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Soak up the Sun-Safely
As the season changes and the sunshine leads us outdoors to enjoy its rays, the use of sunscreens increases. And that often leads to the question of what type of sunscreen to use. There is an...
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Natural Handcrafted Soaps
You might think that soap is soap and it doesn’t matter what kind you use, if it all gets you clean. But if you have any skin issues you may have discovered this really isn’t the case. I have had...
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Digestion Issues
Digestive complaints are commonplace in our society today. This could be attributed to a diet of processes foods laden with preservatives, hormones, artificial coloring etc. Stress and sedentary...
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How To Reduce Scarring and Skin Pigmentation Issues Naturally
If you have acne scarring, discoloration, and/or wrinkles you know how frustrating it can be to get rid of them. There are numerous products on the market such as Retin A, alpha hydroxy acids,...
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Reiki and Pain Management
Here is a wonderful article on the healing benefits of Reiki....
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The Benefits of a Facial Massage and Massage in General
People are often surprised by how much massage is involved in a facial. The benefits of facial massage are numerous and make it a necessary component of any good anti-aging program. Your face...
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Winter Skin Solutions
Winter weather is here again and my skin is exhibiting the signs of dry air, hard water, and lots of indoor heating. I typically have dry sensitive skin to begin with and when October arrives it...
View ArticleThe Art of Bathing
The Art of BathingSimple Recipes to Soothe Mind and BodyArticle From Associated Skin Care Newsletter From bubble baths to essential oils to Dead Sea salts, prepared bath products are designed to...
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Each Individual Impacts the Field Environment
This is a great article that I wanted to share because I think it can help all of us in our day to day lives and in our interactions with others....
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Amazing Coconut for Health and Healing
I have written about coconut oils benefits for skin before. I have used this amazing oil in all of my whipped butters for skin care and hair care, but did you know you can use it internally for...
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Everyone wants to be seen, valued and heard.
The desire to be noticed by another human being is innate. We all want to be seen, valued and heard, but how often do you really feel like that happens? How often do you really make others feel...
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Herbal Spotlight of the Week
Today I want to talk about an herb that my family has been using. I first learned of this herb through my studies with East West School of Planetary Herbology™. The herb is Ashwagandha...
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Herbal spotlight of the Week-Turmeric
Today I want to talk about turmeric. Turmeric is well known for its anti-inflammatory (1), ant-tumor (2), and anti-oxidant properties. The active ingredient, curcumin, has been extracted and...
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Herbal Spotlight of the week-Triphala
The herb we are talking about today is called Triphala. This is another herb out of India used in Ayurvedic medicine that is comprised of three fruits (Harada, Amla, Bihara). Triphala is often...
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Herbal Spotlight of the Week- Dandelion
The herb for the day is one that many of us have tried to eradicate from our green lawns every spring, but maybe we shouldn’t. Dandelion is a well known weed that grows rapidly and wildly in most...
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Herbal Spotlight of the week-Trikatu
This week’s herbal spotlight is about Trikatu. Trikatu is another Ayurvedic herb that is worth having on your shelves. It is a Sanskrit word that means “three spices”and it contains black pepper, the...
View ArticleBook review:Eating on the Wild Side by Jo Robinson.
Today I wanted to talk about a book I have been reading. It’s called “Eating on the Wild Side:The Missing Link to Optimum Health” by Jo Robinson. This book has a lot of great information about...
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Herb of the Week-Rosmary
Rosemary Officinalis is the herb for this week. This herb is often used as a spice in cooking Italian dishes or in turkey rubs, and even in our shampoo or conditioners. We often tend to overlook...
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Family Adventure in Herbalism
ROAD TRIP Last week we went on a fun adventure. My family and I drove over to Eugene Oregon for something called The Free Herbalism Project. http://freeherbalismproject.com/ FREE HERBALISM...
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Medicinal Teas for Health and Healing
Let’s talk about teas. I thought we would start with cosmetic teas since I’m an esthetician. Herbs help to detoxify the body. Your skin is your largest eliminating organ therefore the...
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