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How Do You Calm Your Limbic System?
Why do I get worked up when I am stressed? Have you ever been in a situation that makes you react without even thinking? This is your fight or flight response kicking in. Deep inside your limbic system, your amygdala receives stress hormone signals from your adrenal glands. These glands...
What's the Hype Around Clary Sage?
What is Clary Sage? Native to the Mediterranean Basin, Clary Sage is a flowering herb that thrives in high temperatures. Clary Sage is also known as Salvia sclarea, or goes by the name of “eye bright” or “clear eye” thanks to its traditional use in treatments for eye health. However,...
SCENTERED PARTNERS WITH REFUGE TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Did you know that domestic abuse has surged in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic? MAY 2020, UK – With a surge in demand for the National Domestic Abuse Helpline during lockdown. mindfulness lifestyle brand Scentered® have partnered with Refuge, who run this Helpline and are a charity providing...
What is an Aromatherapy Candle?
A real aromatherapy candle is a candle which is made with essential oils, giving it a beautiful scent and aroma-therapeutic properties. Aromatherapy candles often get confused with scented candles, both smelling divine and used for holistic care but with one big difference. Aromatherapy candles have been used for centuries for...
How to use Essential Oils with Reiki: 7 Essential Oils to Enhance Healing
What is Reiki? Reiki is a type of energy healing that you can enhance the effectiveness of, by combining aromatherapy oils with Reiki treatments. You might use Reiki if one of your 7 internal chakras become blocked and energy is not flowing correctly. Chakras are the energy hub spots inside...
What Emotions Does The Limbic System Control?
The limbic system is responsible for controlling emotions. It’s located inside your brain, and is made up of a complex set of structures. All together these structures cover both sides of your brain and make you feel the way you do. They all work together to build memory of emotions,...
How to Bake Mindfully
Whilst mindful baking may not be good for our waistlines, it turns out this wholesome pastime is good for your mental health. If you find yourself feeling anxious or restless, it may be time to dig out those baking trays you’ve been keeping at the back of your cupboards. Next...
Top 2020 Bath Tub Reads
A warm soak can be just what you need to take your racing mind off the stresses of the day. Working from home taking its toll on you? A great way to help switch off from work mode is to run a bath and allow yourself to unwind. The risk...