Originally, castile soap was an olive oil based soap made in the Castile region of Spain. Today, “castile” refers to any soap that is made from vegetable oil rather than animal fat and synthetic substances. Liquid castile soap is natural, biodegradable, and versatile product with numerous effective applications. I know 12 great uses for castile soap, are there any I missed? I would love to hear your ideas!

1. Hand soap and everyday body-washing. Get wet and pour 2-3 drops of soap onto hands or washcloth. Lather up, scrub down, rinse off, and tingle fresh and clean.

2. Shampoo

Castile soap shampoo recipe 1:

• 1/4 cup liquid castile soap
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1/2 tsp olive, grapeseed or jojoba oil
• ~5 drops essential oil of your choice

Dissolve the soap in the hot water. Stir in the oils. Enjoy your new natural shampoo.

Castile soap shampoo recipe 2:

• 1/4 cup liquid castile soap
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 tsp olive, grapeseed or jojoba oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Whip until smooth. Use immediately and put any leftovers into the refrigerator and use the next day or two.

3. Baby bath
Pour 1/4 cup of liquid castile soap in running water for a natural, gentle, and safe baby bath. As with any baby wash, be sure to keep it out of baby eyes.

4. Bubble bath
Luxurious castile soap bubble bath recipe:

• 1/2 – 1 cup liquid castile soap
• 5-8 drops essential oil of your choice
• 2 ounces of coconut oil

Pour the bubble bath mix into the running bath water. Relax!

5. Shaving

6. Pet shampoo

7. Laundry
Use 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup for one regular load. Adding a dash of baking soda makes it even better.

8. Household cleaner

1 part castille soap to 40 parts water for light cleaning, 1 part castille soap to 10 parts water for heavy duty cleaning.

9. Dishwashing detergent
Natural automatic dishwasher detergent recipe:

• 1/2 cup liquid castile soap
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup white vinegar

Blend all ingredients together. Store in a squirt top bottle. Use 2 tablespoons per load of dishes, shake well before use.

10. Veggie/fruit wash

11. Toothpaste. I’ve heard that pure liquid castile soap can be used for brushing your teeth! Has anyone tried this?

12. Backpacking. Because castile soap is so versatile and biodegradable you can take one small bottle with you and use it for everything without fouling up the environment.

“For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.

For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.

For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.

For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.

For poise, walk with the knowledge you’ll never walk alone.

People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; Never throw out anybody.

Remember, If you ever need a helping hand, you’ll find one at the end of your arm.

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.

The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.

The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!”

Audrey Hepburn’s favorite beauty tips that she often quoted in public were written by Sam Levenson. Levenson wrote “Time Tested Beauty Tips” for his grandchild. Audrey read it to her children on her very last Christmas Eve.

Vitamin E anti-aging face mask recipe:

• 2 capsules – Vitamin E
• 1 tbsp – Kefir or plain yogurt
• ½ tbsp – honey
• ½ tbsp – lemon juice

Mix the ingredients. Apply the mixture on your face for 15 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water.

Turmeric anti-aging face mask recipe:

• ½ tsp – turmeric powder
• ½ tbsp – honey
• ½ tbsp – sour cream

Mix very well. Apply the mixture on your face for 15 minutes. First, rinse off with lukewarm water. Make sure to clean well your eyebrows and the opening of your nostrils. Now, turn the water ice cold, and rinse off a second time to close the pores.

Rejuvenating mask recipe:

• 1 tbsp – grated cucumber
• 1 tbsp – Kefir or plain yogurt

Mix the ingredients. Apply the mixture on your face for 15 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water.

Facelift mask recipe for oily skin:

• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp – powdered milk
• 1 tbsp – witch hazel
• Juice of 1 lemon

Mix the ingredients until smooth. Apply the mixture on your face and neck for 15 minutes. Use the leftover mixture along with warm water to remove the mask.

Anti-wrinkle banana mask:

• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 mashed banana
• ½ honey
• ½ sour cream

Mix the ingredients. Apply on face for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Anti-aging aloe mask recipe:

• 1 tbsp- aloe vera juice
• 1 tsp – mayonnaise
• 1 tsp – honey

Mix very well. Apply the mixture on your face for 15 minutes. Rinse off: first, with warm water, then, with cold.

