tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32119522057430259392024-03-05T20:26:22.567-05:00Go Natural. Be Well.Mahara Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139025938282037088noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211952205743025939.post-59722391455131152982016-05-27T15:21:00.002-04:002016-05-27T15:21:47.101-04:008 reasons why I never use sunscreen<style>
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all the conflicting information about sun protection there is confusion and controversy
about what to use for a sunscreen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
have come to the conclusion that no sunscreen is better than any sunscreen at
all and I adhere important guidelines to prevent getting sun burned. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Here
are the 8 reasons why I never use sunscreen:</span></b></u></span></span></span></h2>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1.
Where is the proof? </span></span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>FDA, the National Cancer Institute and
the International Agency for Research on Cancer have concluded that the available
data does not support the claim that sunscreens alone reduce the rate of skin
cancer (FDA 2011a, IARC 2001b, NCI 2011) The FDA states it is, </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">" …not aware of any
studies examining the effect of sunscreen use on the development of
melanoma."</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>2.
I’m not afraid of the sun.</b> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">According
to the <a href="http://seer.cancer.gov/csr/1975_2010/browse_csr.php?section=16&page=sect_16_table.05.html">National
Cancer Institute</a>, The rates of melanoma have tripled since 1970. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cause of this deadliest form of skin
cancer is mostly blamed on exposure to the sun, yet there is decreasing number
of people going to the beaches during the summertime each year and a higher
rate of skin cancer. </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Despite all the bad
press linking sun exposure to skin cancer, there's almost no evidence at all to
support it.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3.
Sunscreens are toxic. </span></span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In
the past 30 years Sunscreen sales have increased by about 40 times. <a href="http://www.ibisworld.com/industry/sunscreen-manufacturing.html">http://www.ibisworld.com/industry/sunscreen-manufacturing.html</a>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Most
SPF sunscreens </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">(FDA approved sunscreens)</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> contain
chemicals that have been linked with causing cancer chemicals such as oxybenzone,
avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate and octinoxate. Oxybenzone is added
to almost 70 percent of all sunscreens. Experts assert that oxybenzone is
linked to hormone disruption and to cell damage that may lead to skin cancer. "Mineral"
sunscreen ingredients (zinc and titanium) usually contain micronized- or
nanoscale particles of those minerals, which are known to be toxic and
disruptive when absorbed in the human body. </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Free
radicals are released as toxic sunscreen chemicals break down in sunlight. </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Plus- people
who rely on sunscreens have a false sense of protection and tend to burn, and
burns are linked to cancer. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt;">5. I need my Vitamin D.</span></span></span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt;">SPF sunscreen products
reduce or prevent natural Vitamin D production. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Vitamin
D is produced by our skin's response to UV radiation primarily through sun
exposure and when using a sunscreen that UV radiation is blocked. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Vitamin D is vitally important since it
affects 10 percent of the genes in the human body. A healthy supply of vitamin
D promotes bone growth and prevents illnesses such as breast and colon cancer,
inflammation, multiple sclerosis, seasonal disorders, depression and it reduces
the spread and reproduction of cancer cells. <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2290997/">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2290997/</a></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6.
Sun exposure can help prevent cancer. </span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">To the surprise of many,</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></b><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">studies have shown that sun exposure helps prevent
skin cancer.</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Here is an example where</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">the skin's exposure to ultraviolet radiation of short wavelengths
(UVB) has been linked to a decreased risk of melanoma in this study of outdoor
workers compared to their indoor counterparts. <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19155143">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19155143</a></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7.
I trust nature.</span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">There are natural alternatives to toxic sunscreens.
</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Some of the oils I use to take care of my
skin both in and out of the sun are: Red Raspberry seed oil, coconut oil, hemp
seed oil and shea butter. These oils can provide the best of both worlds by
allowing the production of Vitamin D while offering protection from the burning
rays of the sun. They also contain a slew of healthy for the skin nutrients such
as:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Vitamin E, polyphenols, Vitamin C., Vitamin A, omega-3 and
omega-6 fatty acids. These natural oils also have healing properties including:
anti-inflammatory, protection from skin from cancer, wound and scar tissue
repair, anti-aging, prevent fine lines, moisturize and preserve healthy radiant
skin. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8.
The sun is healthy. </span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">There are countless benefits to exposing your
skin to the sun without SPF sunscreen products impeding the natural assimilation
process. Here are some of the benefits:</span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">-Enhances mood and energy by the release of endorphins </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">-Treats skin diseases, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis,
and scleroderma</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">-Enhances skin barrier functions </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">-Induces nitric oxide (NO), helping to protect your skin
against UV damage </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">-Promotes wound healing </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">-Treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Important guidelines for
healthy sun bathing:</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></u></h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt;">-Stay out of
the sun during peak ray time when the sun is at it’s strongest: 10:00 am -2:00
pm</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt;">- </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gradually increase your exposure to the sun. Start with 10 minutes
and then gradually increase your time in the sun every day. As your skin
produces more melanin (what makes you tan) your skins natural protection level
increases. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt;">-Keep well
hydrated before, during and after time spent in the sun. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt;">- Eat a diet
high in</span><i><span style="font-style: normal;"> fruits, veggies and whole
grains. Animal protein, animal fats and junk foods may enhance your cancer risk
while in the sun. </span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><i><span style="font-style: normal;">- Avoid using soap within 24
hours of exposure. (I recommend avoiding it always) Soap is alkaline and strips
the natural protective outer layer of your skin called the acid mantel. Every
time you wash using this sudsy, foamy, stuff it completely washes away your sebum
(the natural oil your skin produces), which is, the best sun protection there
is. </span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt;">- Use natural
oils like Red Raspberry to protect and nourish your skin before, during and
after exposure. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dehydrated skin burns
very easily. It is important to use skin care products that are naturally hydrating.
