tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68681332242329494402024-03-04T22:06:27.071-08:00The Practice of Mindful Beautynatural beauty, holistic skin care, aromatherapy, raw skin care, homemade skin care, botanical skin remedies, organic skin care,
OttawaMagdalenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03091584408677403539noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6868133224232949440.post-31070777207115743362016-10-03T18:23:00.000-07:002016-10-03T18:23:18.388-07:00woman divine blog has movedHi,<br />
I would like to let you know that Woman Divine blog has changed its location to <a href="http://www.womandivine.ca/blog/">here</a>.<br />
I hope you will come along:)<br />
Thank you much and have a lovely week,<br />
MagdalenaMagdalenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03091584408677403539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6868133224232949440.post-52558019821276131612016-04-05T20:31:00.000-07:002016-04-05T20:33:15.623-07:00I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS.Hi there:) I know, it has been a while... moving, renovations... to put it shortly there was no time or energy left for writing blog posts. I know you'll understand. Since Spring is here and I'm feeling human again, I thought I will say hello and share with you some good resources to help you with Spring cleansing if you wish to go ahead with it this season. Always a good idea.<br />
Ok, so there are many great people offering great services and sometimes it is difficult to decide. I will give you my favourites.<br />
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NUTRITION<br />
<span style="color: #e69138;"><a href="http://amylongard.com/">Amy Longard</a> </span>Registered Holistic Nutritionist. You can find her <a href="http://www.amylongard.com/">here</a>. Amy is a great, kind and caring person and very knowledgeable in the nutrition department. She does one on one consultations and offers all kinds of nutrition related workshops all around the city. If you want to take a good look at your diet and/or a Spring cleanse she is your person to book with.<br />
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<a href="http://donnadavis.ca/">Donna Davis</a> is an avid athlete, yogi and nutrition coach. She is a very generous spirit, fun and down to earth. She periodically offers online programs geared at cleansing and nutrition. She runs a private Facebook group where people can ask questions, share recipes and such. If online is your thing you can find Donna <a href="http://donnadavis.ca/">here</a>.<br />
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JUICING<br />
<a href="https://urbanjuicepress.ca/">Urban Juice Press</a> is a very cool place founded by Justin Gauthier. Their fresh pressed juices are organic, delicious and come in glass bottles:) You can get a single juice or choose from various package options. You can buy their juices in shop at 340 Parkdale or online <a href="https://urbanjuicepress.ca/">here</a>. My personal humble opinion is that juicing is a great way to clean your system up, particularly in Spring and Fall.<br />
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SIMPLE AYURVEDIC KITCHARI CLEANSE is always nice to do. The recipe is in the previous post I have written many moons ago:) you will find it <a href="http://beautywithmagdalena.blogspot.ca/2015/02/kitchari-simple-meal-that-heals.html">here</a>. I would add sprouts and bitters to my kitchari cleanse in the Spring.<br />
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NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS<br />
If you feel that you want to have a serious check up and guidance from a naturopath here two great Ottawa doctors.<br />
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<a href="http://sagewellness.ca/services/naturopathic-medicine/">Dr. Kristy Lewis</a> at Sage Wellness specializes in women's health.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thespinedoctor.com/index.php?p=327480">Dr. Jan Dorrell</a> at Keenan Health Centre.<br />
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Both doctors are wonderful, down to earth and a pleasure to work with.<br />
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RESTAURANT<br />
<a href="http://www.purekitchenottawa.com/">Pure Kitchen</a> is my absolutely favourite in town. Vegetarian with many vegan option and their fresh pressed juices are delicious. 'Healed' is my #1<br />
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SKIN CARE<br />
When seasons change, it is a great time to get a face treatment and to take a look at your home routine. You know where to find me:)<br />
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So there you have it. I hope you find this helpful.<br />
All best,<br />
Magdalena<br />
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Ps. If you have not been to my new studio yet, I must tell you I really love it. It is bright and sunny and... I just love it!!!Magdalenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03091584408677403539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6868133224232949440.post-66760732664548211732015-02-13T09:12:00.000-08:002015-02-13T09:35:46.933-08:00KITCHARI - A SIMPLE MEAL THAT HEALS<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am not a fan of detoxifying diets in the midst of cold Canadian winter. Intuitively it does not feel like a right thing to do while my body is doing all it can to stay warm. But we often feel heavier and less energetic by the time February strolls in... I know I do.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you feel like integrity of your diet is questionable and you would like to help your body feel more alive but do not wish to wait until Spring (a more appropriate time of the year for body cleansing and detox), you can do something about it now.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kitchari is the answer:) This Ayurveda inspired warm soup that I make is delicious, very satisfying and is an amazing source of nutrients. Easy to digest and assimilate kitchari taken as a mono diet gives a perfect break to your digestive system while feeding you well and keeping you warm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup Brown Basmati Rice</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup Mung Dhal (split yellow) or whole if you are not prone to gas </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 to 1 inch Fresh Ginger grated or chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tsp Ghee or Olive Oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 tsp Coriander Powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 tsp Cumin Powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 tsp Whole Cumin Seeds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">handful Fresh Cilantro Leaves</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups Assorted Vegetables ( I like to add kale asparagus and broccoli)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #444444;">Carefully pick over
rice and dal to remove any stones. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #444444;">Wash each separately. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #444444;">Add the 6 cups of water to the rice and dal and cook covered until it
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smallish pieces. Add the vegetables to the cooked rice and dal mixture and cook
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #444444;">In a separate
saucepan, sauté the seeds in the ghee until they pop. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #444444;">Then add the other
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #444444;">Stir together to release the flavours. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #444444;">Stir the sautéed spices into the
cooked dal, rice, and vegetable mixture. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #444444;">Add the mineral salt and chopped fresh
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #444444;">You can eat it for a week or two, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drink plenty of purified water. You can add a glass of freshly squeezed vegetable green juice with some warming ginger to add more nutrients, if you wish. </span></span></div>
