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Aroma Therapy as Preventive Medicine  Course Fee: $35
Learn how to use essential oils and related herbs to alleviate symptoms  relating to: sinus/cold, headaches, stress, skin problems, blood pressure,  muscle aches and more.
Course Ref.: #520739  Date:  05/20   Time: 7:30 - 9:30 PM  Room number: 5102

Aroma Therapy Blending Lab Course Fee: $55 Pre-requisite:    Aroma  Therapy  as  Preventive  Medicine.   
This  lab  focuses on working with naturally occurring substances; essential oils,  beeswax, glycerin and grape seed oil.  Participants will receive formulations and blend and take home the following products; moisturizing skin  care blend, lavender salve, skin care soap, sinus/cold inhaler, and more.
Coure Ref.: #520740  Date: 05/28  Time: 7:30 - 9:30 PM  Room number: 5114

Aromatherapy for Children: Using Essential Oils  with Children  Course Fee: $35
With today’s hectic schedules, parents welcome safe and all natural  alternatives to support their child’s health and happiness.  Essential  oils offer simple, effective means to calm kids down, give them quality  rest,  and  support  healing  the  little  injuries  of  childhood  through  natural means.
Course Ref. : #520741  Date: 06/11  Time:  7:30 - 9:30 PM  Room number: 5114 

Good Scents: Introduction to Making Natural  Perfumes  Course Fee: $35
Did you know that essential oils have been used for centuries to create  fine fragrances from around the world? Modern fragrances are laced  with petrochemicals and other cancer causing ingredients. Learn how  to select and blend essential oils to create your own custom fragrance,  solid perfume and body spritz.
Course Ref. #:: 536801 Date: 07/16  Time: 7:30 – 9:30 PM  Room number: 5114

The Greening of Products To Clean Up Your Home  Course Fee: $35
Green cleaning products are on store shelves everywhere with claims  of natural, organic and non-toxic. The new plant-based formulations  are,  in  many  ways,  better  for  the  environment  than  traditional  products. This lecture defines what is natural and offers solutions to  make your own products using essential oils and ingredients found in  your kitchen pantry.
Course Ref. #: 536802   Date:  07/23   Time: 7:30 – 9:30 PM   Room number: 5114

The Herbal Medicine Chest in Your Backyard   Course Fee: $35
Growing medicinal herbs in fun and easy to do and cost’s a fraction of  traditional pharmaceuticals. Learn more about cultivating common  herbs and how their medicinal properties can directly benefit your  health in teas, tinctures, vinegars, compresses and more.
Course Ref.: #536803  Date: 07/30  Time: 7:30 – 9:30 PM    Room number: 5114

CONTACT:
www.mdc.edu/kendall/ce
Phone: 305.237.2161

HOW TO REGISTER:
IN PERSON: Visit the offices at MDC Building #3, Room 3129

BY MAIL: Enclose a check or money order along with course information and mail to:
Miami Dade College, School of Community Education,
11011 S.W. 104 Street, Room 3129, Miami, FL.  33176

REGISTER ONLINE: http://www.mdc.edu.kendall/ce

With the current threat to human health eoilco laboratories would like to help you to stay vigilant and armed with the latest up to date information with regards to the swine flu.

On Sunday, Washington officials did their best not to overstate the situation and emphasized that their response wasn't out of the ordinary. "I wish we could call it declaration of emergency preparedness, because that's really what it is in this context," said Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. "We're preparing in an environment where we really don't know ultimately what the size or seriousness of this outbreak is going to be.


What You Can Do to Stay Healthy

Follow these simple steps recommended by the CDC to reduce your risk of exposure:

-Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

-Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.

 -Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.

- Try to avoid close contact with sick people, Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

-If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

-Practice other good health habits.Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

If you live in South Florida make plans to attend my presentation at 12PM this Saturday, "Clean Green For Your Health: Rachel Markel, eoilco laboratories. Go Green when you clean with Salt, Baking Soda, Vinegar, d-Limonene, & Essential Oils"

Bayfront Park will host Miami Goin’ Green, an eco-friendly, Earth Day celebration on Saturday April 25, 2008. The event is scheduled to run from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and will offer live entertainment, hands- on activities for the entire family and close to 80 green exhibitors.

