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What are phthalates and why are phthalates dangerous?
This article explains where you usually find phthalates in the home, why phthalates are dangerous and how to avoid them.
5 Reasons Why You Should Try a Nebulizing Diffuser
Are you looking for ways to turn your home into a cozy, calm and relaxing space? A nebulizing essential oil diffuser can help you transform the energy in your home into your own home sanctuary. From aromatherapy benefits and supporting respiratory function to creating the perfect 'spa at home' environment, a nebulizing diffuser could very well turn out to be the solution you're looking for. A nebulizing diffuser works by turning pressurized essential oils into a mist of extremely fine micro-droplets that are most easily absorbed by the body. It works without adding heat nor water, thus conserving all the original properties of the essential oil....
Nutrition for good skin: How to heal eczema naturally.
Have you just about tried everything to treat your eczema, with little success? We asked Dr Cheryl Kam, a fan of Utama Spice and a functional medicine coach for some tips on how to heal eczema naturally. She shared her top 5 tips: Limit Stress Take Pre and Probiotics Load up on healthy fats Add more nutrients to your diet Balance the gut We hope you'll find this useful! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Most of the time, eczema is caused by underlying conditions. And you thus have to identify and treat its root cause, not just its symptoms. So before popping more pills...
Utama Spice and tips for new mothers
Hi everyone, it's me, Rachel - the founder of Utama Spice Singapore and mother of a 14 month old (at the time of writing). I usually shy away from the camera or sharing about my personal journey, but recent conversations with friends has encouraged me to share what I have learnt in my journey so far, in the hope that it will help others. Why I started Utama SpiceI never intended to go into business with Utama Spice. I was just a happy customer and friends with Ria, the founder's daughter who is based in Bali and who continues to run...
4 Tips To Take Care of Yourself Over The Holidays
We are already in December and before you know it Christmas and New Year's will be upon us. The stress of the holidays can overwhelm anyone. Our everyday routines are disrupted and even the best of us can find that we are losing track of our normal, healthy habits. It’s fine to let ourselves enjoy the holidays, but the problem is when it starts affecting us negatively. The holiday season can often be stressful. Over-indulging during festivities, not getting enough sleep, stress from planning events and buying gifts are all common problems we experience. So if you find yourself struggling with any of these,...