The Basics of Holistic Skin Care
Ever wondered why you’re breaking out before a big meeting, after eating too much dairy, or durin...
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Confessions of an Aging Athlete
Stiff or sore after sports, yoga, or just daily life? As a not-quite-as-young-as-I-used-to-be ath...
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How to Soothe Muscle Strain
Poor ergonomic posture at the computer can lead to trigger points, areas of hyperirritability in ...
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Herbal Blends - Pharmacy of Flowers
Designed by herbalist and aromatherapist Barbara Close, these exquisite blends of rare plant esse...
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Three Easy Ways to Relieve Stress
Prolonged stress causes our adrenal glands to produce excess cortisol. Research shows that cortis...
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Tips for Mind and Body Detox
Since sleep is the most important restorative agent, follow the following sleep tips to ensure th...
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How to Do Facial Massage and Compress
This ritual jumpstarts circulation and lymph flow, thereby reducing puffiness and redness to soot...
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Barbara's Simple Meditation Ritual
Meditation is simply a tool for connecting with your true self and does not have to be a rigid pr...
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Seasonal Scents For Each Occasion
Diffusing seasonal aromatherapy blends is a special way to enrich your ambiance, and can provide ...
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Beauty Holiday Travel Tips and Tricks
If you're traveling for the holidays, be sure to take a few of our travel sizes along with you fo...
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Barbara's Tips For Stress Free Holiday
t's that time of year again--time for great laughs with your family, good food and wine, and the ...
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Relaxing Ear Massage Technique
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, energy or “qi” flows through channels that can be mapp...
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