Are you Earth Friendly?

Organic Health supports Earth Hour!


A commonly used Chinese proverb goes like this, "积少成多" or "A little goes a long way". 

So join us in the celebration of Earth Hour 2011 this 26th March 2011, Saturday at 8.30PM. 

One person has the power to make the change. You can make the change. You are one of billions of people. You have the power to make it happen. In only 3 years, what started as a simple act in one country has become a global celebration driven by you. Uniting 128 countries. In 4616 cities and towns. Reaching 1.3 billions of people. Millions of voices coming together as one. The largest voluntary action ever witnessed. And that's just the beginning. 

If you can do this imagine what else we can achieve.

Earth Hour 2011.

http://www.earthhour.org

Stay Green,

Organic Health Team

Starting the day with Organic Facial?

No kidding.


That's how the green folks at Organic Health started our day today (WOW)!! In our quest to give each and every one of our valued customers nothing but the best, we were led to a place in Simei, where we found a sole distributor of a particular range of organic facial & natural mineral make up products, imported directly from New Zealand.


With our beautician in tow, we had an appointment set up with the Organic Facial supplier, and since someone had to be the model, lucky me got to start my work day with a relaxing and soothing Organic Facial! I had combination to oily skin, so the customized facial for the day, consisted of  cleansing & toning, an exfoliating clay mask, face massage using honey & rose quartz.


Imagine, honey drizzled on your face, and massaged with rose quartz! How luxurious!!

UMF 10-18 Manuka Honey drizzled luxuriously on my face!

And the best thing? Everything that went on my face today, were ORGANIC. I am not too sure about you, but I had never had any Organic Facials before, and with preconceptions from prior facials that I frequent, and all those scary, skin damaging infra rays, diamond peel and what not machines in mind, you bet this Organic Facial concept was a real refreshing change to me.


Wonders of wonders, I went in expecting only to have gentle to the skin, and natural organic products applied to my face. And I came out with a visibly brightened face. The amazingly fragrant exfoliating clay mask (it had a scent that reminds me of relaxing spa sessions and Balinese massages, though there is absolutely no traces of Lemongrass in the product) that was applied on my face not only sloughed off all those nasty dead skin cells, it also helped in purifying my skin. Add the honey and quartz massage that stimulated detoxification & blood circulation, I couldn't be a happier girl!


Looks like we definitely have to add this range of products to our new Organic Facial Menu. Now, we just got to decide on which products are best suitable for acne & aging skin and we are all set to go!


Sounds exciting isn't it? I can't wait to be the first customer for this new range of Organic Facials. *AHEM! Ms Beauty Therapist Supervisor* :D


PS: Organic Facials coming soon to your friendly Organic Health Store at 666 North Bridge Road. Consult our beautician for more details. 


Cheerios,
J.S.
The Marketing Guru
Organic Health Team

The Guava Benefit - (Psidium guajava)

As a young Kampong boy, way in the 70's, I used to climb this particular Guava ( Malays call it Jambu Batu) tree behind my house. It served as a playground for me, keeping me sheltered from the afternoon sun and provided me with fruits that were tasty and fresh. Hardy branches, tough trunk (we used to carve our names on the trunk) and aromatic smelling leaves when plucked all give character to this tree that provide many health benefits.

Yes Health benefits!

When I had colic (or any complains I had regarding my stomach) my mother or grandmother will boil the leaves of the Guava tree and make me drink the tea, yes, Guava Herbal Tea. As fresh as it can get, and Organic. The tree grows healthily without the need for artificial fertilizers. (I miss Kampong Life!)
Within an hour, I felt relief. No need to go to the doctors.

Guava had been traditionally used in these conditions:

• gastroenteritis, 
• diarrhea 
• dysentery (bacterial and amebic) 
• colic and 
• infantile rotavirus enteritis. 
• as a cough suppressant
• an analgesic (pain relieve)
• febrifuge (reduce fever)
• generally for colds, flu & sore throat

The leaves can be chewed to relieve toothache. I used to chew the leaves and apply it onto fresh wounds (after falling from the same tree). The would would heal nicely fast.

Guava has broad spectrum of natural antimicrobial & anti fungal activity, safe to be consumed.
Whenever I travel these days, I will bring with me a sufficient supply of Guava Tea in my medical kit.
recently I had food poisoning during a trip to Malaysia.  My treatment? Yes! Guava tea. Just boil hot water, put the sachet in the cup and pour the hot water, sip and enjoy the taste and in an hour or so, I no longer visit the toilet. Had a good sleep as well.

The Guava Tea...... I won't leave home without it!

Oh Yes! one more thing, if you need fresh Vitamin C, eat the Guava fruit. It contains more vitamin C than oranges.

Osman Ali
Organic Health team.