Some essential oils such as cypress, lemon, lavender, juniper, geranium and rosemary can assist in the treatment of varicose veins. This is because they are considered venous decongestants, circulatory stimulants and they have an astringent action....
Why is balance such an important part of the Balanced Essentials philosophy? Pain shows up in so many ways. It might be a throbbing or pulsating sensation, a sharp stab, or a steady ache that doesn’t go away. Behind so much of this discomfort is...
With all the negative news stories that we hear each day it is often hard to appreciate those things in our life that contribute to our greatest wellbeing and health. Being grateful and positive is one of the best ways to remain happy and healthy when...
DID YOU KNOW? The build-up of too much uric acid in the body may cause painful forms of arthritis known as Gout. It is more common in men than in women, and it is usually caused by bad diet, which means you can help greatly by changing your dietary...
Detoxing has to be a gentle process which can take some time as releasing the toxins too quickly can mean that the poisons released into the bloodstream can overwhelm the body leading to sickness. What if these toxins are not just the chemicals in your...
If you want your own immune system to protect you in the months to come try boosting your immune system by drinking adequate amounts of water, eating lots of nourishing foods (including herbs); cutting down on too much sugar and grains; exercising;...
Vitamin D is very important in signalling the immune system. It appears that we need adequate amounts to turn on our ability to survey the rest of our cells," says Dr. Roizen, Chief Wellness Officer at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio. Since regular sun...
Here is an interesting video surprisingly relating to nicotine and it's benefit to our health. Yes, until I watched this I didn't realise that studies have shown that nicotine is not addictive but that the additives in cigarettes are....
On the 11th March 2020 (yes it's been five years!) the World Health Organisation officially declared a pandemic. Since then much information has come to light confirming that the push to have our bodies injected with an experimental substance was...
Essential oils and their uses have been known to humankind for over 5,000 years. They have the ability to penetrate into the deep layers of the skin and affect the whole person – both physically and emotionally. They add moisture, tighten, cleanse...
"Ten months ago my husband of 43 years passed away after a couple of years of ill health. The years we had in dealing with his disease took its toll emotionally which I did not realise until it was over. When he passed I was left with an empty feeling as...
It's that time of the year again. . If you choose not to have a flu shot due to concerns about its possible reactions or lack of efficacy then here are some ideas to help boost your natural immunity. If you want your own immune system to protect you in...