Fish on the menu ... but for how long?

Fish is good for your skin. In particular oily fish, like sardines, trout, mackerel and salmon, contain a large amount of Omega 3 fatty acids, which improve the health of your skin, and provide vitamins such as niacin and vitamins such as iodine and selenium. Nutritionists and complementary therapists are constantly suggesting we eat more.

So it was surprising that one of the key messages emerging from the ‘The End of the Line Debate’ at the Thistle Hotel, Brighton, on 30 September was that we should eat less fish. We are also urged to be adventurous in trying new varieties and always to ask the retailer or restaurateur which ocean the fish comes from and how it was caught.

As the panel comprising Huw Irranca-Davies MP (Marine and Fisheries Minister), Charles Clover, (Author, The End of the Line) Caroline Bennett (MD, Moshi Moshi) Mark Price (MD, Waitrose) and David Norman (director of Campaigns, WWF) presented their takes on the depletion of global fish stocks, it was clear that rapid action is needed to address the way in which the fishing industry is managed. There were calls for everybody, including governments, fishermen, retailers, restaurateurs and consumers, to play a role in nurturing the marine eco-system to keep disaster at bay.

The European Commission was recently persuaded to back a temporary ban on the bluefin tuna trade so it is possible to make a difference. However, serious changes to fishing grounds, methods, quotas and policing are crying out to be implemented and swiftly. And we should all be educated to expect smaller portions and different varieties of fish on our plates to prevent the huge wastage of undersized or unpopular fish which are thrown back dead or damaged into the sea. In short, an overhaul of a different nature is needed ... and our skin may have to receive its nourishment a little less frequently.

See the trailer for Rupert Murray’s acclaimed film ‘The End of the Line’ at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bedirwk95Oc

Coming Soon...Uniquely Organic Candle Shop

Coming soon to the Uniquely Organic website will be our brand new bespoke candle shop.

We are really excited about this because:

• We only use the highest quality 100% certified organic essential oils to fragrance our candles.
  
• Each candle is a one-off, making our candles an exclusive feature in your home, office or tranquil space.
  
• Each candle holder is chosen for its inpirational and distinctive appearance, shape and quality and we source them from all over the globe.
  
• We offer a bespoke candle making service, so if you have an interesting holder you want to make into a candle or want to refill an existing candle we can do this for you. You can even choose your organic essential oil fragrance
  

Before we go live with our new shop we wanted to ask YOU, what makes the perfect candle?

Post your comments on our blog or facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=50933693878) or email them to info@uniquelyorganic.co.uk

"Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” Buddha

Is your chocolate bar being greenwashed??

For any of you who are interested in the welfare of animals and organic/ethical products should read this latest article by Fred Pearce at the Guardian...and consider where you buy your next chocolate bar from! http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2009/aug/20/cadburys-palm-oil

Miessence Certified Essential Oils

This month the fantastic people at Miessence have launched a complete range of 25 certified organic essential oils. The range includes:

Ylang ylang
Tea tree
Rose
Sweet Orange
Geranium

You can rest assured that all these oils have been sustainably sourced and contain no trace of toxic residue or pesticide.

'Miessence products are the purest on the market' (Narelle Chenery, founder)

The amazing healing powers of plants have been used to treat many ailments for centuries before conventional medicine was available and this could be one of the main reasons why so many people turn to aromatherapy as an alternative therapy.

Essential oils are easily absorbed into the skin or inhaled and enter our bloodstream by either route. Once in the bloodstream the specific essential oils deliver their healing qualities to wherever they are needed and give the body that helping hand needed to get back on the road to recovery and optimum health.

Click here to book your aromatherapy massage at Uniquely Organic

Free Dangerous Beauty Book

This Book Could Save Your Life...

Written by expert toxicologist Dr Peter Dingle, this powerful booklet unmasks the dangers of many skincare and cosmetic products people use as a matter of routine each day.

It's a beauty expose that you cant afford to miss:
*Learn which products will make you chronically ill.
*Learn why colouring your hair can increase your chances of cancer
*Learn why some careers are more life-threatening than others
It will change your life.

Until June 30, it is yours absolutely free when you place a Miessence order of over 100pv (each Miessence products is given a point value(pv)). Get your copy of this 'must-read' book now by entering 'booklet' to your order during checkout. This offer is only open until June 30, 2009. So, don't delay...order now.

The Power of Touch

Touch is the earliest sense to develop in the human embryo and, whereas other senses are confined to specific body parts (nose, ears, eyes and mouth), the sensory organ for touch is the skin, and, therefore, relates to the whole body. So touch can be said to be the primary and all-encompassing sense.Studies have shown the importance of touch to our well-being at all stages of life. Infants deprived of touch fail to thrive (think of those poor Rumanian orphanage children); the happiest marriages are said to be those where physical affection continues; and elderly people feeling isolated in care homes report how important a hug or held hand can be to give them a sense of being cared for and cared about.

Massage works through the stroking and kneading or the soft tissues of the body. This eases the tension out of stiff, aching muscles, encourages both the mind and the body to relax and, in turn, causes the muscles to loosen and allow a greater range of movement. It is an enjoyable, uplifting, natural and drug-free experience, bringing both immediate and long-term relief to many physiological and psychological conditions with regular treatment. A good massage can also alleviate symptoms of serious disease, including some forms of cancer. In such cases, however, it is important to check with a doctor before starting treatment.

