Time to Relax

June 25th, 2010

On our last post, we talked about boosting your brain’s memory power and your ability to focus. These can all be achieved if your mind is relaxed in the first place. Did you know that stress is the main cause of all health problems in your body? When you are stressed, it’s easy for you to gain weight, get sick, and feel super low. Relaxation can help lift you up, calming your mind, as well as recharging your energy. You might notice that when you’re stressed, you tend to eat more of your comfort food. Continue reading

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Clary Sage: Magic, Mystery, or Fact?

June 17th, 2010

From the days of the Ancient Egyptians and Greeks, Clary sage is a vital part of any healing ceremony. In the medieval ages, clary sage was known to be a magical herb that a witch cannot live without. Many say that this is a mystical plant born out of Mother Earth’s very womb and others are skeptical about this story. Is clary sage a hoodoo or a true cure? Continue reading

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Know Your Triggers

March 23rd, 2010

Suddenly, your nose and eyes feel itchy and you sneeze like crazy.. you wonder: What causes your body to react violently? If this ever happens to you, you are suffering an allergy attack. Allergy is a malfunction of your immune system, where your body reacts against these allergens that are present in the natural environment. Your body produces histamines which can create an inflammation within you, thus, making you feel sicker than ever. Continue reading

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The Secret Weapon Against the Flu Pandemic?

December 3rd, 2009

During the bubonic plague in 14th century Europe, also known as Black Death, four thieves have been charged with robbery from the dead and the dying. After having been tried under the magistrate, they were offered reprieve from the fires of a burning stake if they would share their secret in resisting infections from their hapless victims. Thus, the birth of the Thieves Oil had started. These smart thieves have Continue reading

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Smell Your Way to Bliss

September 8th, 2009

There’s nothing more relaxing than using various oils and plant aromatics to bring about one’s healing, from the body, mind, and even to the soul. Aromatherapy is a healing art practiced since Ancient times, enjoyed by itself or combined with sensual body massage that eases away all the body’s aches and pains. Many are still having a skeptic attitude with this alternative therapy’s claim to health and healing, but one fact they cannot deny is that it simply feels good to indulge your senses with aromatherapy. Continue reading

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