Monthly Archives: May 2010
Featured iHerb Customer: Elaine F.
We think our iHerb customers are awesome and we truly appreciate their support and their patronage, but we also know that they are all real people who are doing their best to live a life of health and wellness. That’s … Continue reading
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Winner Announced for iHerb $50 Shopping Spree Contest
Thanks to everyone for your participation, but after all the tweeting and facebooking, the winner is Ashley M., who also happens to write her own blog called Edible Perspective. Ashley has won the latest $50 Shopping Spree from iHerb.com. Congrats … Continue reading
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Suggested Uses for Camphor Essential Oil
Powerful and medicinal are two words to describe the unique scent of camphor. Because of its strong aroma, peasants used to wear lumps of of camphor around their necks to repel infectious diseases. For over 5,000 years Ayurvedic medicine has … Continue reading
Filed under Aromatherapy
Feverfew for Migraine Help
Originally native to the Balkans, this relative of the common daisy was spread by deliberate planting throughout Europe and the Americas. Feverfew’s feathery and aromatic leaves have long been used medicinally to improve childbirth, promote menstruation, induce abortions, relieve rheumatic … Continue reading
Filed under Herbs and Supplements, Pain Relief
Multi Grain Honey Almond Loaf
Photo Credit to Sonja of the Active Foodie Blog A few months ago, iHerb hosted a giveaway with the Active Foodie blog written by Sonja, a commercial litigation lawyer in Los Angeles, California. She did such a fantastic job coming … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Recipes and Food Info
Owning a Pet Could Be Good For Your Health
You’ve had a horrible day. Your car was hit in the parking lot, you missed a project deadline, and you’re starving. You juggle your briefcase and keys, open the front door, and are greeted by a lop-sided grin and wagging … Continue reading
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Understanding Portion Control
Most people consume far more calories than they realize. The culprit? A warped sense of portion size. According to a survey conducted by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), most Americans (78%) still believe that the kind of food … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Loss
iHerb Rewards Program + $50 Shopping Spree Contest
So what is the iHerb Rewards Program? Simply, it starts with becoming an iHerb customer and then involves you giving out $5.00 iHerb coupon codes. Give them to friends, family, co-workers or whoever you think would appreciate knowing the great … Continue reading
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Suggested Uses for Bergamot Essential Oil
Bergamot has a rather controversial history. Some say it originates from Northern Italy, taking its name from the the small town of Bergamo where it was discovered. Others state it originated in India, and its Turkish name means “King of … Continue reading
Filed under Aromatherapy
Raw Chocolate Banana Smoothie
Photo Credit to Winnie Abramson of Healthy Green Kitchen Blog Winnie Abramson, blogger for the Healthy Green Kitchen blog , truly has a passion for real foods and green living. When you add to to the mix that she has … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Recipes and Food Info