Anti-aging apple mask recipe:

• 1 apple
• 1 tbsp – olive oil
• 1 tsp – honey

Bake the apple in an over or in a microwave. Mash it and mix with other ingredients. Apply the mixture on your face for 15 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water.

• Almond oil, coconut oil and castor oil also have the ability to tighten the sagging skin. Take some oil and massage it on your skin on regular basics.

• Try to apply apple, pineapple, grape or lemon juice on your face for about 10 minutes.

• Make fruit ice cubes to use for the face.

• Eat lots of fresh fruits and raw vegetables that will provide vitamins, minerals and natural antioxidants and keep your internal body replenished. Stay away from refined sugars and junk food.

• Dietary supplements for tightening a sagging skin involve vitamin C, vitamin E and MSM (methylsulfonyl methane).

• Keep the skin hydrated and smooth by drinking ample amount of water.

• Exercise regularly! Exercise that gets your heart rate high enough for 20 minutes or so (enough to make your skin flushed and sweaty) is a great way to rejuvenate your body.

• Here is a simple toning exercise that you can do everywhere, several times a day: Squeeze your buttocks as hard as you can for a count of three, then release. Repeat 10 times.

• Practice face yoga.

• Get massage or learn self-massage.

• Get fresh air.

• Get enough sleep.

Look gorgeous!

Health benefits of coconut oil

• Coconut oil strengthens the immune system. It helps in dealing with viruses and bacteria causing diseases such as influenza, cytomegalovirus, hepatitis and even HIV.
• Virgin coconut oil balances out-of-range cholesterol levels in the body.
• Coconut oil helps reduce risk for heart disease and stroke.
• Coconut oil helps reduce risk of cancer.
• Coconut oil helps in controlling blood sugar.
• Coconut oil enhances weight loss. Fats contained in coconut oil are easily converted into energy quickly, thus giving it no time at all to accumulate in the body. Coconut oil also speeds up metabolism, and boosts energy and endurance.
• Applying coconut oil to the head followed with a gentle massage helps in removing anxiety and stress.
• Coconut oil helps in preventing premature aging and degenerative diseases due to its antioxidant properties.
• Coconut oil helps in improving the digestive system and thus prevents various stomach and digestion related problems. Coconut oil also helps in absorption of important nutrients.
• As coconut oil improves the ability of our body to absorb important nutrients (including minerals, such as calcium and magnesium), it helps in getting strong bones and teeth.
• Coconut oil helps in preventing liver, kidney and gall bladder diseases.

Add coconut oil to your daily diet! It can be a healthy alternative to butter or margarine. It is also ideal for frying foods, as it possesses a high smoking point. Moreover, coconut oil is very stable, and has a long shelf-life.

Coconut oil for a healthy hair
Virgin coconut can give you stronger, shinier and healthier hair.  It strengthens your hair shaft and root, reducing split ends and hair breakage. Coconut oil is the best hair treatment for dry, damaged hair and itchy scalp. Regular massage of the head with coconut oil ensures that your scalp is free of dandruff, lice, and lice eggs.

Coconut oil hair treatment recipe:

• Scoop out some coconut oil into a cup. Put the cup in a pot with warm water to melt the oil.
• Pour some of the warm oil into hands and run your fingers through your dry hair.
• Coat your hair with the oil. Use just enough so that the oil will penetrate the hair, without leaving an oily or greasy look. Use more oil at the ends, less in the middle and near the roots.
• Put on a shower cap. For very dry hair, leave the treatment overnight; for oily or normal hair, leave it for an hour.
• Wash out hair with a gentle shampoo. Skip using a conditioner.

• For dandruff treatment, combine coconut oil with two-three drops of tea tree, rosemary, geranium, or cedarwood essential oils.

Coconut oil for a healthy skin
Virgin coconut oils will moisturize and nourish your skin using only its pure natural ingredients, without any preservatives, chemicals or solvents. It improves skin lipid levels, increases hydration, reduces roughness and scaling, and fights viruses and bacteria.

