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stucuuumvl february 7 8 10 am to 5 pm at the radisson motemridheah learn what natives have known for centuries m en aromatherapy is a natural way to assist the bodys healing process z cleopatra used frankincense to tone her skin and medicine women of native tribes knew that pine helped respiratory conditions now thousands of years later we too are beginning to realize the benefits found in our own backyard each plant and tree out there has a role a function said victoria goodman an aro matherapist who owns aromaspa the aro matherapy centre in scarborough aromatherapy is an ancient science that uses essential oils from wood flowers spices herbs roots and fruits to help the bodys nat ural healing process the alternative medicine has the ability to heal and balance the body mind and spirit aromatherapy is complimentary it gives people other options but it works with something for every woman at the annual womans show there is a solution to all your needs and problems at the fifth annual toronto north womans show february 7 and 8 at the radisson hotel in markham the womans show orga nized by diana mario of injoy promotions inc offers a wide spectrum of lectures exhibits and presentations that help women women are going through a transition said mario they are no longer just stay ing at home to raise their chil dren but they are also working fulltime either for themselves or for others while balancing their families and their own diana mario needs and this is where the womens show helps the show provides solutions to their needs said mario who is a single mother and a small business owner herself the show provides lecturers on a range of topics from planning your financial freedom to learning to communicate more effectively to preventing sexual assault to mediation techniques there are also hourly demonstrations that include handwriting analysis makeovers interior decorating and ear coning there are also two floors of exhibits at the show the first floor provides a place for women to connect to organiza tions institutions and programs that will provide them with infor mation on starting a business dif ferent career options family law education and wardrobe planning the second floor has healthrelat ed exhibits including massage and fitness conventional and alterna tive medicines and more people can purchase a 10 day pass that includes one of the shows lecturers additional lectures can be purchased with a donation to one of the charities the show supports over 80 exhibitors hourly stage presentations and a fashion show on saturday for details contact injoy promotions inc at 9054799969 or visit their website at wwwinjoypromotionscom j doctors she said aromatherapy has many benefits including antiviral antibiotic antibacterial and antifungal proper ties one of the most incredible fea tures is its ability to penetrate the skin and be absorbed into the blood stream in holistic medicine it helps to restore and maintain a state of good health in beauty and skin care it stimulates rejuvenates and enhances essential oils are derived from the plant source by distillation each country has essential oils that they specialized in canada is known for their tree oils like juniper and pine while france produces lavender bulgaria is known for its rose oils and england produces chamomile once distilled the oils are placed in bottles which are stored until they are ready to be used the liquid form of the oils are the most potent and should be diluted there are a number of ways to use essential oils including placing a number of drops in a bathtub or in a bowl of steaming water people can also spray the oils directly into the air which helps to create an atmos phere and to take away cooking and pet odours or by placing a number of drops into a ceramic bulb ring essential oils can also be placed into shampoos lotions and other skin care products as with all carri er products products that dilute the oils the essential oils need to be blended to avoid injuring the user aromatherapists also use the oils for body and face lymphatic drainage massages this light flow ing massage relaxes the muscular system by improving elasticity of muscle fibers and delaying fatigue victoria goodman owner of aroma- spa in scarborough photo by usa cartwright the reason why aromatherapy is so beneficial is that the essential oils know the difference between good and bad bacteria in the body and will only harm the bad ones and because it is natural the body does not build up a defense to the oils essential oils arent addictive while there are a number of usages for each essential oil like most things they are better in num bers the art of aromatherapy is the blending of essential oils when blended it creates synergy synergy is actually more beneficial than using one essential oil by itself when you combine two or more together you can create something more wonder- please see page 14 newest trends in hair clothing at fashion show the latest trends in clothing hair and accessories will be showcased at a fashion show at the tivoli garden restaurant in the radisson hotel the 45minute fashion show is just one of the events at the toron to north womans show and confer ence february 7 and 8 organized by joseph xibilia of the sarum room and tina cesaroui of xcentricites the show will feature real people model ing professional clothing said xibil ia we made this show more con servative professional woman will feel quite comfortable with the atmosphere and the situation instead of walking down a run way each model will do a walk through this way the audience will be able to see up close the newest styles in clothing accessories and part of the 10 day pass into the show the sarum room will also have a booth during the twoday show and will do make over demonstrations for tickets call the sarum room at 415- 0577 or xcentricites at 9405281 we made this show more conservative professional woman will feel quite com fortable with the atmos phere 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