August 10, 2020

If working from home is your new normal, so too are the aches, pains and headaches that come from being hunched over a laptop in a dark corner of the bedroom or a makeshift home office. Many office-based workers aren’t going to be returning to the office any time soon. Even when the lockdown is over a proportion of those will want to continue working from home at least a few days a week.

July 16, 2020

Growing up, coconut oil has always been a staple in beauty and food amongst my family, so much so, that every time I smell coconut oil, all I can think of is the smell of my granny. She rubs this oil on her hair and scalp after every wash and almost every second day. It's is a tradition of hers, everywhere she went and wherever she paced her head, smelt of coconut oil. This smell travelled with me through my childhood and something I knew was good for you. 

April 01, 2020

I am sure you have heard or seen the words on social media or in the news in the last few days: 'You are not locked at home but rather safe at home'. This has come about because most of the world is currently in lockdown in one way or another. Everyone is trying to combat the effects and impact of COVID-19 by staying at home. As a result, this has made people feel stuck, unsettled and confined against their will. 

June 06, 2019

I love listening to people's stories and exploring the minds of others that are different to mine. I believe it gives me insight, makes me think deeper and harder about life and also makes me tolerant and patient towards the opinions and views of the world, and sometimes I learn a thing or two, and every now and again I like to share these with you all. 

May 19, 2019

When considering healing of the mind, body and soul, we often lean toward natural remedies, which are always highly recommended. In this instance, we can refer to essential oils and aromatherapy. While often controversial, if you consider its derivatives, essential oils are compounds extracted directly from plants.

Unique aromatic compounds give each essential oil its characteristic essence. The oils are extracted from the plant matter through an intensive steaming process and then distilled and bottled. The impressive part of essential oils is that they are normally multi-purpose, used for cooking, application and diffusing, and sometimes medicinal.

December 21, 2017

As I sit here on the second last day of 2016 - reflecting, remembering and reminiscing the year that was so many thoughts fill my mind. This year has been challenging, forcing many of us to grow, overcome struggle and see the good in what seems impossible in the darkness. 

August 09, 2017

It's that time of the year again when we feel drained, exhausted and worn down and the only thing keeping us a float is the promise of the holiday season, time off and Christmas! Here some quick tips you help navigate the dreaded last few days and prepare to end the year off positively.