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Magdalenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03091584408677403539noreply@blogger.com0Ottawa, ON, Canada45.4215296 -75.69719309999999344.7060866 -76.988086599999988 46.1369726 -74.4062996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6868133224232949440.post-4464564405363946402015-01-09T16:02:00.000-08:002015-01-09T16:02:05.721-08:00BODY BALMS, OILS & SELF-MASSAGE.<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">By now you are probably feeling dry all over and your skin is screaming for some extra oil. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Indoor heating, extra layers of clothing... same story every winter. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can slap some oil on just to improve the skin hydration </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">or, I have a better idea.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A bit more involving but a whole lot more rewarding:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You will need:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">a natural bristle brush</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">oil or body balm (preferably specific to your body type and needs... I can help you with this) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and about 20minutes of your time.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Best to practice in the morning... it is invigorating and will make you feel all tingly.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Start with the dry brush:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">run it up your body starting with the feet and legs, hands and arms and the rest.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">it is not brain surgery... simple upward or circular strokes will do.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do not be too rough. gentle does it!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can jump in the shower when you are done</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">or use a warm damp cloth to wipe of the loose dead skin cells still lingering on.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You are ready for a self massage now.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Warmed up oil feels amazing and works great on dry skin.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Drop a small bottle of oil into hot water, wait few minutes and there you have it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Start with your head, working down all the way to your toes. Be generous with the oil... it is good for you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Take your time, massage gently and increase the pressure to what feels right for you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Self massage or Abhyanga in sanskrit is a daily Ayurvedic practice. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">'Aba' means glow and Anga means 'limbs'.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Benefits of daily Abhyanga : improved sleep, well nourished tissues, healthy skin...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you do it daily your skin will be very happy and it will feel like a baby's bottom and that's a promise.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.womandivine.ca/face-oils"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you would like to indulge in an organic handcrafted body oil here is more info. </span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not to brag but my latest Cardamon Rose Body Balm is luxurious and smells divine. </span><br />
<br />Magdalenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03091584408677403539noreply@blogger.com0Ottawa, ON, Canada45.4215296 -75.69719309999999344.7060866 -76.988086599999988 46.1369726 -74.4062996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6868133224232949440.post-38968063994532606512014-12-18T18:01:00.000-08:002014-12-18T20:40:13.637-08:00BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS....<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Recently, I have discovered this delicious spiced tea by <a href="http://www.numitea.com/">Numi Organic Tea</a> ... In a pretty cup, I make it as a latte with frothed almond milk and a good sprinkle of cinnamon. I feel like a little girl drinking it. Not sure why, it just makes me feel good inside. Sometimes when I sit down to have my cup of delight, I ponder a bit on the year almost gone by.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I am so very GRATEFUL for my work and people who 'put their beauty in my hands'. Some of the clients have been coming to see me for nearly 20 years. We share many laughs, a few tears and a passion for pure non-pretentious, relaxing beauty care with a soul. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your continuous support! I consider myself very lucky!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It is safe to say it was a busy, challenging year; Full of creative ideas few of which turned into reality and many more still waiting to be pursued.</span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>1.</b></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> I was able to design a </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">few new </span><a href="http://www.womandivine.ca/face-oils" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">handcrafted skin care formulas</a> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">and the following are the principal blends: Protective Face Balm, Cell Regenerating Face oil, Soothing Face Oil, a Lip Balm and the latest addition - the Cardamon Rose Body Balm. I am learning a lot as I go along and I am loving oils and herbs more and more. It is a complete pleasure to formulate products in small batches for women I know. I am still tweaking the labels and packaging but should have it sorted out soon. </span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>2.</b></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> I have finally found pure long strand Mulberry silk pillow cases!!! It took two years to find the real deal... I almost gave up a few times in the process. I am very glad I did not and many clients say they will never sleep on anything else but their silk. Mission accomplished!!!</span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>3.</b></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> We had some renos in the building and woman divine studio got a fresh coat of paint and a new lovely cabinet in the treatment room. I am still working on organizing the aromatic dispensary area in my little space... work in progress...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">4.</span></b><span style="color: #666666;"> I held a few workshops - Face Yoga and The Art of Oils. It has been a dream to share my knowledge in group settings. I have been putting it off simply from lack of confidence in my public speaking ability...I have done only a few here and there in the past. This year the desire was too strong to ignore. I am enjoying teaching very much and so far I have received lots of positive feedback and a full class for each workshop taught. Thank you to all who come and share in my passion for oils and for the Woman Divine Mindful Beauty Practice vision. More workshops are coming in the 2015.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">5.</span></b><span style="color: #666666;"> We (myself, woman divine and the oils) have made it into the <a href="http://ottawacitizen.com/life/fashion-beauty/woman-divines-magdalena-tomczak-unveils-the-power-of-oil">Ottawa Citizen</a> and the <a href="http://arts.nationalpost.com/2014/11/12/alls-well-that-oils-well-face-dry-skin-season-with-some-essential-moisturizing-tips/">National Post</a>. I am deeply thankful to Janet Wilson from the Ottawa Citizen for a great article and to all the women who found their way to woman divine and my aromatic skin care thanks to this very article. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>6.</b></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> Thanks to all of you and your generous support by promoting my services to your friends and family members, my practice is thriving! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">As this year ends I feel thankful. At the same time I look ahead to the new year and many ideas I wish to implement. But before I do anything else, I will be taking off to Poland for the Christmas Holidays to be with my family and to immerse myself into the relationships and the environment of my childhood. I am packing my balms and oils and the Winter Spice <a href="http://www.numitea.com/">Numi Tea</a>. I am sure some serious pondering will happen over the cup while in my mom's flat in Warsaw. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>I wish you an amazing Holiday Season! Have lots of fun and keep safe wherever you go!</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>I hope the New Year will bring lots of love, peace and prosperity to all.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Magdalena</i></span>Magdalenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03091584408677403539noreply@blogger.com0Ottawa, ON, Canada45.4215296 -75.69719309999999344.7060866 -76.988086599999988 46.1369726 -74.4062996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6868133224232949440.post-49046433205851589222014-11-06T21:24:00.000-08:002014-11-06T21:24:45.041-08:00WOMAN DIVINE AND MY BELOVED OILS FEATURED IN THE OTTAWA CITIZEN.<article class="post-369756 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-fashion-beauty tag-alternative-health-care tag-essential-oils tag-magdalena-tomczak tag-sunflower-oil l-article" id="post-369756" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Shift-Book, Georgia, Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14.4444446563721px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.2444458007813px; margin: 0px; padding: 15px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; zoom: 1;"><header class="entry-header" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="entry-details byline" style="border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.929em; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.3em; padding: 10px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; zoom: 1;">
