Largely ignored for 9 months out of the year here in the United Kingdom, citronella essential oil is currently enjoying its 3 months reign as king of the insect repellent oils. This seems such a shame, because although it is very effective in this role it could hardly be considered mainstream aromatherapy, and yet the oil is capable of delivering so much more therapeutically. Let’s look at the background of this essential oil and see what else it has to offer in aromatherapy. Read more…

No matter what your travel plans are for this month, you will certainly want to make the very best of your available time and ensure that nothing spoils your hard-earned holiday break. But for many folks, the very prospect of long arduous journeys or arranging the travel plans is enough to send their stress levels soaring thereby ruining the whole event!
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Vegetarian diets are not just better for weight management, they are more nutritious than diets that include meat, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. With two out of three Americans needing to lose weight, the message about the importance of embracing a plant-based diet is more urgent than ever.
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