Avoid any product that contains mineral oil since this is a toxic petroleum
derived ingredient and it dissolves your skins sebum. Reapply your natural oil product
every hour and always after a swim. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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sun immediately if your skin begins to feel tight or dry and look pink. </span></span></span></span></span></span>Mahara Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139025938282037088noreply@blogger.com0Orleans, MA, USA41.7898354 -69.98973230000001441.6950914 -70.151093800000012 41.8845794 -69.828370800000016tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211952205743025939.post-43536002569111861052011-09-22T16:26:00.000-04:002011-09-22T16:26:41.121-04:00Life IS change<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8w3B-TEusDkSp9Mn8Nzi5MVWNhBlqM3FnPrPLyyz_PVP9qkunI-H3xSgKyD3rB99ZvTVEfW2hkQAoXCg3iB2Lj13eWOBPxHq4947kjfnwfs-uvC5Q-mOQ1jlN_MIbQhxsEtaVpZo35jrk/s1600/change-management11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8w3B-TEusDkSp9Mn8Nzi5MVWNhBlqM3FnPrPLyyz_PVP9qkunI-H3xSgKyD3rB99ZvTVEfW2hkQAoXCg3iB2Lj13eWOBPxHq4947kjfnwfs-uvC5Q-mOQ1jlN_MIbQhxsEtaVpZo35jrk/s640/change-management11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
What is it about change that gets us all so anxious when the truth of the matter is, life is change. Without change there is no life! Everything in and around us is always changing, a constant flow of energy shifting and growing.<br />
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We are currently in a state on earth of accelerated change. Most of us can feel this is true. Change has always been there, but accelerated change is what we are experiencing right now. The Mayan calender tells us that Dec 21, 2012 marks the start of time in which Earth and its inhabitants will undergo a positive physical or spiritual transformation and a global shift in consciousness. Many of today's spiritual leaders are speaking of this and helping to guide us to better adapt to change and learn to embrace a higher this consciousness. What we are beginning to see and feel as we approach this time is a higher awareness, more connection to all that is and compassion for all life. <br />
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How do we adapt and go with these changes? It is important now more than ever to embrace change. Remember how the caterpillar may feel as it is about to change into a butterfly... No matter how dark or grim the moment of change feels, remember that "it is those who have known the darkness who love the light the most"! Use <span class="st">Dr. <i>Deepak Chopra's</i></span> "law of least effort". If you try to travel against the flow you will get nowhere and tired fast. It will feel like treading water. Easier, would it be, to just lie on your back and float along with the flow. If you can't control it, just let go. In other words surrender to change. Surrender to life. Open yourself to being one with all. <br />
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To create the changes you want in your life set intentions to the highest and best to all beings. Remember that your word is your wand. What you think and speak today becomes your tomorrow. You are powerful beyond your wildest imagination. One person DOES make a difference!<br />
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Your life is changing. Enjoy the ride!<br />
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Be Well.<br />
Mahara<br />
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Here is a product that you might enjoy using to create positive change in your life:<br />
<a href="http://www.welstarorganics.com/index.php/skin-body-care/love-magic/magic-aromatic-spell-oil-35-oz-roll-on.html">Magic Aromatic spell oil</a> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6MVQ9XwPKvJWMSXlfpw_u2wxE0pk5C3neqpmawAzyOFpt4zjxlrX4HZO8HAavCWTZSwDTxoZNCIr1oAZkhUiUZiao97q1n_NFlVJ5QT7qLRXrdoyDGp2n3JqRMad44RP0UpuBD6su0Ihw/s1600/Magic+Aromatic+spell+oil+perfume.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6MVQ9XwPKvJWMSXlfpw_u2wxE0pk5C3neqpmawAzyOFpt4zjxlrX4HZO8HAavCWTZSwDTxoZNCIr1oAZkhUiUZiao97q1n_NFlVJ5QT7qLRXrdoyDGp2n3JqRMad44RP0UpuBD6su0Ihw/s200/Magic+Aromatic+spell+oil+perfume.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">Inviting change and manifesting the new into your life, while working with the energy of the new moon, is a very good way to create transformation. It has been said, that in order to cultivate a new and better habit or just learn something new in general, it takes 21 days to do this (the length of the moon cycle). The new moon represents new beginnings and is a good time to plant seeds of intention. Working with the new moon energy brings great change. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Magic Aromatic is made only on the new moon and is infused with new moon energy through an intention ritual. I ask that whoever uses Magic Aromatic will be using new moon energy to manifest for the highest and best to all. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">To use Magic Aromatic, focus on what you want to invite into your life, imagine it, put Magic Aromatic on yourself like a perfume, allow it to infuse your invitation into you and continue to use Magic Aromatic as often as you like until your invitation is manifested in your life. Be thankful. </div><div class="MsoNormal">To ensure success – focus on only one invitation at a time and be specific.</div>Mahara Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139025938282037088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211952205743025939.post-6366669776203187862011-07-15T17:59:00.000-04:002011-07-15T17:59:52.902-04:00Unconditional LOVE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYjqTfmir9IUe24kHKM1mXH-BUmBYX_qOpvRHC9MupYWqxDfWk41PNH-kzCe2E0dVHVH70uz5PqKqgL57oC4nkGctevuBNgCPBtUg2szXN49IOCtVFtJkMfhM_z_EdZJzIA9bbn00GirH/s1600/unconditional+love.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYjqTfmir9IUe24kHKM1mXH-BUmBYX_qOpvRHC9MupYWqxDfWk41PNH-kzCe2E0dVHVH70uz5PqKqgL57oC4nkGctevuBNgCPBtUg2szXN49IOCtVFtJkMfhM_z_EdZJzIA9bbn00GirH/s400/unconditional+love.