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Magdalena Tomczak looks intently at my face, scanning for blemishes while running her fingertips across my cheekbones and forehead. I nod when she asks whether I have a headache.</div>
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“I can see it on your face, the stress around your eyes,” says the holistic skin therapist and aromatherapist. “For each client, I make an individual blend from my staples based on what is appropriate, based on your skin on any given day.”</div>
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Tomczak plucks ingredients — her handmade concoctions in pretty glass bottles of varying sizes — from a nearby counter to use in my face massage. She is a master at judging skin types and curtailing the treatment to fix any issue.</div>
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“Vegetable oils and essential oils are very effective skin remedies and form the base of the majority of organic skincare products you find on the market today.</div>
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“They definitely are indispensable in my practice,” says Tomczak, whose welcoming Westboro spa is called Woman Divine <a href="http://www.womandivine.ca/" style="border: 0px; color: black; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">(womandivine.ca)</a>.</div>
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As the cold weather sets in, I’m here to get a lesson on oils.</div>
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Growing up in Poland, Tomczak says it was not uncommon for her mother to get monthly half-hour face massages.</div>
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“Sadly, training in North America focuses more on product application than massage.”</div>
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“It is an old European remedy for aging skin and has played a prominent role in the Eastern practice of Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. Face massage is the No. 1 aging preventative technique,” she says.</div>
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Nutrient-rich oils provide a pleasing lubrication during a face massage and hydration for those with dry skin.</div>
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Tomczak says massage helps to carry the oils with all of their benefits deep into the skin. With so many skincare products to choose from, she recommends you keep it simple and purchase only quality products or even make your own.</div>
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“It is good to get creams from someone who knows what they are doing. Base oil on its own is a great way to start and has plenty to offer. If you want to make your own concoction for every teaspoon of vegetable oil, only add a few drops of essential oil.”</div>
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In recent years, argan oil has been hailed as liquid gold and a miracle cure for a host of skin conditions. It has also spelled big business for the beauty industry. Rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, pure argan oil (harvested from the nut of an argania spinosa tree) was used by Moroccan women to hydrate their skin and to fight the effects of the relentless desert sun. It is said to reduce inflammation, minimize wrinkles and treat acne.</div>
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Tomczak began practising holistic skincare in 1996 and opened her business in 2008, merging her background in massage therapy, aromatherapy, herbal medicine and nutrition.</div>
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For my treatment, she used a gentle blend of “solar-infused” chamomile flowers in jojoba oil with a touch of argan oil to treat my slightly sensitive skin.</div>
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She explained that her flower concoction was made over a period of eight weeks with exposure to the sun and moonlight and stirred daily.</div>
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“Chamomile is soothing for both the skin and the nervous system. Since you have mentioned you were stressed, I felt this would be a nice one to use. The chamomile flowers I used are from a local organic herb grower and a lovely lady — Judy of Judy’s Organic Herbs. Both the jojoba and argan oils are organic cold-pressed and unrefined, keeping things simple, effective and beautiful.</div>
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“A lot of love goes into making infusions like this one.”</div>
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Before purchasing essential oils, Tomczak recommends checking labels for the Latin name and meaning and choosing oils made from organic or wild-crafted plants.</div>
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“There are often many species of the same plant. Oils produced from each species are different in their biochemical composition, which determines the healing properties of each oil.”</div>
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One of her favourite ingredients is organic sunflower oil from Les Huiles d’Amérique, a farm outside of Montreal.</div>
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“I use this oil in my treatments and in few of my formulas. It is one of the ingredients in my face balm. I also use it in my kitchen. It is very tasty.”</div>
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Another item she says everyone should own is a silk pillow, which keeps the face fresh and aids in your sleep. “Cotton tugs and sucks the moisture from the delicate skin on your face and neck.</div>
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“When you think of the health of your skin, remember that your body has basic needs: good food, sleep, fresh air and exercise. We need to be kind to ourselves.”</div>
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Magdalena Tomczak offers custom-tailored essential and vegetable oil formulas designed for the face, body, hair, feet, hands or bath.</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1. Vegetable oil</strong></div>
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<span class="s2" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Yes, you could cook with it. Oils pressed from unrefined and organic seeds and nuts, such as argan, sunflower and camellia, have been used on the skin around the world for centuries and have been picking up steam in North America over the past decade. “Oil is full of vitamins A, E, D and K as well as essential fatty acids.”</span></div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2. Essential oils</strong></div>
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<span class="s2" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Known as the most concentrated form of herbal medicine, essential oils are produced by the process of distillation to get the essence of the plants. Essential oils offer impressive healing possibilities in skincare in balancing, regenerating, astringent, antiseptic and soothing action and protection of the skin, Tomczak says. “Some of the most lovely oils for the skin and for skin-cell regeneration are carrot oil and frankincense.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your face is magic... complex and dynamic, it tells your story, communicates your emotions and connects you to the world around you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Its beauty runs way deeper than ‘perfect’ features and the care it requires is different from that of the latest cream.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your face is asking you to pay attention.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Face Yoga workshop is an innovative offering to teach you how to lovingly, confidently and with purpose care for yourself by harnessing the wisdom of your face.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No need ever again to fall for the ‘latest and bestest’ in skin care. No need to feel intimidated or to attempt to fit into the existing model of beauty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Face Yoga workshop will give you tools to practice beauty mindfully according to your very personal needs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It will empower, inspire and motivate you to love your face, claim your beauty and to wear it with grace and confidence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The creator of Face Yoga workshop:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Magdalena Tomczak is a holistic skin care therapist and owner of Woman Divine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Magdalena’s busy practice spans over 20 years and it focuses solely on the treatments for the face. In her work Magdalena draws on an eclectic background in massage therapy, nutrition, herbal medicine, aromatherapy and a great love for Eastern health and beauty practices, Ayurveda in particular.</span></div>
