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How to have a relaxing Christmas

With Christmas only four weeks to go, I am sure that you are meeting yourself coming back and becoming frazzled in the process but really is this the type of Christmas that you want? I didnt think so. Christmas can be a simple time really, most people, guests and children just want a happy time, eating good tasty healthy food, watching Christmas movies under a blanket and presents too.

If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, try this Box Breathing exercise to slow down your breathing. When you are stressed you shallow breathe, this tightens your diaphragm building up the pressure. Stop and try this exercise.

This year has been tough for many people, if you are struggling to feel Christmassy, thats absolutely fine. You do not have to pretend to feel festive, maybe next year you will. So here is my suggestion to help you

If you struggling with a cold, try using Helpmeorganics “help me, im feeling under the weather” products, made with antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic and anti microbial tea tree, peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender and tangerine. Available in a candle, massage oil, oil blend, room spray, reed diffuser and wax melts, the scent will clear your head, open your sinuses and help you breathe easier.

Helpmeorganics Under the weather wellness therapy gift set
Perfect gift for anyone who is poorly

Christmas is a time of beautiful scents, I am an aromatherapist so spend my time surrounded by scents, I would strongly recommend Helpmeorganics “help me say hello to winter”. Organic essential oils of fir needle, clove, lemon, ginger and sweet orange will diffuse around your home. Place an aromastone on the radiator in the hallway to create a wonderful warm welcome for visitors and you too!

Helpmeorganics Little Box of Winter Essence Gift Set
https://www.helpmeorganics.com/shop/p/little-box-of-winter-essen

I wish you a Happy Christmas and that 2025 will bring you lots of fun, laughter and adventures. Thank you for coming for treatments, buying my products and for being so lovely all year. Linda xx

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Christmas at Simply Relaxing

My little shop and salon comes alive at Christmas, there’s nothing more enjoyable than dressing the shop window. I always reuse decorations as that is important to you and me too.

Christmas can be a very busy stressful though fun time when you can be prone to viruses or burn out so have a look at my Top Five Tips to enjoy both Winter and Christmas

  • Drink plenty of water, warm to hot if you can as your digestive system appreciates this. Staying hydrated helps with headaches, sinus congestion, aches and pains, and energy.
  • Eat a rainbow everyday if possible to ensure you consume all your daily nutrients.
  • Keep moving. Exercise helps with your emotional wellbeing, keeps your lymph working properly and keeps you fit. Feeling strong ensures that your body can fight off seasonal coughs and colds.
  • Include essential oils at home and at work. Try using 2 drops of Helpmeorganics “help me, I’m feeling under the weather” blend, made with organic essential oils of tea tree, peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender and tangerine.
Helpmeorganics Little Box of Essence Protect
//www.helpmeorganics.com/shop/p/sinus-a-little-box-of-essenceFight off winter coughs and colds with our organic essential oil blend

Having treatments at Christmas is really good for you, the salon is open longer to help you fit everything in! Here are our Additional Opening Times

Simply Relaxing Additional Christmas Opening Hours
Make time to relax this Christmas
Simply Relaxing Christmas Collection
Book yourself in for our 90 minute top to toe treatment

If you are looking for unique gifts, pop in and have a look at ours. Made in our workshop, carefully packaged and make with organic ingredients

Christmas Gift Guide
Find beautifully crafted gifts for friends and family

Have a wonderful Christmas and I hope 2025 is a healthy, happy year for you and your family, Linda x

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Autumn

As the wheel turns once again from summer to autumn, it is important to protect your immune system.

The days begin to shorten, gradually, but this affects our lymphatic system and we can become prone to coughs and colds, but you can support your immune system.

  • spend lots of time outdoors, absorbing the last rays of summer. The fresh air helps to clear your sinuses and improves your sense of wellbeing. Activity, too, keeps your circulation moving. Lymph is moved around your body by breathing and movement, so this helps to protect against seasonal colds.
  • body brush every morning before your shower. You can either use a brush or your hand, but begin at your feet and move upwards towards your heart. You can also tap under your arms, behind your knees, groin and abdomen to encourage the lymph drainage, tap lightly but quickly.
  • begin the day with hot water, this flushes your digestive system allowing your body to absorb the nutrients from your food. Eat a varied diet, lots of root vegetables and green leafy veg, they are packed full of bioactive compounds, this are mainly found in root vegetables and promote good health. Green leafy vegetables are rich in fibre, iron, b vitamins, magnesium, potassium and calcium.
  • make a list of everything you love about autumn. The vibrant colours, spicy scents, hot chocolate, jumpers, walks in the woods kicking up fallen leaves. By doing this, you are connecting with autumn positively, not just seeing a loss of summer days but relishing those misty mornings and warm sunny afternoons. Autumn is a time of beautiful sunsets and sunrises too!
  • Fill your home with scent. Essential oils will help protect you and your family. Have a look at our sister site , helpmeorganicsHpmeorganicsHelpmeorganics

“Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.

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Summer Skin

We wait all year for sunshine so we can sit and bask in the rays, but do you understand how to keep your skin feeling and, more importantly, staying healthy?

When we tan, the sun’s UVA rays penetrate the lower layers of the epidermis, activating the melanocytes that produce melanin, this is the brown pigment that gives us a tan and is the body’s way of protecting the skin from burning and further damage. Using suncream of at least factor 30 helps to prevent damage and regular hydration is key to keeping a soft healthy skin.

