Dr Barbara Olioso's Blog tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-614616 2009-07-08T10:31:28+01:00 Understanding Natural, Organic and Sustainable TypePad Lifescape Magazine: healthy tips and positive inspirations tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354c327269e2011570e3e7cb970c 2009-07-08T10:31:28+01:00 2009-07-08T11:49:44+01:00 I find Lifescape magazine like a real breath of fresh air: it covers all aspects of a woman's life (fashion, beauty, food, environment, emotions, health and more) in an informative and balanced way. I think Lifescape provides very good and... Barbara Olioso

I find Lifescape magazine like a real breath of fresh air: it covers all aspects of a woman's life (fashion, beauty, food, environment, emotions, health and more) in an informative and balanced way. I think Lifescape provides very good and valuable information to modern women living a busy lifestyle and still wanting to be positively informed about healthy alternatives.
I love the editor's blog, because Rajasana is so honest in sharing her experiments that I smile when I read it. If you would like to read Lifescape or subscribe (it is very good value for money), please visit the website here

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http://organatural.typepad.com/organatural_the_blog/2009/07/lifescape-magazine-healthy-tips-and-positive-inspirations-.html The Cosmos standard finally out tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8354c327269e20115717e8aef970b 2009-06-28T19:16:18+01:00 2009-06-28T19:16:18+01:00 At the end of last month the organic harmonised standard came out. Six European organic certification bodies got together to create a double standard, one for organic and one for natural cosmetics, that hopefully is going to make clearer to... Barbara Olioso

At the end of last month the organic harmonised standard came out. Six European organic certification bodies got together to create a double standard, one for organic and one for natural cosmetics, that hopefully is going to make clearer to define what organic and natural is in the beauty industry. The standard is available Here My opinion is that the most positive aspects are a more cosmetic approach to the standard, an easier way to calculate the organic percentage of a finished product and a clearer idea of natural derived ingredients accepted by the standard. I believe the main challenges of the standard are the use of hydrogenated ingredients, the lack of pesticides analysis, an ingredients positive list and a clear position on palm oil derivatives. What is your opinion about it?


 http://organatural.typepad.com/organatural_the_blog/2009/06/the-cosmos-standard-finally-out.html Fantastic facial with Nuz Shugaa tag:typepad.com,2003:post-65708131 2009-04-19T16:33:47+01:00 2009-04-19T16:33:47+01:00 Today I had an amazing treat with celebrity facialist Nuz Shugaa. My skin was awakened thanks to Nuz's firm and yet gentle touch along with the natural revitalising products she uses (she selected the ones suitable for my skin). At... Barbara Olioso

Today I had an amazing treat with celebrity facialist Nuz Shugaa. My skin was awakened thanks to Nuz's firm and yet gentle touch along with the natural revitalising products she uses (she selected the ones suitable for my skin). At the end my skin was not only glowing but also when I touched it it felt like silky velvet! Nuz is great passionate as I am about applying only natural products on the skin and also about avoiding extreme measures such as botox. So far she has converted 37 women so to stop injecting the damn toxin into their body because gain without pain is possible: it is all about long term investment with a good diet, quality natural skin products and also jump starting the skin with facials on a regular basis.
Nuz is having her website done, where you can find her contact details to arrange an appointment.

 http://organatural.typepad.com/organatural_the_blog/2009/04/fantastic-facial-with-nuz-shugaa.html Willie's supreme cacao: a taste of the jungle tag:typepad.com,2003:post-64882769 2009-03-31T13:57:05+01:00 2009-03-31T15:05:12+01:00 I am a declared chocoholic, so I always like to share my latest find and experience, and Willie's supreme cacao is certainly a rare pearl. To understand the uniqueness of this chocolate you need to know it is made the... Barbara Olioso

I am a declared chocoholic, so I always like to share my latest find and experience, and Willie's supreme cacao is certainly a rare pearl. To understand the uniqueness of this chocolate you need to know it is made the old way, using old machinery keeping the whole nutritious parts together. The chocolate bars found in the shops are made with cocoa extract (cocoa butter (when you are lucky), cocoa solids, cocoa liquor and so on) blended with lecithin, sugar, etc rather than the pure thing. In a way chocolate bars are like lemon juice made using its individual ingredients (such as water, citric acid, ascorbic acid etc...) whereas Willie's cacao is like the lemon juice squeezed out of a fresh lemon!
Because of its wholeness (light and shadow together), you get to experience a rainbow of flavours, and that is something that blew me away, especially having a very sensitive sense of smell. It is like a journey of everchanging taste discovery, starting with sage and rosemary, then moving to beeswax and other earthy flavours. The best way I can describe it is like I am walking in the amazonian jungle and I can taste its smell..
This is the experience I got with the cocoa bar. Another way of experiencing it is by grating the big cocoa chunk with milk (I used goat mik), warm it up gently and then adding sugar to it (I use xylitol, a very healthy sugar): really yummy! To buy it on line visit Mummy Deli

 http://organatural.typepad.com/organatural_the_blog/2009/03/willies-supreme-cacao-a-taste-of-the-jungle-.html Right brain, the place of wonder tag:typepad.com,2003:post-63972973 2009-03-12T10:48:09+00:00 2009-03-12T10:49:31+00:00 I have just watched the video of brain scientist Jill Bolte Taylor, describing with extreme lucidity and humour the stroke that shut down her left brain, making her experience reality purely through the lens of her right brain. She survived... Barbara Olioso

