Rachel Cross - Complementary Therapist

24/11/2023

These three festive blends are lovely to burn in the evening creating a wonderful Christmas scent.

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26/09/2023

Roller ball blends are great as can carry around with you. This blend is great 👍

This popular blend has provided relief to many people and sharing it today with someone made me think it's time to repost it.

Approximately 12% of the population (children and adults) experience painful and debilitating migraines. Migraines are complex and their exact cause and trigger are not known. Inflammation in the nervous system (neurogenic inflammation), dilation of blood vessels on the surface of the brain, and alterations in neurochemicals and neuropeptides (serotonin, nitric oxide, endothelin, CGRP) are some of the abnormal brain activities associated with migraines.

A recent review article concluded that lavender, peppermint, German chamomile, anise, basil CT estragole, rose, and garlic essential oils were useful for migraines. They further identified constituents in these oils that contribute to relief of factors that contribute to migraines: menthol (pain relief, reduces neurogenic inflammation); borneol (relaxes blood vessels, reduces neurogenic inflammation); 1,8-cineole (dilates blood vessels, reduces neurogenic inflammation, inhibits CNS pain); linalool/linalyl acetate (reduces neurogenic inflammation, inhibits CNS pain); menthone (reduces neurogenic inflammation); limonene (pain relief, reduces neurogenic inflammation, balances vasomotor abnormalities); alpha-pinene (reduces neurogenic inflammation); beta-elemene (reduces neurogenic inflammation); beta-caryophyllene (reduces neurogenic inflammation, balances vasomotor abnormalities); trans-anethole (reduces neurogenic inflammation, balances vasomotor abnormalities); diallyl trisulfide (reduces neurogenic inflammation); estragole (reduces neurogenic inflammation, balances vasomotor abnormalities); and citronellol (relaxes blood vessels, reduces neurogenic inflammation, reduces excess pain response).
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874120332086

Based on the oils and the mechanisms by which the constituents work, create a blend in a 10 mL roller bottle using the oils in the image.

17/09/2023

Finding the faster pace of September a little exhausting? When we carry extra stresses and strains our bodies can become fatigued, energy levels drop and our endocrine system can become imbalanced. Try incorporating this balancing and healing massage blend into your morning routine to support your adrenal glands.

By supporting your adrenals and regulating cortisol levels in the body you can not only improve energy levels but also mental clarity, focus, stress management, mood, libido and overall health.

Browse our entire range of essential oils and carrier oils online. tinyurl.com/bv5vd2be

17/09/2023

Various hormonal and physiological changes can lead to a decrease in sexual well-being prior to, during, and post menopause. A double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial evaluated the effects of the topical application of sage essential oil on the sexual function and satisfaction of postmenopausal women. Women in the intervention group inhaled two drops of sage (10% dilution applied to the forearm), twice daily for five consecutive days of a week, continuing for six weeks. After six weeks of intervention, both sexual function and sexual satisfaction significantly increased.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10463902/

10/09/2023

Interesting read.

03/07/2023

Investing in your wellbeing is so important.

Massage is not a luxury, but a vital investment in your overall wellbeing. It has the power to relieve stress, ease muscular tension, promote relaxation and enhance your body's natural healing abilities 🙌✨🌷



International Therapist Magazine

16/06/2023

Another amazing essential oil. Tea tree is great for soothing bites from those pesky mozzies.

Getting eaten alive by mosquitoes, while others aren't? Scientists have been trying to figure out why mosquitoes bite some people, and not others. They believe that it comes down to a complex trifecta of carbon dioxide, body temperature and body odour that makes some people more inviting to mozzies than others.

If you're one of the unlucky ones and suffer badly from the bites try dabbing a drop of Tea Tree essential oil onto the bite. Tea Tree was used traditionally by the Aborigines for bruises, insect bites, and skin infections and has more recently been scientifically proven to reduce histamine-induced skin inflammation.

Histamine is produced by the immune system in response to a bite. It increases blood flow and white blood cell count around the affected area which causes the swelling, inflammation and itching.

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16/06/2023

As well as cooling effects from a room fan how about trying some cooling essential oils.

Wow it's hot! Here are our favourite cooling essential oils that you can incorporate into your summer aromatherapy blends.

Citrus oils and oils containing menthol are know for their cooling effects along with Ayurvedic favourites such as Sandalwood and Vetivert.

Grab your favourites now for the summer months ahead!

08/06/2023

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune/autoinflammatory condition characterized by well-defined red plaques and silvery scaly areas that affects the skin, joints, and tendons. T lymphocytes play a role in its development and progression by triggering cytokine production and tissue alterations. A preclinical model of psoriasis found that topical application of a nanoemulsion containing 15% turmeric essential oil reduced inflammation causing the researchers to conclude that it has potential to serve as an alternative treatment for skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/288717357_Topical_nanoemulsion_of_turmeric_oil_for_psoriasis_Characterization_ex_vivo_and_in_vivo_assessment

08/06/2023

Neuropathic pain is one of the most challenging pains to manage clinically and few viable options exist in Western medicine. A recent comprehensive review of clinically proven natural solutions for neuropathic pain highlighted the benefits of essential oils like lavender, rose, and ginger essential oil, and blends containing lavender, clary sage, rose, ginger, geranium essential oil for neuropathic pain.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37159686/

In my experience, blends tend to be most effective and other oils I have found effective include peppermint, fir oils, frankincense, vetiver, wintergreen, camphor, helichrysum, and spruce. For prolonged use, dilute the blend to 10%-15%. The blend can be diluted to 25%-50% for short-term use.

05/06/2023

Aromatherapy Awareness Week

Did you know that there are probably a number of products you already use that contain essential oils?

Here are a few below :-

Cold remedies, cleaning products, perfume, cosmetics and food flavouring.

Can you think of any others?

It's Aromatherapy Awareness Week - a whole week to shine the spotlight on and shout about all things aromatherapy!

There are all sorts of benefits to using essential oils, so today we start off by looking at how they can be used for top-to-toe beauty and healing! tinyurl.com/yxprh23h

10/02/2023

EXCLUSIVE: The move would see more Brits offered 'complementary therapies' on the NHS to treat everything from anxiety and stress to back pain and fertility issues.