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Author: Kathleen Flanagan
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The Making of Shea Butter
I thought I would change the pace a little bit. We received photos on how shea butter is made and found it very interesting that I decided to add it to the newsletter this month. I am a firm believer that it is not only important to know what you put into and on your…
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Scentimental Vignettes
By the 1200s, the warlike lifestyle of the Middle Ages had mellowed and in castle and cottage garden alike, there grew plans for pleasure as well as those meant to battle against illness. During the Crusades, through contact with the pleasure-living courts of the East, and interest in fragrance for its own sake was reawakened in Europe. By…
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Check Your Labels
Modern testing is proving time and time again that many ingredients used in personal care products are not good for the body, skin or hair. Granted, we live in an unfriendly, radical environment and we can’t fix it all. Let’s be wise and not smear, lather or brush with known carcinogens. It’s a matter of simple choices. Our company has…
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West Nile Virus: What You Really Need To Know
West Nile virus (WNV) is a potentially serious illness. Experts believe WNV is now established as a seasonal epidemic in North America that flares up in the summer and continues into the fall. This fact sheet contains important information that can help you recognize and prevent West Nile virus. What Are the Symptoms of WNV?…
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The Truth about Carcinogens
This year over 563,000 Americans are expected to die of cancer. That’s more than 1,500 people per day. In fact, more people have died from cancer in one year than the total number of American soldiers who have died in combat over the last 100 years. Nearly 5 million lives have been lost to cancer since 1990.…
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Essential Oils Used for Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Mrs. T. is a 63 year old lady with arthritic knees and hip joints. She was on so many allopathic drugs that her family doctor did not want to introduce yet more medication into her regime. So she was referred to our clinic by the GP to try a complementary approach. We gave Mrs. T.…
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The Origins and Evolution of Massage Therapy
Massage has ancient roots, with its earliest known reference found in the Chinese text Con-Fu of the Toa-Tse, dating back to 3000 BC. This makes it the oldest documented guide on massage, originally used as a natural remedy for minor aches, pains, and injuries. Even early humans likely discovered that rubbing sore areas—and later, applying certain…
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Stress: The Silent Force Affecting Your Health
Most people know that stress impacts how we think, feel, and function each day—but few truly grasp how deeply it can affect our entire well-being. Stress isn’t just a mental or emotional issue—it can take a real toll on your physical health too. In today’s fast-paced world, many of us are so accustomed to living…