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What's hiding in your skin care?

Kristyn Bango

You may have heard you should be reading the labels on your food, but have you ever looked at the back of your skin care products? If you did you might find a long list of words that are barely pronounceable. Which might start you wondering what is all this stuff and is it good for my skin? Is it good for my body?

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Essential Oil: Potential Reactions & Warnings

Essential Oil: Potential Reactions & Warnings

Kristyn Bango

When using essential oils, it's possible to experience adverse or unwanted events. It's important to know what these are and what to look for when using essential oils, so you're able to recognize them and rectify the problem. 

 

 

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Growing a medicinal garden: Dill

Growing a medicinal garden: Dill

Kristyn Bango dill garden growing herb medicinal

Dilll (Anethum graveolens) is an herb with a long standing in history, used among ancient herbalist like Hippocrates. It has been mentioned through history in the Roman and Greek Empires and the Bible. Dill comes from the Norse word meaning “to lull”.

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Growing a medicinal garden: Cilantro

Growing a medicinal garden: Cilantro

Kristyn Bango

Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is an herb referenced throughout history from Greece to Egypt and said to be one of the first herbs brought to America. The herb part of the plant is cilantro, the seeds coriander, although in other parts of the world the entire plant is called coriander.

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Growing a medicinal garden: Basil

Growing a medicinal garden: Basil

Kristyn Bango basil garden growing herb medicinal

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is native to Asia and warmer areas of the Mediterranean region. Basil comes from the Greek word meaning royal and it has traditionally been seen as a symbol of love and hospitality. There are over 60 different varieties of basil.

 

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