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What is Crystal Healing?

Crystal Therapy uses semiprecious and precious stones to enhance mental, spiritual and physical healing. It is based on the belief that certain crystals and gems possess a powerful energy that can positively affect imbalances in human energy fields and thus promote health and well-being. During a Crystal Therapy session, you lie clothed on a massage table. Stones of specific colour, pattern, or type are placed on and around the body or on specific energy points. When a crystal or stone is held or topically applied, a person is accepting the vibrations that the gem has to offer, either intentionally or unconsciously. The...

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What is Reiki?

Reiki treatment follows a traditional pattern of hand positions, resting without pressure on or above the body. Reiki is pure energy, and brings about deep relaxation and healing. Reiki, meaning "universal life force energy", aims to improve health and enhance the quality of life. It treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit and creates many beneficial effects including relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. Reiki will improve the results of all medical treatment, acting to reduce negative side...

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Looking for Zinc Chloride?

Looking for Zinc Chloride?

You can now find it here at Herbal Alice  

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JATAMANSI ~ Nardostachys jatamansi

JATAMANSI ~ Nardostachys jatamansi

One of the very few essential oils that has a positive effect on all the entire human chakra system and balancing on all doshas (referred to as tridosha), this amazing earthy oil is a must in every basic essential oil kit.  Jatamansi (Jata means dreadlocks, and Mansi means human) is commonly found in parts of India, China and Tibet and is part of the valerian family.  A sacred plant, an adaptogen, with its earthy, fresh dirty root like aroma (mmm) is clearly not everyone’s cup of tea in fragrance, but really is a must have when you understand it’s breadth of usage.  

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10 Ways to use Bi Carb (plus bonus Deodorant Paste recipe!)

10 Ways to use Bi Carb (plus bonus Deodorant Paste recipe!)

Bicarb is such such a simple ingredient that I use everyday. Also known as Sodium Bicarbonate & Bicarbonate soda, bi-carb is a powerhouse of a product which is cheap, non-toxic and kind to the environment, and is the answer to all your household and beauty needs.  Deodorise a space Fill a contain with bi carb, add a few drops of your favourite essential oil if you desire.  You can leave the container open, or put a lid on it with some holes punched in.  A great way to deodorise a cupboard or your fridge. Fruit and vegetable scrub Clean dirt and residue...

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