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My new favourite thing, ‘Fascia Flossing’……feels so gooooood! 🥰

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It’s been a busy few days so today I’m enjoying some downtime with a good book by Sebastian De Castell and a lovely cup of tea from 💚

I received my order from
Green Botanicals and just WOW!

It was like Christmas, I opened one beautifully wrapped layer to find another and another, so beautifully wrapped and with dried flowers, the smell was incredible 🥰

I can’t wait to use my soaps 💚

ONLINE EVENT: How to look after your Intimate Health - 23rd April 8-9pm

Join us on Zoom to learn more about Women’s intimate health. We will chat all things bowel, va**na and bladder - what keeps these structures healthy, and what can compromise their health.
Visit our website to book www.inside-out-health.com

My lovely friend Samantha Phillips from The Infusers is hosting a foraging walk in Swansea on the 6th April.

If you’d like to book a space please do so via eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/foraging-walk-with-the-infusers-tickets-830359346157

Foraging walk with The Infusers Join us for a groovy foraging walk with The Infusers, where we'll explore nature's pantry and learn to infuse our lives with wild flavors!

Diffuser cleaning day!

I don’t know about you but I can always tell when it’s time to clean my diffusers because no matter which oils I use, everything just smells like dirty socks!

You should give them a wipe out anyway once a week but once a month give them a proper clean.

Run your diffusers for 5/10 mins with a mix of water, white vinegar and Lemon essential oil. The vinegar will clean and the lemon will remove any greasy residue (I don’t use my high quality essential oils for cleaning, only the cheap stuff).

Then empty and wipe out the chamber, using cotton buds to get into the corners and hard to reach areas.

Doing this will make such a difference to the performance of your diffusers 😊

ANTIBACTERIAL HANDWASH -

I make all the handwash in our house and I use foaming pump bottles so it lasts longer.

Ingredients:
•Castile Soap - 1/4 fill the pump bottle
•Fractionated Coconut Oil - 1 tsp
•Vitamin E Oil - 1 tsp
•Thyme essential oil - 3 drops
•Tea Tree essential oil - 3 drops
•Lemon essential oil - 3 drops
•Oregano essential oil - 3 drops
•De-ionised/distilled water - fill the pump bottle

Directions:
Add all the ingredients to your pump bottle, secure the lid/pump and shake well to mix all the ingredients.

The ingredients will separate when sat so give the bottle a shake before every use.

Did you know that not all containers are safe to use with essential oils, this is because the oils can react with certain types of plastics causing the plastic to leak toxins into your products.

Take a look at the attached info to ensure you use safe containers when making your skincare products, to reduce the risk of toxins and to be kinder to the environment 💚

Did you know when making your own laundry detergent or filling the salt dispenser in your dishwasher, that you can’t just use ‘any’ type of salt!

It must be a high purity salt, pure Sodium Chloride with no extra additives and it must be a large course salt. Fine salt when wet can clog your machines and salts with calcium and magnesium added can increase limescale build up.

So don’t be tempted to use any old salt but still feel free to shop around for the best value and the best eco friendly packaging 🌎💚

* Reposting for you Vikki Stevens just in case you’re interested *

Anyone who doesn’t have access to the doTERRA products can substitute them for Tea Tree, Thyme and Oregano essential oils.

I love making my own laundry detergent, it’s so easy and I know exactly what’s in it.

Ingredients:
•1 cup/8oz - Soda Crystals
•1/2 cup/4oz - Sodium Bicarbonate
•1/2 cup/4oz - Citric Acid
•1/4 cup/2oz - Course Salt (MUST be high purity granular salt designed for dishwashers and washing machines, pure Sodium Chloride with no other additives. Added ingredients such as calcium and magnesium can increase lime scale build up)
•1/3cup/3oz - Soap Flakes
•5 drops - doTERRA On Guard blend
•5 drops - doTERRA Purity blend
•10 drops - Lemon essential oil
•10 drops - Grapefruit essential oil
•10 drops - Lime essential oil

Directions:
•Wear gloves, add all the dry ingredients to a metal or glass bowl and stir together slowly until mixed well.
•Add the blends and essential oils and stir slowly until mixed well.
•Leave to stand for a few minutes, the mixture will start to puff up like marshmallow, every so often mix slowly to knock out the air.
•Once the mixture stops puffing up, pour into an airtight container and leave the lid off for 30 mins (this is to prevent pressure building up while the ingredients are reacting with each other).

To use, give the powder a stir, then add 1 tablespoon to the detergent compartment in your washing machine drawer.

* Reposting especially for you Vikki Stevens *

Anyone who doesn’t have access to the doTERRA products, they can be substituted for castile/liquid soap and either Thyme or Oregano essential oil.