Deep skin moisturizing and conditioning treatment:

• Shower and exfoliate all over your body.
• While still in the shower take some virgin coconut oil and rub between your palms to melt the oil.
• Massage the oil onto your skin.
• After covering your body in coconut oil, rinse off in warm water.
• Step out of the shower and use your towel to gently pat dry your skin. This will leave a nice thin layer of coconut oil on your skin.

Do this treatment right before going to bed, several times a week, and you would not experience any dry itchy skin symptoms – even during the cold dry winter months.

• Virgin coconut oil is safe to use as a facial moisturizer. It does not clog pores. Moreover, it can help reduce acne symptoms.
• Coconut oil is gentle enough to use as eye makeup removal, and it can lubricate the skin for shaving.
• Coconut oil make it a great topical remedy for rosacea, psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and diaper rash.
• Coconut oil makes great massage oil. It is easily absorbed by the skin and promotes healing. It will make your skin soft, shiny, smooth, and mmm… yummy!

Sea salt soak for brittle nails

• 2 tbsp. – fine grain sea salt
• 2 drops – lemon essential oil or some lemon juice
• 2 drops – frankincense essential oil (optional)
• 2 drops – myrrh essential oil (optional)
• 2 drops – wheat germ oil (optional)

Add the ingredients to a small bowl of warm water. Soak your nails for 10 to 15 minutes, two times a week and then apply hand cream. You will notice the result very soon.

Beer, oil and apple cider vinegar nail soak

• 1/4 cup – apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup – olive oil
• 1/2 cup – beer

Heat olive oil (warm to touch). Mix well with beer and apple cider vinegar. Soak your nails for 10 to 15 minutes. Enjoy your strengthened and nourished nails.

Cayenne pepper mask for brittle nails

• 1 tsp. – hand cream
• 1/2 tsp. – cayenne pepper
• 10 drops – water

Mix the ingredients well, apply to nails for 15-20 minutes, rinse. Leftover mixture can be kept in a fridge. Use 1-2 times a week.

Black currant nail mask recipe

• 1 tbsp – black currant
• 1 tbsp – wheat flour
• 1/2 tbsp – cream

Mash black currant with back of spoon until pulpy. Mix well with cream and flour. Apply the mixture on your nails, put on cotton gloves, leave it for 2 hours, then rinse.

Herbal nail treatment recipe

• 1 tbsp – dry chamomile flowers
• 1 tbsp – dry peppermint
• 2 tbsp – wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp – olive oil
• 1 cup – water

Pour boiling water over the mixed herbs. Allow steeping for 1-1 ½ hours, then strain. Blend well with flour and olive oil. Apply the mixture on your nail for 30 minutes, rinse.

Hot oil treatment for dry and splitting nails
Heat olive oil (warm to touch). Add some drops of lemon juice. Soak hands and nails for ten minutes. Put on gloves after the hot oil treatment and leave them for 20 minutes or overnight for best results.

Vitamin E oil helps strengthen and nourish nails and cuticles. Squeeze the capsule of Vitamin E oil and apply to your nails nightly. Massage in to help increase circulation to the nail bed.

To whiten your nails, soak your nails in water with lemon juice or lemon slices for about 10 minutes. It works!

And do not forget about basic nail care tips:

• Avoid prolonged exposure to water. Water dries your nails out, leaving them weak and more prone to breaking.
• Wear cotton-lined rubber gloves when you are cleaning and using chemicals.
• Do not remove cuticles from your nails – it can lead to nail infection. Apply some cuticle balm or oil and gently push back the cuticles, with the help of an orangewood stick.
• Never pull off hangnails, as it usually results in ripping living tissue. Clip the hangnails off, leaving a slight angle outward.
• Always file nails in one direction (from corner to center): filing back and forth can cause splits.
• Avoid acetone polish removers.
• In case you wear nail polish, avoid products with toluene, sulfonamide, or formaldehyde. Make sure to give your nails a break from time to time and leave them without polish for a few days.
• Avoid abusing your nails. Don’t use your fingernails as tools to pick or scratch things.
• Don’t bite! It is extremely destructive for nails and cuticles.
• Eat a healthy diet, containing plenty of fruits and vegetables, nuts, fish, whole grains and eggs. Nutrients that may be beneficial in treatment of nail problems: protein, calcium, vitamins A, B, C, D and E, folic acid, iron, and zinc. Drink plenty of water.

