Natural Wellness with Adheesh + Santoshi, Byron Bay (2026)

13/02/2026

Enjoy a sweet, summertime favourite this summer with this refreshing Honey Ginger Lemonade! 🍋🫚

There’s a reason this combo is such a fave. It’s simple, powerful, and feels good from the very first sip.

Why Lemon & Ginger?
🍋 Lemon essential oil supports digestion, gentle detox pathways, and brings that clean, uplifting energy we all crave on warm days. Refreshing for the body and the mind.
🫚 Ginger is brilliant for digestion and circulation, helping ease that heavy or sluggish feeling, while adding a warming kick that balances the citrus perfectly.

Paired with raw honey, this lemonade is hydrating, revitalising, and naturally delicious, ideal for hot summer afternoons, BBQs, or after a beach walk.

🌞 Summer version (Australia & warm climates):
Serve chilled with ice for a zesty, feel-good refresher.

❄️ Winter friends on the other side of the world:
Turn this into a hot Honey Ginger Lemon drink by:

Skipping the ice

Adding hot (not boiling) water

Enjoying it as a soothing, warming drink for digestion, immunity, and comfort

Same ingredients. Same benefits. Just a seasonal twist.

11/02/2026

With oil pulling gaining so much attention lately, I wanted to break down the what, why & how — and share exactly how I do it.

🌿 WHAT IS OIL PULLING?

Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice used to support oral health and gentle detoxification.

The idea is that oil binds to bacteria, plaque and toxins in the mouth, helping reduce harmful microbes and support a healthier oral environment.

For oil pulling, virgin, cold-pressed coconut oil is my first choice because it contains lauric acid, known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

💛 WHY OIL PULLING?

Reported oral benefits include:
✨ Stronger teeth, gums and jaw
✨ Fresher breath
✨ Support for gum health
✨ Reduced dryness of the mouth and throat
✨ Brighter-looking teeth

Many people also report benefits beyond the mouth, such as:
🌿 Reduced inflammation
🌿 Better sinus and respiratory support
🌿 Improved digestion
🌿 Fewer headaches

✔️ When:
First thing in the morning, right after getting out of bed — before brushing your teeth or drinking anything.
(Pro tip: it’s easy to do in the shower.)

✔️ Steps:
1️⃣ Gently swish 1 tablespoon of virgin coconut oil around your mouth and between your teeth for 10–15 minutes
👉 Keep it gentle so you don’t tire your jaw
👉 Do not swallow

2️⃣ Spit the oil into the trash (not the sink — ask me how I know 😅)

3️⃣ Rinse your mouth with warm water
➕ Add a pinch of salt for extra antimicrobial support

4️⃣ Brush your teeth as normal (fluoride-free if possible)

✨ Simple and effective.

🌱 ESSENTIAL OILS I ADD

(1 drop is plenty — quality matters)

• Peppermint – fresh breath, clarity, energising
• Myrrh – soothes and supports gum healing while helping defend against oral threats
• Clove – rich in eugenol; powerful antibacterial support, helps relieve discomfort and ease inflammation

👉 Use only high-quality, food-safe essential oils.

🧴 A NOTE ON FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL
You can use doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil if you prefer a liquid oil, but it doesn’t contain lauric acid, so it’s less effective for oil pulling.
I recommend virgin coconut oil whenever possible.

09/02/2026

Did you know pharmaceutical standards allow up to 5% variation in composition?

At doTERRA, purity and consistency matter too much to leave that to chance.
From where Lavender is grown to how it’s tested, every step is intentional.

🌿 Watch the video to see what makes doTERRA Lavender different.

07/02/2026

Not everyone looks forward to social events.

If small talk drains you, crowds feel heavy, or speaking up takes effort, the right sensory support can make a real difference.

Our sense of smell is directly linked to the limbic system in the brain — the area involved in emotions, stress response, and memory. That’s why aroma can subtly influence how calm, confident, or focused we feel.

Here are a few oils I often suggest as gentle support before or during social situations 👇

💛 Passion & Motivate
Uplifting blends designed to support positive mood and mental energy. Citrus and warm spice notes are known to stimulate alertness and motivation.

➡️ Apply to pulse points or the back of the neck before heading out to help shift from hesitation into engagement.

🌱 Copaiba & Peace
Both are known for their grounding, calming properties. Copaiba contains high levels of β-caryophyllene, which interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system and is associated with relaxation.

➡️ Use Copaiba under the tongue or topically, and apply Peace over the heart when nerves or anticipation feel overwhelming.

🌸 Lavender & Spearmint
Lavender is widely studied for its calming effect on the nervous system, while Spearmint can support mental clarity and alert communication.

➡️ Diffuse before an event or use topically to help you feel calmer yet clear when expressing your thoughts.

05/02/2026

Copaiba is often described as a synergistic oil — not because it’s trendy, but because of its unique chemistry.

Copaiba is one of the richest natural sources of beta-caryophyllene (BCP), a plant compound that interacts directly with CB2 receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system. These receptors play a key role in regulating inflammation, pain perception, immune response, and nervous system balance.

That’s why Copaiba doesn’t just work on the body — it works with it.