Dishwasher Powder -

Ingredients:
•1 cup/8 oz - Sodium Bicarbonate
•1/4 cup/2 oz - Citric Acid
•2 tbsp - doTERRA On Guard Cleaner Concentrate
•6 drops - doTERRA On Guard blend
•6 drops - Tea Tree essential oil
•6 drops - Grapefruit essential oil
•6 drops - Lemon essential oil

Directions:
•Wearing gloves, add the bicarb and citric acid to a large glass or metal bowl
•Add the cleaner concentrate and stir very slowly with a metal spoon
•The mixture will puff up and start to resemble marshmallow.....this is where you need to make sure you are using a large enough bowl, otherwise it will start to resemble the marshmallow man from Ghostbusters after he has been blitzed in the microwave! 😳
•Every time the mixture puffs up, stir slowly to knock the air out of it, you may have to do this several times over the period of an hour....check on it regularly otherwise the marshmallow could start to overflow
•Once the mixture stops puffing up and resembles powder, add the essential oils and slowly mix again until we’ll combined
•Add the mixture to an airtight container but leave the lid off for an hour to prevent any pressure forming from the ingredients binding together.

Close the lid securely and store in a cool place.

Use like any other dishwasher product, pour 1 small scoop into the drawer of your dishwasher and press go! 💚

It’s so easy to make your own fabric softener and dishwasher rinse aid.

It’s also better for your appliances and the environment 💚

Pop in to see me at Inside Out Health in Reigate, Surrey on a Tuesday lunchtime or Friday afternoon from Midday for advice on how essential oils can be used for emotional support, general health, skincare and cleaning products.

Don’t miss out on this great event at Inside Out Health in Reigate on the 8th November, tickets can be purchased on eventbrite via the attached link 💜

Harmonising hormones holistically Explore the profound impact that stress has on the whole female hormone cycle, from puberty to menopause.

On a recent holiday to the beautiful Cotswolds, I came across a shop in Stroud, a total wonderland of Faeries, toadstools, dragons and other fantastic mythical creations!! All handmade out of porcelain clay by the lovely shop owner.

It was just like walking into the inside of my head! 🤣😍

It took me ages to decide which beautiful creations to buy but I finally settled on this wonderful large toadstool, mini toadstool and plaque 🍄❤️

Before leaving I had a lovely chat with the shop owner, what a wonderful soul she was 💜

They are so delicate and I was really worried that they would get knocked over and broken so today I decided to glue them to a slice of wood I had in my craft drawers. I feel more comfortable having them on display now 🥰

Take a look at Fortune Faeries to see more of their wonderful pieces of art.

It’s ok!

Loving my 2 blue bowls that I collected today from Painty Pots

I am so pleased with my first go on the potters wheel, I’ll be using them as my smudging bowls 💙

Thanks to Maisie from The Touring Potter for a great potters wheel workshop, I loved it!

Being an Empath can really suck sometimes!

Especially if like me you are still learning how to create barriers to protect yourself from feeling other people’s pain and trauma.

I have recently had to do a lot of work on myself after going through a situation that literally made me unwell, exhausted and feeling like my own home was no longer my safe sanctuary 😞

For the sake of my health I had to make the tough decision to completely block the person from my life, which I found very difficult because I don’t like upsetting people, it’s just not in my nature 💔

Then I had to work on cleansing my aura and my house, with help from the amazing Karen Bradley, Intuitive Guide and also from my wonderful Mum who is a Crystal Healer and Reiki Master. I have done a lot of grounding in nature, and have been using the Fringed Violet essence from the Australian Bush Flower Essences range.

With all of this and the support of my friends and family, I am finally, slowly, starting to feel like the old me again.

Not everyone understands what being an Empath means and some people don’t even believe it’s a real thing but I can assure you it is and although it’s a gift it can also be a curse sometimes 😢

There’s a reason I long to live in the woods, with only ‘my people’ and surrounded by trees and animals 💚🌲

Inside Out Health are hosting a special event in store tomorrow with the lovely Adam from Terranova Nutrition.

Make sure you pop by their store in Reigate tomorrow between 9am-5pm to take advantage of Adam’s knowledge and expertise on their amazing supplement range and to receive 20% off all Terranova products (subject to availability).

JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL EVENT with Adam here this Friday. Discover Terranova Nutrition, the synergistic, comprehensive and unique formulas of wholefoods and botanicals.

Whether you are new to the range, or it has a firm fixture in your wellbeing toolkit - Adam will be offering a very special 20% saving across the entire range this Friday, 25th August.

