New Year 2008 Rant & What's New

It's a New Year .. 2008 .. life is certainly moving at a fast pace.!I hope that you had a wonderful Holiday Season and wishing you all good things in the New Year.

Lots of new and exciting things going on at SunRose, read on, after my 'New Year's Rant' to see what's new.

This past weekend, as I was attempting to get my veggies and fruits for the week, I was astounded by the prices.. this article just proves.. I was not over reacting.

Its a scary thing.!

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The price of fruits and vegetables is climbing faster than inflation, while junk food is actually becoming cheaper, the findings of a new study suggest.

To read on Click hereHealthy food getting more expensive: study Health Reuters http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSPAR27349420080102?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews

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Then this article ..
This is just so not cool .. I am having real problems with this.

WSJ NEWS ALERT: FDA Is Expected to Approve Milk, Meat From Cloned AnimalsCloned Livestock Poised To Receive FDA Clearance - WSJ.comhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB119938649276665241.html?mod=djemalertNEWS

Get ready for a food fight over milk and meat from cloned animals and their offspring.After more than six years of wrestling with the question of whether meat and milk from them are safe to eat, the Food and Drug Administration is expected to declare as early as next week that they are.
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And last but not least, for my New Year's rant is this website regarding the disappearance of bees around the world.I hope you take a moment to visit this site.. click on the top ' trailer' it is only a few minutes to watch.

Vanishing of the bees http://www.vanishingbees.com/

Vast numbers of bees are literally disappearing all around the world. This movie analyzes why this mysterious phenomenon is taking place and how dramatically it could impact the world's food supply in the short term. As a note, the producers are also seeking donations to bring the movie to a wider audience. View this breath-taking trailer here:Watch: http://www.vanishingbees.com

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New in the Essential Oil world for me ..new at SunRose we will be offering:

Sandalwood Yasi

Botanical Name: Santalum yasi
Country of Origin : Western Australia
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Plant Material Used: Heart wood & Root ball.

This material is absolutely wonderful. The closest to Mysore India Sandalwood (Santalum album) that one can get. The deep rich scent, makes my mouth water and my mind relax.

Visit our website site for more information & pricing:http://www.sunrosearomatics.com/

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Aromatherapy Today International Journal - Vol 40 / December 2007

In this Issue:

* Essential Oil Profile - Cinnamon by Jennifer Jefferies
* AIA Conference Review
* Essential Oils, temperaments & defences - by Michael Scholes
* The magic of Physics - by Jan Kusmirek
* Alzheimer's Research - by Jackie Farnell
* Osteoporosis / Osteoarthritis - by Susan Cleary
* Aromatic Journeys - by Jim Llewellyn

Please visit: our site Aromatherapy Today Intn'l Journal http://sunrosearomatics.com/catalog/shop/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=34&cat=Aromatherapy+Today+Journal

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Here is one that I think you will find interesting:

Fragonia Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Agonis fragrans
Family: Myrtaceae
Country of Origin: Australia
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation

Agonis fragrans is a member of the Myrtaceae Family (e.g. cajeput, tea tree, etc).

This family is regarded as:
" anti inflammatory
" antiseptic
" respiratory
" immune stimulant

Visit our website site for more information & pricing: www.SunRoseAromatics.com

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Well, that's if for this first blog of the New Year.! Its been cold here yet we are not getting the snow accumulation like other places in the U.S.

Stay cozy and warm, remember to take care of your skin, as it can get very dry in this weather,
have a healthy and wonderful year.!

~ til next time
R~
http://www.sunrosearomatics.com/

Holiday Gift Ideas & Stocking Stuffers

Winter is here for sure .. the weather outside is frightful as the song goes. The hustle & bustle of holiday shopping, the stress of getting 'everything' done ..

Take a moment to visit this lovely meditation room .. that I hope will give you a few moments of calm and peace.

Visit the Meditation Room: winter_loader

Mercury in Mascara?
Minn. Law Bans it.AP News AccessNorthGA

By MARTIGA LOHN
Associated Press Writer
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The quest for thicker lashes and defined eyes should get safer in Minnesota on Jan. 1, when a state law banning mercury from mascara, eye liners and skin-lightening creams takes effect.

Minnesota apparently is the first state in the nation to ban intentionally added mercury in cosmetics, giving it a tougher standard than the federal government

Federal law allows eye products to contain up to 65 parts per million of mercury. The exposure a person would get from a product used in small quantities around the eyes would not cause a problem, Bailey said.
Visit this page to read more: Mercury in Mascara?

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Breast Cancer knows no boundaries. So many in my immediate family and close friends have been down this road. Those who know me, know my opinion about chemotherapy. Saying that, every individual has the right to make their own 'personal choice' on what type of medical care / treatment they want.

The following article may be of interest to you:

Test may spare many women chemotherapy

By Judy Peres Tribune staff reporter December 14, 2007

from Chicago Tribune

SAN ANTONIO - A gene test can help doctors determine which breast cancer patients are likely to benefit from chemotherapy, even for those whose tumors are relatively more advanced, researchers reported Thursday.
Visit this page to read more:
Test may spare many women chemotherapy -- chicagotribune.com

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Well, I hope you are back from reading the articles .. as the holiday shopping count down is on, why not get cozy with a cup of your favorite tea, hot cocoa or coffee and visit our site for some easy and affordable Holiday shopping.

Some great stocking stuffer ideas:

Himalaya Salt Crystals:

Handmade Aromatic Soaps - Herbal, Herbal Infused, Natural Soaps
Our all natural handmade soaps with our SunRose blends are of the highest quality, and are as fragrant as they are beautiful. Our new Rosemint Mint is my new favorite.

Mini Terra Cotta Aroma Stone Gift Sets:
Great for your desk at work, the care, dresser draws, a nice gift idea.!

