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March 17, 2017 Ben Jacobsen

A Natural History of Perfume - The Primordial Approach to Scent
Considering perfume has been a part of the human story since the human story first began, it comes as no surprise that there is a rich and vibrant history, a tapestry of sorts, sewn together from a wide array of different cultural cloths all colluding to inspire and inform our ever-changing relationship with our sense of smell.
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March 6, 2017 Ben Jacobsen

Space Making Manifesto
By: Sherika Tenaya In one of our earlier blogs, we discussed the importance of making space in one’s life as a necessary prerequisite to creating true, lasting, sustainable change that can realistically be integrated into one’s lifestyle. Yet this idea...
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February 17, 2017 Ben Jacobsen

Learn New Things for a Better Brain
From a very young age, precipitated by our entry into school, we condition ourselves to a life of sameness. Whether you are at school or at work, we learn to live our lives by habituated scheduling which we rarely deviate from and which often lulls us into a feeling of security or comfortability.
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February 17, 2017 Ben Jacobsen

Scent & Sensuality: Stories, Myths & Legends of Scent through the Ages
Across the world, scent is used as the tinder to fan the fire of desire. “In the highlands of New Guinea,” Aftel writes, “shamans say incantations over ginger leaves, which are thought to lend allure to the man who rubs them on his face and body. In the Amazon, Yanomamo men carry sachets of fragrant powders that are supposed to make attractive women tumble into their arms.”
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January 20, 2017 Ben Jacobsen

Breath of Serenity
By: Sherika Martinez For many people, this time of year can be one of the most challenging, and not without reason. Some may be susceptible to seasonal moody blues, brought on by seemingly endless days of dreary gray skies, slushy...
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January 6, 2017 Ben Jacobsen

Beat Back the Cold with Real Food Hot Chocolate
There is nothing more comforting, more warming, more commemorate of home than a deliciously made cup of hot chocolate. And what better time to partake than now, as winter snows barrage the senses, chill the extremities, discourage travel, and induce a sense of quiet introspection and spiritual hibernation.
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December 21, 2016 Ben Jacobsen

These are a Few of our Favorite Things, For Him (and more!)
To help ease your worry, we have compiled a list of thoughtful and unique gifts from around the world, for the gentleman or sweet tot you’re shopping for this year.
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December 20, 2016 Ben Jacobsen

The Secret Spice of Life
Unbeknownst to me, that insidious heat I was experiencing was actually prompting my body to release endorphins, a chemical released by the body in response to pain, or in this case, exaggerated heat, which the body perceives as one and the same. It is this rush of endorphins that actually makes capsaicin a viable and proven treatment for pain, whether neuropathic in nature or more focal pain, such as arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions.
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December 15, 2016 Ben Jacobsen

The Sweetest Way to Stay Healthy this Holiday Season
by: Sherika Tenaya I still remember my barely concealed skepticism when I first saw Elderberry syrup, with its viscous, delicious-looking, dark purple syrup pouring forth from a small, glass bottle onto the silver teaspoon we always use for medicines. ...
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