🧬 Why It Enhances Other Oils

When used with other essential oils, Copaiba helps:
✔️ Support a healthy inflammatory response
✔️ Improve absorption and bioavailability
✔️ Create a more balanced, sustained effect

This makes it a powerful companion to oils like Lavender, Ice Blue or Deep Blue, Frankincense, and Peppermint.

How to Use Copaiba with Other Oils
✨ Topical – Muscles & Joints

2–3 drops Ice Blue or Deep Blue + 1–2 drops Copaiba

Dilute if needed and apply to muscles, joints, knees, shoulders, or lower back

Use 2–3 times daily as required

Supports local comfort while helping regulate inflammation.

✨ Aromatic – Nervous System & Relaxation

3 drops Lavender + 2 drops Copaiba
or

3 drops Cedarwood + 2 drops Copaiba

Diffuse for 30–60 minutes, especially in the evening

Encourages relaxation, emotional regulation, and nervous system support.

✨ Internal – Daily Nervous System, Inflammatory & Immune Support

Place 1 drop Copaiba + 1 drop Frankincense under the tongue each morning

Supports
🧠 Nervous system balance
🔥 Healthy inflammatory response
🛡️ Immune system function

(Only if appropriate for you and always using pure, tested essential oils. Less is more.)

02/02/2026

Why this DIY makeup remover actually works ✨

This isn’t just a “natural” recipe — it’s smart skin science, the gentle way.

🧴 Fractionated Coconut Oil
Oil dissolves oil. That’s why it effortlessly breaks down makeup, SPF and impurities without stripping your skin barrier.

💧 Vegetable Glycerin
A powerful humectant that pulls moisture into the skin, helping it stay soft, plump and hydrated after cleansing.

🌿 Witch Hazel
Naturally clarifying and toning. It tightens pores, refreshes the skin and removes residue — without the sting of alcohol-based removers.

🌸 Lavender
Supports skin calm and repair, while soothing redness and irritation. Perfect for sensitive or tired skin.

🌱 Tea Tree
Keeps skin clean and balanced with its purifying properties — ideal for preventing congestion and breakouts.

✨ Frankincense
The glow oil. Supports healthy-looking skin, promotes renewal and helps your complexion look smoother and more radiant over time.

The result?
Clean skin. Calm skin. Nourished skin.
No harsh chemicals. No stripping. Just one gentle swipe 💜

✨ Tip: Shake before each use — oil + water need a little love to work together.

31/01/2026

✨ Serotonin Support Blend (for feeling flat & unmotivated) ✨

I came across this serotonin roller and thought it was worth sharing 💛
Not because essential oils magically replace brain chemistry…
but because this blend is smartly designed.

This isn’t about smelling nice 🌿
It’s about supporting the biology behind your mood.

The Blend (10 ml roller)

10 drops Citrus Bliss
2 drops Turmeric
5 drops Peppermint
5 drops Lavender
2 drops Copaiba
Fill the rest with Fractionated Coconut Oil

🧠 Why these oils work

🍊 Citrus Bliss → stimulates the limbic system (emotional brain), linked to higher serotonin & dopamine and lower cortisol

💜 Lavender → calms the nervous system via GABA pathways and supports sleep (key for serotonin balance)

🌬 Peppermint → supports alertness, motivation & appetite regulation

🌿 Turmeric → helps reduce neuro-inflammation and supports serotonin & dopamine signalling

🌱 Copaiba → supports the endocannabinoid system (pain, stress & emotional overload)

👉 Together, they help remove common serotonin blockers:
stress, poor sleep, inflammation, pain, low motivation & appetite dysregulation

✋ How to apply

Best spots

✨ Wrists / inner forearms → fast mood lift
✨ Back of neck / base of skull → clarity + nervous-system activation

Also effective

💗 Over the heart / sternum → emotional lift + grounding

Optional (when really flat)

🌬 Collarbones / upper chest → breath, energy & expansion

⏰ When to use

🌅 Morning: wrists + neck

☀️ Mid-afternoon slump: wrists or heart

🏃 Before focus or movement: neck or collarbones

Dose: 1–2 swipes per area, 2× daily (max 3×)

🚫 Skip soles of feet (too calming)
🚫 Not for evening use (peppermint + citrus are stimulating)

⚠️ Important reality check

Essential oils don’t create serotonin or replace medication.
They don’t treat depression or replace professional care.

What they can do is help remove biological roadblocks so your body can produce and use serotonin more effectively.

🍳 One piece most people miss: protein

Serotonin is made from tryptophan, an amino acid from protein.
No protein = no building blocks.

Best sources

🥚 Animal-based: Eggs (complete protein + B6)

🌱 Plant-based: Pea + rice protein blend (complete & gentle)

✨ Think of oils as setting the conditions…
but protein, sleep, daylight & movement create the chemistry.

29/01/2026

Hemorrhoids aren’t exactly dinner table conversation… but relief matters 😅

This little roller blend is one of those simple things that just works because it targets the real issues behind hemorrhoids - inflammation, circulation, pain and tissue repair.

