Turkey is one of the most beautiful countries to visit. It takes a 12 hour plane ride from Washington DC to Istanbul, the capital of Turkey. It is a sensory overload for sure. From colors, textures, scents to taste. Also known for its most appetizing cuisines in the world, Turkish food and culture displays a READ MORE
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Travel Blog: Bali, Indonesia
TRAVEL BLOG: Bali St. Michael & Company recently visited the island of Bali in Indonesia. Bali is the province of Indonesia and is located in the westernmost part of the Lesser Sunda Islands and 2,232 mi². Denpasar is the provincial capital 4,317,404 people are living in Bali that is excluding foreigners. 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: Jerusalem and Holy Land
In 2018 we had our Holy Land pilgrimage where we visited several holy sites and churches. Our trip to Jerusalem and Holy is meaningful and memorable. These places are testament to stories of healing, power of touch and holy oils. The Church of the Annunciation located in Nazareth, in northern Israel is the 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
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
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
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