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Red Mandarin Essential Oil This month's blog is about the beautiful blend of Red Mandarin Essential Oil. I thought it would be great to share with you some ideas and recipes for how you can use this essential oil. If you don't have this essential oil in your collection already, read to the end to find out how you can...

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩? Do you know what my favourite acupuncture point is? Its Yintang . I use this point a lot in my clinic because of its benefits in calming the mind and reducing stress, anxiety, headaches and insomnia. Yintang is an acupuncture point between your eyebrows. This is just one of many acupuncture points located on your body, identified variously as the Hall of Impression, Extra-1, and EX-HN3. Did you know that in some cultures, this point is thought to be in the location of your third eye? Which is believed to stabilize your mental outlook. Its also known as The Upper Dantien. Some believe this point activates our 'Third Eye' or 'Ajna' - the 6th Chakra, Center of Intuition, and spiritual visi...

Can Acupuncture help Improve Fertility for PCOS? Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Acupuncture has been gaining acceptance among therapists and gynaecologists as a treatment for fertility. It involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on your body (acupoints) to help alleviate pain, unblock energy, and increase blood flow to the reproductive organs, thereby restoring balance to the body and boosting fertility in the process. Weekly acupuncture treat...

I have some fantastic news to share with you. Yesterday I received an email from The Awards Team at Global Health & Pharma to advise me that I had been nominated for an award and will be awarded for: Up & Coming Acupuncturist of the Year 2022 (UK): Deanna Thomas It's a fantastic achievement to be recognised for my work, and I feel grateful to my clients who have supported me and nominated me for this award.  

⚡️ Adaptiv is perfect for relaxing the mind and body. Use it for your most stressful moments - a big day at work, PTA meetings, potty training - or other significant events! Adaptiv is perfect for studying to increase focus and calm any nerves. Adaptiv offers a soothing and calming aroma. This blend is made up of: 💙 Wild Orange → Invigorating & sweet 💙 Lavender → Calming & soothing 💙 Copaiba → Calm & steady 💙 Spearmint → Relieving & uplifting 💙 Magnolia → Opening & heavenly 💙 Rosemary → Refreshing & clearing 💙 Neroli → Rejuvenating & tranquil  💙 Sweetgum → Floral & spicy In clinical research done by doTERR...

Lavender - The Oil of Communication & Calm Lavender Essential oil has been used for over 2000 years, its uses date back as far as the ancient Romans and the ancient Egyptians, and it was also used in medieval and renaissance France.   Lavender was used to scent drawers, perfume the air and ward off infection and heal wounds. It was also recognized in Roman times for its antiseptic and healing qualities. The Ancient Greeks used lavender to fight insomnia and back aches. Lavender is one of the most popular essential oils on the market today, and it is used...

With pollen count high at the moment, many people will find themselves suffering from Hayfever symptoms, making them feel miserable - and Acupuncture can offer natural and effective relief. It's estimated that Hayfever affects 25% per cent of the UK's population, and there's little support that the NHS can offer. Common symptoms of hayfever can include:...

𝒜𝒸𝓊𝓅𝓊𝓃𝒸𝓉𝓊𝓇𝑒 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝒮𝓂𝑜𝓀𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒞𝑒𝓈𝓈𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 If you are looking to stop the habit of smoking, then acupuncture can help and support you through reducing your smoking & quitting altogether.  When it comes to helping smokers quit, pressure points in the ears are especially effective in suppressing cravings. The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association even has an entire protocol around this set of ear suppression points to combat addiction. Between acupuncture treatments, you can also use ear seeds at home — which work as a form of acupressure. This involves placing tiny balls on your ear with adhesive tape in targeted areas. This technique allows you to self-treat by applying pressure to poi...

I loved creating this deck with designer  Vicki Nicholson , and this beautiful deck has been shortlisted for several awards, including the Soul & Spirit and The Health & Wellbeing Awards. My cards have been sent worldwide to buyers in different destinations, including Canada, Italy, Denmark, Spain, China, and Japan. Each beaut...

Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is a whole health care system including herbal remedies, cupping, and nutrition, which have all been used for thousands of years. The basis of TCM is the idea of qi, the body’s vital energy. TCM treatments at my wellbeing clinic promote the movement of qi throughout your body to help bring balance back to your body. The goal of Acupuncture is to correct this imbalance which can cause a variety of ailments and conditions that you may have. Acupuncture uses very thin needles (which are thinner than your hair!) that stimulate pressure points and other are...