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="font-size: small;">We often think of our pets when the term unconditional love is spoken. They just love us no matter what we do. When I think of unconditional love I know that it heals. I have felt it. It is why on every product label I include love in the contents, it's in there. It is why my logo exclaims, "Treat it with love". But what exactly is unconditional love and how can we attain it?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">A wonderful memory from my childhood came to me a couple of days ago while I was attending a blessing meditation. It reminded me of who I am and what my life focus is. I must have been about 12 years old. I was at a spiritual (Christian based) youth retreat. I remember doing group hands on healing. We divided into two groups, one group sat in a circle holding hands while the second group stood around the outside. We took turns placing hands on heads and blessing each person in the circle. It was a continuous flow moving from one person to another with loving intention. Once all the kids sitting had been blessed by all the kids standing we switched places until everyone had given a healing blessing to everyone and received a healing blessing from everyone. This practice prompted unconditional love. The feelings I remember are a oneness and pure connection to all. A sense of approval and belonging. All judgement, loneliness and fear melted in the warmth of this fulfilling experience. I felt alive and at peace. This was the first time I remember feeling unconditional love. I grew up to realize it is a mission of mine to learn how to practice unconditional love, to allow it to flow in my life, from me and to me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzr32LvRm6XOor3dXxYOyHMrvZkwMxLplKt_td-9MORL7v3hbz-C4nr0aOIl50tbP_x0RhrUK_Xp7JP0LA6tHeWMFLwmqW8IyT9Ve8uQ7mM3QgEZl3SHKTUU69a__L_Kq0ExqC6dO1b_Qm/s1600/WELSTAR+Treat+with+love+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzr32LvRm6XOor3dXxYOyHMrvZkwMxLplKt_td-9MORL7v3hbz-C4nr0aOIl50tbP_x0RhrUK_Xp7JP0LA6tHeWMFLwmqW8IyT9Ve8uQ7mM3QgEZl3SHKTUU69a__L_Kq0ExqC6dO1b_Qm/s320/WELSTAR+Treat+with+love+logo.jpg" width="304" /></a></span><span style="font-size: small;">This is easier said than done. For some strange reason our culture and society does not embrace unconditional love, when at the same time we all crave it deeply. It is what every child thrives on, yet typically we raise them by placing value on their behavior, grades, and accomplishments. We use rewards and punishments to shape their behavior and to show them we "love" them. We teach them that they must earn our approval. In this way, children (even infants) learn that they are loved when they please us. We grow up to focus on what others do for us and give to us. We show our love by what we do and give. We look for approval for what we have done and what we have given. We value ourselves and others based on what we have accomplished and what we possess. Yet deep in our core we all just want to be loved for being.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Practicing unconditional love in life means accepting who you and others are without having to do anything. It means loving by listening, respecting, accepting and being honest. Unconditional love is self integrity. It means letting go of expectations, criticism, judgement, threats and bribes. It's loving without all those strings attached. Unconditional love is the opposite of fear, suffering, injustice, jealousy and sickness. Unconditional love heals. It encompasses kindness, compassion, peace and wellness. Unconditional love brings joy, enthusiasm </span><span style="font-size: small;">and life that is alive....and yet... with all it's wonderment, practicing unconditional love means stepping outside the box </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">and behaving in a way that is unfamiliar. You don't have to bless everyone you see with a laying on of hands, rather you can start right at home with yourself and loved ones by noticing how you express your love towards yourself and others. Make steps towards releasing expectations and judgement . Let go of threats and punishments. Try instead to reason with love and kindness. Express your love just because. Express it again. Express it again... and again... </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Be well.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mahara</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">PS- Although all my products are made with and contain LOVE, I have one very special product I call Luv Poshun. When I make it, I infuse this Luv Poshun with unconditional love through a blessing and prayer. It also gets infused under the full moon with rose quartz. It comes it both a roll on and as a concentrate pure essential oil blend. It's aroma is appealing to both men and women. </span><span style="font-size: small;">When you use this product as directed it envelopes you in pure love!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welstarorganics.com/index.php/skin-body-care/love-magic/luv-poshun-35-oz.html">Luv Poshun desires oil</a> <a href="http://www.welstarorganics.com/index.php/luv-poshun-essential-oil-synergy.html">Luv Poshun essential oil synergy </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welstarorganics.com/index.php/welstar-aromatherapy-synergies?___store=default">How to use essentail oil Synergies (like Luv Poshun)</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">This is info on the blessing I had that prompted my childhood memory:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.peaceoncapecod.org/">One Light Center for spiritual transformation </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.blessedinoneness.com/">http://www.blessedinoneness.com/ </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Some other links about unconditional LOVE and the Oneness movement.</span><br />
