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Discovering K2

K2 mountain in Central Asia is the second highest peak to Everest. A tough mountain to climb. There is vitamin by the same name. Vitamin K2. Let’s appreciate its magnificence. Not as majestic as a mountain, and it can be a challenge to find. No one...
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‘Honey, Pass the Manuka Please’

Aaron has a cough and fears a cold is coming on. His throat is drawing attention. “You best try antibiotics for that cough” a friend suggests. “I prefer to use honey first. I believe antibiotics are actually NOT the best for a viral infection like a...
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The X Pack

He is only eight years old and covered in itching. An all over dryness that cannot be shed. His name is Kev and he scratches constantly. Kev’s parents were distraught to say the least. They had tried all kinds of recommendations and prescriptions...
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Absorb the Ascorbs!

From Pineapple to Kale, Kiwi to Broccoli, Lemon to Sprouts, Ascorbic acid reigns. Not only should this Vitamin C, aka Ascorbic Acid, be consumed daily, it should also be offered topically to our skin. Ascorbic acid does help reduce aging, sun damage...
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Llamas Love Lavender

Llamas love lavender. So do we. Ask them and they will tell you the smell of real lavender is heavenly. A few years ago, while camping in our RV and working the 18-day Canadian National Exhibition, we had to trek through the adjoining park on our...
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Earth to Body’s Soapy Solutions

Suds 1 Ms. Eva Bluebird finishes creating and then consuming a delicious fried chicken stir-fry dinner in her hotel kitchen suite. There are not enough dishes for even the small dishwasher and it is too late to call housekeeping to ask for the...
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The Non-Toxic Clean

Remember the shampoo you found hiding in the back of the bathroom cupboard, a gift from a boyfriend you wanted to forget? Well, times change and memories fade and it’s been over 3 years, so you decide to give it a try. “Wow, smells great, feels good...
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The Best Life with a Scrub

When you find a scrub that just does it all, well, life just seems to be perfect. Whenever I visit a friend or we take a vacation together, I always bring my box of goodies. Soaps, creams, butters, mask, and of course the Manitouka Scrub . The one...
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Mike’s Scalp Needs Help

He entered the shop, looked around and shrugged. “My scalp needs help.” he sighed. ‘Got anything for psoriasis?” “Possibly.” I smiled. “People do love our clean and pure skin care. We do not sell anything claiming psoriasis however. May I ask what...
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Love That Clove

When I was a little girl and busy playing chef in the kitchen, my mom used to let me stuff the clove buds into the scored back rind of the ham. The ham itself scared me a bit, but I felt the power poke of the clove and all was OK with my duty. The...

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