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22nd September 2009
Scents play a big role in our lives. Some fragrances may recall memories or transmit sensations. Who has not felt better after going to sauna with eucalyptus smell? Or associated flowers` scents to the feelings of calm and peace? Aromatherapy took advant... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
It may come across as a myth but it is not. Carrot really helps your eyesight. This is due to the beta-carotene which gives carrot the orange color and also the name. It contains vitamin A in large quantities in the form of beta carotene. Due to the usefu... Read >
Author: wbdoyle15th September 2009
In this present day, there are a variety of herbs, roots and essential oils available to sustain healthy living. These herbal products can be used for flavoring your food, curing ailments, skin care and also to manufacture safe environmental products.
Yo... Read >
Author: JessicaThomson01st August 2009
Bergamot (Citrus Bergamia). Bergamot has a very powerful uplifting effect as well as an additional refreshing action. Bergamot also has antiseptic properties and is often used as an effective treatment for mouth and skin infections as well as sore throats... Read >
Author: Andi Jackson13th May 2009
Oil painting is a technique that has been used by eminent artists to create some of the finest artistic works we have ever known. Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper”; Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and “Café Terrace... Read >
Author: artsmemory08th April 2009
This relaxing Aromatherapy Facial purifies, refines and hydrates. Specific active aromatherapy products are combined with acupressure massage, lymph drainage and oriental head massage to leave the mind clear and the skin radiant and moisturized.
Your t... Read >
Author: baji02nd April 2009
Pets can enjoy the therapeutic effects of aromatherapy as much as humans can. Aside from possibly eliminating bad odors and giving your pet a pleasant perfume, essential oils also serve many practical functions such as boosting your pet's immune system, f... Read >
Author: Judd Snell10th February 2009
These days as the world realizes the need to save the earth, people of every field are trying their best so as to contribute in their field like the printers these days are asked whether they use the soy inks. The print buyers have the assumption that the... Read >
Author: shijina03rd February 2009
An aromatherapy massage combines two powerful healing arts into one. By mixing essential oil scents with massage, a deep healing and relaxing experience is produced. In this article, we’ll go over some of the healing properties of an aromatherapy massag... Read >
Author: M. Reid19th December 2008
Oil painting is a technique that has been used by eminent artists to create some of the finest artistic works we have ever known. Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper”; Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and “Café Terrace... Read >
Author: orsondixon19th December 2008
Oil painting is a technique that has been used by eminent artists to create some of the finest artistic works we have ever known. Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper”; Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and “Café Terrace... Read >
Author: orsondixon02nd April 2008
Aromatherapy carrier oils can be used to dilute the essential oil, making them safer to use. Carrier oil is also known as base oil or vegetable oil. These oils are extracted from the fatty portions of the plant. These oils can be employed on their own as ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd April 2008
Petroleum or crude oil is a naturally occurring liquid found in formations in the Earth consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons (mostly alkanes) of various lengths. Petroleum literally means rock oil; oil that comes from rock. Petroleum or Crude O... Read >
Author: Sheryl Joaquin01st April 2008
Everyone should have at least one aromatherapy massage sometime in their life. You have the wonderful feeling of tense muscles becoming relaxed, while soothing or revitalizing massage oils are spread onto the body. The incredible aroma permeates the nostr... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON19th March 2008
Motor oils are comprised of two parts, the base oil and additive package. The base oil comprises 80-90% of the oil by volume and the additives the remaining 10-20%. There are five groups of base oils: Group I, II, III, IV and V. Groups I to III are refine... Read >
Author: Michiel Van Kets14th February 2008
All the various methods of using essential oils discussed through the book- baths, inhalations, massage oils, compresses and creams- can be used for children as well as adults, with a few safety provisos.
Do not use any oil undiluted on a child, excep... Read >
Author: David Jones05th February 2008
Lavender Essential Oil is created through a process of distillation of several species of lavender. There are two types of the oil, Lavender Flower Oil, which is clear oil and impenetrable in water, and Lavender Spike Oil that is concentrated from the Lav... Read >
Author: Elizabeth16th August 2007
More and more migraine sufferers are turning to natural methods of migraine relief to replace or complement prescribed medication. There are three major categories of natural migraine treatments:
1. Abortive treatments help to reduce the symptoms of a... Read >
Author: Lisa Janse09th August 2007
Insufficient lubrication is one problem that can lead to premature failure. Proper lubrication is defined as the proper amount of the proper lubricant at the proper place. If oil levels are low, or the lubricant delivery system is inadequate, a proper oil... Read >
Author: Michael Barrett06th August 2007
Mentha piperita being its Latin name, peppermint oil is used in aromatherapy for a broad spectrum of physical ailments and conditions. This pure essence of the plant has a refreshing, mint-like fragrance. Apart from its refreshing qualities, peppermint es... Read >
Author: Marilyn Reid01st July 2007
In the second of our column, a herbalist and eco-activist from Get Ethical tells us about herbal aphrodisiacs.
Various studies have been carried out on the aphrodisiacal properties of plants, for example, an American Psychosomatic Society (1998) repor... Read >
Author: Davinos Greeno08th June 2007
As a predictive maintenance tool, oil analysis is used to uncover, isolate and offer solutions for abnormal lubricant and machine conditions. These abnormalities, if left unchecked, usually result in extensive, sometimes catastrophic damage causing lost p... Read >
Author: Michael Barrett30th April 2007
Aromatherapy is an alternative therapy for natural healing. It can be used to relax and soothe the mind and body, to energize or even to arouse. This technique makes use of essential oils - the aromatic compounds of plants, extracted through steam distill... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt16th November 2006
Motor oil is designed to serve many different purposes within a cars engine. While the primary function is to simply lubricate all the moving parts and provide protection from wear and corrosion, it also is intended to keep the engine cool and free from s... Read >
Author: Jack Mack08th September 2006
Motor oil is designed to serve many different purposes within a cars engine. While the primary function is to simply lubricate all the moving parts and provide protection from wear and corrosion, it also is intended to keep the engine cool and free from s... Read >
Author: Jack Mack17th August 2006
Motor oil, coolant, clutch, transmission, power steering, and brake fluids are all vital parts of all cars. They need to be regularly checked, topped up or changed whenever required to ensure that the vehicle operates properly. The car owner's manual wi... Read >
Author: Richard Green02nd May 2006
A Holistic Approach to Winter Skin Care with Ayurvedaby Shreelata SureshAccording to ayurveda, all the activities of mind and body aregoverned by three psychophysiological energies known as Vata, Pittaand Kapha. When these three principles within us are i... Read >
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11th March 2006
Now a days, there is a variety of essential oils, roots, and herbs available to support healthy living. These natural products can be used for treating ailments, flavoring your food, skin care, create perfumes, and manufacture environmentally safe cleani... Read >
Author: David Chandler26th January 2006
A SELF-ADMINSTERED SCALP MASSAGE is a great way to enhance hair health. Scalp massages not only feel good, they enhance hair health by improving circulation and allowing more blood to flow to the scalp area. This eventually leads to shinier, healthier hai... Read >
Author: Vincent Platania
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