Nettle is Starting to Sprout!
Foraging in nature feeds my soul, we are so fortunate to be surrounded by such abundance My research of native plants has taught me that Stinging Nettle is a superstar! Drinking the herb tea or eating the cooked fresh leaves builds the blood; strengthens the lungs, hair, nails. It has been used to relieve seasonal allergies, who knew?! So I’ve been out harvesting nettle VERY CAREFULLY! It probably goes without saying to wear gloves, the sting can be painful. Snip nettle stem about an inch above ground to as not to destroy the plant and always leave a few, we want to continue to...
Read MoreComfrey
It’s everywhere, taking over gardens and impossible to get rid of and I think I know why. I think it’s the universe knocking us up side of the head saying “for Pete’s sake, notice this plant, it is amazing!” It has been used for over 2000 years for ulcers, wounds, muscle soreness, bruises, rheumatoid arthritis, varicous veins, gout and fractures, rashes, scars and the list goes on and on. This past Fall my Aunt Joanne shared that she had Comfrey taking over her garden and I was welcome to take as much as I liked. Yay! So I decided to start with an Herbal Infusion. This is made by...
Read MoreHello Everyone, It’s been far too long
So Covid hit and I was layed off from my job for 4 months. I found this to be a very creative time for me as I used it to pursue my passion, formulating natural skincare products and blending essential oils. Creating natural skincare takes a lot of time, in particular, researching natural ingredients and their benefits for your skin. I found two fantastic books. ‘Braiding Sweetgrass’ by Robin Wall Kimmerer – This book of Indiginous Wisdom gave me a newfound respect for plants, I will never take the nature around me for granted again. Also, ‘Pacific Northwest...
Read MorePole walking
Urban Poling or Nordic Walking? Rhonda Smiley, Cosmetics Manager, Chemainus Pharmasave. 250-324-4488.
Read MoreMayan Magic Natural Skincare
Now, we’ve carried this little Gem for several years now,and it sits quietly and unasuming on the shelf, yet enjoys great sales. Both customers and fellow employees have been singing it’s praises for years and so I have finally taken the time to do a little research on it’s active ingredient. This star ingredient is called “Tepezcohuite”, extracted from Mexico’s “skin tree” and used by Mayan healers in their holistic practices. This ingredient, has proven to offer healing, restoration and protection for the skin. Now, I don’t believe every miracle claim I read, but...
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Is anyone sick to death styling their hair? That blow dry, flat iron routine can really take its toll, but it looks lousy if you do nothing. I’ve recently been experimenting with my own hair. which is color treated, and naturally quite coarse and frizzy/curly. After considerable research (cause I’m like that), let me share what I’ve learned about products to tame and soften coarse and curly hair. Hair Serums, Yahoo! Distributed evenly through damp strands, serums coat your hair with oil and/or silicone polymers and seal the cuticle, protecting it from humidity. The...
Read MoreSUMMER BEAUTY TIPS:
A Big Hello to You All, this is my first article for ‘Island Woman’, thank you Trish for the invite! In light of the beautiful sunny days ahead, I thought I would offer you some SUMMER BEAUTY TIPS. I’m sure by now you all know how important sunscreen is, but on a lighter side . . . . . I would like to offer some tips on how to look your best on a hot sunny day. Sun can really strip colored treated hair, protect your investment with a pretty hat. A hat will do double duty, protecting your hair color as well as your beautiful face. Sun hats are “oh so pretty” and...
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