As the saying goes, ‘there is more than one way to crack a nut’ and I believe the same applies to attaining and maintaining our well being. I’m now putting the theory into practice in running and hosting a number of specially designed Wellbeing Retreats, bringing together a unique blend of Yoga, hill walking and NLP coaching held in a beautiful tranquil and remote Scottish Highlands location.
During our March Retreat we shared with our guests a number of Camellia’s amazing Wellness and Health infusions as another way of enhancing our well being. Why? Well there is growing support around the health benefits tea can bring and in particular its high levels of anti oxidants as well as compounds called catechins which are regarded as helping with our concentration and focus. Camellias’s blend of teas helps bring us all this and more… I enthusiastically went straight for the Skinny B*tch Tea and then had about 3 more refills and felt great! Jilly on the Retreat fell in love with the rose petal Sleep Well Tea which combined with the fresh mountain air ensured a great nights sleep. Other favourites were the Happy Tummy Tea and the Beautiful Skin Tea. Everyone enjoyed them and it added another aspect of welcoming well being into our lives. And as for reading the tea leaves – I predicted a journey of health, wealth and happiness!
To experience and enhance your Wellbeing come and join us in May and September this year. Go to Scottish Retreats to find out more and book your spot. And as always you can get your dose of Wellness Teas online.
Wellbeing Retreats are hosted by Lindsey Porter of Yoga~Nu~U an experienced Hatha Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master and NLP Practitioner and Cat Trebilco of Reach The Peak an accomplished international Mountain Leader and NLP Practitioner.
Fun Fact: Lindsey’s connection with Ajit, co-founder of Camellia’s goes back to 1997 where with a mutual friend they shared an exhilarating outdoor adventure trekking and white water rafting through Nepal, seeking a moment of well being whilst both working in finance jobs in London.
“Create a life that feels good on the inside not one that just looks good on the outside.”
Guest Blog by Lindsey Porter
Our Beautiful Skin herbal infusion is one of our favourites, and certainly incredibly popular with our regulars!
But why is it so good, and what benefits can it have for you if you have skin problems?
The health benefits of tea and herbal infusions have been widely documented and yet, despite some cursory knowledge of why some teas are better than others, there is not a great deal of common knowledge regarding the specifics. What should you drink for a cold, for a restful sleep, for the morning after the night before? Here at Camellia’s we pride ourselves on our homeopathic herbal infusions that cover a wide range of ailments and have been proven to work in combating them, without us ever neglecting the taste.
Our original and unique Beautiful Skin Tea flies off the shelf almost as soon as it’s put on, and the scent of it can frequently be detected wafting around our Tea Rooms, so often is it ordered by our customers who know just how good it is, and how delicious it is too.
Dandelion and chickweed act as an excellent base for a range of other herbs and flowers, creating a beautiful floral brew that can help with psoriasis, improve circulation and act as an anti-inflammatory. Used externally chickweed works excellently as a wash for acne, and combined with Aloe Vera can penetrate the skin to reach damaged, underlying areas. In our tea it works to purify the blood and carry out toxins. Dandelion has a similarly purifying effect, and because it is so rich in vitamin A, C, iron and calcium it is known to be a great detoxifier. Also, the sap of dandelion is extremely useful when treating eczema because of its anti-bacterial qualities.
It is unsurprising that these naturally occurring plants can have such beneficial effects. Think back to when you were a child and your skin brushed a stinging nettle, a pain which now seems mildly irritating, but at the time caused shrieks and cries of agony. What was the first thing you would look for, something you knew would be nearby? Dock leaves! Nothing more was needed, except maybe a cuddle, some kind words and constant assurances that you were “a very brave boy”.
A light herbal infusion marked but its distinct chamomile and elderflower undertones. It contains a wide range of herbs such as chickweed, red clover, nettle and dandelion and is believed to help promote healthy and clear skin throughout the body.