Mother Earth News Fair concludes tomorrow

By Jeanne Ruczhak-Eckman

SEVEN SPRINGS – The Mother Earth News Fair was incredible today … and to be honest a tad overwhelming! So many talks. So many informative vendors. So much to see and learn! And … it continues Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mother Earth News – the original guide to living wisely – returned to the Seven Springs Mountain Resort, one hour southeast of Pittsburgh, for the Seventh Annual Mother Earth News Fair this weekend. This incredible event, is geared towards people who want a more sustainable and healthy lifestyle.

One of the first vendors I met today was from literally within a half hour drive of me! Ben Glick, and his wife Rachel, of Alpine Heritage Creamery offered samples of their organic raw milk cheese form their grass-fed cows. Grass-fed cows in Lancaster County! The first cheese that caught my attention was the PA Dutch Feta cheese. They also previewed Paradise Cheddar, Herbal Jack, Dutch County Swiss, and more. Their website is www.alpineheritagecreamery.com. They will not be at the Fair tomorrow but can still be contacted through their site.

Una Biologicals at the Mother Earth News Fair
Una Biologicals at the Mother Earth News Fair

Another great stand is Una Biologicals. The company offers a variety of organic health and beauty items, all of which are vegetarian friendly and none of which were tested on animals! I picked up an Organic Cuticle & Nail Rescue. It is a healing salve for cuticles and cracked skin. I also got a muscle rub – I can never have enough of those! – and a deodorant stick. While at the booth, I had the delightful opportunity to speak with owner Jessica Wilson Graves. She is so knowledgeable and so friendly, as were most of the vendors there.

Rebecca Perdieu, Regional Distribution Manager for CBD Natures RX, did an incredible job explaining her company’s CBD/Terpene rich organic hemp oil products. The oil, legal in all 50 states, is 100% natural, organic, and gluten free. Rebecca explained not only about the safety of the products but also how to properly use them. We spoke about various health concerns in relation to specific products. For more information, visit www.CBDNaturesRX.com. She was so impressive; I invited her to write an article for a future issue of Therapeutic Thymes!

The Turmeric Store, based out of Hunter, NY, offered several products using turmeric as the main ingredient. Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory. Dr. Cullyn Consales, a chiropractor from Integrative Health & Wellness Center, chatted at length about the importance of clinical nutrition and functional neurology.

Event sponsors include: Brushy Mountain Bee Farm, Mountain Rose Herbs, Yanmar, Botanical Interests, the John C. Campbell Folk School, Jung Seed, and Cabela’s. Mother Earth News holds these fairs throughout the nation. The next one is scheduled 22-23 October for Topeka, Kansas. It will be held at the Kansas Expocentre.

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Mother Earth News Fair Kicks Off Today

mother earth fairThe Mother Earth News Fair kicks off at noon today in Seven Springs. Over the course of the three days, there will be more than 150 workshops, exhibitors, and demonstrations. Sessions will cover natural health, renewable energy, organic gardening, animal husbandry, modern homesteading, and more.

Speakers include Joel Salatin, of Polyface Farm; Dan Chiras, of the Evergreen Institute; and Eliot Coleman, of Four Season Farm.

The Fair is held at the Seven Springs Mountain Resort, and will run noon -7 p.m. today. Tomorrow the Fair will run 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information and a complete schedule, go to http://www.motherearthnewsfair.com/pennsylvania/.

(c) Therapeutic Thymes, 2016

Aura Cacia Voluntarily Recalls Milk & Oat Bath Products

NORWAY, IOWA — Aura Cacia Milk & Oat Bath products are being recalled voluntarily due to a possible health hazard. The recall is specific to three products. The three in question were sold online and in stores in all 50 states and in some parts of Canada to distributors, retailers and consumers.

This voluntary recall is the result of FDA testing that revealed an elevated microorganism count in Aura Cacia Lavender Milk & Oat Bath. While cosmetic products are not required to be sterile, an elevated microorganism count indicates that the product could pose a hazard to health. To date, no illnesses have been associated with these products.Aura Cacia Lavender Milk Oat Bath

The three products are: the 1.75 ounce packet of Lavender Milk and Oat Bath; the 9.75 ounce jar of Lavender Milk and Oat Bath; and the 49.6g Lavender Milk and Oat Bath. The latter was only distributed in Canada.

The location of the lot number for the 1.75 oz and 49.6g packets is embossed in the seam on the side of the packet. For the 9.75
oz jar, the lot number is printed on the back of the label or stickered on the bottom of the jar. Consumers can find photos of the recalled products at www.auracacia.com/recall.

Frontier Co-op is initiating recall notices to our accounts that received any of the above recalled products with instructions for returning or destroying the recalled products and for notifying their customers of the recall.

Frontier Co-op offers a full line of natural and organic products under the Frontier, Simply Organic® and Aura Cacia® brands. Products include culinary herbs, spices and baking flavors; bulk herbs and spices; and natural and organic aromatherapy products. Frontier Co-op’s goal is to provide consumers with the highest-quality organic and natural products while supporting and promoting social and environmental responsibility. For more information, visit Frontier Co-op’s website at www.frontiercoop.com.

Please contact Frontier Co-op with any questions or to inquire about replacement or reimbursement at 1-800-669-3275 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time.

Note: The above was a press release from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

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Time for Pumpkin Spice

Can you believe it is the first of September already! The kids are back at school. Routines are changing from lazy summer routines to busy fall ones. The weather is changing. Days are getting shorter. Stores are already selling pumpkins … and that means it is just about time for Pumpkin Spice!

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Diffuser Recipe

5 drops cinnamon

1 drop clove

1 drop nutmeg

Cardamom, Ginger, and Orange are also great fall scents. They can be added together for an incredibly delightful room spray as well.

 

Room Spray Recipe

8 ounces of distilled water

15 drops of cinnamon

10 drops nutmeg

10 drops ginger

10 drops clove

5 drops cardamom

Mix above in a spray bottle. Shake well before each use.

 

Like any recipe, play with it and make it yours. The Room Spray Recipe originally called for orange as well. I do not necessarily like the smell of oranges so I omit it in my recipes.

 

Coffee & Lattes

If your essential oils are food grade, you can also add a couple drops to your coffee. This is a great addition since Starbucks is not serving Pumpkin Spice Lattes until 8 September.

 

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