Egyptian Silk Milk Bath

(from the book Natural Soapmaking by Marie Browning)

1cup instant powdered skim milk
1 tablespoon powdered orris root
3/4 c sea salt (she states If you can find Dead Sea salts, they are an elegant, exotic addition)
10 drops jasmine oil
7 drops ylang ylang oil
5 drops bergamot oil

Place the salts in a large bowl and mix well. Scoop out about 1/2 cup in small bowl. add the drops of oil and coloring to the salts in the small bowl and mix well. Add the blended mixture to the large bowl a little at a time until you are pleased with the color strength. Pour your salts in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid.

To use draw a warm bath and add 1/4 cup of the fragrant salts to the running water. Hop in and relax, inhailing deeply to experience the soothing qualities of aromatherapy.

DO YOU KNOW THE SIGNS OF A HEART ATTACK?

Following are the symptoms we should all be aware of as they relate to the possibility of an impending heart attack:
*Chest tightness
*Heavy sweating
*Nausea
*Shortness of breath
*Fainting Women may experience pain or tightness lower in the chest than men will or perhaps tightness in the jaw, arm or throat. On 3/28/08 the Today Show recommended that the affected person chew (not swallow) one uncoated adult aspirin immediately, call 911 and not drive themselves to the hospital. The quicker the person arrives at the hospital, the better the chances of survival will be.

Apple Yogurt Cleanser

Apple Yogurt Cleanser (for all skin types)

1/4 medium-size apple, peeled & cored
4 Tablespoon plain yogurt (preferably whole-milk based)
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon olive oil (extra-virgin)
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in blender for 30-45 seconds. Massage 1-2 Tablespoon gently into dry skin in circular motion; avoid eye area. Rinse with warm water thoroughly. Store unused portion in tightly sealed container for up to 3 days in refrigerator.