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A Journey Through the Chakras – Heart Chakra

We continue our journey up the chakras and we reach the center of our Being, our Heart Chakra. While visiting my own heart, I realized that I didn’t want to post this video series on Elephant Journal anymore. I now present this video directly to you. The Heart Chakra is the bridge between the 3 […]

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Neem Leaf

In its native India, Neem leaf has been recognized for centuries for its anti-inflammatory properties. For centuries, it has been used in cooking, Ayurvedic medicines and for hair and nail care. In the neem tree, the elements (warmth/fire, air, water and earth) are very evenly balanced in their respective roles. None of them appear to […]

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A Journey Through the Chakras – Solar Plexus

We are entering our third chakra on this journey, the Solar Plexus. To get you caught up, if you missed the first chakra video, the Root Chakra, you can view it here. If you missed the second chakra video, the Sacral Chakra, you can view it here. You can view the third chakra,  Solar Plexus […]

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Red Clover

 Red Clover is the plant portrait I’ll be talking about this month. The round, red-white porcupine heads of red clover appear in meadows from May to September. Bumble bees love these blossoms, which are rich in nectar and an abundant source for honey. Rich in antioxidants and isoflavones, this plant helps the skin combat signs […]

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Virtual Facial

 Pamper Yourself With A Virtual Facial! I miss seeing you! My way of connecting with you is often through my work. So, in lieu of you being here, I decided to bring myself to you, in the form of this virtual facial video:)  I invite you to join me in creating some time to pamper […]

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A Journey Through the Chakras – The Sacral Chakra

Welcome back to my video series “A Journey Through The Chakras”. Today I will be talking about the second chakra, the Sacral Chakra. Hopefully, you’ve been working with your Root Chakra all month and you are feeling more grounded, ready to journey on up to the Sacral Chakra. If you missed the first chakra video […]

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Spring Cleanse

It’s time for the Beautiful Skin Spring Cleanse again! Time to give your digestive system a break by eating consciously and lightly. And spring time is the perfect time to do this with all the fresh fruit and vegetables available. I am once again leading   “The Beautiful Skin Spring Cleanse”. This cleanse is beneficial for […]

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A Journey Through the Chakras – The Root Chakra

Welcome to the first in this video series “A Journey Through the Chakras – The Root Chakra”. Each month we will bring our attention and intention to a particular chakra in an effort to bring healing and alignment to our energy body. I’m doing things a little differently with this video series as I will […]

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Quince

This month, the plant portrait is Quince or Cydonia Oblonga. (It’s scientific name). The Quince is a delicate, vulnerable fruit that has learned to protect itself. Although covered with a soft, downy coating, the fruit’s skin is thick and waxy. Even when fully ripe, the bright yellow, aromatically fragrant fruit is not usually suitable for […]

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Kalanchoe in Dr. Hauschka Skin Care

This month, the plant portrait is Bryophyllum or Kalanchoe Daigrenmontiana found in some Dr. Hauschka products. Learning and remembering product ingredients is not my strong suit. Therefore,  this year I thought that I would introduce a new plant portrait each month, so together we can grow and learn:) Natural substances have played an important role […]

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