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Curcumin Goes to Bat Against Cancer

Sunday, May 1, 2011

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I recently started taking “RUN” by Nussentials, a Glucosamine supplement for joint maintenance. This morning I was reading the label and noticed some ingredients not found in other Glucosomine products. One of them was curcumin. I googled curcumin and came across several articles touting curcumin as a cancer preventative. It is found in the Indian [...]

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Busy, busy, busy!

Saturday, April 23, 2011

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Wow have I been busy!  I’ve been attending school evenings for massage therapy since February. This is a whole new world for me! Effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, draping techniques, the greater trochanter, deltoids, trapezius…lots of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, not to mention all the laws and business stuff…phew!   Also I’m very excited to announce [...]

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Essential Oil Sample Comparisons from Eden Botanicals

Saturday, February 26, 2011

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Today I received a shipment of essential oil samples from Eden Botanicals in California. Buying samples is a great way to test out an oil before you commit to a more expensive purchase. I haven’t found too many companies that offer samples for sale. Each sample costs $2-$3. So for $20 plus a nominal shipping [...]

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Meadowfoam Saves The Whales!

Sunday, January 30, 2011

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I recently purchased some Meadowfoam Seed Oil and compared it to Grape Seed Oil. While the Grape Seed Oil felt lighter in consistency, I found the Meadowfoam Seed Oil to be more absorbent on my skin leaving a less greasy feeling and my skin more hydrated, softer and pliant. This surprised me as Grape Seed [...]

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A New Chapter

Sunday, January 9, 2011

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2011 is upon me and I have turned a corner. It’s amazing how the Universe moves. Sometimes it gives you a big shove, especially when you are no longer on a path intended for you. Looking back at 2010, I now recognize the seed that was planted by a comment from my beau’s sister that [...]

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