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Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) Peppermint is one of the most useful and beloved essential oils. Refreshing cooling, uplifting and restoring, peppermint has a variety of therapeutic uses. Used extensively in both Eastern and Western medicine for everything from indigestion to diarrhea, headaches to tired feet, and toothaches to cramps. Peppermint is also a big favourite among the food industry, and can be found as a flavouring agent in gums, candy, ice cream and pastries. However peppermint really shines in aromatherapy as its fresh, comforting scent soothes and relieves all sorts of ailments, both mental and physical. Therapeutic Uses: Apathy, arthritis asthma bad breath, back pain, bowel disorders, bronchitis, colds and flu, coughs, cramps, faintness, fatigue, flatulence, digestive problems, headaches, mental exhaustion, migraine, mouth or gum infections, muscular pain, nausea, poor circulation, sinus congestion, shock, sunburn tired feet, travel sickness, vertigo. Essen...

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) Centuries ago, the eucalyptus tree was thought to cleanse the environment, so the frail and sickly would choose to live in areas where these fragrant trees grew hoping for recovery from their ailments. While just living under the trees might not be the cure people hoped for, the tree does indeed offer healing. The Australian Aborigines applied crushed eucalyptus leaves to wounds to promote healing. They also used eucalyptus leaves to fight infection and relieve muscular pain. In India, eucalyptus is used to cool fever and fight contagious diseases. Even Western surgeons recognized the benefits of eucalyptus, and have used a eucalyptus solution to wash out operation cavities. Today eucalyptus is used in many different types of pharmaceutical products, from vapor rubs to cold remedies. Even veterinarians and dentists use eucalyptus in their practices. Its sweet, menthol, woody scent coupled with its proven healing abilities makes it a favourite esse...

Thai Stem Relaxation Massage You  may have heard of it, you may be wondering what it is. I am here to tell you what it is, where it comes from, how it can benefit you, and why you should be getting it. Used in Thailand for centuries in medicinal healing practices this massage incorporates many techniques and elements of  massage movements paired with a heated compress of Thai herbs to relieve tension and deeply detoxify the body. Herbal compress balls or "Thai stems" are often used in spas around the world for enhancing treatments or on their own as part of a massage. The Thai stem is made from various herbs wrapped in cotton fabric and is commonly used in conjunction with traditional massage as well as relaxation massage. 10 Benefits of Thai Stem Relaxation Massage: 1) Freedom from headaches, sinuses, and head colds. 2) Relief from fatigue and stress 3) Stimulates internal organs 4) Improves  blood circulation 5) Promotes skin cell growth 6...

Tea Tree  - Can be used for treating acne Dab some tea tree on a q-tip and place on each breakout before bed Stimulating, Strong, Camphorous Antiseptic- Free from or cleaned of germs and other microorganisms. Antimicrobial- destructive to or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. Peppermint  - Can be used to treat headaches  Rub on across your forehead and wait for the headache to disappear Stimulating, Minty, Strong Antiseptic-  Free from or cleaned of germs and other microorganisms. Antimicrobial- destructive to or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. Lavender  - Can be used to help relax your body Put a few drops in your diffuser or bath and feel the stress melt away Soothing, Camphorous, Healing Antiseptic-  Free from or cleaned of germs and other microorganisms. Antimicrobial- destructive to or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. Eucalyptus  - Can be used to ease stiff muscles AND help clear sinuse...

1. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor 2. There are two ways SPF works: A) Block B) Absorb **For best results, get a sun screen that does both** 3.You should be using a shot glass full of sun screen for your body at least 20 minutes before sun exposure. (Cream base) 4. You should re-apply your sunscreen every 2-3 hours as directed on the bottle. (You can use spray to re-apply) 5. Using just a spray of sunscreen (and no cream sunscreen), will not give you enough protection. If you get a spray of SPF 30 in a spray can, and don't apply a cream sunscreen before, after all the math, you are only getting an SPF of maybe 2. 6. For your cream sunscreen, grab a minimum of SPF 30. (any less, and it's not giving you any protection) 7. Opt for higher SPF's like 50+ for your spray can. 8. ALWAYS apply sunscreen under your foundation! (SPF in foundation is irrelevant) 9. Re-apply your sunscreen after water activities and sweating. 10. Even though sunscreen helps protect you ...

Okay, so we have all heard about the sun causing cancer... Typical response "What doesn't cause cancer nowadays?' In the past few years people have become more aware of the suns harmful effects on their skin. But it seems that tanning in the sun is still a very common act. Lots of people will even use baby oil (which take up to 7 days to wash off of your skin completely) and lay out in the sun for hours on end!  Some people might opt for protecting their skin from the sun and pick up a drug store self tanner. (We've all been here...Jergens "natural glow"..) First off all, self tanner is HARD to apply by yourself. A lot of the time, the product isn't even coloured so you have no idea where you put the self tanner until after your shower the next morning when you come out looking blotchy. Self-tanners are a great way to get a tan without harming your skin but finding the right one can take a lot of blotchy days... No one wants to get a spray tan because...