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Pink Himalayan Salt
Deep within the Himalayan Mountains, an ancient primal sea left behind an earthly gift: Pink Himalayan Salt. Formed during the Jurassic Period this pristine crystalline salt contains 84 trace minerals, the same minerals found in our bodies. Naturally pink with flecks of red, Pink Himalayan Salt has been a highly valued commodity among traders in [...]
Continue reading...Seraphine
15. August 2010
I rented Seraphine (2008) from Netflix and watched it last night. I found it very moving. It has a well written screenplay, convincing character portrayals and beautiful cinematography. It is based on the real life of a poor French housecleaner, Seraphine Louis, who paints under the command of her guardian angels. After her death she became known as “Seraphine de Senlis”, a Modern Primitive painter.
Continue reading...Car Sickness Relief
4. July 2010
Summertime vacations often translate into long hot, boring car rides. While the feeling of anticipation can be exciting, the horrible feeling of car sickness is not. As a matter of fact, nothing could be worse, especially if you are a kid trapped in the back seat. As a child, I used to get car sick [...]
Continue reading...Yarrow, don’t leave home without it
20. June 2010
Yarrow has a long and interesting history in folklore. In days of yore, no self-respecting Saxon would leave home without it. They made sure it was tucked away in their protective amulet to ward off all manner of evil, sickness and misfortunate happenings. Middle Age brew masters used it in an herbal mixture as flavoring [...]
Continue reading...Tea Tree Essential Oil
13. June 2010
Tea Tree (melaleuca alternifolia) is one essential oil I never like to be without in my everyday home arsenal of essential oils. It is a member of the myrtle family and there are several different species of melaleuca.
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20. August 2010
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