Monday, 7 September 2009
Friday, 7 November 2008
Cashback Portals
Christmas is coming - did you know that you can earn cash whilst you shop? The easiest way to do this is to shop via a cashback portal.
There are many different cashback websites on the web - and it really is a matter of choice as to which one suits you best.
Some offer more cashback than others but do be aware that they may also charge you an admin fee and this could wipe out a large chunk of your cashback.
Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Essential Oils - Methods of Use
Essential Oils - Methods of Use
There are many ways of using essential oils. Aromatherapy is easy to learn and easy to use. Most people still think of aromatherapy as a massage with oils but there are many ways to use oils in everyday life.
Room Burner:
This is probably the easiest way to incorporate essential oils into everyday life. Some points you should check when purchasing a room burner are to make sure that the bowl element of the burner is fairly deep; that the candle are is fairly large and has sufficient holes to allow excess heat to escape, otherwise your burner may crack and that the base of the burner is fairly thick or has a raised rim. It is advisable to place you burner on a heat resistant mat on not directly onto a sideboard or other furniture.
To use oils in a burner simply fill the bowl with water and add 3 to 5 drops of your favourite oil or combination of oils (I will cover combinations in a later blog). Light a tea light and enjoy the aroma.
Benefits of burning oils:
Psychological conditions can be treated with great effect using a room burner. Headaches in particular respond very well to this method as do respiratory conditions. Using a room burner can create a therapeutic atmosphere in a room where someone is ill. The room burner is also a good preventative against airborne viruses and bacteria.
There are many ways of using essential oils. Aromatherapy is easy to learn and easy to use. Most people still think of aromatherapy as a massage with oils but there are many ways to use oils in everyday life.
Room Burner:
This is probably the easiest way to incorporate essential oils into everyday life. Some points you should check when purchasing a room burner are to make sure that the bowl element of the burner is fairly deep; that the candle are is fairly large and has sufficient holes to allow excess heat to escape, otherwise your burner may crack and that the base of the burner is fairly thick or has a raised rim. It is advisable to place you burner on a heat resistant mat on not directly onto a sideboard or other furniture.
To use oils in a burner simply fill the bowl with water and add 3 to 5 drops of your favourite oil or combination of oils (I will cover combinations in a later blog). Light a tea light and enjoy the aroma.
Benefits of burning oils:
Psychological conditions can be treated with great effect using a room burner. Headaches in particular respond very well to this method as do respiratory conditions. Using a room burner can create a therapeutic atmosphere in a room where someone is ill. The room burner is also a good preventative against airborne viruses and bacteria.
Sunday, 2 November 2008
How Essential Oils work (part 2)
How Essential Oils work (part 2)
Absorption
Essential oils are absorbed into the skin and from there directly into the blood stream. There are several methods to achieve this including bathing, compress and massage. Inhaling oils is also a method of absorption as the oils reach the blood stream via the lungs.
Essential oils appear to work in two ways. The chemicals in the oils find their way into the bloodstream and boost the levels of vitamins, minerals, proteins and so on that are naturally produced in the body. The seek out areas of the body that are deficient and provide a supplementary addition to the chemical balance in the body.
The other way that oils seem to work is they trigger the body's own immune system.
The absorption rate of essential oils varies between individuals and oils. Skin penetration takes only a few minutes but absorption into the blood stream will vary depending on the persons size, circulation and general health - anywhere from 60 minutes to 6 hours.
The oil is released from the body by natural ways including urinating, perspiration etc. Again the rate of expulsion will vary depending on the individual. Essential oils leave no toxins behind unlike laboratory-produced medication.
Absorption
Essential oils are absorbed into the skin and from there directly into the blood stream. There are several methods to achieve this including bathing, compress and massage. Inhaling oils is also a method of absorption as the oils reach the blood stream via the lungs.
Essential oils appear to work in two ways. The chemicals in the oils find their way into the bloodstream and boost the levels of vitamins, minerals, proteins and so on that are naturally produced in the body. The seek out areas of the body that are deficient and provide a supplementary addition to the chemical balance in the body.
The other way that oils seem to work is they trigger the body's own immune system.
The absorption rate of essential oils varies between individuals and oils. Skin penetration takes only a few minutes but absorption into the blood stream will vary depending on the persons size, circulation and general health - anywhere from 60 minutes to 6 hours.
The oil is released from the body by natural ways including urinating, perspiration etc. Again the rate of expulsion will vary depending on the individual. Essential oils leave no toxins behind unlike laboratory-produced medication.
Thursday, 30 October 2008
10 ways to become a ballet dancer
Have you ever wanted to become a Ballerina?
Just follow my top tips and you could be on your way!
Just follow my top tips and you could be on your way!
- Start young - most classes take children as young as 3
- Join a local class
- Practice, practice, practice
- Enter competitions - you may be spotted by one of the judges
- Watch other perfomers and performances to get a feel for the performance
- Volunteer for roles in local performances
- Always stretch and warm down after each session
My friends daughter followed the tips above and is now a professional Ballerina with the Royal Ballet - you could be next!
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
Cashback 4 shopping online
Cashback Shopping Websites
Are you one of the 19 million people in the U.K. who shop online? More and more people are finding that shopping online not only saves time but saves money too. They know that the best deals are to be found on the Internet and are ready to snap up the bargains they find there.
But now there's even more of a bargain to be found, with Cashback Shopping Websites.
These are shopping portals (websites with a collection of online stores) which share some of their commission with their users. You can get up to 45% cashback . You still shop at the same online websites, the only difference is that first you must go to the shopping portal and follow their link to the website of your choice.
Cashback 4 shopping online
Are you one of the 19 million people in the U.K. who shop online? More and more people are finding that shopping online not only saves time but saves money too. They know that the best deals are to be found on the Internet and are ready to snap up the bargains they find there.
But now there's even more of a bargain to be found, with Cashback Shopping Websites.
These are shopping portals (websites with a collection of online stores) which share some of their commission with their users. You can get up to 45% cashback . You still shop at the same online websites, the only difference is that first you must go to the shopping portal and follow their link to the website of your choice.
Cashback 4 shopping online
Monday, 27 October 2008
How essential oils work (part1)
How Essential Oils Work (part 1)
In order for essential oils to have any effect they need to be absorbed by the body. The safe way of doing this is either by inhalation or absorbtion.
Inhalation
Smells can often stimualte us in some way, the smell of freshly baked bread, coffee or even a smell that may send us back to our childhood. The fact that this happens shows just how powerful aroma can be.
Aromas work by stimulating the olfactory nerves at the back of the nose which then send messages to the olfactoy bulb that is situated in the third ventricle are of the brain - the limbric system. This is the part of the brain that is responsible for our primative drives of sex, hunger and thirst.
In order for essential oils to have any effect they need to be absorbed by the body. The safe way of doing this is either by inhalation or absorbtion.
Inhalation
Smells can often stimualte us in some way, the smell of freshly baked bread, coffee or even a smell that may send us back to our childhood. The fact that this happens shows just how powerful aroma can be.
Aromas work by stimulating the olfactory nerves at the back of the nose which then send messages to the olfactoy bulb that is situated in the third ventricle are of the brain - the limbric system. This is the part of the brain that is responsible for our primative drives of sex, hunger and thirst.
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