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October’s Essential Oil Blend – Warming and Soothing Room Fragrance
Stay warm and cosy with this delicious blend- perfect for those chilly Autumn nights. Fill the reservoir of an oil burner with water and add a few drops each of: - Frankincense Oil (£5.10) - Rose Geranium Oil (£3.90) - Lime Oil (£1.70) - Lemongrass Oil (£1.70) ...
Vote for Ashlins in the Time Out Love London Awards
We're thrilled to be short listed in the Walthamstow Love London Awards and would be flattered if you'd consider voting for us. Simply choose 'walthamstow' from the list on the voting page. Choose your favourite local restaurant, cafe, shop and pub....
Ashlins Finalists at Clinic of the Year Awards
Ashlins has been named as one of the top natural health clinics in the UK at camexpo 2014. Camexpo is one of the leading industry events in the world of complimentary health, hosting hundreds of exhibitors, a packed schedule of talks and workshops and thousands...
In Season Fruit and Veg: October – Celeriac, Kale, Sweetcorn and Pumpkin
Eating seasonal food is delicious, affordable and healthy - so we're here with some monthly recipe inspiration. Celeriac Looks ugly but tastes great roasted or in soups and stews. Apple and Celeriac Soup (via Jamie Oliver) Salmon with mustardy celeriac mash...
Back to Work Bags – How to Carry Everything you Need without Hurting your Back
If you suffer with neck or back pain, did you realise it could be due to your bag? Our osteopath, Sarah, is here to explain all. Lugging heavy bags to and from work each day takes its toll on your body and can lead to aching shoulders, sore backs, stiff...
Sunday Reads: September – Coconut oil, Caldo Verde Soup and Good Feelings
It is the last weekend of September already. Have you had a good month? We've been enjoying the beautiful autumn leaves and conkers, and are preparing for the longer nights now that the equinox has been and gone. Here are our favourite reads of the month: Ten things...
Meet the Team: Q&A with Claire, Colonic Hydrotherapist
Here's part 2 of our series of interviews, where we get to know the team of Ashlins therapist a little better. This time we are talking to our ever popular colonic hydrotherapist, Claire Smith. Name: Claire Smith What therapies do you offer? I offer...
Essential Oil Blend to Soothe Coughs and Colds
With September comes the return of work and school, the rush hour commute and coughs and sneezes. When you get a cold this Autumn give this essential oil blend a go. It will help to clear blocked noses and soothe sore throats, letting you get on with life as normal....
In Season Fruit & Veg: September
September brings with it a wide variety of vegetables, although slightly less fruit than over the summer. Here are our recipe suggestions for courgettes, cabbages, figs, plums and pumpkins. Courgettes Deep fried courgette flowers (via River Cottage) ...