Our Chakra Synergies w/ Booklet & so much more, look through gifts ideas, jewelry, essential oils, blends, etc. So, if you just feel like surfing the site please visit:

SunRoseAromatics.com

And at check out, in the comments section, from now til December 20th, 2007,
get an additional 5% off orders of $75.00 or more, just write ~
' Blog gift 07 / 5% discount.'

See now, aren't you glad you read to the bottom of this blog.!!
Merry Christmas!

~ Til next time, Rosanne
www.SunRoseAromatics.com

Winter Solstice & Seasons Greetings

The days are shorter now. Winter is setting in, the snow squalls happening here are interesting, to say the least.
The garden has the winter look, the holiday lights are twinkling in the crisp night air, making it feel magical.

Tis the season, of sniffles and colds .. so be sure to have the 'necessities' on hand. Fill the house with scents of yummy soups and chili. Chicken soup the 'cure all' for sure.

There is a beautiful site I would like to share, its called 'the Next 7 Generations, The Grandmothers Speak'. They are the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers. Here is the YouTube link -
Click here: YouTube - For the Next 7 Generations: The Grandmothers Speak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKGXpK8LXR4

More and more people are becoming aware of the crisis on this planet. Hopefully, with time we will have more elders that we can go to .. that will share and teach us the simple teaching and healing of Mother Earth.

The Winter Solstice, which is also known as Midwinter, occurs around December 21st or 22nd each year. It is the shortest day (or longest night)of the year. It is typically recognizing a time of 'rebirth' and spending time with loved ones.

Referred to as 'Yule' a Germanic Pagan festival of the rebirth of the Sun.
The Yule log was believed to bring beneficial magic and kept burning for at least 12 hours warming the both the house and those who lived there.

The Himalayan Crystal Salt Lamps give that soft and peaceful warmth to any room. We also offer the Himalayan Crystal Candle holders either of which will give that cozy feeling on those cold winter nites.

Visit our Gift page and scroll down to end :
http://sunrosearomatics.com/catalog/shop/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=19&cat=Gift+Ideas

Sometimes, it is the simple gifts that bring the most joy. We hope you will find a gift to bring joy to those you love.

Stay cozy and warm, til next time
Rosanne
www.SunRoseAromatics.com

Thanksgiving & Giving Thanks

The Season of Thanksgiving, the weather is chilly, the leaves are almost gone now, though just this morning I was out with my dog Sasha, the wind was strong, the music of the wind thru the trees to me is powerful magic. Then, to shatter the moment a plane went overhead and of course the cars are zoom zooming by. Ah yes, Life in the big city.

This is a tough time of year for many people. The holiday season fast approaching - is actually one of the most stressful times of year. As the big companies decorate and festivities are high with holiday cheer ... it is also a time of reflection. Another year almost over, we think of the losses, patterns we have not broken, that feeling of disconnection. Aloneness.

It is a very courageous person who can actually reach out to love. Love can be so scary .. yet we all crave that intimacy with another. We are human after all .. it is innate in us .. we are pack animals and not meant to be alone.

So, please, be sure to 'care for each other'. Reach out to that friend or family member, sharing of ourselves does not cost a thing. Yet, is one of the most rewarding things we can do for them and for ourselves.

Thank you, to all those that have been so supported of me and SunRose thru the years.

And in saying that .. if you are still reading with me here .. I am offering on Cyber Monday (November 26, 2007), a 10% discount for that day only .. regardless of any other promotion going on. Just be sure to include in the 'comments section' cyber monday 10% . When we process your order on that day, the 10 % off will be adjusted in your total .

The cold weather also means, windows closed, sniffles abound ..
Here is a recipe that has been helpful either in a diffuser, vaporizer or inhaler:

Breathing Formula -
Lavender, Eucalyptus globulus, Peppermint

Banish that cold! These oils are formulated to ease the stuffiness of a cold.

• Lavender has been known to be beneficial to the respiratory system.
• Eucalyptus globulus traditionally has be used for respiratory aliments.
• Peppermint has a dual action- cooling when hot and warming when cold.

This has made it a good remedy for colds by halting mucous.

If you don't want to make this yourself, please visit our diffuser blend page at: http://sunrosearomatics.com/catalog/shop/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=16&cat=Diffuser+Blends

Wishing you and your family, a peaceful, safe and loving Thanksgiving Holiday.

~ til next time,
Rosanne

Skin Care & New Product 'Ageless Elixir Facial Formula'

It is finally feeling like a 'true Autumn Day' in New York City. Blue skies and that brisk crisp in the air. Though the leaves are still mostly green, the hint of winter is definitely in the air.

I wanted to share an article that I believe is important for everyone to read.

The article is:

"I'll Have My Cosmetics With a Side of Infertility Please." http://www.alternet.org/story/66074/

After reading this article, it has really re-enforced for me the importance of using all natural products on our skin.

We are proud to announce a new product we have developed,
a 'Facial Formula * Pure & Natural':

Ageless Elixir Facial Formula

Includes: Apricot kernel, Maurla Organic,
Rose hip Seed Organic, Evening Primrose,
Sea Buckthorn Berry & Vitamin E.

* Highest form of Vitamins C, A & E for your skin.
* Hydrates, Nourishes & Reduces Redness.
* Good for mature, dry, sensitive or inflamed skin.
* May help prevent wrinkles.
* Non greasy & absorbs quickly.
* Apply after your ritual of cleansing your face.

Especially during the winter months, it is important to protect our skin from the harsh weather.

A 'free sample' is being offered when you place an order with SunRose. Just mention in the comments section that your would like a sample of the 'Ageless Elixir' and we will be happy to include it with your order.

Please visit our website: http://www.sunrosearomatics.com/

~ til next time, Rosanne