Examples of essential oils that should be avoided in pregnancy are:

• Angelica
• Basil
• Clove
• Cinnamon
• Coriander
• Fennel
• Ginger
• Juniper
• Myrrh
• Nutmeg
• Parsley
• Peppermint
• Rose
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Thyme

Examples of essential oils that can be used in pregnancy are:

• Bergamot
• Eucalyptus
• Frankincense
• Geranium
• Grapefruit
• Lavender
• Lemon
• Mandarin
• Sandalwood
• Sweet Orange
• Tea Tree
• Ylang Ylang

Many essential oils can be used safely in pregnancy and help alleviate many pregnancy related problems. However it is strongly advised to consult a qualified aromatherapist on the use of essential oils in pregnancy to avoid any potential dangers.

Immune system is a “shield” that defends our body’s cells against attacks by bacteria, microbes, viruses, fungi, free radicals, etc. The immunity has to be in perfect condition to perform its functions. These natural and simple homemade recipes will help you strengthen your immunity and protect your family from cold and flu viruses!

Vitamin cocktail recipe

• 1 cup – water
• 1 tbsp – honey
• 1 tbsp – lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp – crushed ginger root
• 1/6 tsp – cinnamon

Blend the ingredients. This cocktail is a great energizer and immunity booster.

Vitamin desert recipe (kids love it!)

• 1 cup – walnuts
• 1 cup – raisins
• 1 cup – dried pitted apricots
• 1 cup – dried pitted prunes
• 3 tbsp – honey

Grind nuts and dried fruit in a food processor. Add honey and blend until a smooth paste. Take 2 tbsp. daily.

Vitamin salad recipe

• 2 kiwis
• 2 tangerines
• 1 orange
• 1 apple
• 1 banana
• 1 tbsp. – walnuts halves or pieces
• 2 tbsp – plain yogurt or sour cream
• 1/6 tsp – cinnamon
• 1/6 tsp – coriander (optional)

Peel and chop the fruits. Mix all the ingredients. Enjoy!

Vitamin tea recipes

Rose hip tea: 4 tbsp. of dried, crushed rose hips add to 4 cups of water. Boil for about 15 minutes. Allow steeping for 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Apple tea: 3 apples (unpeeled, chopped) add to 4 cups of boiling water. Let it simmer slowly for about 5 minutes or so. Remove from heat and allow steeping for 30 minutes. Add honey to taste. Drink it within a day.

Cranberry tea: Mash 1 tbsp. of cranberries with back of spoon until pulpy. Add it to 1 cup of your favourite tea. Add honey to taste.

Egg shampoo recipe

• 1 egg
• 1 tsp – olive oil, wheat germ oil or almond oil
• 1 tsp – lemon juice
• 1 tbsp – castile soap
• 1/2 cup – water or herbal tea

Blend the ingredients together, wash your hair and rinse well.

Aromatherapy shampoo recipe

• 1 tbsp – castile soap
• 1/2 cup – water
• 5 drops – essential oil.  Choose essential oils according to your hair type:

Dry hair: sandalwood, ylang ylang, lavender essential oils
Normal hair: rosemary, rose, lavender, geranium essential oils
Oily hair: lemon, sage, lemon, tea tree, lavender, geranium essential oils
Dandruff and itchy scalp: rosemary, tea tree, lemon, chamomile, lavender essential oils

Blend the ingredients together, wash your hair and rinse well.

Herbal shampoo recipe

• 1/2 cup – castile soap
• 1 tsp – olive oil
• 1 tbsp – aloe vera juice
• 1/3 cup – herbal infusion

To make an herbal infusion, pour one cup boiling water over a handful of dried flowers (chamomile for blondes, rosemary for brunettes, hibiscus for redheads). Cover, cool and filter. Blend the ingredients, wash your hair and rinse well.