 There will be something for everyone including two open stages that will showcase live performances and seminars throughout the day. In addition to all the exhibitors, performers and interactive activities, the event will offer plenty of green- friendly areas including the following:

 Human-Powered Bike Blender – Jump on this bike to blend your very own eco-friendly “Smoothie King”.

 Solar-powered Wii Station – Play sports against the game's artificial intelligence or with friends in this solar-powered video game.

 Family Fun Zone & Mad Lab – Partake in the live exhibits provided by The Miami Science Museum. See the experiments and enjoy physical challenges that promote healthy living.

 Fashion Forward: A Clothing Swap peresented by Goodwill – Bring a bag of clothes that you no longer wear such as suits, dresses, children’s clothes, shoes, purses and belts in order to swap them for items that you will wear.

Water Bottle Trade-In - Bring six old water bottles and trade them in for a free Clear 2GO portable water filtration bottle. Fill it up anywhere you go for a clean sip of water.

 eWaste Drop Off – This tech recycling station will be collecting old tech items that require special disposal such as batteries, cell phones, computers and monitors.

 Recycling & Compost – Several stations will appear throughout the park for people to discard paper, plastic and aluminum cans, as well as food waste for compost. They will be manned by the “Green Team” who will help educate visitors on how to properly recycle.

Event organizers also plan to break a Guinness Book of World Records on Wednesday April 22nd by having the longest procession of alternative-fuel vehicles. The current record was set on August 31, 2008 in Melk, Austria with 138 vehicles. Those with electric cars, bio-diesel, CNG or solar-powered vehicles are encouraged to register for this high-profile event at www.MiamiGoinGreen.com.

Aromatherapy has FINALLY made its way to TV land!  I have fallen in love with Everybody Nose with Noelle Katai, her program is provided through Veria TV.  I first heard about her show through the Indie Beauty Network and have watched several episodes and it's good stuff!

The next few shows highlight, Aromatherapy for Teachers, Hair Care and Healthy Perfumery.  If you have cable or satellite look for Veria they offer a whole bunch of alternative programs related to health and wellness.  They have a great pilates segment every morning, it's just like being in a real class.

Check it out, I think that Noelle has done a fantastic job in representing Aromatherapy.

Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to pollen, molds, grass, dander, fragrances, cosmetics and chemicals. Allergies are not only bothersome, but many be linked to a variety of common and serious chronic respiratory illnesses. If you are one of the millions who suffer from allergies and are looking for some natural alternatives, here are 5 Natural Approaches for Dealing with Allergies.

1. Change you’re A/C filter every 30 days. Remember, particulate matter including dust and pollen that is not being filtered you are actively inhaling.
   
   
2. Go Fragrance Free. Leave your vanilla freesia shower gel and favorite perfume and cologne for a later date. There are many synthetic chemicals in personal care products. You are you making a bad situation worse by dousing yourself with these smells. Also invest in fragrance free laundry detergent; this will help to eliminate chemical irritants that diffuse through your clothing and linens.
   
   
3. Honey and Bee Pollen. Scientific studies support these all natural wonders and their ability to support a challenged immune system. The good news is, bees gather pollen, and a small amount of it is present in the honey they subsequently produce. When you consume honey that is made by local bees, the pollen you are eating can act like a natural vaccination. It is recommended to take 1 teaspoon of honey per day.
   
   
4. Nettle Herbal Tea. Believe it or not, this herb contains a naturally occurring antihistamine. Nettle also offers an array of proven biological activities and medicinal applications. To make a cup of this herbal tea, heat 1 cup of distilled water and add 1 tablespoon of the fresh or dried herb, let steep for 10 minutes and drink.
   
   
5. Eucalyptus Essential Oil. This all natural expectorant and decongestant will provide ample relief with just a drop or two. Smell drops as needed throughout the day, you can also benefit from a steam inhalation of this essential oil. Simply heat 1 cup of water and add a drop of Eucalyptus, inhale slowly for 10-15 minutes.