Moroccan Architecture and Interior Design: A Living Art Form Moroccan architecture and interior design are a visual expression of the country’s history, spirituality, and craftsmanship. Influenced by Amazigh (Berber), Arab, Andalusian, and Islamic traditions, Moroccan spaces are designed not only to be beautiful, but to create harmony, privacy, and balance between the inner and outer READ MORE
Category: Aromatherapy
Moroccan Cuisine: A Symphony of Flavor, Color, and Spice
Moroccan Cuisine: A Symphony of Flavor, Color, and Spice Moroccan cuisine is a vibrant celebration of history, geography, and cultural exchange. Rooted in Berber traditions and enriched by Arab, Andalusian, Mediterranean, and African influences, the food of Morocco is known for its bold spices, layered flavors, and stunning presentation. Every dish tells a story—slow-cooked, deeply READ MORE
The History of Argan Oil in Morocco
Argan oil has long been used for food, skin, hair, and healing salves. In the 20th century, its remarkable benefits drew global attention. To protect both tradition and ecosystem, women-led cooperatives emerged—supporting fair wages, literacy, and sustainable harvesting. The argan forest’s cultural practices are now internationally recognized, helping preserve both heritage and biodiversity. Ancient Roots READ MORE
Korea: Land of the Morning Calm
The word “Korea” is derived from the ancient Korean word “Goryeo,” referred to as “the Land of Morning Calm. Geographically, Korea is located between China and Japan. A beautiful country, rugged coastline with numerous islands and the mountainous the Korean Peninsula . The peninsula is about 600 miles from its northern tip to its READ MORE
Philippines- A Spa and Wellness Destination
The Philippines is one of the most visited wellness destinations in Asia; with over 7,100 islands, pristine white sand, and turquoise clear water, there are the top 12 best beaches that global travelers visit. In 2022, El Nido is the Philippines’ secret lagoon, ranked 6th among the 50 Best Beaches worldwide. The Philippines has also attracted READ MORE
Special Curated Massage and Spa- Pretty In Pink
PRETTY IN PINK STORY -Faithful and courageous. These are the words that describe Catrena. A cancer survivor who is very positive, hopeful, prayerful, and has a zest for life and learning. We met Catrena at the St. Michael’s Cancer Survivors and Caregivers Women’s Retreat last June. Her positivity and enthusiasm lit the room. You cannot READ MORE
Women’s Immersion Retreat: Mindshift- Pushing Beyond Your Limits
Mindshift: Pushing Beyond Your Limits February 24-26, 2023 “Understanding how your own mind operates frees you to become the person you truly are. Your mind wants to keep you safe… but only according to the rules it has learned. True freedom comes when you learn to choose to change your beliefs rather than running on READ MORE
Travel Blog: Turkish Baths/Hammam
Aside from exploring the food, spices and essential oils in Turkey, came to check out the Hammam. Massage therapy books tell us that the history of spa treatments dates back as far as 5,000 years ago. The hammam in Turkey is one of the first and oldest massage therapy modalities We visited one of the READ MORE
Travel Blog: Turkey
St. Michael & Company Spa and Wellness visited the country of Turkey. Turkey sits in the borders of Asia and partly Europe . A vibrant and colorful country, located in the crossroads of the eastern Mediterranean. At heart of the city of Istanbul, you will find the famous Blue Mosque, the New Mosque, the READ MORE
Travel Blog: Greece
Happy Valentine’s Day from Athens where Valentine’s day originated. Derived from the Roman god of desire and affection, Cupid and his ancient Greek counterpart Eros. Eros was the godly child of Aphrodite. St. Michael & Company Spa and Wellness traveled this year to Greece. The country knows for its ancient history enriched with history and READ MORE
Travel Blog: India
From Catholicism to Hinduism, St. Michael & Company traveled to India. India is diverse in food, language, religion, arts, and traditions. We visited the cities of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Varanasi. Our trip can be described as a pilgrimage of healing– profound, colorful, in-depth with meditation – Namaste- peace. Indian people are very religious. You READ MORE
Travel Blog: Jordan – Dead Sea Water
DEAD SEA WATER / HEALING PROPERTIES – May 2018, we joined the Jerusalem Pilgrimage and traveled through Aman, Jordan. We had the chance to experience swimming in the Dead Sea -Jordan side. According to Bible ancient stories, the Dead Sea is famous for its healing properties because it contains many minerals and its salt properties READ MORE
Travel Blog: Jerusalem – Mediterranean Cuisine
In 2018, we traveled to Jerusalem explore the history of healing from the Biblical perspective and the use of aromatherapy such as essential oils and resins. During our trip, we had an opportunity to explore Mediterranean and “sunny” dishes, Mizrahi cuisine is often light, with an emphasis on salads, stuffed vegetables and vine leaves, READ MORE
Travel Blog: Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Petra located at Aman in Jordan is known as the center of ancient trade routes between Arabia, Egypt, and the Mediterranean Sea over 2000 years ago. It was capital city for trade of the powerful and wealthy during the ancient times. It was a major destination of foreign trades of the most exotic essential READ MORE
Travel Blog: Thailand
AROMATHERAPY AND THAI MASSAGE -Sawasdee-kha and Kapunkan. We are excited to share 2021’s highlight. We traveled to Thailand to learn about Thai Massage, a massage therapy modality that uses the infusion of aromatics, essential oil and herbal compress in treatment of muscle pain and for relaxation. Thanks to Thip Nuadthai Traditional Thai Massage and Phuket READ MORE
Hot Stone Massage
HOT STONE MASSAGE Description: Hot stone massage. Warm and soothing hot stone massage is ideal for people who have muscle pain and tension or who simply want to relax. This type of therapeutic massage eases muscle tension, improves blood flow, and relieves pain by using heated stones. Treatment Goals: Muscle Pain, Stress Relieve, Relaxation Indication: READ MORE
