Not just every day, but TWICE a day!  They are energetic dogs!

What is Adrenal Fatigue?

Adrenal Fatigue is considered to be a set of symptoms including prolonged exposure to stress could drain the adrenals leading to a low cortisol state. The adrenal depletion would cause brain fog, low energy, depressive mood, salt and sweet cravings, lightheadedness, and other vague symptoms.

This is true.

If you think you're meditating wrong, you are actually doing it right.

I hear this all the time.

"I can't meditate""I can't focus""I start thinking about my shopping list""My mind wanders""It's not working""I'll never be able to relax enough".

Do you recognise any of those thoughts?

We all experience stress from time to time. Some more than others.

It's good to know you have a wonderful peaceful sanctuary to retreat to in the South Downs.

 I'll confess, I've been feeling the stress over the last month or so.Whilst summer has been relaxing, there are lots of changes going on which can take time to adjust to.

So I'm updating my self care routine that keeps me in check.

I wonder how you ease your stresses?

Here are some reminder tips of how to keep a sense of balance and calm in your life.

We all suffer from puffy eyes from time to time but ageing is the most common cause.

So how do we reduce our puffiness as we reach our midyears and beyond?

Do you wake in the morning feeling like you’ve crushed your teeth, your neck and jaw muscles ache or you’ve had the worst nights sleep?

You could be experiencing jaw tension or Bruxism. It’s thought that 1 in 10 people in the UK experience jaw tension and most of those are women.

Tinnitus is the name for hearing noises that are not caused by sounds coming from the outside world. It's common and not usually a sign of anything serious. It might get better by itself and there are treatments that can help. There are several types and causes of tinnitus. According to the British Tinnitus Association, the exact reason why it occurs is not known. It seems it is generally agreed that Tinnitus can arise due to some kind of change in life. This can be physical, mental or emotional and does not have to relate to your hearing or ears.

Trauma can come about in many ways.  It can be the result of being involved in an accident, having gone through a major medical procedure, a sudden, dramatic change in your personal or working life. It can also come upon you unexpectedly.  Perhaps current circumstances in your life have triggered past painful memories bringing the feeling of trauma to the surface.

It’s a fact that menopause can have a detrimental effect to our skin health

Oestrogen is the hormone responsible for making you feel energetic and vibrant, helping you to maintain healthy skin, hair and enable you to feel clear headed and focus.

Some breeze through it and others can feel like their world is falling apart.  That’s not surprising when you read the list below of physical and emotional symptoms that menopause can bring.