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<span id="goog_1613428338"></span><span id="goog_1613428339"></span>Mahara Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139025938282037088noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211952205743025939.post-34934253041383785162011-04-04T19:29:00.001-04:002011-04-04T19:29:39.601-04:00OPEN WINDOWS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">I have always liked my privacy and although I love the light, I have this thing, like I am being watched if the window shades are wide open. I can't help but wonder, where does that come from? and what is it I do not want "them" to see? My little production workshop/business (and for awhile my home as well) used to be in the womb (basement level) of an old carriage house down around behind and in back of a large, on the street business. It was very private. In fact, I'd often be in the middle of making a cream when out of the corner of my eye, alarmed, I'd see a customer coming and I say to myself, "Oh shit, a customer!" If the shop was closed and I was in my PJ's and someone came to the door, I'd drop to the floor and hold my breath, praying they wouldn't see or hear me and go away! Really, I was lucky if I had a customer, but it seemed that often, it was after my somewhat limited shop hours or it was when I was right in the middle of making something that required my attention. My business managed to survive in that little private space for about 15 years. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWaWCuaVvIkkRuo-XGzjRMbuo68ZvetUZdLkzt52JFPkf1YUhwzmFAdo0HzU0TRt9joL-xGwghl4AMWRD2LA2wlCgTgVQys4Tapqg63cxi7Z8ZNXZ8nWfY32Gv3D76F5eFWcvFLXixMUZH/s1600/Open+Windows+house.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWaWCuaVvIkkRuo-XGzjRMbuo68ZvetUZdLkzt52JFPkf1YUhwzmFAdo0HzU0TRt9joL-xGwghl4AMWRD2LA2wlCgTgVQys4Tapqg63cxi7Z8ZNXZ8nWfY32Gv3D76F5eFWcvFLXixMUZH/s640/Open+Windows+house.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">Then I sprung out of my womb into this very tall, right on the main drag, yellow Victorian home...with lots of light and big windows. I instantly fell in love with the open, airy and bright atmosphere. (Even the basement, our current WELSTAR product workshop, is light.) That was before it was not only our business but our home. We have been living here now for about 16 months. I am still in a bit of hiding, as impossible as that seems, in this front and center home. What is it "they" might see when the windows are open? ... something dark perhaps? With the beautiful sunshine we have had recently, we have taken advantage of all the light and warmth by opening the shades on the windows fully during the sunny part of the day. I have felt that wave of anxiety mixed with the soothing sensation of openness and light. I have been pushing past that discomfort to let the light in to all my dark little corners (that seem to grow worse in the darker months of the year). I watch our cats and dogs gravitate to the light and the open windows. I watch my daughter do the same. It is what we all look forward to when we begin to long for summer to come again. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">How do I fully open my windows to let the light shine in? Live with self integrity and let go of ego. This is my current challenge. I offer it to you as well. What can we do to free ourselves from the chains of our ego and programmed expectations of ourselves? I can't help but sing the same song... <a href="http://www.shoporganiccare.com/customerservice/about.php">Listen to what your Body needs and treat it with Love</a>... Our bodies are such gifts. They always let us know when we are not living our truth. Check in with your body. What does it need? Right now I need more sun and exercise. I need more relaxation and play. I need more time for creating. I need heartfelt like minded connection. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">That's it. My windows are open. You are going to see more of me. I am going to feel the fear and do it anyway. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">Enjoy the light!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;"> P.S.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">-One of my favorite <a href="http://www.shoporganiccare.com/store/products/36,8_herbal_remedies/page/1/">Herbal Remedies</a>, <a href="http://www.shoporganiccare.com/store/products/36,8_herbal_remedies/page/1/63_a-b_heart_tincture/">A-B Heart tincture</a> gets me through when I am anxious or down. My quote on the bottle, "It is those who have known the darkness who love the light the most." </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">-Another one of my favorite <a href="http://www.shoporganiccare.com/products.php">formulas</a> I use to let the light in is <a href="http://www.shoporganiccare.com/store/products/6,24_earth_scents/page/1/113_morning_glory/">Morning Glory</a> essential oil synergy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">A hot bath always revives me, especially when I use one of my <a href="http://www.shoporganiccare.com/store/products/6_aromatherapy/">Synergies for true aromatherapy benefits</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;">- A book I read over 20 years ago still has so much to teach and remind me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Love-Letting-Fear-Gerald-Jampolsky/dp/1587611961?ie=UTF8&tag=widgetsamazon-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Love Is Letting Go of Fear</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=widgetsamazon-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=1587611961" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It is only trace amounts. Trace amounts of radiation, trace amounts of chemical food dyes, preservatives and hormones in our food, </span><span id="search" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Air pollution</i> contains <i>trace amounts</i> of diesel exhaust, coal products, and other toxic industrial substances</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">, trace amounts of chlorine and fluoride in our water, trace amounts of mercury in high fructose corn syrup, trace amounts of mercury, aluminum, thimerosal, aspartame and monosodium glutamate in vaccines, trace amounts of pesticides and poison in the earth and produce we eat and trace amounts of cancer causing chemicals in all conventional personal care products lining the shelves of supermarkets and drug stores.The list of trace amounts we are exposed to is endless.