Why these oils make sense (not just folklore)

Helichrysum – supports tissue repair and micro-circulation. Studies show it helps calm inflammation and strengthen fragile capillaries, which is important when veins are swollen and irritated.

Cypress – well known for venous support. It has mild vasoconstrictive properties (helps tone blood vessels) and is traditionally used for varicose veins and fluid stagnation.

Copaiba – rich in β-caryophyllene, a compound shown to interact with CB2 receptors involved in inflammation and pain regulation. In simple terms: very soothing for angry tissue.

Peppermint – gives fast cooling relief. Menthol activates cold receptors in the skin, helping reduce pain, itch and discomfort short-term.

Blended in FCO so it’s diluted and skin friendly, which makes it practical to use several times a day.

Recipe
8 drops Helichyrsum
7 drops Cypress
6 drops Copaiba
4 drops Peppermint

Put in a 10ml roller bottle and fill with Fractionated Coconut Oil or carrier oil.

Roll on finger and apply to area of concern 3 x daily

26/01/2026

In this video, Emily Wright speaks with Dr. Nicole Stevens, one of the leading minds in essential oils.

She asked what one practice she’s kept after decades of working with essential oils.

The answer surprised me… but it also made perfect sense. ✨

The connection created through essential oils is incredibly powerful. I experienced it with my 90-year-old mum, she felt uplifted, radiant, and full of life for the rest of the day. A beautiful reminder of the power of plants. 🌿

24/01/2026

Many therapists and researchers agree on one key thing, when the nervous system feels safe, children find it easier to access calm, focus and connection 💛

And for many neurodivergent or sensory sensitive kids, that’s not always easy.

Sound, textures, smells, transitions…
their brains often process these more intensely, which can quickly feel overwhelming.

That’s why gentle sensory input is sometimes used to support regulation - not to fix, but to help the body feel a little more settled.

One oil many families love is Vetiver 🌱

It has a deep, earthy aroma that people often describe as grounding and anchoring, like a signal to slow down and land in the body.

✨ Child-centred ways to use it:
• 1 drop on a cotton ball near their seat or therapy space
• diluted roller on the soles of the feet before bedtime
• paired with a weighted toy or favourite comfort object
• diffused in one of the animal kid diffusers (koala is my fave)

An incredibly grounding oil for young & old!

22/01/2026

Bergamot has become one of my absolute non-negotiables 💚

Not just because it smells fresh and beautiful… but because it genuinely helps me stay steady, clear-headed and calm when life (and work) gets full.

It’s also one of the most researched essential oils for stress, burnout, and emotional regulation:

✔ Supports healthy cortisol
✔ Helps reduce anxiety
✔ Calms the body’s stress response
✔ Beautiful support when you’re mentally tired or emotionally flat from doing too much for too long

One study found that “Bergamot inhalation significantly lowered cortisol levels and reduced negative mood,” describing it as a simple and effective way to reduce stress.

There’s also a small clinical pilot study with first responders and military personnel showing Bergamot aromatherapy helped improve sleep, reduce anxiety, lift mood, support focus and calm nervous system over-activation linked to PTSD symptoms.

One important thing to know: Bergamot is cold-pressed and naturally contains compounds that can make skin more sensitive to sunlight. That’s why I personally prefer inhalation with this oil, diffusing or breathing it in.

You still get all the emotional and nervous system benefits, without worrying about sun exposure or skin reactions. Simple, safe, and stress-free.

How I use it:

✨ Diffuse first thing in the morning or before a busy day
✨ A few slow breaths straight from the bottle when my nervous system needs a reset (always keep a bottle in my bag)

And as always quality matters, especially with citrus oils. They oxidise easily, and low quality oils can irritate the skin and even make things feel worse emotionally. So I stick with pure, properly tested oils.

If you’re building an emotional-support kit… or finding your way out of burnout… Bergamot is a beautiful place to start 🍃

Study link:

PTSD pilot study – https://www.ajqr.org/article/the-use-of-bergamot-essential-oil-for-ptsd-symptomology-a-qualitative-study-13596

19/01/2026

🧠✨ Mental clarity is not just n your head … it’s biochemical.

If you’re feeling foggy, distracted, or slow to focus, this simple daily protocal can make a real difference 👇

🌿 Diffuser blend:
Lemon + Peppermint + Rosemary (3 drops each)
(+ Lime or Frankincense if you want to level it up or don't have the other oils)

Why this works (science bit 🤓):

🧪 Rosemary has been shown to improve memory speed and accuracy – one study found up to 75% improvement in cognitive performance when rosemary aroma was present.
🍋 Lemon helps boost alertness and mood by increasing dopamine activity.
🌱 Peppermint increases oxygen flow to the brain and improves attention and reaction time.

That’s not woo-woo. That’s neurochemistry.

And then there's the bomb…

💊 DDR Prime – 1 capsule daily

It supports:
✔️ Cellular energy (mitochondria = your brain’s power plants)
✔️ Inflammation balance
✔️ Brain and immune function

Your brain uses 20% of your body’s total energy – so when your cells work better, you think better.

Clearer head. Better focus. More momentum. 💥

Small daily habits → big cognitive wins.

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