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<br />Magdalenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03091584408677403539noreply@blogger.com1Ottawa, ON, Canada45.4215296 -75.69719309999999344.7060866 -76.988086599999988 46.1369726 -74.4062996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6868133224232949440.post-69721276475538130852014-06-20T20:47:00.000-07:002014-06-20T20:47:54.205-07:00A LITTLE BIT ABOUT LESIA.<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lesia Maruschak the founder of <a href="http://www.curebloodcancer.ca/">Cure: Blood Cancer </a> is the gracious host and organizer of our upcoming <a href="http://www.womandivine.ca/events">From Garden to Face workshop</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lesia is one special lady! She runs marathons, paints icons and travels the world to study iconography with Masters. She is also a natural alchemist, mixing lotions and potions for her friends and family. The potion part is what really connected Lesia and I... actually there is more but this was the initial link. We talk products and recipes and compare notes. Hence the <a href="http://www.womandivine.ca/events">workshop</a> collaboration. Lesia has a special gift for understanding colours and scents. You notice immediately when you hear her talk as she uses interesting language to describe them... beautiful. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before blood cancer showed up on Lesia's life path, she had a fancy job... this girl is very, very smart. A well balanced mix of a creative spirit and strong mind, nowadays Lesia has been putting her talents to work through her <a href="http://www.curebloodcancer.ca/">Cure: Blood Cancer foundation</a>. This year she was presented with a<a href="http://curebloodcancer.ca/awards/#.U6T6V5RdVqc"> Governor General's Caring Canadian Award</a> for her contributions to her community. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In short Lesia Maruschak is pretty amazing and an incredible inspiration. I consider myself very lucky to know her.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you happen to participate in our <a href="http://www.womandivine.ca/events">From Garden to Face Workshop</a> make sure to have a chat with Lesia: you will see what I mean. </span>Magdalenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03091584408677403539noreply@blogger.com0Ottawa, ON, Canada45.4215296 -75.69719309999999344.7060866 -76.988086599999988 46.1369726 -74.4062996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6868133224232949440.post-27864602333290595612014-06-15T20:14:00.000-07:002014-06-16T11:18:12.236-07:00WILL YOU MAKE SOME PRODUCTS WITH ME?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The season of <a href="http://www.womandivine.ca/face-treatments">Raw Vegan Facials</a>, making herbal infusions, fresh herb
picking and playing with food as skin care, is in full gear! This is my
favourite time of the year to make skin care products simply because nature
provides me with the most beautiful, fresh ingredients to create with. I have
been seriously playing with product making for a few years now and it is the third season for <a href="http://www.womandivine.ca/">Woman Divine</a> to offer <a href="http://www.womandivine.ca/face-treatments">Raw Vegan Face Treatments</a> to clients.
I realize now that the need for creating remedies runs in my blood. When I was
a little girl, I watched my mom lovingly prepare homemade remedies for my dad who was sick. We had an aloe plantation living on the window sills of our home and mom
always had some interesting 'concoction' going.</span></div>
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skin care and I love preparing oils, masks, scrubs and other fresh, simple and
elegant products to nurture your skin and mine too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This summer I want to share with women like you my favourite recipes and
formulas! I have created a <a href="http://www.womandivine.ca/events">product making workshop</a> and I hope you will join me.
If you know anybody who might be interested please share this info. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This particular workshop is a fundraiser for blood cancer research.
All proceeds will go to the<a href="http://www.curebloodcancer.ca/"> Cure Blood Cancer/Ottawa</a>, a foundation created by
an amazing and inspiring client and dear friend <a href="http://curebloodcancer.ca/lesias-story/#.U55bqJRdVqc">Lesia Maruschak</a>. You will have
a chance to meet her as she has graciously offered to be my personal assistant
during this workshop. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://curebloodcancer.ca/lesias-story/#.U55bqJRdVqc">Lesia</a> and I will do our best to make it a wonderful experience. We will
hang out together, formulating great product for our skin. I will share with you
many useful skin care tips and we will raise some money to support a worthy
cause. I hope you will be there:)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check below for the details and please let me know if you have any
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #666666;">Get inspired with our </span><span style="color: orange;">From Garden to Face Workshop</span><span style="color: #666666;"> and turn your kitchen
into a natural beauty lab!</span><br /><span style="color: #666666;">
From face masks, herbal toners and scrubs to facial oils and lip balms, learn
how to formulate your very own skin care products from the most pure and simple
ingredients in your kitchen.</span><br /><span style="color: #666666;">
During this <a href="http://www.womandivine.ca/events">workshop</a> we will be using seasonal produce from our local farmers'
market along with many other botanical and organic raw materials. We will share
with you many tricks of the trade and our favourite skin care tips. You will
bring home a selection of wonderful freshly made skin care products: Face Balm,
Lip Balm, Face Serum, Face Scrub and Healthy Gums Oil.</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">All proceeds from this workshop go to <a href="http://www.curebloodcancer.ca/">Blood Cancer Research Ottawa</a></span><span style="font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When: 12July, 2014 10:00am to 1:00pm</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Location: <a href="https://survivorship.ottawacancer.ca/contact.jsf?faces-redirect=true">Maplesoft Centre</a> 1500 Alta Vista Dr. Ottawa</span><span style="font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">T</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">he skin around the eyelids (periorbital skin) is the thinnest skin in the body. </span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Blood vessels under the eyes can become dilated and engorged (for many reasons), which contribute to dark circles.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">As we age the skin thins even more and the thinner the skin the more noticeable the </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">blood vessels underneath it and the darker</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.1875px;">the circles.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">There are many causes of this symptom from allergies, adrenal fatigue, lack of proper sleep, dietary insufficiencies, sinus infections, dehydration ... . </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.1875px;"><span style="color: #666666;">Eastern medicine points to an imbalance in kidney energy.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">The eastern art of face reading tells us that the darkness around the eyes suggests a sensitive nature, someone who feels deeply... usually more than those around them.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">There are a few simple (but not always easy to apply) things you can do to help alleviate dark circles however do not expect miracles. Be wary of skin care products which promise the cure... promises, promises. I am yet to find one which actually delivers</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Since dark circles are a symptom of a systemic situation in your body, external applications can only slightly alleviate the darkness. True change will come from within. </span></span><br />
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<span style="text-decoration: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Be sure to drink plenty of purified water.</span></span></div>
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<span style="text-decoration: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Get sufficient rest.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Go easy on salt.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">The best dark circle home remedies are: thin potato slices and black tea rich in tannins. Apply thinly sliced potato or cotton soaked in black tea to your cleansed eyes and relax for 15 - 20 minutes. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are serious about addressing this symptom, if your dark circles are pronounced, pay a visit to a Chinese or Ayurvedic doctor or visit your trusted naturopath. Chances are you will not figure it out on your own. </span></div>
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<span style="text-decoration: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's hard to accept but most of our concerns in regards to the way we look need to be addressed from the inside. No shortcuts...sorry.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">And please, if you ever find an instantaneous dark circle cure let me know:)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">Beautiful golden </span><span style="color: orange;"><b>calendula petals</b> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">were
first slowly dehydrated at a very low heat to protect their healing integrity.
