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Hello New Followers!

Sheila — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:00:54 +0000

Welcome to all my new followers! Please take a minute to poke around! Sixty percent of what you put ON your skin is actually absorbed BY your skin! You can find healthy skin tips here at Aventine Hill’s Wellness Blog…as well as great articles for a healthy mind and body! FB fans receive specials and deals first [...]

Bamboo…the new plastic?

Sheila — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:07:18 +0000

When you think of bamboo, the mind usually goes right to Asia…but did you know that there are over 1000 species of bamboo and some even grow in the US and Australia? The plant can grow in very diverse climates throughout the world. It’s a rapid growth plant sometimes growing as much as a foot (or [...]

Clay: Beautiful and Natural Skin Care

Sheila — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:29:12 +0000

Ancient cultures knew the healing potentials of fine clay. Whether it was the Native Americans, the Egyptians, Mayans, Asians, the Tribes of Ancient Africa in fact, all over the Earth, clay was widely used in religious, spiritual, medicinal, healing, to beautify and in ceremonious ways. We now understand the importance of clay was not understated. [...]

How to create a ‘personal space’.

Sheila — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:22:00 +0000

Create a space just for you! When I first started writing this, I had only yoga in mind. But then I began thinking, this is really great information for people who don’t practice yoga, as well! Everyone needs a quiet space of retreat. A place to reflect and just relax. Create a space outside in your [...]

Working to break unhealthy patterns

Sheila — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:38:00 +0000

You know when you go to a carnival and there are pony rides? The ponies go round and round so many times doing the same thing hour after hour that it wears a groove into the ground. Or…when you are driving and you see a deep rut in the side of a road from where [...]

The Rose – Centuries of Beauty

Sheila — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:11:41 +0000

The Rose has much to offer your skin! Rose water can be made at home by fashioning your own ’still’, but I would recommend buying it. The only thing to make sure of, is to look for 100% natural rose water on the label. (Many products contain synthetic rose oil/water which, if you want this [...]

4 easy steps to help with resolutions

Sheila — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:30:44 +0000

If you intend to set goals for your self in the new year, you first need to get your self into a mindset for working on these goals. You cannot properly work on goals unless you are clear of mind. Get your self into a ‘good place’. Here are 4 easy steps! Do something nice for [...]

Aloe Vera (great inside AND out!)

Sheila — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:05:36 +0000

Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) This plant belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. It is related to asparagus and onion plants. We find reference in ancient records to aloe vera and it’s benefits as far back as Dioscorides in 10 BC., Cleopatra (the ancient beauty queen) circa 50BC and even in Egyptian burial rituals. The aloe vera plant is [...]

Peppermint – So Many Benefits!

Sheila — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:01:39 +0000

Peppermint oil has a strong menthol aroma that is incredibly refreshing and stimulating. The benefits of peppermint have been touted for thousands of years. Originally coming from the Mediterranean, it’s now widely grown and harvested in many countries including the US and Great Britain. The mints have been known for their analgesic, antiseptic and astringent qualities…but did [...]