Now you ask… what has this got to do with business? Well I think it truly does link into our business world in the form of the continuity of our businesses, the community interaction, the need to change and grow and the willingness to expand our businesses to be the best they can be. See the good in your business community and enjoy the space you are in.
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My journey began with an illness and rather than take prescription medication for the rest of my life, I decided that I would use the power of my brain to control the problem. It has been almost 30 years since then and I must say the illness has disappeared!
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Lemongrass is a very versatile plant. For example, its tea is widely employed in traditional medicine in several countries. This herb and essential oil is very popular in Mauritius, Malay Peninsula, Nigeria, Angola, India, Indonesia and in China. Like other volatile oils, externally it is stimulant and it may be used as an analgesic to relieve pain in myalgia and rheumatism (Hale-White W. MD 1901. Text book of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.) Here are 11 amazing uses for this essential oil.
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In addition to defending against molds and fungi (as well as viruses and bacteria), essential oils also work to support various bodily systems such as the endocrine, circulatory, digestive, nervous, and reproductive system.
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Are you having difficulty finding that perfect holiday gift? With the season of giving fast approaching, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Yule, it is a time where we strive to show those who are special to us, how much we care. So, here are 8 great all natural holiday gift ideas!
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Clary Sage oil is an essential oil which is taken from a plant of the same name, this plant is a native of the southern part of Europe and has been used medicinally for thousands of years. People may think this is the same Sage that we grow in our gardens here in Canada but it is distinctly different. I thought it might be helpful to share these 9 uses for Clary Sage Essential Oil.
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Those of us who remember the 1960′s, often associate the fragrance of Patchouli Essential Oil with hippies. It is rich, earthy and grounding. In perfumery and fragrance applications, patchouli is a base note that acts as a fixative and grounds a blend. This plant only reaches a few feet in height, and grows primarily in Malaysia and other southeast Asian countries. This bushy plant has big, soft leaves and comes from the lamiaceae plant family; the same as lavender, basil, peppermint and rosemary. While patchouli oil has a long history in places such as China and Japan, it was not until the mid 1800s that patchouli leaves first came to the Western world. People often wonder what to use Patchouli for. Here are 7 great uses for this essential oil.
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Bergamot is a citrus fruit whose rind is used for extracting the Bergamot Oil. It is a tropical plant but thrives well in Europe too. It has a very sweet smell and a number of medicinal and industrial uses due to its properties. Here are 11 uses and health benefits of the Essential Oil:
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Peppermint is an herb/essential oil that has been in use for many years for holistic and traditional medicinal purposes. As an essential oil, it has a fresh, sharp, menthol smell and is clear pale yellow in color and watery in viscosity. There are various health benefits. Here are 13 uses of peppermint essential oil.
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Thyme is an aromatic herb which is popularly used as an ingredient in cooking. The leaves of the herb have a special revitalizing aroma because of which it makes for an exquisite ingredient in many dishes. In this blog post, I will share 6 uses for this essential oil.
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