Anxiety and Stress Relief – Heaven Scent Bliss

My Father’s Wisdom and Other Uplifting Quotes

Annie — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 22:30:04 +0000

Always put your own oxygen mask on first. If we take care of ourselves as a number one priority, we will be able to take care of others too. Put the baseball bat down – handy for when we are being too hard on ourselves. Always be the best version of yourself. Everything can be fixed with a good night’s sleep, water and big hugs. Over himself, over his own body and mind the individual is…

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The Importance of Good Quality Sleep

Annie — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 18:37:11 +0000

Benefits of a good night sleep are that the body can only restore and repair when we are asleep. We can survive as human beings on very little food and water. When we are sleep deprived it has a negative impact on our mind, body and spirit. This was why during the Second World War this was used as a form of torture, as it has such a devastating effect upon us. How much do you need?

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The Most Enjoyable Benefits of Sex and Pleasure

Annie — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 22:42:22 +0000

Sex is a great immune system stimulator so whilst you are giving and receiving pleasure and enjoying sex you are actually taking good care of yourself and ensuring you fight off infections too. According to Yvonne K. Fulbright, PhD a Sexologist “Sexually active people take fewer sick days,” What a great bonus. People who have regular joyful sex have higher levels of agents that defend…

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Tips to Feel Good in these Challenging Times

Annie — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 22:22:17 +0000

I have prepared some simple tips on how to help you stay positive and maintain a strong immune system during this challenging period. 1) Take a walk in nature or at the local park If possible, try to talk a walk daily, but avoid crowded places. Movement helps improve blood circulation; the sun will help you with your daily dose of vitamin D3 and as a bonus: research shows that the colour green…

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10 Ways to Reduce Stress at Christmas

Annie — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:32:49 +0000

1. Smell sweet orange or mandarin essential oil. Give yourself instant joy. 2. Go to bed before midnight. Your body and mind will rest and recuperate. 3. Let go of expectations. Just enjoy the moment 4. Exercise and feel those delicious endorphins. 5. Eat healthy, meals – yes I know that is easier said than done. 6 Learn to say “No”. It’s an act of self-Love to put your own oxygen mask on…

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Reflexology for Anxiety and Stress

Rachel Sturman-Panter — Mon, 28 May 2018 01:38:08 +0000

Annie first recommended reflexology to me, as a way to help with general anxiety and stress caused by a long term serious health condition, which also causes widespread, severe pain. I am a long term advocate of complementary therapies, but strangely had never tried reflexology. I have a knowledge of anatomy and physiology, so could understand the principle of the therapy.

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Tips For a Stress-Free Christmas

Annie — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 07:54:07 +0000

Here are some tips to help you remain stress free in the run-up to Christmas! However busy you are, take a 10-minute walk, preferably in nature This could be during your lunch hour. Take a good multi-vitamin and multi-mineral. Particularly make sure you are getting enough vitamin D3. Low levels of vitamin D3 have been… Read More

Why We All Need A Hug & Lessons Learned From A Prison

Annie — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 22:44:38 +0000

One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is being able to deliver relaxation therapies to certain groups of people who need it most. In my 19 years as a complementary therapist, I’ve found that one of those groups of people is prison officers, and I feel very blessed that I’m regularly invited into a number of prisons in the West Midlands to provide treatments. A couple of weeks ago…

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Unexpected Things That Happen When Adults Start Colouring

Annie — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 13:42:30 +0000

1. You improve your concentration. We live in a hectic world these days. Our concentration is often incredibly split between work, home, electronics, and other stimuli. When you sit down and focus on one thing, like coloring, it improves your ability to focus elsewhere. 2. You unleash your inner creativity. Coloring inside or outside the lines does wonders to unleash your inner creativity.

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Walking in the Woods is Good for Mind and Body

Annie — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:16:48 +0000

We should all get out and enjoy the natural world, a walk in the woods is good for mind and body Many of today’s pharmaceuticals are derived from trees. Aspirin comes from willow bark; yews are the source of Taxol, used in the treatment of some cancers; ginkgo biloba improves circulation; tea tree oil is beneficial for skin infections; cinchona tree bark contains quinine, the basis of many anti…

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