Marula

History The marula tree is native to Southern Africa and is also known as the “marriage tree” in certain cultures. If one is married beneath the tree, they will enjoy fertility and vigor throughout their life. The bark is made into a drink that is used in a cleansing...

Dry Brushing

What is dry brushing? Dry brushing has been used for centuries around the globe. The Chinese used fibers of a fruit called silk squash. Native Americans used corn cobs. As a child my mother would use cornmeal. In all cases the premise is the same: the scrubbing...

Pumpkin Seed Oil

  Pumpkin History Before we talk about pumpkin seed oil, let’s talk about the fruit. Yes, the countless varieties of pumpkins are in the same family as squash, cucumbers and melons. Its origin dates back to about 5000 B.C. in North America. Pumpkins are among the...

8 Myths of Organic Debunked

There are more than 8 myths to be debunked about the term “organic” but let’s start with these. Myths about organic skin care, organic produce and what defines an organic product are ongoing in social media conversations and pepper many a magazine....

Lavender

Lavender love My love of lavender began while living in France. The decadent rows of it in the south of France and all the creams and potions were just divine. However, it wasn’t until I moved back home and visited Sequim (pronounced Squeem not seqeem), Washington...