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> OK, so we have been told that trace amounts of harmful chemicals are not a concern. The human body can handle these small amounts of toxins. We are told the amount is negligible, basically like nothing. BUT, doesn't all the trace amounts of all this stuff ADD up? We are essentially being bombarded by trace amounts of toxic stuff continuously. In nature, a small low pressure stream of water can eat away and erode the land over time. These trace amounts of toxic chemicals are building up in our bodies and in the earth. Over time they are no longer in trace amounts. They weaken, damage, harm and they kill. We are killing ourselves and the earth with these trace amounts, and not so trace amounts of toxic chemicals. </span><br />
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It feels overwhelming. How can we do anything about it if in fact these trace amounts are so prevalent? Well it would seem clear that less exposure would be better. Cutting back on the trace amounts of toxins that we come in contact with and expose the planet to is essential. </div>
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The first step is awareness. We need to open our eyes and see what is there. There are some things we can not avoid. There are some choices that our everyday existence seems to be dependent on like driving your car, or using your cell phone. It is when we have a choice and when that choice doesn't interfere or disrupt our lifestyle, that the decision should clearly be to opt away from using, consuming and supporting toxic substances. So when we open our eyes where do we find these toxins that we can avoid by opting for a non-toxic alternative? When making changes I always like to start with what ever feels the easiest. Look to avoid toxins in the food you eat and the products you consume through topical application. Choose natural and organic. Choose no GMO (genetically modified). Choose no artificial sweeteners, preservatives or additives. Simply put, read your ingredients, and don't consume toxic chemicals. If you don't know what an ingredient is, find out. Look it up. If you are reading this, you have access to all the information you need on the ingredients in your consumable products through the Internet. Your choices matter to your health and the health of the planet. Think about the future of our children and their children. Show you care. </div>
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Mahara Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139025938282037088noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211952205743025939.post-31588213645837847722011-03-15T20:08:00.001-04:002011-03-20T23:28:51.127-04:00Rebirth of life<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The aroma of new life fills the air as Springs inception begins. No matter what else is going on in your world, there is an uplifting sensation when Spring begins and the air is filled with the subtle distant scent of tomorrows flowers. I too am feeling an emergence of expectancy and optimism. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjikcWz6oL1A6apZovNbYIKjxnKFqrHI-OOVkFX9r0dA_ioXxMbWFWAUvstg1ROTclhOq4ummXB7aijp_SgkyMa_0aayIZWQRT-dpTyn8Sdtz7uCinaT0wkss72Ndyb6vKn7h0Ng_-IIJrk/s1600/images-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjikcWz6oL1A6apZovNbYIKjxnKFqrHI-OOVkFX9r0dA_ioXxMbWFWAUvstg1ROTclhOq4ummXB7aijp_SgkyMa_0aayIZWQRT-dpTyn8Sdtz7uCinaT0wkss72Ndyb6vKn7h0Ng_-IIJrk/s400/images-3.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Each Spring I am reminded of New Beginnings. It brings rebirth into the present. I believe that life comes in cycles like nature. In the Spring, I reflect upon the past cycles of life lessons and become filled with inspiration for a brighter today and a better tomorrow. This year Spring for me is the beginning phase (seeding time) of the 3rd life cycle since I started my journey in creating healing formulas. I realize this is a very special time. The seeds I plant now will bring the harvest of my actions in the years to come, and if the ground work I lay is of the highest intent my harvest will provide a more balanced life. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Inherent in my life path is serving humanity and all beings by having a constructive influence, to educate and help heal the unbalance and sickness in our world. This is my passion. I love the work that I am doing and want to continue to serve and educate towards a better world. I continue to create ways to reach out and give a message of love, compassion and balance. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My life work cycles from learning to help myself, to learning how to help others, to reminding and guiding others to help themselves and helping those who can not speak for themselves. I continue to learn that above all I need to "listen to what my body needs and treat it with love" first, then I can in wholeness reach out to others. To do this I need to remove my blinders and become educated and aware in the choices I make everyday. How do my choices effect my body? How do my choices effect my loved ones? How do my choices effect the world? </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This Spring I invite you to live life with new un-covered eyes. See the choices you make everyday in the perspective of how those choices matter to your health and the health of the planet. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Happy Spring springing!</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Be Well.