They then were suspended in </span><span style="color: orange;"><b>sunflower oil</b></span><span style="color: #666666;"> for a period of six weeks and exposed
to the sun and moonlight to assist the process of infusing the<b> </b></span><span style="color: orange;"><b>sunflower oil</b>
</span><span style="color: #666666;">with the goodness of </span><span style="color: orange;"><b>calendula flowers</b></span><span style="color: #666666;">. This process married the medicinal
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exceptional for those with sensitive skin. It is also gentle enough to use for
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Join <a href="http://www.donnadavis.ca/">Donna Davis</a>, <a href="http://www.flexilexi.ca/">Alexa Spas</a> and myself for this fun educational and inspirational Sunday afternoon retreat. We will eat good food, drink amazing freshly pressed juices, play with raw skin care and do some yoga.<br />
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Last Saturday I was in <a href="http://almonte.com/">Almonte</a>, hanging out with an amazing group of women from the <a href="http://almonterisingsunyoga.com/">Rising Sun Yoga Studio</a>. As Pure As It Can Be Workshop in action... we were playing in a lovely kitchen making our very own, all pure, healthy and natural beauty products. </div>
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It feels very good, getting together with a group of women sharing wisdom, interests and a good laugh. </div>
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We made some cool products to take home. Hopefully this is just the beginning and everyone is inspired to create more. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"><b>This is what some of the women said about their experience.</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I really enjoyed your presentation and what you do is of great interest to me also. It's funny, you reminded me of when I was a little girl and I used to go into the kitchen, the garden and my mother's cosmetics and experiment with making my own lotions and potions...</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">I love all of the products we made. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">I believe it is so important for women to share and support each other as you are with your business!</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> </span></div>
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<b style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Leigh</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Amazing and simple.</span></span></div>
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<b style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Angelina</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Loved every minute!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><b>Jennifer</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Everything was so well organized and presented beautifully.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>Mary</b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Thank you <a href="http://almonterisingsunyoga.com/">Almonte Rising Sun Yoga</a> I had an amazing time with you!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">If you are interested in hosting one of my workshops or would like to join the next available one or simply would like more info, contact me at <a href="mailto:info@womandivine.ca">info@womandivine.ca</a> or by phone: 613 2167676</span></div>
Magdalenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03091584408677403539noreply@blogger.com0Ottawa, ON, Canada45.4215296 -75.69719309999999344.7060526 -76.988086599999988 46.1370066 -74.4062996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6868133224232949440.post-73412943291702502502013-03-10T18:06:00.001-07:002013-03-10T18:06:46.505-07:00Why I love juicing with Flexi Lexi.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yayyyyyy! Just finishing up my 3 day juice cleanse, literally, 2 more juices to go.<br />
I love juicing (nothing like a freshly pressed juice) but sometimes I really do not feel like pressing juices myself. Call it lazy but if you have ever juiced you know it is messy and the cleanup takes quiet a bit of time, no matter how easy the juicer company promises it to be.<br />
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This time I have treated myself to a juice detox with the lovely <a href="https://www.facebook.com/flexilexi">Alexa Spas</a> the owner of <a href="http://www.flexilexi.ca/">Flexi Lexi</a> an Ottawa business focused on culinary nutrition and juice cleansing.<br />
I absolutely loved the idea of all juices being prepared for me and delivered to my door. Yes, Alexa will press the delicious cleansing juices, all 18 of them and bring them to you. No need to scrub carrots, core apples, dice beets 6 times a day, no need to think which recipes will be the best to include in your juice cleanse... not even a trip to the store to buy all the produce needed...pure cleansing heaven.<br />
Alexa's juices, each of the six you will have every day are very very tasty and there is plenty to satisfy you throughout the day. OK... I had my moments which is also a good reason to go with <a href="http://www.flexilexi.ca/">Flexi Lexi</a>. All of the juices are in your fridge, paid for... so even if the weak moment strikes you will feel you may as well keep going. No easy way out:)<br />
We are coming into a perfect time of the year for a cleanse. If you are feeling sluggish, tired and wanting to get a fresh kick start to healthier eating and a clearer complexion, I highly suggest you get <a href="https://www.facebook.com/flexilexi">Flexi with Lexi</a> soon. I sure am glad I did.<br />
Thank you Alexa! I am looking forward to many more of your awesome delicious and nutritious juices:))<br />
How to get in touch with Alexa Spas?<br />
<a href="http://www.flexilexi.ca/">www.flexilexi.ca</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/flexilexi">https://www.facebook.com/flexilexi</a><br />
