Check out this great interactive Reflexology Map!
Monday, February 20, 2012
Why? How? Essential Oil Science
You might enjoy this video from L. Jacobs -It gives some insight that I think I haven't seen explained in this fashion elsewhere....
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Brown Sugar Scrub, Oatmeal Mask
I found these recipes some time ago - I wanted a hair treatment, so I pulled these back out and thought I'd share. I've tried all three and they are all very very nice! Give it a try!
(by
Michelle Howard, Spa Director, Zermatt Resort)
Brown Sugar Scrub (Can be
used for full body exfoliation or for hands and feet)
½ cup Brown Sugar
2 heaping Tablespoons of fractionated coconut oil (Almond or Olive Oil can be substituted)
3 to 5 drops of your favorite essential oil
Mix well. To apply wet skin and massage gently, rinse with warm water and apply favorite moisturizer
Mix well. To apply wet skin and massage gently, rinse with warm water and apply favorite moisturizer
Peppermint Hot Oil Hair Treatment (Stimulating & Refreshing to scalp, deeply moisturizing for hair)
½ - 1 cup Olive Oil (amount can be adjusted depending on length of hair)
5-6 drops of Peppermint essential oil
Gently warm Olive oil by putting it in a glass cup or jar in a pot of hot water; once the olive oil is warm add the essential oil and apply immediately to scalp and massage the remaining amount through entire hair. Cover with a shower cap to hold in the heat. Allow to sit for up to 20 minutes, to finish shampoo & condition hair.
Oatmeal/Yogurt Facial Masque (Good for all Skin Types, nourishing and moisturizing)
Gently warm Olive oil by putting it in a glass cup or jar in a pot of hot water; once the olive oil is warm add the essential oil and apply immediately to scalp and massage the remaining amount through entire hair. Cover with a shower cap to hold in the heat. Allow to sit for up to 20 minutes, to finish shampoo & condition hair.
Oatmeal/Yogurt Facial Masque (Good for all Skin Types, nourishing and moisturizing)
1 Tbsp Oatmeal
1 Tbsp plain organic yogurt (skip all the pre-sweetened types)
A few drops of warm honey
Mix all the ingredients together and gently apply to face. Leave on for 15 minutes, rinse with steaming washcloth and apply favorite moisturizer.
Mix all the ingredients together and gently apply to face. Leave on for 15 minutes, rinse with steaming washcloth and apply favorite moisturizer.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Water - Distilled? Purified? Tap?
bottled water |
Distilled Water:
This is water which has been boiled and then the vapors/steam is collected. As the steam is forming, some of the heavier molecules (possible contaminants) do not rise and collect with the pure water. These heavier molecules can also contain scant minerals that we might normally get in our foods. This removal of impurities and lack of "additives like iron and fluoride make it a good choice for cleaning. Additionally, it is a good water to choose for filling up your iron when you take to doing that chore because it will leave no residue on the clothing AND is a good choice when you are concerned about mineral build-up in your small electronics. It does not taste great, however, so I don't recommend it for your drinking water.
Purified Water:
EPA Flyer-Water Health |
Generally, the cost a of generic brand-gallon of either of these will run about the same price, though sometimes I see purified a little higher.
Here, you can find a link to this great flyer from the EPA that defines all the different kinds of water very well: EPA FLYER- Water Health Series
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