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Mahara</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b>PSS-<i> There is nothing like the smell of Spring to inspire you. </i></b></div><div style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b>These are my Spring time inspired </b></div><div style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b>WELSTAR aromatherapy formulas:</b></div><div style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.welstarorganics.com/index.php/aromatherapy/earth-scents-inspired-from-nature-2/morning-glory.html">Morning Glory</a>: Sweet delicate floral, light citrus, woody undertones. Heart opening.</div><div style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.welstarorganics.com/index.php/aromatherapy/spirit-scents-inspired-from-a-higher-place-essential-oil-synergies/awareness.html">Awareness</a>: Clean, soft, herbaceous, fresh floral. Refreshing and insightful.</div><div style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.welstarorganics.com/index.php/aromatherapy/earth-scents-inspired-from-nature-2/cape-breeze.html">Cape Breeze</a>: Light, clean, sweet herbaceous, refreshing. Inspire joy.</div><div style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.welstarorganics.com/index.php/aromatherapy/spirit-scents-inspired-from-a-higher-place-essential-oil-synergies/harmony.html"> Harmony</a>: Sweet, fruity, spicy floral. Brings cheer.</div><div style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.welstarorganics.com/index.php/aromatherapy/spirit-scents-inspired-from-a-higher-place-essential-oil-synergies/magic-aromatic-essentail-oil-synergy.html">Magic Aromatic</a>: Fresh, herbaceous, sensuous. Evokes new beginnings</div><div style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.welstarorganics.com/index.php/welstar-aromatherapy-synergies?___store=default">How are they used? you may ask...</a></div><div style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><i>Use them as perfume, to scent your room &/or in your bath and body care products! </i><br />
<i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Olympic-Aromatherapy-Lamp/dp/B0006BJCMK?ie=UTF8&tag=widgetsamazon-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank"> Aromatherapy Lamp</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=widgetsamazon-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0006BJCMK" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" />, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Electric-Aroma-Lamp-Fragrance-Intensity/dp/B003GDFVH0?ie=UTF8&tag=widgetsamazon-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Electric Aroma Lamp</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/ChiSoft-Aromatherapy-Diffuser-Nebulizer-Blue/dp/B000TGMQL6?ie=UTF8&tag=widgetsamazon-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Aromatherapy Diffuser</a></i><br />
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</div>Mahara Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139025938282037088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211952205743025939.post-80725690437333823812011-03-03T09:12:00.000-05:002011-03-03T09:12:35.796-05:00Live your Passion<style>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We just recently watched the TV series called “Live to Dance” and we shared it with our 8-year-old daughter, Trinnu. It was similar to American Idol, but it was a dance contest with no age restrictions. The contestants’ ages ranged from 7 to 70. The winners ended up being a 9-year-old “couple”, who flawlessly performed ballroom style dance routines. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">At bedtime on the night the winners had been announced, Trinnu proclaimed, “I’ll never be famous.” She said that she is not nearly as talented as the kids on the show. I asked her if she remembered the name of the show. I asked her if she REALLY wanted to “Live to DANCE? I explained to her that the most important thing is to love what you do. I told her that if she puts her heart into what ever she does and lives her passion she will be successful and…possibly famous! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Since that night, I have been doing a lot of reflecting on how this applies to me. I realize that I have been profoundly blessed in that I not only found my passion, but I live it. I love what I do. I began studying herbs and formulating remedies and skin care when I was seeking to improve my own health over 20 years ago. As my knowledge continues to grow, so does my passion for what I do. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">What exactly do I do? Well, I formulate and create organic and natural remedies for healing and natural skin care products free of toxic synthetic chemicals. I educate folks on preventative health care and living in harmony with nature. I work individually doing hands on treatments for skin care and whole body wellness. And… I continue to learn as I go from each and everyone one I work with towards a balanced life. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Unlike Trinnu, I am not concerned about being “famous”, but success is important me. Success to me means loving what you do, living in harmony with nature and attaining financial balance. Just like nature, I feel success comes in waves or cycles. My job is to be present in the cycle, ride the waves and live my passion.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Be Well. Mahara </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.shoporganiccare.com/content/private_consultations_for_alternative_healing/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Information on Private Consultations with Mahara for Wellness</span></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">To hear more watch this short video: </span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2OgPnPqp8A"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Inspiration behind WELSTAR herbal formulas</span></b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Mahara Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139025938282037088noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211952205743025939.post-12288254354393107632011-02-07T09:21:00.001-05:002011-02-10T22:02:11.661-05:00Open Heart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXfdzW9OtslnK5AceAKP1n7QZzPv_qXDHNpyZAruATXCIlwkYjmrXy9NJ05Vbkhy4AKlcXqAFdrg2e_8me-GKWklV58bQpRYqBug5ZjcDXHiW2vB4O-ZMgjuvUgpvKG8fyZGTD8KDyYlfp/s1600/images-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXfdzW9OtslnK5AceAKP1n7QZzPv_qXDHNpyZAruATXCIlwkYjmrXy9NJ05Vbkhy4AKlcXqAFdrg2e_8me-GKWklV58bQpRYqBug5ZjcDXHiW2vB4O-ZMgjuvUgpvKG8fyZGTD8KDyYlfp/s320/images-3.jpg" width="238" /></a>I just recently saw Barbara Walters piece on 20/20 "A matter of life and death"discussing open heart surgery. Her interviews featured Bill Clinton, Robin Williams and David Letterman among others. Walters said that heart disease is America’s No.1 killer, and that half of the U.S. population will die from it. Each year, half a million Americans have their chests cracked open. With open heart surgery becoming commonplace we can easily envision an open heart as being cut and broken open leaving us vulnerable and weak. Emotionally an open heart can mean just that to many of us as well.<br />
