Alice Ringrose

21/03/2024

04/03/2024

Unlocking Vitality: Exploring the Harmony of the Wood Element and the Liver in Chinese PhilosophyIntroduction:As the last remnants of winter fade away, nature comes alive with a burst of color, signaling the arrival of spring. In Chinese philosophy, this season is intricately connected to the elemen...

05/06/2023

25/04/2023

2019 is the 20th anniversary of World Tai Chi & Qigong Day, a global health and healing event held annually, on the last Saturday of April each year in over ...

19/04/2023

Very excited as my book has been published and is available on Amazon :)
https://shorturl.at/dlAP0

29/12/2022

A walk to close the year that was, and prepare you for the one that's unfolding.

18/09/2022

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“Hello, I'm a dandelion.
A lot of people call me a w**d but I'm a friend and come to help you!
When you see me, remember that I'm the ONLY one who wants and can grow in that particular spot. Because:
Either the soil is too compact / hard / stomped and I want to loosen it for you with my roots.
Or there is too little calcium in the soil - don't worry, I will replenish that for you with the dying of my leaves.
Or the soil is too acidic. But I will also improve that for you if you give me the chance.
Or a mixture of the above reasons, of course. 😊
I'm here because your soil needs my help so best you let me grow without disturbing me! When everything is fixed, I will disappear again, I promise!
Are you trying to remove me prematurely with my root? However meticulous you are, I will return 2x as strong! Just until your soil is improved.
You can even tell by my growth at which stage my help is at. If my leaves are flat on the ground then I'm far from ready but if they all reach up then I'm already a long way on my way.
Something completely different is that I am 1 of the first bloomers in spring so I will announce spring / summer for you.
During the day when it's hot, I open my flowers but in the evening when it cools off I close them again quickly. In fact, if it's not hot enough during the day I won't open them at all!
My flowers are the first food for insects after hibernation and unlike most other plants, I have pollen AND nectar, not merely one OR the other! And I am generous with them! 😉
My flowers are even delicious for you people by the way, did you know? I used to be called ′′honey (or gold) of the poor′′ because my flowers are so sweet in e.g. jam, sauce or salad! The internet is full of recipes - check them out.
But wait until the end of May or later before you start picking and even then, don't pick everything yet! The biodiversity and bees will be very grateful!”

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Text By Paula Kok - De Boer
Illustration By Juliste Cavallini

29/07/2022

It is with deep sadness that we inform you that IFA member and two-time past council chair, June Gibbs, has sadly passed away. Our thoughts are with her friends and family.

A memorial will take place on 8 August 2022 - please contact the office if you would like to attend.

07/06/2022

Aromatherapy Awareness Week 06th – 12th June 2022 is an annual national campaign hosted by the IFA to raise awareness of the clinical benefits of aromatherapy. It seeks to educate the public about the difference aromatherapy can make to your life and the lives of people in your care. It is brought to life by a multitude of individuals (like you!) and companies who come together to organise activities drawing attention to the important role aromatherapy has in healthcare management. This is a unique opportunity for all aromatherapists to do something pro-active. Whether you send a tweet, give a talk, contact your local media, or have your own ideas, there are all kinds of ways you can help raise the profile of aromatherapy in the media and in your local community. How will you mark the week? Do you need support and promotional material to display? If so, please do get in touch and we will be happy to help. Visit our website now where you can download posters, fact sheets of how aromatherapy works with various conditions, email, website banners and more.