In short, yes, it’s more than just having a soak in a bubble bath once in a while! Self-care isn’t indulgence; it’s maintenance. But it’s also something that often falls by the wayside and is easily forgotten. In a world that celebrates busyness and constant productivity, the idea of slowing down or putting our needs […]
If you’ve experienced reflexology before then you’ll probably know how relaxing it is, or how it’s helped you to deal with health issues or physical discomfort, stress levels or sleep patterns. And after over 20 years of being a reflexologist I’ve seen it help countless people in numerous ways and have continued my learning of […]
I was delighted to attend an event over the summer organised by the College of Medicine and Integrated Health, all about the importance of integrative medicine – something I feel strongly about. You may now be wondering what actually is integrative medicine? It’s a healthcare model that uses a combination of evidence-based therapies and lifestyle […]
There’s been so much about this in the media over the last year and we talk about the peri-menopause and then the menopause but it can all get a bit confusing, so which one are you in and what does it mean for you? Put simply, the peri-menopause is the period of time leading up […]
The last two years have certainly seen a lot of changes, including using words that weren’t even in our national vocabulary before Covid hit: lockdown, furlough, WFH, social-distancing, self-isolation, LFTs, Long Covid. To use another oft-repeated word, it’s been unprecedented. At the very least it’s been a rollercoaster ride and not one we’d ever want […]
If I asked people what they’d missed most during this period of lockdown, I know the majority of people would say being able to hug people. To hold someone’s hand, to have proper human contact. Because it’s an innate need in all of us and having that stripped away can give us a strange feeling […]
Ah, the bliss of a full eight hours sleep! But how many of us actually manage that? Or is taking ages to unwind and be able to get to sleep, waking up multiple times a night, waking way too early or tossing and turning with a busy brain your reality? If it is, you aren’t […]
It’s all too easy to focus on what we can’t do at the moment, rather than on all the free resources that we do have access to! So I’ve collated the best, most entertaining resources that I’ve come across recently and popped them all into one handy list for you here! (I’ll also edit and […]
In this current health crisis and continuing spread of Coronavirus, I wanted to reiterate the current Government guidelines and explain what all of us at the Camomile Rooms are doing to keep you as safe as possible. Your health and wellbeing has always been of paramount importance to us and we are now taking that […]
We might sometimes think that life would be easier if we were thinner, richer, a ‘better’ version of who we are. But that’s simply not true. Some of us may think we have to be perfect, that we aren’t enough as we are. We are all who we are meant to be. It’s what we […]
MAR and MARR may not mean anything to a non-reflexologist. Unless, however, you’ve done your research about who to go to… The truth about reflexology is that its an unregulated industry and ANYBODY can set themselves up as a reflexologist or even as a reflexology tutor – they’ve only got to have done an often […]
The modern world can bring challenges. There seem to be more pressures, more to do, more balls to juggle and we often doubt ourselves. We scroll through our social media newsfeeds, comparing ourselves to the lives of others and telling ourselves we fall short. We all do it: “why doesn’t my house look like that? […]
January can be a time we struggle with in a normal year. But a winter lockdown can be especially challenging. And January 18th is said to be ‘Blue Monday’ – the most depressing day of the year. But it’s actually not. It was created as a marketing ploy by a travel company as a […]
Lots of us know when our periods are due because we may feel a little tetchy, tearful or bloated. But did you know you’re actually at the end of autumn and coming into winter when that happens? Whereas our main focus used to be on those 3-7 days where we had our period, there is […]
When we’ve had a very long Winter (and as I type this I’m keeping everything crossed that we’ve finally seen the back of the cold weather until Autumn!), we look forward to Spring. The days are getting longer, the flowers and trees start blossoming and we are busy anticipating the early summer days and the […]
Spring is nearly ‘officially’ here – hurrah! But that also means that it’s getting closer to that time of year when we lose an hour’s sleep. And that can be a bit of a shock to the system! Although that transition into spring feels great with increased daylight and a sense of positivity, the loss […]
Self Care means different things to all of us. We all have activities or actions that lift our mind or body, give us space, improve our mood, give us a better night sleep or make us feel less stressed. When it comes to self care, there is no ‘one size fits all’ and although taking […]
I read an article in the newspaper recently that shared the story of Hannah. It reported that, lying on her side in front of her bedroom mirror, Hannah had ignited a long, tapered candle and then inserted its unlit end into her ear. But as she attempted the delicate manoeuvre, the candle slipped from her […]
I have to be honest, there are lots of us out there and it can be a bit overwhelming when faced with so much choice! Not all therapists will be right for all people so how do you go about choosing the one who will be able to help you achieve your goals? Even though […]
The summer holidays are here! Which means more than just hopefully sunny days (they’ll be back soon!) and time to relax a little. It’s also the time of exhausted teachers who have finished a long and hectic term. Equally exhausted parents who are juggling overtired and excited children with work and ways of keeping their familes entertained […]
There are two little hormone glands, about the size of a grape, that sit just on top of our kidneys. Your adrenal glands are only small but they play such a HUGE part in our wellbeing and they really do appreciate a bit of love and care. They may not be the largest of the hormone glands […]
Feeling stressed and in need of a quick and effective tool to help you relax? Deep effective breathing can trigger a relaxation response in your body and help you feel at ease and refreshed. But this isn’t always easy to do when you’re already feeling uptight and anxious and don’t know how to start calming […]
Some of us have never had a massage. Yes, honestly. Some for very good reasons. But often because you may feel unsure, apprehensive or a little anxious at the prospect. So the beginning of a new year feels like a good time to address some of those concerns, especially because you won’t be the only one who […]
It’s that time of year again! The Christmas lights have been officially switched on, the shops are full of all things festive and we suddenly feel that time and our ‘to-do’ lists are definitely against us. Arrgghh!! I have to admit that I love Christmas. It is quite possibly my favourite time of year and […]
We hope that with spring almost here and winter behind us, all those cold and flu germs would have disappeared with it. But those lovely germs appear to be floating around again and we are seeing so many people struggling to stay well. So what can we do to help protect ourselves from the dreaded […]
“How Do I Stop Feeling Tired” is a question we are regularly asked at The Camomile Rooms. If you’re suffering from constantly feeling exhausted, the top tips we share in this article can help you to beat fatigue. Check You’re Not Suffering From A Medical Condition Research shows that 1 in 5 of us are […]
You know when you really feel that some sort of pampering or ‘feel good’ treatment is exactly what you need to help you feel more like yourself? But wait! Hold on, you can’t because you’ve heard one of these myths that will supposedly prevent you from having a treatment: You are being treated for cancer […]
After a busy week and the relief of a break from the routine at the weekend, it can be all too tempting to sneak a little Sunday morning lie-in! Especially when the clocks have gone back and we get an extra hour in bed! And as much as we non-morning people hate to admit it, […]
We always love sharing happy endings to stories, especially when they have been a long time coming. Mrs C, one of our wonderful clients, has been kind enough to share hers… “I had been trying to conceive for a number of years unsuccessfully and had suffered multiple miscarriages. I also had a bad back and was feeling very […]