Hi all!Well, this week I'm on the promotional trail - have put up posters, handed out business cards, emailed and posted publicity information to local health spas, clinics and gyms.
Aiming to have regular business by tapping into the 'run upto Christmas' market. Working on designs for the website, which am hoping to launch in November. I shall keep you updated. :)
'Oil of the fortnight'BergamotBergamot oil is made from a tree that can grow up to four meters high, with star-shaped flowers and smooth leaves, bearing citrus fruit resembling a cross between an orange and a grapefruit, but in a pear-shape. The fruit ripens from green to yellow. This tree is native to South East Asia, but was introduced to Europe, and particularly Italy and is also found in the Ivory Coast, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. The name is dervied from the city Bergamo in Lombardy, Italy, where the oil was first sold.
The oil is one of the most widely used in the perfumery and toiletry industry and forms, together with neroli and lavender, the main ingredient for the classical 4711 Eau-de-cologne fragrance. It is also used to flavor Earl Grey tea.
In Complementary therapy, Bergamot oil can be used in the treatment of depression, stress, tension, fear, hysteria, infection (all types including skin), anorexia, psoriasis, eczema and general convalescence.
When you are looking for an oil to help with depression, SAD (Seasonal Affected Disorder) or generally feeling just a bit off, lacking in self-confidence or feeling shy, then consider bergamot oil. It also has superb antiseptic qualities that are useful for skin complaints, such as acne, oily skin conditions, eczema and psoriasis and can also be used on cold sores, chicken pox and wounds. It also has a powerful effect on stimulating the liver, stomach and spleen and has a superb antiseptic effect on urinary tract infections and inflammations such as cystitis.
'Stretch of the week'Neck StretchesA sore and stiff neck is often experienced by people first thing in the morning as well as at the end of a long work day. Gentle stretching exercises can help alleviate the aches associated with tight muscles of neck region. These stretches should be performed upon waking as well as during breaks at work.
The
4 exercises below utilize self assistance to obtain a more efficient stretch. Movement should be stopped when a gentle stretch is felt. If any sensation such as arm tingling, numbness, or pain is experienced, the exercise should be discontinued.
Neck ExtensionSlowly tilt your head back looking up at the ceiling.
Place one hand on your forehead and gently assist this motion.
Stop when a stretch is felt in the muscles in the front of your neck.
Hold for a count of ten.
Neck FlexionSlowly tuck your chin and look down at your toes.
Place one hand on the back at your head and gently assist this motion.
Stop when a stretch is felt in the muscles in the back of your neck.
Hold for a count of ten.
Neck RotationSlowly turn your head and look over your left shoulder.
Place one hand on your right check and gently assist this motion.
Stop when a stretch is felt in the muscles on the right side of your neck.
Hold for a count of ten.
Repeat the steps above in the opposite direction.
Side FlexionSlowly tilt your left ear down to your left shoulder.
Place one hand on your right ear and gently assist in this motion.
Stop when a stretch is felt in the muscles on the right side of your neck.
Hold for a count of ten.
Repeat the steps above in the opposite direction.
'YouTube inspiring video of the fortnight'Sun, Sand and Sea + my Shadow goes Swimming (Dagie Brundert)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqv8pozS4dwThe weather's still pampering itself with the sunshine, and I'm not sure it's officially Autumn just yet, apart from the leaves doing their migration from the trees,LisaXx