"If something won't matter in 5 years, don't waste more than 5 minutes worrying about it now." I know it might sound simple, but it's one of those phrases that has resonated with me.  Many of us are worriers; we can't help it! It's amazing how worked up we can get over something JUST IN OUR HEADS — potentially something that might not even happen in our real lives. All that thinking and worrying, and stressing takes time and energy away from other activities we could be (and probably should be) doing instead. And when we neglect the things we should be doing, we feel more stressed because we're behind, and start to worry about how we will find the time to do everything we need to do.  It's a vicious cycle that's not necess...

The media are talking about all the HRT Shortages and how that's having a significant effect on women struggling to find relief from menopausal symptoms.  Typically the symptoms of menopause will be treated using Hormone Replacement Therapy which is thought to ease hot flushes and sweats. But,  there is a national shortage of these medicines, and it's not suitable for all women. Research published last week  showed the increased risk of canc...

As a traditional Acupuncturist, one of the many conditions I treat in my wellbeing clinic is back pain. Back pain is a very common condition, and it's thought that nearly two out of three of us have pain in the lower back at some time in our lives.  The cause isn't normally serious, and most of the time, the pain improves within four to six weeks. But for some people, it can continue for months or even years. Back pain can be caused by many different things, including mechanical or structural problems with the spine, inflammatory conditions, and other medical conditions.  I get many phone calls asking me if Acupuncture is a suitable treatment option for...

Self care tips this Autumn Season In Chinese medicine, Autumn is the season of the element Metal (or air). Grief is the emotion of the Metal element. This element is related to the organs of the lungs & large intestine. These two organs symbolize the action, function & ability of "receiving & letting go" physically & emotionally. In Chinese medicine philosophy, the lungs receive energy into the body for processing through the breath. The large intestine releases, as it lets go of & expels unwanted wastes & toxins. Throughout our journey in l...

I just love the aurora borealis, I was captivated by this beautiful photo of the aurora at Saltburn beach front (taken earlier in the year). As an energy worker and intuitive therapist I find it so fascinating that not only does the human body have it's own energy field, but so does our beautiful planet.  It's no surprise to me that so many people are fascinated by the aurora borealis, but few know the science and myths related to the natural light show in the sky. The aura of the northern lights is not without its cultural interpretations, regional beliefs and social superstitions, w...

What is grounding? The health benefits and how you can do it. Have you heard of the term grounding before? Over the many years of attending various spiritual groups and training courses, I have often come across the concept of grounding. However, it wasn't until I started working with energy and holistic healing that I realised its importance. What is Grounding?   Grounding is a term that is also known as earthing. It's a therapeutic technique that helps us to connect our energy to the energy of the Earth. It's based on the idea that by allowing our bare skin to come into direct conta...

In each of us, there is a young, suffering child. We were all at one time children. And the child you once were did not just up and vanish, to be replaced by a perfectly formed, always responsible adult. Indeed, most of us act very much like children, at least now and then. It’s in the moment you have a meltdown over a parking ticket, or you react to a bad day. If we had a tough or loveless childhood, some of us are actually children most (if not all) of the time. We might loo...

Jasmine Essential Oil Mantra Card  For centuries, Jasmine has been popular for its sweet, romantic fragrance and has been used in some of the world's best-known perfumes, including Chanel No. 5. Jasmine is so popular over the world, not only for its beauty but also its medicinal properties. It has even been named the national symbol of several countries, including the Philippines, Pakistan, and Hawaii. Jasmine Essential Oil has outstanding effects on the skin, mind, and body. It's a favourite in aromatherapy for several reasons. You can use this oil to improve your mood and skin or enjoy the sweet floral fragrance it adds to your surround...

Self Care is a huge topic right now, and it seems like everyone is talking about it. No wonder why when Self-care techniques and general lifestyle changes can help manage the symptoms of many health problems.  Looking after our body and mind and being good to ourselves is the first step to feeling our best, and our carefully crafted 100% natural pure essential oils can help ...

Melissa essential oil offers its magical support to energetic shifts, inner expansion, and in the cultivation of deeper awareness. It is wonderful to use before bed as an anxiolytic— and it activates the dream space. Melissa, meaning honeybee in Greek, inspires hope, joy, and sweetness of spirit. Allow this citrus fragrance to induce feelings of love and good cheer in place of hopelessness or self-doubt. Today, Melissa is widely known for its sweet, pleasant, fresh aroma, and its amazing effects on the s...