Essential Oils for Skin Care
Coffee scrub Ingredients spoons for mixing mixing bowl measuring spoons or cups a carrier or base oil, such as coconut oil, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, almond oil, or olive oil sealed container to store the scrub in a few drops of your favorite essential oils, if desired Add the coffee grounds and hot water to READ MORE
Let’s Make Candles
For centuries since the beginning of time, candles have been used for gatherings, religious ceremonies, holiday preparations and aesthetic decorations. Candles come in different colors, shapes and scents. Candle making is part of aromatherapy. There are so many variety of candle waxes : Paraffin Wax. Paraffin wax, also known as straight wax, Soy Wax Palm Wax. READ MORE
Chemical Composition: Aromatherapy Effects on Blood Pressure
A study was conducted in October 2010 published in the National Center of Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine titled “Effects of Aromatherapy on Changes in the Autonomic Nervous System, Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity and Aortic Augmentation Index in Patients with Essential Hypertension.” The study created two groups to undergo a clinical trial using READ MORE
Cancer Care: Anemia and Effects of Essential Oils
In the WebMD article, Anemia is defined as a low number of red blood cells. Routine blood work can determine low hemoglobin or hematocrit. Protein in blood cells as Hemoglobin performs essential bodily functions such as carrying and delivering oxygen throughout the body. Different types or causes of anemia include blood loss, faulty blood cell READ MORE
What makes St. Michael Unique Than Any Other Other Essential Oil Companies? It is SIMPLE.
The essential oil business is saturated in the U.S. and the Philippine markets. Entry points are accessible and relatively affordable to get into the market. So many people are selling essential oils, and the competition is tight for another entry. So what makes St. Michael & Company Essential Oils different? It is SIMPLE – our READ MORE
Muscles In Running
Running is a great exercise to improve health and well-being. A couple of essential muscles work in running, so it is important to focus on preparation, nutrition, hydration, conditioning, and recovery after each race. Essential oils can help those tired muscles during recovery. Muscle Tiredness Relieve Oil blend is anti-inflammatory and relaxes tiring and aching READ MORE
Life Is Sweet With Essential Oils
Holidays are coming up which means we will be seeing a lot of chocolates begining halloween and the list goes on and on for the “ber” celebrations- thanksgiving, christmas and new year. So we highlight the blending of essential oils to chocolate desserts. Where does chocolates comes from? As history indicates, chocolates come from cocoa READ MORE
Study Shows Essential Oil Application for Fluid Retention
A case study was conducted in 2016 by a registered nurse following the National Association for Holistic guidelines demonstrated the efficacy of the clinical aromatherapy blend in reducing edema over three weeks. While the study needed research, it showed promising results. Fluid retention is often associated with edema or swelling. It can be caused by READ MORE
DAILY ESSENTIALS: How to Use Essential Oils
Safe Use of Essential Oils Use only pure essential oils derived from plants preferably endorsed by FDA and organizations such NAHA (National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy ). Essential oils are for external use and not for ingestion. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before essential oils. READ MORE
DAILY ESSENTIALS: ESSENTIAL OILS -MUSCLE SPRAIN vs. MUSCLES STRAIN
For athletes, muscle sprain and strain are the most common sport injuries. These injuries are painful and creates physical performance dysfunction. Depending on the injury, the ability to return to practice or competition is crucial. Proper diagnosis and treatment are essential in minimizing down time and recovery. Aromatherapy and essentials oil can be incorporated to READ MORE
Daily Essentials- Turmeric
Turmeric is one of the most common root herbs in the Philippines and is now getting its attention in the Western world for its anti carcinogentic properties or cancer fighting therapeutic properties. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION According to a study conducted at the Stephen Austin University, Turmeric has at least 235 compounds, primarily phenolic compounds and terpenoids READ MORE
Daily Essentials: Lemongrass
Lemongrass is an herb that is native to the Philippines. Philippine local farmers such as Piknikan Garden in Pangasinan grow lemongrass. Lemongrass is also a common ingredient in Filipino cooking and teas. In a 2015 study, it suggests that drinking lemongrass tea infusions daily for 30 days can increase hemoglobin concentration, packed cell volume, and READ MORE
DAILY ESSENTIALS: Sweet Orange Oil
Latin name: Citrus sinensisCountry of origin: PortugalPart of the plant: RindsExtraction method: Cold pressedMain biochemical components*: Limonene, delta-3-care, linaloolProperties: Antiseptic digestive, sedative, stimulant (digestive and lymphatic) tonic, antidepressant. Why Use Physical uses: Poor circulation, digestion, water retention, constipation, infections (bacterial, fungal), lymphatic support. Skin care uses Dull skin, oily skin, puffy skin, dry skin, wrinkles, rough skin, poor circulation, minor READ MORE
DAILY ESSENTIALS: Lemon
Latin name: Citrus limonumCountry of origin: ItalyPart of the plant: RindsObtained by: Cold pressedMain biochemical components*: Limonene, beta-pinene, gamma-terpineneProperties: Antibacterial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antidepressant, antifungal, diuretic, insecticide, tonic. Why Use Physical uses: Infections (bacterial, fungal, viral), sinusitis, colds, flu, sore throat, poor circulation, immune support. Skin care uses: Congested skin, oily skin, blemishes, minor skin infections (bacterial, fungal, viral), imbalanced oil production, warts, skin READ MORE