If you’re trying to work out how many drops of essential oil you can expect to get out of your bottle the general rule of thumb is: 20 drops per ml of oil. This is because 1 drop of oil typically contains 0.05 ml of oil. Results will vary slightly of course due to a […]
What is gua sha? What are the benefits of gua sha? Should you consider having gua sha therapy to address a health issue you have? I can help by explaining what gua sha is. The health benefits of this form of alternative therapy, and what to expect from a treatment – so please read on! […]
Gua sha is a technique used in traditional Chinese medicine. It dates back hundreds of years and is still very popular in Asia. It’s not so popular in the Western world. Although, anyone I know who has had a gua sha treatment has been more than impressed with the result. So, what exactly is gua […]
I can tell you from the perspective of a massage therapist there are few things that warmed my heart and put a big smile on my face more than a thank you note from a client. If you’ve recently had a massage and want to send a thank you note to your therapist, please do! […]
In this article, I thought I would cover some cupping aftercare as I see quite a lot of questions coming up about what the do’s and don’ts are after having a cupping session. What Is Cupping Therapy? Cupping therapy, also known as Ventosa and Hijama therapy, is a form of massage therapy with its roots […]
Ventosa therapy is also known as cupping or Hijama therapy. If you’re interested in this form of therapy or had a treatment and want to know if you can take a bath after ventosa? Read on and I’ll explain. What Is Ventosa Therapy? (aka Cupping/Hijama Therapy) Ventosa massage therapy a form of Chinese alternative medicine that […]
A lot of people use cupping to help with their athletic performance or recover from sporting injuries. So, naturally a question that often comes up is, ‘Can you exercise after cupping?’ The short answer is – No. It’s not a good idea and will slow down your recovery from the cupping treatment. Why Can’t You […]
If you’re thinking about, or have had cupping therapy and are wondering, ‘can you drink alcohol after cupping?’ The answer is no. I mean, you can drink alcohol after a ventosa session of course, it’s up to you what you do. But it’s not in your best interest. It will reduce the benefits and slow […]
Is your bamboo diffuser not working? Do you have issues turning it on, diffusing, misting, or something else? I’ve covered some general troubleshooting tips in this article that will help resolve most issues. If none of the tips help then it’s likely there is a mechanical or electrical fault that you can’t fix. In that […]
Is your doTERRA Petal Diffuser not working properly? If you have problems switching it on or it’s not misting properly I’ve covered some troubleshooting tips that should help. If you’ve not been cleaning your diffuser on a regular basis now is the time to start too. So I’ve covered how to clean your diffuser, and […]
