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Everybody is welcome!

There will be a herbal blessing from the Kalinago Shaman Manley at the sacred waterfall, followed by a day of yoga, which will include a mini-me yoga experience for the kids, and then different classes throughout the day to de-stress, raise vibration, boost immunity and have fun!! We will finish the day with a guided relaxation and sound healing.

Entrance is free. Refreshments will be available.

Donations towards the Barana Aute space will be welcome.

UPDATE!!

Rossella will be giving a Sunrise Yoga Class in the Botanic Gardens at 5.45am on Saturday, June 19th!

Natural Soap Bundles from Dominca.

Try these locally made soap bundles from Nature’s Caress. There’s a package to suit every Mood!

Each Specialty Soap Bundle comes with a Body Oil and Two Soaps. Choose from one of five Soap Mood Bundles from Calming to Rejuvenating and more… a bundle for every occasion:

• CALMING
• WARMING
• REJUVENATING
• SENSITIVE
• DERMA CARE

Read more or purchase Nature’s Caress Mood Bundles online HERE

Visit Nature’s Caress here to make a purchase online or contact them directly.

Victoria Falls taken by Images Dominica Getting Married in Dominica

Warm days allow for picnicking on wild Atlantic beaches or snorkeling among bubbling springs. Perhaps an excursion to hidden waterfalls or taking in the crystal night sky.

When it rains, you can soak in steamy sulfur pools, or snuggle with your partner as raindrops pat against the roof.

Amid Bird Watching, Canyoning, Scuba diving, Hiking, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Sightseeing… or simply taking in a sunset on a quiet beach, there’s a little bit of everything for the romantic adventurer in you.

So if you are preparing a 12-13-14 wedding or just a special get-away,  December in Dominica will not disappoint.

For more information about tieing the knot in Dominica, check out Getting Married in Dominica

This is the perfect destination to come to should you be have any aches and pains. Whether you’ve just hiked the beautiful Trafalgar Falls which neighbours Papillote, or you’ve come on vacation to escape the daily hustle and bustle of life, it’s time to concentrate on number one.

At Papillote you can indulge in a personal health and wellness programme, customised to your needs. Try the local juice (whichever is in season, they’re all great) combined with a dasheen puff for a quick snack. After a massage or meandering through the gardens, sip your cocoa tea on the verandah overlooking the verdant Roseau Valley. Take a calming private yoga class surrounded by the picturesque rainforest or just sit… and listen to the birds chirping and the sound of rain dripping from the foliage. Soak in a natural hot pool, then jump into the cold pool for a quick refresh, all while gazing upon your own private waterfall in a secluded, natural hideaway.

A day spent in the natural setting at Papillote is a complete health and wellness experience all its own!

• Natural Living in Dominica

The blog is produced by Trudy Scott Prevost, a Yoga Instructor and well-respected ‘healthy living guru’ here in Dominica. It was launched earlier this month and has already covered many interesting topics as:

• Healthy Eating, Organic Foods & Farming, Local Fruits
• Staying Fit: Exercise & Yoga
• Living in Harmony with Your Environment, Eco-friendly Products & Techniques
• Education & Children’s Health

So if you’d like more information about living a healthier, more positive lifestyle, visit Trudy’s blog today!

The study was conducted by Peter Shang-Tzen Chang, a professor in the School of Forestry and Resource Conservation at National Taiwan University.  Details about the study can be found here.

To summarise the findings,  the scientists explained that an “LC50 value” is defined as the concentration that kills 50% of mosquito larvae in 24 hours. So the lower the  LCD value, the higher the concentration and thus the more effective it is.

• Cinnamon has an LC50 value of 29 ppm
• DEET has an LC50 value of 50 ppm

Thus, cinnamon’s lower value makes it a more effective killer of mosquito larvae.

An article was published in July, 2004 in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry which made a formal recommendation to use cinnamon oil to repel insects.

While this study focused on mosquito larvae, researchers are hopeful that cinnamon oil can act as a repellent to adult mosquitoes and they plan to test their theory in the near future.

Cinnamon’s healing power comes mainly from two properties: it is an anti-bacterial and an antioxidant.

Medicinal Uses of Cinnamon include treating these conditions:

• High Cholesterol
  As little as half a teaspoon a day has been proven to reduce LDL cholesterol. A half-teaspoon of cinnamon has only 3 calories.
• Diabetes (Type II)
  Cinnamon actually lowers blood-sugar levels. Based on a recent study,  cinnamon was found to  contain polyphenols, or antioxidants, that boost proteins which are important in activating insulin, transporting glucose and responding to inflammation (Web MD). Richard Anderson, PhD, was among the first modern researchers to link the antioxidants in cinnamon to increased anti-inflammatory response and blood sugar reductions in diabetes patients.
• Leukemia & Lymphoma
  Another study suggested cinnamon can reduce the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.

Further, one study even indicated that simply smelling cinnamon gave a boost to memory and overall cognitive function. It is also great for women as a source of iron, calcium, fibre and manganese, and it has been shown to provide relief from arthritis pain.

In addition to all these health benefits, Cinnamon is used as a  Natural Food Preservative. Its anti-bacterial properties make it perfect for preserving meat. Perhaps this was the origin of the delicious middle eastern dish known as Lamb Tajine (lamb sauted in cinnamon, among other spices).

How to Get More Cinnamon in Your Diet

It’s easy!

Drink Cinnamon Tea

• Buy it pre-packaged in tea bags; get a natural Cinnamon Tea like Blow’s Tea here in Dominica
• Make your own cinnamon tea by grating a stick of cinnamon into a cup of boiling water.

Chew Cinnamon Toothpicks

• These are easy to make. Buy some toothpicks and soak them in a jar of cinnamon oil overnight (cinnamon oil can be found with other essential oils). Then chew them after meals to freshen breath and get the added health benefits.

Sprinkle it!

• On your cereal, in your yoghurt, over your oatmeal… wherever else you can.
• Into your existing recipes. Or experiment with new recipes like Lamb Tajine – you will be surprised at the delicious flavour cinnamon adds to meats, provisions and vegetables!

Check in with us next week to learn how cinnamon can be used around the home.