Honey shampoo for dry or damaged hair

• 2 cups liquid castile soap
• 1/2 half cup of honey
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon vitamin E liquid.

Blend well. Wash massaging into the scalp.

For extra shine, add a dash of apple cider vinegar or a couple of drops of pure lemon oil to your final rinse.

• 2 cups – Epsom salt
• 3 tbsp – baking soda
• 8 drops – essential oils

Choose 3 or 4 oils from these essential oils: cedarwood, chamomile, cypress, frankincense, geranium, lavender, mandarin, melissa, neroli, orange, rose, rosewood, sandalwood, ylang ylang essential oils.

Mix the ingredients very well. Add to tub of running water.

Energizing salt bath recipe

• 1 cup – Epsom salts
• 1 cup – sea salt
• 3 drops – eucalyptus essential oils
• 3 drops – rosemary essential oils
• 3 drops – peppermint essential oil

Mix the ingredients and add to tub of running water.

Relaxing minty bath oil recipe

• 1/2 cup – castor oil
• 1/2 tsp – spearmint oil
• 1/2 tsp – orange oil

Blend the ingredients together in a bottle by shaking them up, and add to warm bath.

Honey and oatmeal milk bath recipe

• 1/2 cup – powdered milk
• 1/2 cup – finely ground oats
• 1/2 cup – honey

Mix the ingredients, and add to warm bath.

Skin-softening bath recipe

• 1 cup – buttermilk
• 3 tbsp – Epsom salt
• 1/2 tbsp – olive oil or canola oil
• 3 drops lavender or geranium essential oil

Mix the ingredients and add to tub of running water. Soak for 15 minutes or so, relax and enjoy!

Candida is a type of fungus (also called yeast), and is only one of a huge number of micro-organisms that exist in a human body. Normally, in a healthy body, Candida does not cause any problem. However, when the bio-balance is upset by factors such as unhealthy lifestyle, stress, excessive consumption of sugar and refined carbohydrate, chronic use of medications such as anti-biotics, cortisone, the pill, etc, then one finds an overgrowth of Candida in the body.

This can result in toxins being released into the bloodstream and can have many adverse effects on the functioning of the body. The immune system is unable to cope with the continuous release of toxins into the body, leading to dis-ease. Symptoms can include depression, mood swings, sinusitis, headaches, chronic fatigue, joint pain, stomach pain, indigestion, vaginal thrush and other fungal infections, skin rashes and eczema, etc.

Fortunately, Candida can be controlled by means of a balanced diet and by the elimination of certain foods in order to create an internal environment in which the yeast cannot survive. An initial detox diet will ensure, along with our Candidate formula will ensure that the levels of systemic Candida are significantly reduced. Thereafter, a maintenance program should be followed to keep Candida permanently at bay. Remember that Candida thrives on all sugars and refined carbohydrates and it is only by controlling your intake of these foods that you will beat systemic Candida. By following this diet, you will not only be able to control Candida levels in your body, but you will also be amazed at the amount of energy you have. Your skin will clear, your eyes will sparkle and you will even lose weight, despite the fact that you need never go hungry! Many people find that the Candida diet helps to clear joint and back pain, balance sugar levels and blood pressure, control cholesterol and relieve symptoms of depression – all without medication! This is because by reducing Candida overgrowth in the body, the immune system is able to function properly for the first time in years, allowing the body to heal itself!

Some Important Points

When following the Candida diet, you must make sure that your blood sugar levels are kept at an acceptable level by eating a substantial breakfast, lunch and supper. If you find that your energy level is low or you are experiencing dizziness while on the diet, it is probably due to low blood sugar. If this happens, simply add a mid-morning and mid afternoon snack. Please remember to drink lots of water in order to assist the elimination of toxins from your body. After a few days of detoxing, some of your symptoms may become worse and you could also experience headaches. This is quite normal and part of the detoxification process. It will improve after a few days and you will begin to feel healthier than you have felt for years! The Candida diet should be followed for 4 weeks, followed by a maintenance program as outlined.

