New Year – New who?
Happy 2025 to you all. We’re just a few days into the new year and I’m wrapped in several layers trying to keep myself as warm as possible while keeping the heating on as little as possible. The weather is finally turning more wintery too. December can feel a lot for so many people, and…
Is Massage dangerous?
Back in 2012 I wrote a blog post about the safety of massage following a well publicised court case against a male massage therapist in North London. In that post I wanted to highlight that this sort of thing is not common place and also what you as a member of the public should be…
Ingredients – Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Cosmetic preservatives could cause eczema and more, experts warn Two chemicals in cosmetics and toiletries could cause an eczema epidemic, dermatologists claim. The preservatives, methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) are often used in combination and are commonly found in shower gels, wipes, suncreams, deodorants, hand lotions and even washing-up liquids. They also have multiple industrial…
Massage: Do you feel comfortable?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62081247 First posted on 12th September 2012 Earlier this year Daniel Pytlarz (now practising under his wife’s name, Daniel Nowozeniuk), a male massage therapist, was in the press as he’d been taken to court for ‘inappropriate behaviour and sexual assault’ whilst giving treatments to some female clients including a member of Paul McCartney’s staff…
Aromatherapy – An Introduction Part 4 – Essential oil Methods of Use
Essential Oils – How to Use In Part 4 of our Introduction to Aromatherapy we are introducing the different methods of use as there are so many ways that you can use and enjoy essential oils and aromatherapy. Below are some of the main ways to use them, taking note of the precautions mentioned…
Aromatherapy – An introduction
The word “Aromatherapy” is thrown around a lot these days. You find it not just on natural products, but it can be seen on your bubble bath, washing powder, deodorant and even on floor cleaner. However, what really is Aromatherapy, where does it come from and how can it be used? Over the coming months I’m…