Steaming is done to open the pores so toxins can come out and nutrients can go in. Probably the easiest way to do this step is to steam the way some of us were taught to do for a common cold. Get a large bowl, some hot water, and a towel. Put your face over […]
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This step is to remove dead skin cells. Exfoliation helps the skin look softer and smoother, as it reveals the healthier younger cells that are beneath. It is the beginning of stimulating circulation in the skin. It also means that later steps in the facial will have greater benefits, since your skin will be better […]
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The first step is the cleanser. Cleansers should be very gentle and are used to remove dirt and makeup from the skin. Oils It may seem weird, but oils can make very good cleansers. This is why soap can clean oils off of skin, because it’s made from oils or fats. Oil can help clean […]
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Getting a luxurious facial doesn’t have to be expensive… or full of unwanted toxins. You can do it for yourself quite easily. For the next two weeks, and six blog posts (7 if you include this one), you will be taken through the steps of doing a natural luxurious herbal facial and some of the […]
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Some time ago I told you how you could make a Fresh herb tincture and what some of the thoughts, including pros and cons, are behind using this type of tincture. However, there is another way that tinctures can be made which has it’s own advantages and disadvantages. This type of tincture is a […]
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Historically, fasting has been around for thousands of years. Many of the world’s religions have fasting as a component of a spiritual life. [17] While many have just finished their religious period of fasting, many others think of spring as the time to do a cleanse or fast for the benefit of their health, while […]
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Also known as Allium sativum Most of us are familiar with garlic. It’s used in so many yummy recipes. Yet when sick many people tend to forget this important little flavour packed ingredient. Garlic has many uses. What can it do? • It is an antioxidant • It can aid the body to rid itself […]
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We hear it in the news, we hear it from our doctors, we hear about it from all kinds of sources – cholesterol needs to be lowered! It’s almost as though cholesterol were some evil entity that must be conquered at all costs, or shouldn’t be in your body at all. That is why I’m […]
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Some of you have been asking what I think of multivitamins and some of the various supplements out there. I must admit that my opinion has changed somewhat over time. You see the more I learn the less I use supplements. Oh I used to use them quite a lot. As time goes on, and […]
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Rhodiola rosea or Rose root Rhodiola wasn’t an herb I was taught in herbal college, thus it is a fairly new addition to my dispensary cupboard. Yet, the more I learned about this herb, the more I had to have it! Its potential for my clients is too great not to! Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea), also […]
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