Wellbeing Blog
Essential Oils during Pregnancy
Please always follow your own health advice for using essential oils during pregnancy, this is just a bit of friendly information from Hollie during her pregnancy.
"I personally didn't use any essential oils in the first trimester because they can be quite potent and powerful. I then slowly started to introduce them in the second trimester, using Clarity Roll On, which contains Peppermint, that was great for helping those nauseous feelings and the Rosemary really aided in lifting brain fog, yes baby brain has definitely been a thing for me! The Lemongrass was uplifting, great for getting a good yoga practice in and helped going on walks.
Now I'm using essential oils regularly in the third trimester. Uplifting Roll On has been a favourite of mine! I love rolling it onto my bump, the coconut oil is moisturising and it contains Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Geranium and Neroli. Geranium has hormone balancing properties which help balance those hormone changes. Helping to feel more happy, they say happy mum, happy baby! Pregnancy can bring on restless legs in the evening, so I like to spray some Night Night Pillow Spray in the bedroom and on the pillow, the Lavender and Chamomile are so lovely for helping to feel calm and relaxed and get a really good nights sleep."
When it comes to feeling radiant all year round, inner health is just as important as what we put onto our skin.
Sunny Sweetcorn Chowder Recipe
Sweetcorn is rich in folate as well, also known as vitamin B9. This nutrient is essential for the wellbeing of our body.
You can add some oat milk for more creaminess once blended but the potato does this job for you.
Directions
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Simply peel the potato and chop into small chunks, chop onion and then add to a deep saucepan with the olive oil.
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Cook for a couple of mins, then add the sweetcorn followed by the stock with water, mix together.
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Leave to simmer until the potato has cooked, then let cool slightly and add to a blender.
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Pour back into a saucepan and serve with black pepper or a dash of light soya sauce. Add salt and pepper if needed.
Ingredients
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1 large potato, peeled
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1 onion, chopped
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500kg sweetcorn, frozen or tinned
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500ml vegetable stock
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Dash of olive oil
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Salt and pepper if desired
Makes around 4 portions
(any left overs freeze well)
Takes around 20-25 mins
Fresh Dandelion Tea Recipe
Picked straight from the garden, Dandelion tea is really good for digestion, helps stimulate your appetite and aids in detoxing the kidneys.
Directions
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Carefully pick a bunch of dandelions
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Rinse under cold water to get rid of any dirt
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Carefully cut the flower heads off the stem
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Add to a pot of boiling water and let sit for 2 mins, to let the water and flowers mix together.
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Simply pour through a tea strainer, enjoy with a a dash of honey or syrup. Enjoy!
Ingredients
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Bunch of Dandelions
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Vegan friendly Honey or Syrup
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Hot Water
Makes 1 large tea pot, serves two
Takes around 15 mins