Natural Wellness with Adheesh + Santoshi, Byron Bay (2026)

27/02/2026

💛 A blend I came across and wanted to share

If you’re dealing with intense discomfort, this is a blend I recently read about and thought was worth passing on. I haven’t personally tried it yet, but I came across a testimonial where someone used it to support sciatica, and it really caught my attention.

🌿 The blend:
✨ 2 drops Frankincense
✨ 2 drops Turmeric
✨ 1 drop Pink Pepper
✨ 1 drop Copaiba

Fill the rest of a veggie capsule with olive oil or food-grade coconut oil.
Used twice a day.

💡 How this blend works
When we’re in discomfort, especially deep or nerve-related discomfort, it’s usually not just one thing. It often involves inflammation, irritated nerves, tight muscles, and reduced circulation.

Each oil in this blend supports a different part of that picture.

🌳 Frankincense helps calm the body’s inflammatory response and supports the nervous system, especially when discomfort feels deep or ongoing.

🌱 Turmeric is well known for supporting the body when inflammation is involved and helping quiet soreness and stiffness.

🌸 Pink Pepper is gently warming and supports circulation, which can help tissues relax and feel more comfortable.

🌿 Copaiba works with receptors in the body linked to inflammation and comfort, helping calm the nervous system without being sedating.

💫 Together, these oils support:
• calming inflammation
• soothing irritated nerves
• relaxing tight muscles
• improving circulation

As always, this is shared for education, not medical advice, and everyone’s body responds differently 💛

25/02/2026

Brain food? 🧠🌿
This one’s actually been studied.

Spanish Sage (Salvia lavandulaefolia) isn’t just a nice-smelling oil — it’s been researched for its effects on memory, focus and cognitive performance in both younger adults and seniors.

Why researchers got interested 👇
🔬 Clinical studies have shown improved word recall, accuracy and working memory
🔬 Acts as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor — meaning it helps slow the breakdown of acetylcholine (a key neurotransmitter for memory and learning)
🔬 High antioxidant activity → potential neuroprotective support
🔬 Also reported to support calm focus, not wired energy

What I like about that combo?
Clearer thinking and a more settled nervous system — which honestly feels like the holy grail some days 😌

How I use it:
A couple of drops in the diffuser when I need to be mentally switched on, focused, and steady — especially for work or learning-heavy days.

Plant science. Brain chemistry. Simple support. 🌱🧠

22/02/2026

I hate wasting a single drop of essential oil 😅
Not because I’m precious , but because I love every last bit of that aroma 🌿✨
So this is what I do with all my empty bottles…
👉 my empty bottle hack ♻️🧴💡

21/02/2026

🌸 Essential Oils for Healing Your Heart During Grief 🌸

Grief is hard, but essential oils can offer gentle support during this emotional time.

🌿 Here are some oils that may help soothe your heart, bring peace, and guide you through healing.

✨ Rose Oil (Rose Touch) For self-love and compassion, helping to soothe grief and heal trauma. (Use sparingly, t’s powerful!)
✨ Chamomile Oil – Comforts chaotic emotions and promotes peaceful sleep.
✨ Lavender Oil – For healing, forgiveness, and calming guilt.
✨ Cinnamon Oil – Warmth, comfort, and reigniting your appetite for life.
✨ Vetiver Oil – Grounds and reconnects you to the earth when everything feels out of control.
✨ Neroli Oil – Restores hope, releases anger, and helps you relax.
✨ Lemon Oil – Brings clarity, lifts your spirits, and cleanses dark thoughts.
✨ Bergamot Oil – Brings light, joy, and eases anxiety.
✨ Sandalwood Oil – Stillness, calm, and a sense of peace.
✨ Myrrh Oil – Helps you find tranquility during feelings of isolation.
✨ Ylang Ylang Oil – For grounding and reconnecting with happiness.
✨ Cypress Oil – Cleanses, balances, and strengthens you through emotional storms.

🌿 doTERRA Adaptiv – A must have for emotional balance during grief. With oils like Lavender, Wild Orange, and Spearmint, it helps calm anxious feelings, promotes emotional resilience, and uplifts your spirit. Spearmint, in particular, is amazing for finding your voice. It encourages you to speak your truth and express emotions you may have been holding inside. This makes it perfect when grief leaves you feeling misunderstood or stuck.

✨ Grief Blend Ideas:

Grief Blend 1: 3 drops Sandalwood, 2 drops Rose
Grief Blend 2: 1 drop Neroli, 3 drops Sandalwood, 1 drop Rose
Grief Blend 3: 1 drop Lavender, 2 drops Chamomile
Grief Blend 4: 2 drops Bergamot, 1 drop Ylang Ylang

Diffuse, inhale, or apply topically to find some comfort. 🌸💧💫 Take it one day at a time, and let these oils guide you toward healing. You’re not alone in this journey. ❤️

19/02/2026

🔥🐎 Steady Reins — my Fire Horse roller blend

Tuesday marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Fire Horse.

I’ve always loved Traditional Chinese Medicine, and I resonate with the way the elements describe not just the body, but seasons of life.

