FRANKINCENSE: NUGGETS OF GREAT POWER

Frankincense, a precious, affordable
and versatile gift!

Apart from shoveling snow, there are so many ways of warming oneself! You may like vigorous cardio-vascular exercises, hot yoga, a Cuban beach, or a warm cup of chai tea by the stove. I discovered a fabulous new and affordable way recently. Using frankincense. A student asked if it was possible to make tincture with the resin of the frankincense tree. Intuitively, I believe it was, but could not say yes outright so we both researched it. I had frankincense resin at home that I burn occasionally for meditation and its essential oil used in healing work to balance the seventh chakra. That was the extent of my knowledge. Thanks to Chantal’s curiosity we discovered a treasure worthy of the cave of Ali Baba.

Making your own shampoo: a healthy, inexpensive and fun choice (2)

A simple, fun, effective and affordable recipe

 

Your hair and piggy will be happy.

As promised in my last blog, here is a super simple shampoo recipe to make. Since this shampoo does not have the commercial ingredients mentioned previously, do not expect it to foam, to last as long and to leave you hair plasticky silky as regular shampoos do. It also takes more of this soap to wash your hair. By how much? It really depends on the length of your hair. After shampooing, you may wish to use Face to Grace rosemary and cloves hair rinse and lime hair revitalizer, or your regular conditioner. Your hair and your live will love it for a long, long time!

And to start the fun, why not put on the Hair, Shampoo or Black Shampoo CD or anything that sets you in the mood.

Summer affects your skin? Take charge with delicious natural recipes!

Most people love summer and soaking in the sun, happy to show up at the office with gorgeous tans in contrasting white shirts, skirts or dresses. Others will demonstrate their painful kinship with the lobster family.

But why is it that some people can bear the rays with apparently little damage and others not? There are many factors, including the level of melatonin in the skin, heredity and good preparation.

Know yourself, know your skin

Ayurveda has a very simple way to analyze the human body. It looks at the balance of the five elements that make up the universe (space, air, fire, water and earth) and how they interact. From that perspective, taking care of the skin becomes quite easy, simple and enjoyable.