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Spa Cuisine Recipes

Spa Cuisine Recipes to Nourish Your Body and Soul

spa-cuisine.JPGSpas provide food the way it’s meant to be:  delicious and nutritious.  Spa cuisine recipes nourish our bodies and our souls. 

So how can we enjoy spa cuisine recipes in our everyday lives to enhance our optimum physical functioning and enjoyment of life?  Here are some marvelous web site and book resources to infuse your kitchen with exquisite spa cuisine recipes.

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Spa Etiquette

The Spa Etiquette

By: Michael Douglas

spa-etiquette.JPGAre you one of those who can still be described as a spa virgin? Well, there is no, harm if you are one. There are many women and men out there who are yet to become a spa pro. One of the first things that you should remember if you wish to become a spa pro is that you need to learn certain spa etiquettes. And you thought spa is all about chilling out?

Never Arrive Late

This is, of course, the cardinal rule. You have got to be in time for your session. When you arrive late, you are actually lessening your spa time and you wouldn’t want that. As a matter of fact, experts say that you should arrive at least half-an-hour before your session. That way, you will have ample time to keep your things, change and relax.

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About Flaxseed

Flaxseed, A Modern Miracle

by Kevin Pederson

Flax seedsA Fabulous Laxative and an Absolute Xylem (FLAX) derived from flax plant is an annual plant seen to grow well in a sandy and clay soil.

It is commonly referred to as Linseed. The botanical name is Linum usitatissimum. The seeds are oval-shaped and should be refrigerated. Flaxseed oil derived from flaxseed is unsaturated and heart-friendly.

Flaxseeds, A Treasure House of Nutrients

Flaxseeds are a good source of nutrients such as protein and essential aminoacids, fat and essential fatty acids, minerals especially phosphorus and most importantly dietary fiber.
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Dream Analysis: Interpret your Dreams

Analyzing and Interpreting Your Dreams

By: Jenny Gill

Do you dream when you sleep? Have you ever wondered what your dreams may mean? Well the meanings of dreams are as personal and unique as the people who dream them. No one interpretation, no matter how universal, will apply to every dream, dream symbol or dream situation.

When analyzing or interpreting a dream, it is always important to pay attention to the details of the dreams, your feelings within the dream world, and of course, what is going on in your own life.

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Basics of Energy Healing

Some Basics of Energy Healing (101): Pranic, Tantric, and Reiki

By: Abbas Abedi

Healing-Hands.jpgWhat’s the real scoop behind exotic words such as “chakra”,”prana”, “aura”, “tantra” and “reiki”? This article aims to answer just that.

You encounter these terms in pranic healing, which is an ancient Hindu system of energy healing. Chakra refers to the energy center, while Prana means life energy. Aura is energy that exists along with our physical body.

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Tea Tree Oil For Skin And Hair Care

The Miracles Of Tea Tree Oil For Skin And Hair Care

By: Kevin Pederson

Tea tree, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA, native to Australia, is a tree or shrub with needle like leaves similar in appearance to cypress with heads of sessile pale flowers. The popular tea tree oil is derived from this tree.

The aborigines of Australia have been known to have used the tea tree oil to treat a range of ailments from colds, sores to acne and even whooping cough.

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