I have just watched the video of brain scientist Jill Bolte Taylor, describing with extreme lucidity and humour the stroke that shut down her left brain, making her experience reality purely through the lens of her right brain. She survived and took her 8 years to recover, but her message is so inspiring that I want to share it with you. Click here

 http://organatural.typepad.com/organatural_the_blog/2009/03/right-brain-the-place-of-wonder.html A new approach to antiaging tag:typepad.com,2003:post-63622785 2009-03-04T09:44:54+00:00 2009-03-04T09:44:54+00:00 A few days ago I visited my friend Ali I noticed how good she looked: her face was much more relaxed and her lines were finer. So I told her and in a very passionate way she said "I have... Barbara Olioso

A few days ago I visited my friend Ali I noticed how good she looked: her face was much more relaxed and her lines were finer. So I told her and in a very passionate way she said "I have been taken very good care of myself all week: I have done absolutely nothing!" She really made me laugh but I also thought that it did work. I have a dream now, doing nothing for a week!

http://organatural.typepad.com/organatural_the_blog/2009/03/a-new-approach-to-antiaging.html New book by Janey Lee Grace out in March tag:typepad.com,2003:post-62821639 2009-02-13T19:27:50+00:00 2009-02-13T20:40:06+00:00 Janey Lee Grace, green campaigner and dedicated mother, is about to publish the pocket version of Imperfectly Natural Woman with new recipes and green tips. As caring for the family has been a mother's thing since the beginning of time,... Barbara Olioso

Janey Lee Grace, green campaigner and dedicated mother, is about to publish the pocket version of Imperfectly Natural Woman with new recipes and green tips. As caring for the family has been a mother's thing since the beginning of time, she is launching her new book on mother's day, to inspire modern mums with natural, healthy and easy alternatives, because caring for the children is also caring for the planet..

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 http://organatural.typepad.com/organatural_the_blog/2009/02/new-book-by-janey-lee-grace-out-in-march.html Try heaven in the mouth tag:typepad.com,2003:post-62820235 2009-02-13T19:16:20+00:00 2009-02-13T19:16:20+00:00 I thought I sorted out my chocolate addiction but after trying Blakes organic dark truffle chocolate, I am hooked again. Why? Simply I have never experienced anything like it: the texture melts like velvet in the mouth, caressing the tongue,... Barbara Olioso

I thought I sorted out my chocolate addiction but after trying Blakes organic dark truffle chocolate, I am hooked again. Why? Simply I have never experienced anything like it: the texture melts like velvet in the mouth, caressing the tongue, while the cocoa nibs create that contrast the teeth enjoy. The flavour is simply perfectly balanced and not too sweet, so that you can really taste the pure chocolate flavour. I feel total admiration and gratitude towards Blake, this is a masterpiece!
And today while talking about it at the health food shop a lady raved about their chocolate milk and coconut bar, she is addicted too. Join the club, it is really nice!

 http://organatural.typepad.com/organatural_the_blog/2009/02/try-heaven-in-the-mouth.html The Golden Standard for Natural and Organic Cosmetics, have your say here tag:typepad.com,2003:post-59664942 2008-12-08T14:58:57+00:00 2008-12-08T14:58:57+00:00 We are all confused or puzzled by the different definition of natural and organic cosmetics. Many of us love natural but do not know what it is or what it means. This is a space where you can have your... Barbara Olioso

We are all confused or puzzled by the different definition of natural and organic cosmetics. Many of us love natural but do not know what it is or what it means. This is a space where you can have your say about what you believe a natural and organic cosmetic product is about. Every comment is of help, please contribute!

 http://organatural.typepad.com/organatural_the_blog/2008/12/the-golden-standard-for-natural-and-organic-cosmetics-have-your-say.html Organic swimming pools: what an amazing space tag:typepad.com,2003:post-58936530 2008-11-23T16:08:45+00:00 2008-11-23T16:08:45+00:00 In Vicenza, Italy, I came across the distributor of Austrian firm Bio Top Natural Pool, a company with over 20 years experience in the development and manufacturing of natural swimming pools, totally chemicals free and absolutely enchanting. Based on the... Barbara Olioso

In Vicenza, Italy, I came across the distributor of Austrian firm Bio Top Natural Pool, a company with over 20 years experience in the development and manufacturing of natural swimming pools, totally chemicals free and absolutely enchanting. Based on the harmonious coexistence concept, impurities and excessive nutrients are handled by plants and micro-organisms. Have a look at their gallery here

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