email: <a href="mailto:hello@flexilexi.ca">hello@flexilexi.ca</a><br />
<br />Magdalenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03091584408677403539noreply@blogger.com0Ottawa, ON, Canada45.4215296 -75.69719309999999344.7060676 -76.988086599999988 46.1369916 -74.4062996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6868133224232949440.post-27971352925990103462013-02-27T17:21:00.001-08:002013-02-27T17:21:48.124-08:00For the love of essential oils - Sweet Orange<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The essential oil of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_oil"><span style="color: orange;">Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis)</span></a> is perfect to improve your mood.</div>
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Spray some in your room - mix 15 drops of orange essential oil and distilled water (fill up) in a small 50ml - 100ml spritz bottle.</div>
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If used in massage, Sweet Orange essential oil will not only uplift but it will also stimulate lymphatic flow and move fluids (good for cellulite), calm your nervous system, help relax the muscles and stimulate the digestive system.</div>
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In skin care I use it sometimes in my<span style="color: orange;"><a href="http://www.womandivine.ca/aromatherapy-oils"><span style="color: orange;"> bespoke</span></a> </span>blends for oily skin but be cautious, it can be irritating to the delicate skin of your face.</div>
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Magdalenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03091584408677403539noreply@blogger.com0Ottawa, ON, Canada45.4215296 -75.69719309999999344.7060676 -76.988086599999988 46.1369916 -74.4062996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6868133224232949440.post-46304470836928106992013-02-05T18:12:00.000-08:002013-02-05T18:12:27.646-08:00Sweet & sensuous vanilla body oil.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It is my daughter Carollyne who turned me on to vanilla ... she loves the scent. Last Christmas I gave her a bottle of hand-crafted (by my own hands) vanilla infused jojoba oil as a gift. I must say as I was preparing this infusion a few weeks before Christmas, I developed a bit of a love affair with it myself. </div>
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I am putting together a new batch and it will be ready in about 4 weeks. Some of it will be available as simple vanilla in jojoba body oil and part of it will serve as a base for more complex formulations.</div>
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Vanilla is a member of the Orchid family. It is valued for its aphrodisiac qualities and you will often find it as an ingredient in sensual body oils and perfume. Vanilla is believed to stimulate the release of serotonin which triggers feelings of arousal and satisfaction. An idea for Valentine's night... actually any night. </div>
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Sweet smelling Vanilla is also beautifully soothing and calming for the nervous system. For this purpose it works great in body oils.<br />
If you wish to make your own Vanilla infused oil please use organically sourced vanilla seedpods and carrier oil.<br />
<b>How to infuse vanilla into jojoba oil?</b><br />
3 organic vanilla pods<br />
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Cut up vanilla pods into small pieces place in the amber glass and cover it with oil.<br />
Place on the window sill and let it infuse for the next 3-4 weeks.<br />
Strain and you are ready to go.<br />
If you like a softer scent, you can always dilute it using more jojoba oil.<br />
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If you are not the kind to play with making stuff but would like to have a bottle of organic, beautifully sensuous and relaxing vanilla infused body oil, my batch is brewing as we speak. I will let you know when it is ready... in about four weeks.<br />
<br />Magdalenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03091584408677403539noreply@blogger.com0Ottawa, ON, Canada45.4215296 -75.69719309999999344.7060676 -76.988086599999988 46.1369916 -74.4062996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6868133224232949440.post-90436890273876429502013-01-27T08:32:00.001-08:002013-01-27T08:32:26.647-08:00This week's intention.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few drops of oil and two hands, close your eyes, stroke your face kindly with an upward movement... take your time... move slowly noticing both softness and tension under your fingers. Breathe as you go .. in... peace and quiet... out... stress and tension. Once this week... no thinking just feeling... a moment with yourself:)<br />
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Yesterday, on my way back from work I found in my mailbox a much anticipated package. A <a href="http://journal.illuminatedperfume.com/">Roxana Illuminated Perfume</a> sampler I ordered had finally arrived.<br />
As soon as I had visited Roxana's blog I had a feeling that this woman was creating something very, very special.<br />
I received nine lovely presented perfume samples, six liquid and three solid. The scents...beautifully balanced, full of depth...I will call it aromatic poetry. <br />
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One of them immediately called to me. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48344160/solid-natural-perfume-compact-of-rosa-a?ga_search_query=rosa">ROSA</a> solid perfume is mine.
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</style> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">"Rosa
is a sparkling rose natural perfume unfolding from a green powdery rose bouquet
into deep rich rose with wood and earth at the base. It literally blossoms on
the skin of the wearer. The climatic ending of the orchestration is a musky
wood.</span>"
It is a composition a Wild Woodland Rose - California Rose - Precious
Rose Otto, my beloved Oud and Sandalwood. You could say, I have been waiting for Rosa for many years...truly.