Fire is activation.
Passion.
Forward movement.
The courage to be seen.

And stepping into a Fire year, under a New Moon, right in the middle of eclipse season, feels potent!

January 1 never really does that for me. The holidays barely finish, life switches straight back on, and suddenly we’re meant to have clarity, goals, and shiny new resolutions.

Chinese New Year lands a little later, once the dust has settled. For me, it feels like a much more natural time to reflect and reset.

This year isn’t just the Year of the Horse ... it’s the Fire Horse, a combination that hasn’t come around since 1966.

Fire brings warmth, passion, movement, and visibility.
The Horse adds speed, momentum, and change.

Beautiful energy ... but also easy to overdo.

From a wellbeing perspective, Fire is closely linked to the heart, circulation, sleep, and emotional balance. When it’s supported, we tend to feel warm, clear, motivated, and connected. When it’s overworked, it often shows up as restless sleep, anxiety, digestive sensitivity, or that familiar wired-but-tired feeling.

This year doesn’t feel like a call to do more.

If anything, it feels like a reminder that as life speeds up, the body usually needs more regulation, not more pressure.

That’s why I put together a simple roller blend I’ve called Steady Reins — something grounding, heart-supportive, and gently calming for those moments when things feel unsettled or scattered.

Not to put the Fire out.
Just to keep it steady ... so it warms rather than burns us out.

🌿 Steady Reins – Fire Horse 5ml Roller Blend
4 drops Sweet Orange
3 drops Frankincense
2 drops Geranium
2 drops Peppermint
1 drop Vetiver
1 drop Rosemary

Add oils to a roller bottle, top with carrier oil, and apply to wrists, over the heart, or the back of the neck when you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsettled, or a bit too ON!

15/02/2026

It's amazing, over the last decade, the research around essential oils has grown massively, and even medical professionals are starting to pay closer attention, especially when oils are pure, consistent, and sourced properly.

I recently came across a study published on ScienceDirect that caught my attention. After 30 days of wearing rose essential oil, participants showed an increase in grey matter in the brain.

Now that got me curious… because grey matter is linked to things like memory, learning, emotional regulation, focus, and overall brain health. An increase in grey matter is associated with better brain resilience and potential neuro-protective effects as we age.

And honestly, at 73, I’m always happy to hear about anything that supports more grey matter 😂

Beyond the science, Rose is one of my favourites for emotional support, mood, skin, and immunity, and it also makes a beautiful natural personal fragrance.

How I love to use it:
I apply Rose Touch along the sides of my neck, just under my ears, and gently along my throat.

If you enjoy diving into the science, here’s the study I mentioned:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0361923024000297

Rose Touch is 20% off this month only (Australia only) 🌹

13/02/2026

Enjoy a sweet, summertime favourite this summer with this refreshing Honey Ginger Lemonade! 🍋🫚

There’s a reason this combo is such a fave. It’s simple, powerful, and feels good from the very first sip.

Why Lemon & Ginger?
🍋 Lemon essential oil supports digestion, gentle detox pathways, and brings that clean, uplifting energy we all crave on warm days. Refreshing for the body and the mind.
🫚 Ginger is brilliant for digestion and circulation, helping ease that heavy or sluggish feeling, while adding a warming kick that balances the citrus perfectly.

Paired with raw honey, this lemonade is hydrating, revitalising, and naturally delicious, ideal for hot summer afternoons, BBQs, or after a beach walk.

🌞 Summer version (Australia & warm climates):
Serve chilled with ice for a zesty, feel-good refresher.

❄️ Winter friends on the other side of the world:
Turn this into a hot Honey Ginger Lemon drink by:

Skipping the ice

Adding hot (not boiling) water

Enjoying it as a soothing, warming drink for digestion, immunity, and comfort

Same ingredients. Same benefits. Just a seasonal twist.

11/02/2026

With oil pulling gaining so much attention lately, I wanted to break down the what, why & how — and share exactly how I do it.

🌿 WHAT IS OIL PULLING?

Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice used to support oral health and gentle detoxification.

The idea is that oil binds to bacteria, plaque and toxins in the mouth, helping reduce harmful microbes and support a healthier oral environment.

For oil pulling, virgin, cold-pressed coconut oil is my first choice because it contains lauric acid, known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

💛 WHY OIL PULLING?

Reported oral benefits include:
✨ Stronger teeth, gums and jaw
✨ Fresher breath
✨ Support for gum health
✨ Reduced dryness of the mouth and throat
✨ Brighter-looking teeth

Many people also report benefits beyond the mouth, such as:
🌿 Reduced inflammation
🌿 Better sinus and respiratory support
🌿 Improved digestion
🌿 Fewer headaches

✔️ When:
First thing in the morning, right after getting out of bed — before brushing your teeth or drinking anything.
(Pro tip: it’s easy to do in the shower.)

✔️ Steps:
1️⃣ Gently swish 1 tablespoon of virgin coconut oil around your mouth and between your teeth for 10–15 minutes
👉 Keep it gentle so you don’t tire your jaw
👉 Do not swallow

2️⃣ Spit the oil into the trash (not the sink — ask me how I know 😅)

3️⃣ Rinse your mouth with warm water
➕ Add a pinch of salt for extra antimicrobial support

4️⃣ Brush your teeth as normal (fluoride-free if possible)

✨ Simple and effective.