We all need exposure to sunlight, so that our body can produce vitamin D. Experts recommend between 10 and 30 minutes daily, as long as you have a shadow on your arm, your body is exposed to sunlight.

So how can you care for your skin during summer

  • Exfoliating your skin weekly really helps to remove dead skin cells so your skin absorbs oils better. Make sure you are exfoliating no more than 2 per month though so that you avoid irritating your skin and be careful to skin test the exfoliator just in case of reaction. Some people love a salt scrub, others find it too harsh, so try before you use it if possible.
  • Daily skin brushing helps to stimulate your circulation, move fluid, and bring fresh nutritious blood to various parts of your body. If you struggle with fluid retention, try daily body brushing. Make sure that you do it on dry skin before your shower in an upward direction towards your heart and it is a light touch.
  • Apply an oil after your shower to replenish your skin. Use a plant oil, not mineral, as the oil is quickly absorbed into your skin and will not leave any sticky residue. Have a look at Helpmeorganics massage oils
  • Book in for a Salt Bodyscrub. Perfect before your holiday, special occasion or just because your skin needs a boost. The treatment involves a salt scrub, shower and full body massage, costing £55
  • Nutrition is a key factor for having healthy summer skin. Keep hydrated with plenty of water. Being hydrated helps keep your muscles healthy, regulates your body temperature, keeps you alert, and for your skin, you will have softer skin. Eating well during summer is much easier and cheaper. Make sure to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, experts recommend eating a rainbow each day. Eat plant-based, clean food. Watermelons are packed full of electrolytes, they help with hydration, balancing your alkali/acid levels, and will help repair any damage to skin, nerve, and muscle tissues. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, this is an antioxidant that can protect your skin from harmful UVA rays, if you struggle with a sensitive gut, remove the seeds.
  • Staying relaxed is also good for our skin health. When we are stressed, our body becomes more inflamed leading to all sorts of affects and rashes, breakouts and sensitivity to perfumes, sunshine is how your skin tells you to find ways to calm. Now I will always recommend massage, reflexology and taking time for quiet reflection, summer is a wonderful time to do this. Simply set your clock for 30 minutes earlier, take a glass of water outside and sit, allow the natural world to help you relax and set your intentions for the day. The air is fresher, the sunlight gentle, its a lovely way to enjoy summer and to start your day in the right way.

I hope these tips will help you enjoy this very short season.

“It was a splendid summer morning and it seemed as if nothing could go wrong.”

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Happy New Year 2024

Hello January and 2024, New Years Day always feel lovely and fresh.

You will have noticed that the prices have slightly increased as from today, I am sorry but every single item and service has increased.

If you received a Christmas Gift Voucher, please keep them safe as you will need to produce the voucher when you have your treatment, the valid date is 30th May 2024

I have now reinstated the Gift Promise Vouchers, they make a lovely gift, completely flexible for you and your family/friend. I have vouchers in the shop so please pop in.

The salon and gift shop will reopen on the 4th January 2024.

I am busy updating prices, designing special offers and painting/cleaning the salon, so not a holiday as such just a time when I can get some maintenance done.

I hope 2024 is a wonderful year for you, full of love, laughter and adventure, Linda xx

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Christmas at Simply Relaxing 2023

It is time to book your appointments for the rest of the year, the salon becomes very busy and I want you to have your treatments at a day and time which is most convenient for you.

The special Christmas treatment packages are now available to book in for so take a look below and pencil in time to be quiet, calm and peaceful

Simply Relaxing Christmas treatment packages
Its time to book your Christmas treat!

Did you know we sell organic aromatherapy products and gifts?

From handpoured soy candles, soy wax melts, massage oils, reed diffusers, essential oil blends and letterbox gifts, we have gifts for your friends and family.

We offer a free local delivery service too!

We have changed from gift vouchers to gift promise vouchers, they seem to be working really well.

The gift promise vouchers is different to regular vouchers in that you either add the money to cover the treatment or you “promise” to pay when they book in. This makes the gift more personal, less stressful and, hopefully, more people will enjoy your gift.

Our Additional Special Opening Times are

  • Saturday Opening – 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd December 10am until 1pm
  • Wednesday 13th and 20th December 10am until 1pm
  • The salon and shop will be closed Christmas Eve
  • 28th & 29th December 10am until 1pm
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NEW! Pregnancy Massage

We have been offering pregnancy massage for nearly 28 years. We have re-designed our pregnancy massage to enable mums to enjoy a relaxing massage from very early in their pregnancy to their due date.

The treatment involves an express facial, a relaxing shoulder, face, and scalp massage, and ends with a guided meditation to help you drift off.

The treatment lasts approximately 45 minutes and costs £32

Simply Relaxing NEW pregnancy massage
We love to make a big fuss of mums to be
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Hello Spring!

Simply April Special Offer
Book yourself a Warm Bamboo massage to soothe and calm your muscles
Simply Salt Bodyscrub
The very popular salt scrub is now available to book. Get set for Summer with our salt scrub
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Happy New Year to you all!

I think 2023 has a wonderful ring to it, very peaceful and gentle, lets hope so.

In February, I am so excited to say that I will be introducing Subtle Reflexology to you, I believe that if your energy is balanced then your physical and mental self will feel happy and healthy.

I will give you more information very soon, but this is a wonderful therapy to help with anxiety, mental exhaustion and tiredness.

A new year is a blank page to start writing your 2023 story, think about what you want to do, learn and experience.