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What does it really mean to have an open heart? How many of us are open to this in the fullest sense? Why is there so much congestion in our hearts? An open heart is all about being open to both giving and receiving love. When your heart is fully open you feel deeply. Your soul is connected to the heartbeat of life. In our society rich with materialism, deadlines and competition there is not much time or space to feel deeply. We just can't fully open our hearts to life. The times when we do, we may feel overwhelmed with all the built up energy that has been blocked, like a wave crashing down. To open we need to release those flood gates where we will eventually find the tranquility of lapping waves deep within. Imagine if we all stopped and opened to fully feeling the heartbeat of life for just one instant. The freedom and sudden connectedness to all that is would overcome us. This is what I'm talking about!...an Open Heart.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQkCGbu85aEt-zkyfIkY37YcsTVsbAWYVYXqTuqSHspsvtvUh9tBo2u1l-rLecMSPnULdV9xvViVAxjdYqPf3C6DvR60te10PXfgjD_mS3AUZbOd-vrESbeFyOlhQeNiN9jIq3AAJG7qh/s1600/open+flower.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQkCGbu85aEt-zkyfIkY37YcsTVsbAWYVYXqTuqSHspsvtvUh9tBo2u1l-rLecMSPnULdV9xvViVAxjdYqPf3C6DvR60te10PXfgjD_mS3AUZbOd-vrESbeFyOlhQeNiN9jIq3AAJG7qh/s320/open+flower.JPG" width="320" /></a>Let those random acts of kindness become less random. Let them be deliberate. Make a plan to be open to giving and receiving love. Go back to letting your heart be your guide. Put your heart into what ever you do. An open heart is not weak. An open heart heals. An open heart is beautiful.<br />
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Celebrate Valentines Day with an Open Heart. and by all means...<br />
<a href="http://www.shoporganiccare.com/store/products/12_love_magic_spells/page/1/">"Listen to what your Body needs & Treat it with Love." </a><br />
Be Well.<br />
Mahara<br />
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<i>All WELSTAR products are made with love. <a href="http://www.shoporganiccare.com/store/products/1_body_care/page/1/">WELSTAR products</a> are Cruelty Free, Natural and Organic. My intention is to be a light of healing for the planet and all who live on it. </i><br />
<i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Open-Heart-Practicing-Compassion-Everyday/dp/0316930938?ie=UTF8&tag=widgetsamazon-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">An Open Heart: Practicing Compassion in Everyday Life</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=widgetsamazon-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=0316930938" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> </i><br />
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<i><b>If you or someone you know is struggling with heart disease:</b><br />
A vegan diet is cholesterol free. It can both <a href="http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog/19/57-health-benefits-of-going-vegan/">prevent and cure heart disease</a>. </i><br />
<i>Try going <a href="http://www.meatfreemondays.co.uk/">meat free</a> one day a week for your health. </i><br />
<div style="color: #3d85c6;"><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Eating-3rd-Mike-Anderson/dp/B001CRQ8K6?ie=UTF8&tag=widgetsamazon-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Eating - 3rd Edition</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=widgetsamazon-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B001CRQ8K6" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" />, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/China-Study-Comprehensive-Nutrition-Implications/dp/1932100660?ie=UTF8&tag=widgetsamazon-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=widgetsamazon-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=1932100660" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /></i></div><br />
<b><i>If you or someone you know is struggling with a broken heart emotionally:</i></b><br />
<i> WELSTAR formula <a href="http://www.shoporganiccare.com/store/products/8_herbal_remedies/page/1/63_a-b_heart_tincture/">A-B Heart </a>will restore the nervous system after loss or anxiety.</i><br />
<div style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Soul-Love-Awakening-Centers-Sanaya/dp/0915811774?ie=UTF8&tag=widgetsamazon-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Soul Love: Awakening Your Heart Centers (Sanaya Roman)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=widgetsamazon-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=0915811774" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Mahara Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01139025938282037088noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211952205743025939.post-86894964400816499552011-01-31T20:05:00.001-05:002011-02-05T11:35:57.413-05:00Loving the Winter?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Love is in the air as we approach Valentines Day... or is it? About this time of year all I hear are complaints about the weather. "Ugg, please no more snow", "Too cold", "Wish the sun would come out.", "Not another snow day with the kids home!", "Can't wait for summer, my body doesn't do well in the cold!", "I need a vacation to a warmer place.".... It doesn't feel much like love around here on Cape Cod. Not too many Cape Codders agree with me, but I love the cold...especially when we get lots of snow! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicEIDC8D8WPWoRbf2IwaJm08WJ5YYK4hvtIAJ6zQaKzSeVxV56z_YySLv4jo3xTnfaoswRNOHqFcFwVD6psGUAbcs0JZTFfJHtbCjbl52pDPJy3M8223zB1wCc0IoU7dZl2kkPxfkSDN52/s1600/snow1600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicEIDC8D8WPWoRbf2IwaJm08WJ5YYK4hvtIAJ6zQaKzSeVxV56z_YySLv4jo3xTnfaoswRNOHqFcFwVD6psGUAbcs0JZTFfJHtbCjbl52pDPJy3M8223zB1wCc0IoU7dZl2kkPxfkSDN52/s640/snow1600.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I am from up state New York. No, I mean the real up state New York... right in the snow belt of Lake Ontario where winter lasted for at least 7 months and the snow was amazing. The snow lasted ALL winter. We made tunnels and underground forts. We would ice skate on lakes and snow mobile. We went to school in all kinds of weather. People knew how to drive on ice and snow because in drivers ed class the teacher would slam the brakes on when on ice to teach us how to properly handle the car in the winter. There was always ice on the roads. When April rolled around and we still had snow on the ground it was understandable why there would be complaints about the cold and wishes for warmer weather! And about that time we DID wish for warmth. But now, early February on Cape Cod I am loving the weather. I am happy to have snow and cold and ice. I am loving sledding and shoveling and wintry walks on the beach. I did learn a thing or two about enjoying and surviving the winter from my experience growing up in up state NY. <br />
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I learned that it is important to really listen to your body this time of year. During the winter months when sunshine is less available thousands of people suffer from what is called SAD (seasonal effect disorder), causing depression. It is also easy to get sedentary and complacent in the winter which means less exercise also causing depression. When we are depressed we see ourselves and the whole world differently. So what can we do to prevent this? After all we have 2 months to go here on Cape Cod and if we are unhappy now, how on earth are we going to turn that around to enjoying this time of year? If you have kids, I'd start by scheduling some outdoor "family fun"... sledding, skiing, snow angels... the list goes on and on! If you don't have kids, remember what you used to like to do in the winter when you were a kid and DO it!! Don't use excuses like I am too old or it is too cold. Just get out side and let your self enjoy the gifts of winter.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Winter-Handbook-Family-Fun/dp/1550749692?ie=UTF8&tag=widgetsamazon-20&link_code=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969" imageanchor="1" target="_blank"><img alt="Kids Winter Handbook, The (Family Fun)" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=1550749692&tag=widgetsamazon-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=widgetsamazon-20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=1550749692" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When you are inside during the winter there are so many things you can do to listen to what your body needs and treat yourself with love. This February you can watch yourself begin to fall in love with winter. My love affair with creating healing formulas began in the winter months. I began spending time making formulas to heal myself. Spending time doing things to take care of yourself is so very important this time of year. Make a list. What do you enjoy doing indoors? What makes you feel happy? What feeds your soul? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkN0HXPF3or0N5IlknKtbMSMFPdMjqRoFJmM0sbzhJBOPj1Fa_wqv9kqRmlN8Je5Iec2_xMSF4pvaCubLZp_DtK8KkKRxGP64zMIsM9nkm7IxQiSBvRjrr_zlPsLEhnDxGx8xLgcH20Sp/s1600/bath+welstar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkN0HXPF3or0N5IlknKtbMSMFPdMjqRoFJmM0sbzhJBOPj1Fa_wqv9kqRmlN8Je5Iec2_xMSF4pvaCubLZp_DtK8KkKRxGP64zMIsM9nkm7IxQiSBvRjrr_zlPsLEhnDxGx8xLgcH20Sp/s320/bath+welstar.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some of the things on my list are: </div><div style="text-align: center;">Taking a Bath, Doing Yoga, Creating healthy meals and remedies, Writing, Designing, Getting a Facial or Massage, Drinking Hot Tea and Reading, Dancing.... the list goes on and on. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Create your own winter"To Do" list. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Let WELSTAR help with some of our wonderful "wintertime inspired" products. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shoporganiccare.com/store/products/36,1_body_care/page/1/5_deeply_heaven_cape_cod_bath_salts__/">Deeply Heaven Cape Cod Salts for the Bath,</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shoporganiccare.com/store/products/36,1_body_care/page/1/4_slimming__toning_friction/">Slimming & Toning Friction</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shoporganiccare.com/store/products/36,1_body_care/page/1/9_tropical_cream_massage_oil/">Tropical Cream Massage Oil</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shoporganiccare.com/store/products/8_herbal_remedies/page/1/71_respiratory_expectorant_syrup/">Respiratory Expectorant Syrup</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shoporganiccare.com/store/products/9_herbal_tea_blends/page/1/74_life_force_tea/">Life Force Tea</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shoporganiccare.com/store/products/2,18_lip_care/page/1/">Lip Guard</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shoporganiccare.com/store/products/2,17_moisturizers__treatments/page/1/50_skin_smoothie-_rejuvenating_herbal_butter_%28normal_to_dry_mature%29/">Skin Smoothie</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Here is to a Happy Valentines Day and to Falling in Love with Winter.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Be Well. Mahara<br />
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