Phytotherapy – Plant Healing Deluxe

Phytotherapy – Plant Healing Deluxe Phytotherapy — the use of medicinal plants to heal and restore balance in the human body— is an age-old tradition that is slowly gaining more interest in the United States.  This has been a long time coming, in my opinion, since plants hold truly amazing healing properties. I just read Continue reading


Cleopatra – Original Spa Diva

Cleopatra – Original Spa Diva Cleopatra, knew a good thing when she saw it.  This queen of ancient beauty was legendary for her magically youthful looks throughout her whole life, even as she got older. The real secret to the beauty of her silky skin was the anti aging effect of bath salts, mud and Continue reading


The Power Of Purple

The Power Of Purple What is it about the scent of Lavender that is so sublime, intoxicating, and instantly refreshing?  Redolent of walking down a sunny path in Provence or Tuscany, the hum of bees filling the air, the sharp aroma of lavender is a familiar yet exotic sensory stimulant calling up warmth, brightness, and Continue reading


One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish….

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish…. They are, sadly, on their way out.   A report by the Species Survival Commission,  released this past Spring,  found that 40 species of fish that live in the Mediterranean could disappear in just a few years due to overfishing, pollution, and habitat deterioration.     Additionally, there is a huge kerfuffle Continue reading