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The Power of Touch – Why Massage Isn’t an Indulgence

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  At some point in our lives, we’ve all heard about the benefits of massage. I don’t believe I’ve ever heard someone say there are disadvantages to being massaged, unless of course the person doing the massage doesn’t actually know what they are doing! The most common misconception is, massage isn’t essential AND that touch isn’t a necessity. TRUE OR FALSE? …

What is a Blended Online Course and How Does It Work?

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A CIBTAC qualification is a passport to achieving your dreams as it is internationally recognized as evidence of the practical and theoretical skills required to work professionally in the spa and wellness field. I am delighted to announce our very popular CIBTAC Endorsed Courses below are now available as Blended Learning Courses. Bali BISA features a wide range of unique modalities not …

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Coconut Oil Cooking and Recipes

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Adored by vegans as a butter replacement and used in Asian cooking for centuries, coconut oil is becoming a mainstay in the home chef’s kitchen. With its high smoke point (350 degrees Fahrenheit), it’s perfect for frying and sautéing. Its unique flavor gives food a kick and the oil’s richness keeps baked goods moist and fluffy. Keep in mind that …

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Virgin Coconut Oil to RBD: The Making of Coconut Oil

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Coconut oil is classified one of two ways: Virgin or Refined, Bleached and Deodorized (RBD). This labeling signifies the level of processing involved in making the oil. Although chemicals are used in RBD oil, the process still retains the healthy fatty acids. Medical experts tend to recommend virgin coconut oil simply because it involves less processing. Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) …

Using Essential Oils to Enhance Your Home

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From the soothing scent of lavender to the invigorating aroma of eucalyptus, essential oils have been used by humans for a long time. These beautiful smelling oils come in a variety of formats and fragrances, and they’re sold by a myriad of different manufacturers. If you’re new to the idea of using essential oils in your home, there are plenty …

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Coconut Oil: Why It’s Different

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Cruise down the olive oil aisle at your local market and you will see coconut oil. Once a pariah in the Western diet because of its high levels of saturated fat. However, in recent years, the tropical nut oil has gained recognition for topical and internal use. It’s quickly become a favorite in the health food world. Promoters look at …

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The Balinese People Love Their Coconut Tree

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Living in Bali, you will see coconuts galore. No social distancing for these wonderful chaps 😁 Is a coconut a fruit a nut or a seed? Botanically speaking, a coconut is a fibrous one-seeded drupe, also known as a dry drupe. However, when using loose definitions, the coconut can be all three: a fruit, a nut, and a seed. Out …

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Electrical Facial Treatments

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Cosmetic electrotherapy is a range of beauty treatments that uses low electric currents passed through the skin to produce several therapeutic effects such as muscle toning in the body and micro-lifting of the face. It is based on electrotherapy, which has been researched and accepted in the field of rehabilitation, though the “scientific and medical communities have tended to sideline …