You may not use sugar in any form – this includes sucrose (cane sugar), gluscose and fructose (fruit sugar). Lactose (milk sugar) to be kept to a minimum.

Candida diet

Foods Allowed

* Rye Vita (contains no yeast)
* Rye Bread (no yeast or wheat)
* Rice Cakes
* Rice, Potato or Rye Flour
* Corn or Soy Flour
* Oats, Corn Meal, Maltabella
* Milk (125ml per day)
* Plain Bulgarian Yogurt (125ml, no sugar)
* Low-fat Cottage Cheese (no sugar)
* Soy/Rice Milk
* Ricotta Cheese
* Potato Chips (no MSG)
* One Fruit per Day (no melons or grapes, make sure fruit is not bruised)
* Herbs
* Chicken, Fish or Meat (preferably grilled, roasted or steamed)
* Sunflower or Olive Oil
* Lemon Juice (30ml per day)
* All vegetables must be fresh or frozen, nothing canned or tinned.
* Avocado
* Sweet Potatoes or Normal Potatoes
* Brown Rice (no white rice)
* Onions
* Garlic
* Walnuts, Cashews, Hazelnuts, Macadamia, Nuts, Pecans, Coconuts
* Plain Popcorn (homemade)
* Hummus
* Herbal Teas (Rooibos, Chamomile, etc.)
* Tomatoes
* Lipton Herbal Teas
* Mineral Water
* Artificial Sweeteners (Advantage, Equal, etc.)

Foods Allowed Weekly

* Whole-Wheat Pasta
* Wheatbix (no sugar)
* Soft Goat Cheeses (Camembert, Feta, Chevre)
* 1 rice cake with carob or yogurt topping
* Tomato Paste

Foods Allowed Twice a Week

* Canned Salmon or Tuna in Spring Water
* Spices (curries, chilies, etc.)

Foods to Avoid

* Anything containing Yeast
* Breads, Marmite, Provita, Bovril, etc.
* White Wheat flour or Pastry flour
* Gluten Flour
* Flake Cereals
* Semolina, Cream of Wheat
* White Pasta
* Fermented or Processed Cheeses (Cheddar, feta from dairy, or hard cheeses)
* Mushrooms
* Peanuts, Peanut Butter, Pistachios
* All Fruit Juices
* Pickled, Smoked or Processed Meats or Fish
* All Vinegars and Vinegar-based Products (dressings, chutney, mayonnaise, etc.)
* All forms of Alcohol
* Honey and other Natural Sweeteners
* Sugar or any product containing Sugar
* All Non-Herbal Teas and Coffees
* Bruised Fruits or Vegetables, Melons or Grapes

Typical Meals (Omit foods to which you are allergic)

Breakfast

* 1 Serving of Fruit
* Porridge (Oats, Maltabella, Corn Meal)
* Rice Cereal (Good for Infants)
* Rye Vita, Yeast-Free Bread, Rice Cakes
* Avocado with Cottage Cheese
* Eggs and Tomato
* Baked Haddock

Lunch

* Salads (add potatoes, greens, rice, beans; the more ingredients, the better.)
* Meat, Fish or Chicken (grilled or steamed)
* Soups or Bakes of Lentils, Pulses, Legumes
* Steamed Vegetables

Dinner

* Meat, Fish or Chicken (grilled, steamed or roasted)
* Pumpkin or Squash
* Brown Rice
* Salads, Stir Fries or Soups (chicken, veggies)
* Yeast-Free Bread, Rye Vita, Rice Cakes
* Avocado, Tomato, Cottage Cheese, Tuna/Cold chicken

Maintenance Program

After the initial four weeks detox, you can slowly re-introduce foods from the ”Foods to avoid list”, but, please remember to use them in moderation. The foods to continue avoiding, or using with caution are: sugars, white flour, fruit juices, dried fruits, prepared breakfast flakes including muesli, alcohol, vinegar and foods containing yeast.

Good luck and be well!

Michele Carelse is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Counselor with more than 12 years experience. She runs her own private practice, as well as an online counseling and information service at Native Remedies