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Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang ylang essential oil has a long history. It originated out of Southeast Asia, though it is popular now in other parts of the world. The oils are extracted from the ylang ylang flower petals. The petals are typically picked early in the morning so the maximum amount of oil can be extracted. Ylang ylang has an intoxicating fragrance. It has a long history of being used because of its exotic scent. Indonesia, for example, use to spread the ylang ylang flowers on the marriage bed of a newlywed couple. It is also known for treating medical conditions. It is used to relieve skin that is irritated by bites from insects. It is used a lot in skin ointment for skin diseases or skin irritations. It also aids hair that needs restoration or re-growth. It can be beneficial for people who are trying to fight infections. It prevents the fever from coming on in the first place. It mixes well with carrier oils and other essential oils. In particular it mixes well with rosewood,...

New Face of Acupuncture in the West

New Acupuncture clinics are popping up all over the country with a whole different look and feel since acupuncture was introduced to the West. Until recently the majority of acupuncture clinics in the West have resembled a typical medical office with individual treatment rooms. Clinics set up in this fashion generally see patients once a week and charge anywhere between $60-$150 per treatment depending on location of the clinic. Following a sustainable business model put together by Working Class Acupuncture of Portland Oregon, clinics following what is known as the Community Acupuncture(CA) business model are opening up around the country. Community Acupuncture clinics offer affordable acupuncture treatments for a sliding scale somewhere between $15-$40, or a flat rate of no more than $30. Treatments at a CA clinic are available to everyone, regardless of income. The purpose of the affordable sliding scale is twofold. By lowering the cost of treatment, this model of ca...