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You can say that Grapeseed Oil certainly has endured the test of time. Grapeseed Oil has not only existed for over 6000 years; it actually is referred to in the Old Testament as an ingredient in Pulse, a dish the prophet Daniel liked eating for health...

Some ingredients are worth their weight in gold or some other precious commodity. Among these, ginger is one. Today, you find it in supermarkets, but back in the 14^th century, its value was high -- equal to a live sheep or some other livestock.

Most people associate Lidocaine with the dentist because it is used for numbing gums. But this topical analgesic is effective in treating other painful conditions, making it an ingredient you’ll want to consider for use with clients.

You know the story about the shoemaker who was so busy taking care of customers that he forgot to make shoes for his wife and children. It’s not difficult to see how that could happen to you, especially when you give 100 percent and more of yourself...

Among the spices in a spice drawer or cabinet, cinnamon is a standout. Its intense spicy aroma can warm and uplift the spirits any time of the year, although it’s a perennial favorite around the holidays. But immersing yourself in the scent of cinnamon is...

Summer may be moving on, but you can help clients keep a “sunny disposition” by offering them the benefits of Sunflower Oil. The oil of the universally loved Sunflower helps to keep skin younger looking and toned all year round.

November is Native American Heritage Month. “It is a great time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions and histories, and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people,” according to the NCAI. I recently participated in the World...

Among the essential oils whose scent packs a powerful punch, camphor oil ranks high on the list. Clean, bright and intense, the aroma of camphor oil is considered both refreshing and stimulating. And its effect is no less powerful, inducing both cooling...

Did you know that the scent of lemons is one of the smells that can make you happier? In case you are wondering, some of the others are pine, rosemary and freshly cut grass, as noted in “8 Smells That Can Make You Happier, according to...

If for no other reason, spa and massage therapy clients will love Geranium Oil because of its sweet, floral scent. But that is just the beginning of the many benefits of the oil extracted through steam distillation of the stems and leaves from the lovely...

Can we talk?  Aging stinks until we realize what a privilege it is to be able to do just that.  If aging is a privilege then healthy aging is a choice.  A choice we as massage therapists can model and market.   September is the month to support healthy aging as...