Sunday Reads: Midsummer

The summer solstice has been and gone, meaning we are well and truly into summer time.  It is also time for our monthly round up of wellbeing news and articles.  Enjoy a sit down and read in the shade. Have you tried homemade lemonade?  It is very easy and refreshing....

Aromatherapy Blends; Our Current Favourite

If you’ve ever visited us here at Ashlins you may have noticed we love burning essential oils.  We love how just a few drops can change the atmosphere of the whole clinic; refreshing, revitalising, rejuvenating or relaxing us in mere minutes.   While...

Stress Busters no. 91-99

91 . Go dancing 92. Sigh occasionally 93. Drink lots of good water 94. Have a good cry 95. Make time for hobbies 96. Work as a team 97. Compromise/cooperate 98. Don’t procrastinate 99. Don’t over...

Stress Busters no. 81-90

  81. Schedule play time 82. Do your best then stop 83. Limit caffeine and sugar 84. Be spontaneous 85. Get some fresh air 86. Be pampered 87. Join help networks 88. Maintain good posture 89. Respect your limits 90. Exercise routinely   The series so...

In Season Fruit and Veg: June

There’s an abundance of tasty produce in season this month.  Which is your favourite?  We’ve found some tasty recipes to tempt you in to eating seasonal food.   Strawberries Strawberry, honey and chocolate dippers (via River Cottage) Strawberry...

Stress Busters no. 71-80

Here’s the 8th part of our stress busting series.  Only 2 more to go!  How many have you tried?     71. Stop the ‘shoulds’ 72. Allow for imperfections 73. Plan a special outing 74. Take in the sun 75 Validate yourself 76. Expose your secrets 77. Seek...