Medicinal Plants are Big Business in Germany
Deutsche Welle - Pharma Wernigerode, one of the largest pharmaceuticals companies in eastern Germany, processes around a dozen medicinal plants, including five tons of chamomile and one ton of thyme annually. In total, 45,000 tons of medicinal plants are consumed in

UV Protection in Skin Care
Happi - According to the company, women want naturally beautiful, radiant skin and the ability to go without makeup. Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15 contains Feverfew PFE, a naturally calming ingredient related to chamomile. The flower calms

Got A Cold? Stop Eating, Some Experts Say
WHIO TV - Herbal teas, chamomile or whatever, there are herbs in there, they cleanse, and you get a fluid other than just water” said Pommerich. “Some people just don’t want to drink a ton of water, and there are herbal teas that are designed for the immune

Heart-warming goodies to make for your valentine
Seattle Times - Purchase muslin drawstring spice bags from a kitchen-supply store or specialty herb store, and pack your ingredients inside. (Good choices include dried chamomile, lavender, lemon verbena and peppermint, as well as Epsom salts tossed in an essential

Voil answers that eternal question, What s for lunch?
Portland Tribune - Other soup choices that week included split pea with ham, cauliflower with saffron, and leek with chamomile. Salad options included spinach with garlic croutons and basil vinaigrette and fennel with Parmesan dressing. I also tried a beet salad with

Booze-free ways to destress
Health 24 - Not booze, which as we ve said is a bad idea, but aromatherapy oils. Run yourself a warm not scalding bath, and put in a few drops of lavender, juniper, chamomile, geranium, clary sage or sandalwood. Any combination of these is fine, but

Greener cleaning a trend at home
Charleston Post & Courier - Built on the philosophy that your home is a sanctuary, MaidPure makes use of aromatherapy oils, air-cleansing filters, microfiber cloths, fresh flowers and other products. They even offer a turn-down service, replete with homemade, organic treats

Bargain hunter
Daily Telegraph - This pillow combines pure New Zealand wool with a sachet containing aromatherapy oils such as rose, damask and cardamon, each known for their love-inspiring qualities - and just in time for Valentine’s day! To claim, call 01989 721

Au Naturale Skin Care
Happi - which utilizes amber packaging and a paraben-free natural preservation system, consists of Water Essences, Cleansers, Mineral Mists, Moisturizers, Masks, PhytoNutrient Serums, Apothecary items, Massage Supplements, Body Care and Aromatherapy Oils and

A suitable case for treatment (Guardian Unlimited)
Life & style: Julie Burchill suffers from gout. Is it time to give ‘pampering’ a whirl?

Weekend Beat/ LIFESTYLE & MORE: Hands-on spa therapist works to heal body and soul (Asahi.com)
Saunas aren’t just about perspiration. They’re perfect for inspiration, too. When Tomoka Nakatani walked into a sauna at a gym in London in 2003, she caught a scent of her future career.