Come by and see us between 9am and 5pm to discover the future of supplements.

Offer on all products subject to availability. Offer is not available in conjunction with any other discount inc Loyalty Card discount.

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Men can use essential oils too!
They’re not just oils for creating perfume, they are powerful plant oils that should be used with caution but when used correctly may help to lift the spirits & assist the body’s own natural healing process.

MEMORY & FOCUS BLEND
Perfect if you’re prepping for a major project or high-profile meeting or studying for exams & need to focus & retain information. If you’re struggling to concentrate or it’s just not staying in there, this is the oil blend for you!

• ROSEMARY, a stimulating oil that may help to combat fatigue. Also a restorative oil due to the constituent 1,8-Cineole & therefore may help to improve poor memory.
*AVOID if pregnant, epileptic or have high blood pressure*

• PEPPERMINT, a powerful & cooling oil that may help to clear the mind of any brain fog, keep you alert & raring to go!
*Because of its stimulating properties AVOID near bedtime & use with caution when diffusing around cats*

• LIME, a zesty restorative oil that may help to reduce stress, anxiety & promote mental clarity due to the chemical constituent Limonene.
*A photosensitive oil AVOID exposure to sunlight or UV rays for 12 hours after application*

SUGGESTED USES
Aromatically - Add 3 drops of each oil to a water-based steam diffuser.
*N.B. If diffusing around pets, diffuse in an open area so they can leave the room if they need to & open windows for ventilation. If your pets show signs of being sensitive to an oil you are diffusing, stop the diffuser & get them some fresh air*

Topically - Add 2 drops of each oil to a 10ml roller bottle & fill with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil or sweet almond oil. Roll on to the inside of the wrists & back of the neck when required.
*N.B. If these areas are exposed to sunlight or UV Rays then apply to an unexposed area instead, such as the spine*

*NOT SUITABLE for children under 10 years of age*

*CAUTION If you suffer from any long-term conditions or are undergoing treatment for cancer, please consult your Doctor or a qualified Aromatherapist before using essential oils*

These delicious ‘crispy chocolate squares’ are just heavenly!

Dairy free / Gluten free / Refined Sugar free / Vegetarian / Vegan

You can make them with your own choice of nut butter and either with or without the Moringa and Rosehip powders……or add different powders such as H**p, Beetroot, Turmeric etc.

Moringa powder is full of calcium, iron, potassium, vitamins A & E and rich in antioxidants.

Rosehip powder is bursting with vitamins & minerals, is non GMO, gluten & lactose free and high in fibre and vitamin C.

A batch of these never last more than 2 days in our house ❤️

Aging, a word most people hate 🙈 but one you could hate less if you look after yourself inside and out ❤️

These 2 photographs of me were taken 6 years apart, I am now 44.5 years young and yes I’m a little rounder, a little greyer and I have more lines…..all things that are inevitable…..but things you can slow down/reduce if you take care of yourself 🥰

The skincare products I use are a mixture of products I make myself using doTERRA essential oils and Tropic skincare products. I drink between 2-3 litres of water a day and I try to eat a ‘clean’ diet as much as possible (which is hard sometimes because I am a chocoholic!).

I exercise regular and try to get outside most days, I don’t smoke and I don’t drink alcohol…….I sound a bit dull 🤣 but I assure you I’m not 🤪

and last but by no means least, I wear factor 50 sun screen on my face every day of the year!

I wonder what I will look like in another 6 years 😊

If you are interested in trying doTERRA essential oils, please contact Sam Philips via the following link:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/542414679715143/?ref=share

If you are interested in trying Tropic Skincare products, please contact Sarah Hart via the following link:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/320352170143973/?ref=share

Brain fog, fuzzy head, mental block, brain like a sieve, can’t remember anything beyond 6 seconds ago, what day is this?! 🙄

Blame it on Perimenopause, stress, tiredness…..whatever you blame it on, it’s annoying and frustrating!

Today I had a trial session for what could potentially be a new part time job🤞🏻and I was worried about remembering everything because most of the time I can’t even remember my own name. 🤯
So I ordered a doTERRA blend that I haven’t tried before, Thinker™ Focus Blend. Well it worked a treat! 👏🏻

I applied it under my nose, along my spine and on my wrists and I think I did quite well at remembering everything today 😃 …….well, I guess the proof will be if I get the job or not 🙄🙈🤞🏻

This particular blend has been diluted so that it is suitable for children as well as adults. Featuring Vetiver to encourage reassurance, Peppermint to wake you up and promote drive, Clementine to promote alertness and Rosemary to promote clarity and to help you retain information.

*Please seek medical advice before using if you are epileptic, pregnant or have high blood pressure*