The Midwest Reggae Fest marked its 20th anniversary last August at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, that bastion of nature and camping and smokable herbal remedies in rural Garrettsville. But it appears the fest’s next 20 years will start with a change of venue.”It was their suggestion that we look around for someplace else,” says the fest’s founder and promoter, Packy Malley. At issue, evidently, was    .. more …

The Torchbearer – S/he will love me one dayIt sounds silly for one to be addicted to unrequited love, but it can sometimes be the result of growing up in a household where love was either conditional or not consistent. As a child, the “torchbearer,” may have been always trying to win the love, praise or affection from a parent (or someone else influential) who was unavailable, abusive or failed to    .. more …

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (NYSE: VSI – News ) consistently provides positive earnings surprises and the stock remains a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy). Company Description Vitamin Shoppe is a retailer of nutritional products like vitamins, minerals, supplements, homeopathic remedies and other similar items. The company owns approximately 500 stores and also sells through catalogs and its website.    .. more …

WHEN asked what it is that brings people back again and again to the Starlight Wellbeing Expo in Bangalow, organiser Raym Richards says simply, “It’s the vibe of the place”.”It’s just a great, laidback environment where like-minded people gather, all in the interest of health and well-being.”Apart from the joy people get from being here, the featured workshops are always really popular.”During the    .. more …

Native Remedies, the leading online brand of herbal and homeopathic remedies , announces an expanded partnership with Abe ‘s Market, an online natural marketplace offering a wide variety of natural products . Boca Raton, Florida (PRWEB) January 10, 2012 This partnership brings the entire line of Native Remedies products, including its PetAlive line for pets, to Abe’s large selection of natural,    .. more …

In this interview, he is explaining how homeopathic remedies can help heal skin issues. Optiderma: How does homeopathy work in helping with chronic skin conditions?Dr. Meyre: Homeopathy is going to help to improve a better functioning of the kidneys and resolve skin problems. For skin problems, you have to work on the kidneys, as well as the liver, and the bowels.For example, if you have    .. more …

FAYETTEVILLE – Eight local artists are inviting the public to join them for a unique holiday art and craft show this weekend.The most unique aspect of the show?It’s going to be held in a private home. The Open Studio Holiday Art Craft Show will be mounted Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the studio of local artist Winter Dawn Marie at 201 Keller Avenue in Fayetteville.”Holding an event    .. more …

In the essay “Bella Made Me Forget the Bullies,” an 11-year-old girl describes a painful day when she was in the third grade. She was attacked for no reason at school in the morning. She threw up as a result and was subsequently teased, talked about, and stared at for the rest of the school day. She was too embarrassed to talk to her mother about it, but was able to tell her horse Bella:”I know I    .. more …

Students who have completed their Naturopathic Studies may achieve not only Doctor of Naturopathy status, but will essentially become teachers to their patients. Using methods and wisdom acquired through Naturopathic Studies, practitioners help patients to understand the sometimes complex but proven theories embodied in naturopathic medicine. For example, Naturopathic Studies instructs both doctor    .. more …

1. Crab Apple: Whenever I take Crab Apple I start to physically cleanse. Crab Apple is often indicated for poor self-image and feelings of imperfection. But I also find this essence to be the ultimate cleanser. Many people struggle with the idea of perfection in differing degrees.2. Iris: Iris can enliven and wake up dormant creativity and vibrancy. When doing a cleanse we are in a sense dusting    .. more …