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FEELING DEPRESSED, ANXIOUS OR STRESSED? TRY MOOD-BOOSTING AROMATHERAPY WHEN YOU’RE FEELING DOWN.1 in 4 have mental health issuesIn 2002, researchers reported in the Japanese Journal of Pharmacology that the simple act of inhaling Patchouli oil reduced anxiety by 40%1. Considering that even before the pandemic 1 in 4 people in the UK experienced some type of mental health problem in 20174, aromatherapy begs to be at the forefront of our wellbeing arsenal.With the UK standing below average for mental wellbeing, ranking 20th of 27 countries in the EU in 20123, and the number of antidepressants dispensed in England more than doubling in the last decade4, it would be wise to investigate alternative strategies.We need healthy, non-pharmaceutical options to help us cope with daily stress, anxiety, depression and problems sleeping. Incorporating aromatherapy into basic daily rituals, like moisturizing  or wearing deodorant , is so easy and may also be an effective alternative.Aromatherapy is …

Mostly throat or nasal obstructions are the main causes for breathing difficulties and coughing. The phlegm that can be accumulated in our lungs is contributing to these health issues. This health issue might not be life threatening, but it is affecting the quality of our life. But if you don’t treat it on time, it can cause the development of more serious health issues. What is the Phlegm Actually? The mucus of our respiratory system is secreting this sticky substance, that we call phlegm. In order to protect our respiratory system the membranes of the mucus are producing phlegm. The phlegm is very sticky, in order to trap all the viruses, dust and allergies. Mostly it is preventing us from cold, and we start to cough when the mucus is mostly accumulated in our throat and our chest. Also more severe health conditions and issues may be caused due to the accumulation of phlegm in our lungs, from a virus, a cold, flu, bacterial infections, etc. Mostly it is followed with a fever, breathing d…

Cayenne pepper is a red, hot little spice that originates from South and Central America, the West Indies, and Mexico. The powerful heat it creates, improves the flavor of various dishes and foods, while its active ingredient, capsaicin, offers a myriad of medicinal properties, and is a potent pain reliever. Dr.Mercola reports: “Cancer Treatment Centers of America listed 11 foods with cancer-fighting properties and placed cayenne pepper near the top. There are reasons for that. A single teaspoon of cayenne pepper imparts 15 percent of the daily recommended value in vitamin A (good for fighting infection, as well as to maintain healthy mucous membranes, from your lungs to your urinary tract), and 3 percent of the vitamin E (aka alpha-tocopherol). Red peppers also tend to have a higher carotenoid content – especially lycopene and astaxanthin, the latter arguably being the most powerful antioxidant in nature!” Furthermore, “Cayenne peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C, which provides …