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I had almost given up on perfume. Synthetic big brand perfume never appealed to me. It actually gave me headaches and today I still find it offensive when people wear toxic fragrance in public. I have tried a few pseudo 'natural' or 'organic' brands which surely did not list all of their ingredients... based on the negative effect they had on me.</div>
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<a href="http://journal.illuminatedperfume.com/">Roxana Illuminated Perfume</a> is made all by hand by Roxana herself using "high grade essences, many of organic and vital origin, obtained exclusively from the plant, mineral, sea and apis kingdoms." </div>
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Roxana's botanical, all natural perfume is beautiful and healing. It is not a type of fragrance you splash on but rather one you anoint with. </div>
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Another year is about to end...a few more grey hairs... will keep on colouring... not feeling ready for silver yet. I have been postponing the inevitable for a couple of years but I think 2013 will have to be the year of the eye glasses. Peculiar..., the more my body shows the mark of time the more whole I feel, softer inside and beautiful...comfortable with me..., the way I am.<br />
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May 2013 bring you peace, happiness, prosperity and mostly LOVE including the kind you feel for yourself. Happy New Year everyone!</div>
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PS. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support. I am looking forward to seeing you or hearing from you in 2013. It will be a good year...Magdalenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03091584408677403539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6868133224232949440.post-75349653782870365082012-12-08T05:54:00.001-08:002012-12-08T05:54:36.395-08:00Face oil - how to choose the right one for your skin.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today's market offers a wide selection of face oils but using oil on your face is hardly a new practice.<br />
For ages, women around the World have been using healing vegetable oils to nurture and beautify their skin. The western world is just catching up.<br />
Oils have been part of my personal care for a long time. I believe, I have never purchased a commercial body lotion. It has always been oil. I use oils on my face daily and I find them effective, versatile and simple to use. I also love working with oils and use them in every treatment I offer at <a href="http://www.womandivine.ca/">my clinic</a>. The healing potential of oils is greatly underestimated and commonly not known. <br />
Oils are beautiful; various in colour, texture and scent. They also differ in their healing profiles and biochemical makeup. <br />
I would like to encourage you to give oils a try. But before you run out to buy one lets see which oil will benefit your particular skin type the most.<br />
One more thing; there are many oil blends by various skin care companies on the market. To start with, explore pure organic cold pressed vegetable oils also known as base or carrier oils like: Rosehip, Argan and such. I believe you will like them a lot. Once you get a feel for base oils, the next step will be to add essential oils. At that point you will be able to affect much more than the health of your skin with your face oils. Another time about this....<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;">DRY SKIN</span> loves oil and can benefit from a variety of oils. <br />
Apricot kernel<br />
Argan<br />
Camellia <br />
Sesame<br />
Rosehip<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;">MIXED/COMBINATION SKIN </span>does not like the oily feeling, yet it can benefit from oils like:<br />
Camellia <br />
Meadowfoam<br />
Jojoba<br />
Coconut<br />
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<span style="color: #93c47d;">OILY SKIN </span>will benefit from oils which help to balance the excessive production of sebum.<br />
Grape seed<br />
Hazelnut<br />
Jojoba<br />
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<span style="color: #93c47d;">AGING SKIN </span>is still either dry, sensitive or on the oily side so follow one of the above suggestions. <br />
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You can use oils daily instead of a moisturizer, as an addition to a moisturizer and/or to massage your face and neck at least once a week. Organic and cold pressed is always the way to go. <br />
Are you using oils already? It would be great to hear about your experiences.<br />
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<br />Magdalenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03091584408677403539noreply@blogger.com0Ottawa, ON, Canada45.4215296 -75.697193145.0649016 -76.328907100000009 45.7781576 -75.0654791tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6868133224232949440.post-51693357402159110542012-11-27T11:25:00.000-08:002012-11-27T11:25:26.319-08:00Simple oat scrub for dry and sensitive skin.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The cold weather is here, the heat is on and your skin might have just started feeling a bit too dry and dehydrated. This is a very simple scrub for dry and sensitive skin (not the best for oily) which will help gently exfoliate dead skin cells without stripping the protective acid mantle. <br />
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The <b>acid mantle</b> is a very fine, slightly acidic film on the surface of the skin acting as a barrier to bacteria, viruses and other potential contaminants that might penetrate the skin.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Schmid-WendtnerSchmid-Wendtner2007_1-0"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acid_mantle#cite_note-Schmid-WendtnerSchmid-Wendtner2007-1"><span></span><span></span></a></sup> It is secreted by sebaceous glands. The pH of the skin is between 4.5 and 6.2, so it is acidic. These contaminants and other chemicals are primarily <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkali" title="Alkali"></a>alkaline in nature and the skin's moderate acidity helps to neutralize their chemical effects.</div>
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You can create it from the stuff that is already in your kitchen, literally for pennies. I think everyone ought to know how to utilize simple home ingredients to create beauty care products, from high end skin care divas to women who love the simplicity, purity and creativity which comes with concocting your own stuff. It comes in very handy in many situations. Even if you are a lover of brand products, you never know...You may run out of your favorite product and need to exfoliate like, NOW, or maybe your wallet is a bit thin these days. If you are an 'earthy beauty' I do not need to convince you. <br />
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Simple steel cut oat which you use to cook porridge is a great exfoliating agent. When prepared properly it will softly clear your face of dry and flaky skin and it will leave it glowing.<br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;">HEALING PROPERTIES OF OAT:</span><br />
helps to soften the skin<br />
anti-inflamatory<br />
soothing<br />
helps to relieve itchiness <br />
*high in silica<br />
The quality of oat is: warm, moist and sweet; ideal for dryness.<br />
Oatmeal can be used as a poultice for skin conditions like eczema, cold sores and shingles.<br />
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Many skin care companies use oat as the base for their scrubs and exfoliating creams. Now you can experiment with your own. <br />
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I use organic steel cut oats which I buy at my local health food store.<br />
First, the very simple version. All you need to do is:<br />
throw a handful of steel cut organic oats in a blender and take it for a spin until it turns into powder<br />
sift it to remove any leftover large pieces <br />
place in a jar<br />
you are ready to go<br />
use after cleansing 2x a week<br />
grab about 1tsp and mix it with water forming a soft paste in your hand<br />
work it all over your face and neck<br />
rinse and apply your moisturizer or face oil<br />
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You can up the healing properties of this scrub by adding 1Tbsp of dried Calendula flower petals. You would place the petals and oat together in the blender and follow through, the same as you did with the simple version of this scrub. <br />
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Calendula is just one possibility. You could use rose, lavender or echinacea. Have fun with it...<br />