Click here to read the full article

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The world is being destroyed by popular demand

• One person dies every 3 seconds from starvation
• 100 – 500 species become extinct everyday

“Death is one thing; the end of birth is something else” (Gary Snyder)

• Deforestation is happening at a rate of 150,000 sq km (90,000 sq miles) every year.
• The amount of fuel used in one year took the earth 1 million years to create.
• 30% of global warming is caused by agriculture
  

“The world is being destroyed by popular demand” (Wendell Berry)

Most of this destruction is caused by the toxic chemicals and preservatives that are used on our world. As consumers we allow this to happen by not thinking about the origins of our purchases and by assuming that we cannot make a difference.





I would like to invite you to attend a free and inspirational webinar given by Alf Orpen (director of ONEgroup) in which he describes in detail the severity of this damage to our environment and how to withdraw our constent to this destruction.





Simply follow this link which will take you straight to the webinar, it is aprox 45 mins long https://admin.acrobat.com/_a768771389/p35565817/





Enjoy!

ETHICAL BUSINESS AWARDS 2009

We have been nominated for this award and it would be great if you could take a couple of minutes out of your day to vote for us at https://www.global-research.net/oea/categories.asp.

Simply click on the "best online retailer initiative" and enter Uniquely Organic massage and skincare.

This is only our first year of business so we are not expecting to win but it would be great to raise our profile.

Thanks everyone!!

Top 100 Organic Blogs

We are pleased to announce that we have made it into the top 100 organic blogs (number 12). To check out the list click here.

Thanks for all your support!

Free Rejuvenessence Facial Serum

Whether it’s extreme heat or cold, the miessence Rejuvenessence Facial Serum is the ideal way to protect, help regenerate and revitalize your skin. So why not enjoy our February only and while stocks last Special!

Purchase any of the miessence skin essential packs, and receive the rejuvenssence facial serum absoloutely free.

Miessence organics, the way forward for mi-skin and mi-planet click here to choose your skin essential pack and once chosen, proceed to the checkout to enter the promotional code: febpromo to receive your free rejuvenessence

Love is in the air...

And so we welcome February, a wintry month warmed and cheered by the romance of Valentine’s Day on the fourteenth.

This special date brings together several pagan and early Christian celebrations and beliefs, including : –

• the eve of the ancient Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia, which involved a ritual drawing of girls’ names from an urn by young men for courting purposes.

• the time of year when birds start mating according to European folklore

• the day when a priest called St Valentine was executed in 270 AD for secretly marrying young lovers against the orders of Emperor Claudius II who believed that unmarried men were more reliable as soldiers. The saint is supposed to have left a message signed ‘From your Valentine’ for his jailer’s daughter starting a trend which has snowballed over the centuries.

Over the years, Valentine’s traditions have developed from writing secret declarations of love and giving hand-made hearts and love tokens to sending today’s mass-produced cards, as started by the American Esther A. Howland in the 1840’s with her scraps, ribbons and lace.

Say it with fragrance

Nowadays the sending of Valentine cards is only second in popularity to Christmas cards, while offerings of chocolates, champagne and red roses are also commonplace. Indeed, often referred to as the flower of love, rose is a key ingredient in love potions.

Uniquely Organic invites you to celebrate the romantic season by booking yourself a facial or massage to enhance your self-esteem and appearance (click here to view our treatment list) and/or treating your partner or object of desire to a gift voucher (click here to buy your gift voucher) which can be used for treatments or for pure, organic Miessence skincare products (click here to visit our online product shop).

Alternatively, you can make Valentine’s Day memorable by concocting your own aromatherapy love potion for your essential oil burner or as a room spray – or we will be happy to make one especially for you (price £5).

Here are some Valentine’s Day blend ideas to be added to water in your burner or spray bottle:

Rose blend

Rose otto or absolute (1 drop)

Sandalwood (2 drops)

Bergamot (2 drops)

Jasmine blend

Jasmine (1 drop)

Black pepper (1 drop)

Grapefruit (2 drops)

Neroli blend

Neroli (1 drop)

Ylang ylang (1 drop)

Lavender (2 drops)

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Detox ~ Three Top Tips

1. Try hot stone therapy, an ancient healing therapy which balances energies within the body to re-align and connect mind, body and spirit. It increases blood flow, metabolism and lymphatic function, which aids in weight loss and digestion of food, eliminates toxins and cleanses internal organs.

2. To help rid the body of toxins and assist with internal cleansing, try an essential oil blend of Lemon (6 drops), Grapefruit (6 drops) and Juniper berry (see this month's aroma oil profile) (6 drops) with 2 tbsp of vegetable oil to use as a massage, body or bath oil.

3. Miessence belly and breast balm is a great buy for mums-to-be and long after. It contains a powerful blend of certified organic ingredients to care for your expanding body, minimise stretch marks and prevent underlying tissue damage. Buy this and all your other organic products at http://www.uniquelyorganic.co.uk/Miessence.htm