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Karen is a wholistic nurse with a keen interest in plant medicines including herbal theraies and aromatherapy. She has been involved in the healing arts for over 35 years. "I am very concerned about how pollution, overuse of pharmaceuticals, and poor food quality is impacting the health of our country", says Karen, "and I have had many opportunites to witness the health promoting power of food, herbs, and essential oils. Our bodies' have the inherent ability to heal themselves when given proper nourishment, a clean environment, and healing plant medicine". Karen's experiences include family health, community health, and holistic nursing. She is a member of the American Botanical Council and the Michigan and American Holistic Nurse's Association. She grows many culinary and medicinal herbs, and she have researched their uses for health for many, many years. Karen is a member of New Wisdom, L.L.C., a center for research and information on natural healing methods.

Karen Stokes shares valuable information in her lectures and workshops at Crystal Treasures.

Coming in September:

Aromatherapy tips.

Stay cool this summer with simlple aromatherapy. Try this one. To one ounce unscented lotion eight drops of peppermint, ten drops of spearmint, and five drops of eucalyptus essential oils. Combine well (a small bead in the bottle will help to mix the blend thoroughly) and apply as desired. Mints are cooling and refreshing. Great for beating the heat.

For relief from nasty fly and mosquito bites try this convenient home-made remedy. In a small roller bottle combine equal parts of lavender, tea tree and peppermint essential oils. Apply to the itchy, inflamed area to soothe irritation, stop the itch, and promote healing. It's okay to apply these essential oils neat (undiluted) since you are applying it to such small areas. Lavender soothes the itch, heals and disinfects. Tea tree heals and disinfects. Peppermint cools the inflammation and brings relief from itching.

Herbal tips

If you have trouble relaxing and settling down for the night, try this simple tea. Combine equal parts of skullcap, blue vervain, and passionflower. One quarter cup of each is a good measure to start with. For a cup of tea use two teaspoons of the blend per cup of boing water. Sweeten with stevia herb (just a tiny little pinch) or honey and enjoy the calm and relaxation that these nervines can bring.

"I hope you find this information useful. Contact me at karen.stokes@yahoo.com." Blessings. Namaste', Karen


	Crystal Treasures Online \| home Marie Carlson \| Karen Stokes \| Lisa Barrie \| Dave Borowiec \| Charlene \| Sheri Howell \| Cato Karen Stokes Karen is a wholistic nurse with a keen interest in plant medicines including herbal theraies and aromatherapy. She has been involved in the healing arts for over 35 years. "I am very concerned about how pollution, overuse of pharmaceuticals, and poor food quality is impacting the health of our country", says Karen, "and I have had many opportunites to witness the health promoting power of food, herbs, and essential oils. Our bodies' have the inherent ability to heal themselves when given proper nourishment, a clean environment, and healing plant medicine". Karen's experiences include family health, community health, and holistic nursing. She is a member of the American Botanical Council and the Michigan and American Holistic Nurse's Association. She grows many culinary and medicinal herbs, and she have researched their uses for health for many, many years. Karen is a member of New Wisdom, L.L.C., a center for research and information on natural healing methods. Karen Stokes shares valuable information in her lectures and workshops at Crystal Treasures. Coming in September: Aromatherapy tips. Stay cool this summer with simlple aromatherapy. Try this one. To one ounce unscented lotion eight drops of peppermint, ten drops of spearmint, and five drops of eucalyptus essential oils. Combine well (a small bead in the bottle will help to mix the blend thoroughly) and apply as desired. Mints are cooling and refreshing. Great for beating the heat. For relief from nasty fly and mosquito bites try this convenient home-made remedy. In a small roller bottle combine equal parts of lavender, tea tree and peppermint essential oils. Apply to the itchy, inflamed area to soothe irritation, stop the itch, and promote healing. It's okay to apply these essential oils neat (undiluted) since you are applying it to such small areas. Lavender soothes the itch, heals and disinfects. Tea tree heals and disinfects. Peppermint cools the inflammation and brings relief from itching. Herbal tips If you have trouble relaxing and settling down for the night, try this simple tea. Combine equal parts of skullcap, blue vervain, and passionflower. One quarter cup of each is a good measure to start with. For a cup of tea use two teaspoons of the blend per cup of boing water. Sweeten with stevia herb (just a tiny little pinch) or honey and enjoy the calm and relaxation that these nervines can bring. "I hope you find this information useful. Contact me at karen.stokes@yahoo.com." Blessings. Namaste', Karen