Month: March 2017
Mother’s Day Treats
Mother's day is a good opportunity to celebrate the mother of the family as well as mother figures in society. Mother's day always falls 3 weeks before Easter Sunday meaning the date changes each year. This year mothering Sunday is on the 26th March. Don't miss this opportunity to spoil your mum or wife with flowers, chocolates and breakfast in ...
Marvellous, Magical Chia Seeds
Chia seeds have been used for centuries as both food and medicine in central and southern America. It is only relatively recently that the western world has caught on to the magic of chia seeds. Research has confirmed that chia seeds have a wide range of health promoting properties. Whether you want to lose weight, improve blood sugar control or ...
Almonds and Almond Oil
If you've ever had an aromatherapy massage you've probably experienced the skin rejuvenating effects of almond oil as it is often used as a carrier oil for essential oils. But it is more than just a vehicle for other oils. Ancient Chinese, Ayurvedic and Greco-Persian schools of Medicine have all long since used almond oil to treat dry skin ...
St Patrick’s Day – Green is the Colour!
The colour green is associated with many things ranging from the environmental movement, nature, spring, envy, naivety, and of course Ireland, also known as the Emerald Isle. The national day of Ireland, or St Patrick's day, is celebrated on the 17th March. You'll know when it comes around because the colour green will be everywhere! This seems ...