🌱 ESSENTIAL OILS I ADD

(1 drop is plenty — quality matters)

• Peppermint – fresh breath, clarity, energising
• Myrrh – soothes and supports gum healing while helping defend against oral threats
• Clove – rich in eugenol; powerful antibacterial support, helps relieve discomfort and ease inflammation

👉 Use only high-quality, food-safe essential oils.

🧴 A NOTE ON FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL
You can use doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil if you prefer a liquid oil, but it doesn’t contain lauric acid, so it’s less effective for oil pulling.
I recommend virgin coconut oil whenever possible.

09/02/2026

Did you know pharmaceutical standards allow up to 5% variation in composition?

At doTERRA, purity and consistency matter too much to leave that to chance.
From where Lavender is grown to how it’s tested, every step is intentional.

🌿 Watch the video to see what makes doTERRA Lavender different.

07/02/2026

Not everyone looks forward to social events.

If small talk drains you, crowds feel heavy, or speaking up takes effort, the right sensory support can make a real difference.

Our sense of smell is directly linked to the limbic system in the brain — the area involved in emotions, stress response, and memory. That’s why aroma can subtly influence how calm, confident, or focused we feel.

Here are a few oils I often suggest as gentle support before or during social situations 👇

💛 Passion & Motivate
Uplifting blends designed to support positive mood and mental energy. Citrus and warm spice notes are known to stimulate alertness and motivation.

➡️ Apply to pulse points or the back of the neck before heading out to help shift from hesitation into engagement.

🌱 Copaiba & Peace
Both are known for their grounding, calming properties. Copaiba contains high levels of β-caryophyllene, which interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system and is associated with relaxation.

➡️ Use Copaiba under the tongue or topically, and apply Peace over the heart when nerves or anticipation feel overwhelming.

🌸 Lavender & Spearmint
Lavender is widely studied for its calming effect on the nervous system, while Spearmint can support mental clarity and alert communication.

➡️ Diffuse before an event or use topically to help you feel calmer yet clear when expressing your thoughts.

05/02/2026

Copaiba is often described as a synergistic oil — not because it’s trendy, but because of its unique chemistry.

Copaiba is one of the richest natural sources of beta-caryophyllene (BCP), a plant compound that interacts directly with CB2 receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system. These receptors play a key role in regulating inflammation, pain perception, immune response, and nervous system balance.

That’s why Copaiba doesn’t just work on the body — it works with it.

🧬 Why It Enhances Other Oils

When used with other essential oils, Copaiba helps:
✔️ Support a healthy inflammatory response
✔️ Improve absorption and bioavailability
✔️ Create a more balanced, sustained effect

This makes it a powerful companion to oils like Lavender, Ice Blue or Deep Blue, Frankincense, and Peppermint.

How to Use Copaiba with Other Oils
✨ Topical – Muscles & Joints

2–3 drops Ice Blue or Deep Blue + 1–2 drops Copaiba

Dilute if needed and apply to muscles, joints, knees, shoulders, or lower back

Use 2–3 times daily as required

Supports local comfort while helping regulate inflammation.

✨ Aromatic – Nervous System & Relaxation

3 drops Lavender + 2 drops Copaiba
or

3 drops Cedarwood + 2 drops Copaiba

Diffuse for 30–60 minutes, especially in the evening

Encourages relaxation, emotional regulation, and nervous system support.

✨ Internal – Daily Nervous System, Inflammatory & Immune Support

Place 1 drop Copaiba + 1 drop Frankincense under the tongue each morning

Supports
🧠 Nervous system balance
🔥 Healthy inflammatory response
🛡️ Immune system function

(Only if appropriate for you and always using pure, tested essential oils. Less is more.)

02/02/2026

Why this DIY makeup remover actually works ✨

This isn’t just a “natural” recipe — it’s smart skin science, the gentle way.

🧴 Fractionated Coconut Oil
Oil dissolves oil. That’s why it effortlessly breaks down makeup, SPF and impurities without stripping your skin barrier.

💧 Vegetable Glycerin
A powerful humectant that pulls moisture into the skin, helping it stay soft, plump and hydrated after cleansing.

🌿 Witch Hazel
Naturally clarifying and toning. It tightens pores, refreshes the skin and removes residue — without the sting of alcohol-based removers.

🌸 Lavender
Supports skin calm and repair, while soothing redness and irritation. Perfect for sensitive or tired skin.

🌱 Tea Tree
Keeps skin clean and balanced with its purifying properties — ideal for preventing congestion and breakouts.

✨ Frankincense
The glow oil. Supports healthy-looking skin, promotes renewal and helps your complexion look smoother and more radiant over time.

The result?
Clean skin. Calm skin. Nourished skin.
No harsh chemicals. No stripping. Just one gentle swipe 💜

✨ Tip: Shake before each use — oil + water need a little love to work together.

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