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Magdalenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03091584408677403539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6868133224232949440.post-68407165745946063892012-11-11T14:06:00.000-08:002012-11-11T14:08:33.244-08:00Calendula - the soothing flower for your skin.<span style="font-size: large;">Today I was playing with </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span><span style="font-size: large;">alendula</span></span> flowers. I was simply making tea for myself but when I poured hot water over dry <span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span>alendula</span> flowers, magic happened. My cup of Marigold tea has turned into a 'poetic thing', kind of sort of... :) I took some pictures... hope you like them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I use</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #f1c232;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span><span style="font-size: large;">alendula officinalis</span></span> (Marigold) on a daily basis. This flower is very well suited for sensitive skin and skin inflammation due to infection or physical irritation. It can also be used on wounds, bleeding, bruises... Herbalists often use it as the key ingredient in healing skin ointments.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I prepare a</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span><span style="font-size: large;">alendula infusion</span> </span><span style="font-size: large;">every morning and use it as a soothing hydrating mist or as an addition to the raw sensitive skin masks I create throughout the day. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I also use </span><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span><span style="font-size: large;">alendula infused oil</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> for facial massage in face masks and in face oil blends. </span><br />
<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Powdered</span></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span><span style="font-size: large;">alendula flowers</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #f6b26b;"> </span>can be added to ground up oatmeal, to form a lovely home made face scrub.</span><br />
<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span><span style="font-size: large;">alendula tea</span></span><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">makes a good remedy for indigestion, gall-bladder and liver problems, gastric and duodenal ulcers as well as for menopausal problems and menstrual pains. Some herbalists say it also supports healthy lymphatic function.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2-4 tsp of dry </span><span style="font-size: large;">organic<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span>alendula </span>flowers </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">or 4-8 tsp of fresh flowers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">500ml of (purified) water just off the boil </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">steep for 10-15min </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">strain</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">drink 3 times a day hot or cool </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*use your tea as a wash for sensitive skin </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">place it in a spray bottle and mist onto your skin </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">pack </span><span style="font-size: large;"> a jar </span><span style="font-size: large;">tightly with <span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">c</span>alendula</span> flowers (fresh is better but dry will do)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">completely cover with oil (organic cold pressed virgin olive oil or sunflower oil) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">put the lid on </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">leave on the sunny window sill for two weeks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">strain </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">repeat the steps using once infused oil and a new batch of fresh herbs</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">leave on the sunny window sill for two more weeks </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">store in the amber bottle away from light and heat</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #666666;">I must say, I am mesmerized by the flowers which became the essence of my tea. How beautiful... I am drinking it thinking some of their beauty will surely rub off on me:)</span></span></div>
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Magdalenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03091584408677403539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6868133224232949440.post-71133560240850419152012-10-29T19:29:00.000-07:002012-10-30T05:37:18.788-07:00Meet Natalie Cameron Registered Massage Therapist at Woman Divine.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I was very happy when </span></span><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: x-large;">Natalie</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> joined Woman Divine. Kind and soft-mannered she is a natural fit for our clinic. <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">Natalie</span> has got some top notch massage therapy skills up her sleeves and she exudes obvious passion for her craft. If you are on the lookout for a massage therapist, <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Natalie Cameron</span></span> is a sound choice.</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-CG-O7xX2ByfAgwA4FTLjaisI907KhzI_jJwtiENHte0gb_BFCCtR6WD2nyyqw7brAm3adKUUS0s3Ew1hnf94lQFQ18WfRQ6QR56QgJeXM4TJ35sGx2LNSoDH5uiE-QLziZUwjal2u0/s1600/natalie2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-CG-O7xX2ByfAgwA4FTLjaisI907KhzI_jJwtiENHte0gb_BFCCtR6WD2nyyqw7brAm3adKUUS0s3Ew1hnf94lQFQ18WfRQ6QR56QgJeXM4TJ35sGx2LNSoDH5uiE-QLziZUwjal2u0/s640/natalie2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is what <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">Natalie</span> would like you to know about herself and the work she does...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello, my name is Natalie Cameron and I am a Registered Massage Therapist. I have been working with Magdalena at Woman Divine for a little more than a year now. I am truly honoured to have this opportunity to work with her and in such a welcoming, beautiful and healing space. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />I have always had a strong connection with massage. My Austrian grandmother gave me and taught me massage when I was a child. I have been told that I gave massages to members of my family when I was 3 years of age and I continued through the years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had an eagerness to learn about health which ultimately led me into the helping professions in the mid-nineties. Coming up to fifteen years, of working in the fields of massage therapy and body work, I am now even more passionate about health and healing. Some of what I am drawn to exploring include the breath, movement, flow, yoga, and nutrition. I work with pregnancy, infants and certainly children. I enjoy working with women of all ages and states of health. I really enjoy working with the elderly and I have experience in nursing homes, in palliative care and with Alzheimer's, cancer and diabetic patients. I have children and have worked with many children in different settings, including children with special needs and especially but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, AD(H)D and Sensory Processing Disorders. I have worked in the labour and delivery rooms in the Ottawa General Hospital maternity ward performing labour massage and post-partum massage. I love and have experience working with moms pre and post-natal. Infants are very welcome at Woman Divine whether for a massage, an infant massage class or even to accompany mom for her own massage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> ”Health is the state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit. When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open.” B.K.S. Iyengar </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While integrating the powerful connection between mind and body and through the use of many direct manual massage techniques, my treatments aim to augment the body's own ability to heal itself. I aim to utilize techniques which are clearly within a comfort zone for you. I strongly encourage client feedback to help to direct and individualize the treatment so that you feel more at ease. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I am a very strong believer in the importance of the many facets of self care and the body's own natural ability to heal, restore and rejuvenate. I may give you some exercises in order to assist the body and create a balance. I often encourage deep breathing to allow the nervous system to calm, and once relaxed, for the body to release holding patterns and just let go. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" /><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> Please ensure that you are well hydrated on the day of your treatment. Your treatment will be most comfortable if you eat a medium sized meal 1-3 hours before your treatment.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">You can book your massage therapy appointment with Natalie Cameron online: <a href="http://www.womandivine.ca/">www.womandivine.ca </a></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">or by phone: 613 2976045</span> </span></span>Magdalenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03091584408677403539noreply@blogger.com1