Monthly Archives: December 2007

Suffering From Joint Pain?

Suffering From Joint Pain? Joint pain can be caused by any number of things. It can be the result of an injury or overuse of the joint. If your joint pain is caused by arthritis, you will need to begin … Continue reading

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Magic Potions We All Need This Time of Year

By Dr.Barbara Becker Holstein As winter descends we begin to feel the chill of shorter days and less sunlight. For many of us, less hours of light combined with colder temperatures results in us feel less light emotionally. For some … Continue reading

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Natural Anti-Aging Treatments for Your Skin

Not long ago, I wrote about one of the newest trends in the very trendy anti-aging category — facial injectables. (See Daily Health News, May 10, 2007.) Worldwide, people now spend more than $1 billion on anti-aging products, and the … Continue reading

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Daytime Blend for Children

Burn this blend during the day to ignite a cheerful spark in children, and to encourage a peaceful yet inspiring atmosphere in which youngsters can happily play. * 2 drops Lavender * 2 drops Mandarin * 2 drops Geranium

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Newborn’s First Days Oil Blend

This blend is perfect for both child and parents. Its balancing and calming properties fill the room with a lovely, relaxing aroma to induce peace and harmony. * 2 drops Geranium * 2 drops Lavender * 2 drops Bergamot

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Spearmint Lip Gloss

Makes 1/2 ounce Spearmint makes this gloss feel refreshing and soothing on your lips. Also try using other mints, such as orange, pineapple, cinnamon or chocolate mint. If you don’t have fresh mint on hand, substitute dried mint until fresh … Continue reading

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Got a Cough? Try a Natural Treatment

By Dr. Weil – http://www.drweil.com/ If dry, bronchial coughs, chest congestion and ear infections are bothering you this winter, consider taking mullein. The flowers and leaves of the mullein plant are safe and effective in addressing many seasonal respiratory problems. … Continue reading

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Christmas Spice Potpourri

* 2 cups dried pink rose petals and buds * 1/2 cup dried bay leaves, crumbled * 1/2 cup dried orange peel * 1/2 cup dried pomegranate slices, chopped * 1 Tablespoon grated nutmeg * 1/2 cup small pine cones … Continue reading

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Banish Stress Headaches

Adapted from The Yoga Facelift by Marie-Veronique Nadeau (Conari Press, 2007). http://www.care2.com/ Ahhh, the tension headache. We instinctively bring our fingertips to our temples in an effort to ease away the pain. And it works, if only for a minute. … Continue reading

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Sweet Bags

Sweet bags are used to perfume items such as: gloves, linens, scarves, shawls You will need: * 4 cups/1lb orris root powder * 5 cotton pads * 30 drops essential oils (10 each of: cypress, clove & nutmeg) * 5 … Continue reading

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