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Monthly Archives: April 2008
Mandarin for Calming
Mandarin is a member of the orange family,similar to Tangerine and excellent for the elderly and children . This scent calms the mind, is helpful for anxiety, nervous tension, insomnia, restlessness. Diffuse Mandarin to create a happy atmosphere in the … Continue reading
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Essential Oil Safety For Babies
You can start baby massage at around 2 months, but avoid it for a week or two before and after a baby is vaccinated. For babies this young, and until they are a year old, use just 1/2 percent dilution, … Continue reading
Relaxing Lavender Honey Bath
Did you know that Honey has a calming effect? Combined with pure essential oil of Lavender it’s a yummy bath treatment. Why not try it tonight! * 2 oz. of Honey * 5 drops Lavender * Combine in a jar. … Continue reading
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Pregnancy and Exercise
Exercise is extremely important in promoting health and well-being during your pregnancy. Women who exercise during pregnancy have reduced weight gain, improved moods, improved sleep patterns and most experience a more rapid weight loss after pregnancy! It also will help … Continue reading
Posted in 3rd Trimester, After Testing +, Health & Fitness, Postnatal Care
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Honey Cornmeal Hand Softener
The skin on our hands is often overworked and overlooked, but with this simple formula soft and silky hands are only minutes away. Here, cornmeal works as a gentle exfoliant, milk plays the role of moisturizer and honey steps in … Continue reading
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Natural Ways to Induce Labor
The last few weeks of your pregnancy can certainly drag by, especially if you feel uncomfortable or are lacking in sleep! You’ll be excited to meet your new baby and anxious to induce labor and delivery. So what can you … Continue reading
New Resources
We’ve found a couple of new sites for you to check out that have a lot of good info. HealthyHerbs and http://www.curekidneystones.org/ Enjoy!
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Spa Facial SkinCare Treatments
Article courtesy of Mountain Rose Herbs The purpose of a facial is to improve circulation, deep-cleanse, and smooth and moisturize the skin. A complete facial includes a cleansing steam, exfoliation, mask, toner and moisturizer. Deep-Cleansing Herbal Facial Steam What you’ll … Continue reading
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Routine Prenatal Tests
The following tests are routine prenatal tests for each visit to your obgyn or midwife: Blood Pressure: At each prenatal visit your blood pressure will be tested by armband. A spike in blood pressure can be an indication of preeclampsia … Continue reading
Posted in 1st Trimester, 2nd Trimester, 3rd Trimester, Prenatal Tests
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Placenta Previa
Placenta previa is the implantation of the placenta where it at least partially covers the cervix. It occurs in about one in 250 pregnancies. Types of Placenta Previa There are four types of placenta previa: Complete previa is where the … Continue reading