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    Why All The Hooplah About Rose Water It's not anything new.  Rose Water has been around for many centuries.  Yes, that's right.  Hundreds of years.  My grandmother said her mother would never be without it and no doubt her mother before her said the same. And the uses go on and on.  From treating irritations on the skin, to preventing acne scars, and even to preventing infection in minor cuts and scrapes, Rose Water is a medicine chest staple that will likely go on forever.   Ingesting Rose Water  Can you use it to cook?  Yes.  Baking is more likely the case, however, one never knows when it comes to fruit sauces and such used to glaze ham and other meats.  Use your imagination and your own best judgement. The only caution there is to make sure you have a "food grade" product.  If it doesn't say it on the label, look at where you bought it.  Was it on the spice aisle in the supermarket?  If so then I mys...

      Because Tension Shows In Your Face Use this simple routine once per day, or more, depending on how much stress you are experiencing.  It's a great idea to follow up with a home facial treatment afterward.   Yoga Relaxation For Your Face Routine Lie down comfortably on your mat, legs outstretched, arms gently resting at your sides.  Palms should be facing up. Close your eyes and take three slow, deep breaths.  In your mind's eye, imagine breathing in positive thoughts and exhaling out any negative ones. As you inhale, tighten the muscles in your body, head to toe; feel them become tense and rigid. As you exhale, loosen your hold on your muscles, letting them relax and become soft; taking any tension out of your body. Bring your shoulders up to your ears as far as you can, keeping your head and your whole body flat on your mat.  Hold this position, counting to five, and then slowly drop your shoulders back down to the mat. Now for your a...