Whether you tend to be a bath person or a shower person, you can still experience the same therapeutic benefits of bath salts, given an understanding of different bath salts’ characteristics. The composition of bath salts dictates their suitability for different shower applications. Epsom salts which are made from magnesium sulphate are often unscented and dissolve easily in water, making them highly effective for muscle relaxation when used in methods involving skin contact as magnesium is absorbed through the skin. Sea salts or Himalayan salts, primarily sodium chloride, tend to be coarser and are excellent physical exfoliants. Salts intended for the aromatic benefits ie. by steam diffusion, should contain a higher concentration of pure essential oils without excessive carrier oil, as these are meant to vaporize with the steam. The addition of essential oils, such as lavender, eucalyptus, and bergamot can be great for shower aromatherapy to promote relaxation, clear the […]

With the short days of winter, sunlight becomes a real luxury and many of us in Jersey face the seasonal challenge of keeping our vitamin D levels topped up! D3, often called the “sunshine vitamin”, plays an essential role in supporting immunity, mood, bone strength, and overall wellbeing. Yet during winter, our bodies struggle to produce enough naturally. Unlike many nutrients we can reliably get through food, vitamin D is harder to find in food alone. Oily fish, eggs, and fortified foods contribute, but even a well-balanced plate rarely provides everything we need. In typical UK winter conditions, sunlight isn’t strong enough for the skin to synthesise vitamin D effectively. For this reason, public health guidance recommends that most people consider a daily vitamin D supplement from October through March. It’s important to remember that supplementation is exactly that, a supplement, not a substitute for a well balanced diet and […]

Omega fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). There are two major classes of these: omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Omega fatty acids are vital nutrients for our health and play a role in a number of different bodily processes, from brain health to heart function.  Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA), An omega-3 fatty acid, and Linoleic Acid (LA), an omega-6 fatty acid, are known as essential fatty acids. This is because they cannot be made by your body and have to be obtained through your diet. These two omegas are ‘parent’ fatty acids, that can be converted by your body into the below fatty acids: EPA – Omega 3 (Eicosapentaenoic acid) EPA is an omega-3 fatty acid that plays a vital role in heart health. The body can produce EPA from the essential fatty acid ALA, but the conversion process is inefficient. It is found in high concentrations in cold-water oily fish that eat algae, like mackerel […]