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Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Health benefits of popular culinary herbs: Rosemary: 2 of 9

The name Rosemary comes from the Latin word Rosmarinus, 'Ros' meaning 'dew' and 'Marinus' meaning sea. It originated on the Mediterranean coastlines and spread fast across Europe and eventually to the rest of the world; now some say Rosemary essential oil is second only in popularity to lavender essential oil. In ancient tim...
Health & Fitness > Depression Natural ways to combat depression: 5 of 15

If you are one of the many people in this world affected by depression the most important thing to remember is you don't have to deal with it alone. In fact if you want to beat this, you will need help, we all did. Talking to someone you love or trust is usually the first step towards managing this illness. If the first pers...
Style & Beauty > Jewelry The mystique of gemstones: 1 of 3

Introducing gemstones into your daily life can easily become an enjoyable hobby, a means of healing or if you choose, a way of life. If you intend to use your gemstones for therapeutic and healing purposes you need to open your mind to the possibilities and powers they have, its essential is assisting with the healing proces...
Style & Beauty > Skin & Body (Other) How to make your own homemade bath bombs: 2 of 4

There are essentially 3 main ingredients to a bath bomb. Baking soda, citric acid and a little water in a spray bottle will create a successfully fizzy enjoyable bath experience. Other additions and variations are optional however can add to the quality and benefits of your bath bomb. The most basic recipe I have found has t...
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Zodiac signs that are compatible with Gemini: 1 of 1

The Gemini woman is clever, talkative and always well informed. This can come across as over confident or snobbish to men you’re trying to impress. If there is a sign that could master the art of deceit or flattery it would be yours. You often expect from others what you yourself are not willing to gi...
Home & Garden > Vegetables, Herbs & Fruits Growing sage: 4 of 6

Sage has been the easiest herb I've grown at home, it's hardy and almost self sufficient. Having it growing at home is a great way to liven up your cooking with fresh herbs and experiment with natural remedies. There are about 9 main varieties of Sage; the most common grown at home would be the standard Garden Sage, or Purpl...
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Uses of sandalwood essential oil: 2 of 3

Sandalwood is actually a parasitic tree that burrows into the roots of other trees for nutrition, it takes between 30-60 years to reach maturity and the best is considered to be found in India. The use of the wood goes back as far as 4000 years when Egyptians built temples with it, the oil used for embalming bodies. Now the ...
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Therapies Five easy ways to use color therapy in daily life: 2 of 2

Using color as a form of therapy has been used for thousands of years. It uses range from helping with emotional, mental, physical and spiritual problems as well as for general relaxation. It is a safe natural therapy that also has great success used in conjunction with a range of other forms of healing – p...