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The Natural Living & Holistic Exposition of Pennsylvania will be held this weekend here in Lancaster County. Enjoy free lectures. Peruse many natural and handcrafted products. Nearly 50 vendors will display essential oils, jewelry, minerals, natural foods, and more.

The Exposition will be at the Lancaster Host, on Route 30 just east of Lancaster City. Saturday the event runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday it will run 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a admission of $3 a day or $5 for both Saturday and Sunday. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Chenoa Manor, an animal sanctuary and learning center. For more information, go to www.NaturalLivingPA.com.

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The Natural Living & Holistic Exposition of Pennsylvania will be held this weekend here in Lancaster County. Enjoy free lectures. Peruse many natural and handcrafted products. Nearly 50 vendors will display essential oils, jewelry, minerals, natural foods, and more.

The Exposition will be at the Lancaster Host, on Route 30 just east of Lancaster City. Saturday the event runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday it will run 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a admission of $3 a day or $5 for both Saturday and Sunday. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Chenoa Manor, an animal sanctuary and learning center. For more information, go to www.NaturalLivingPA.com.

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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.

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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PLEASANT GROVE, UT –Tracy Strand suffered from chronic pain and depression for several years. She reached out to find a support group within her community but could not find any. So Strand, who is a doTERRA Wellness Advocate and a Holistic Health Coach, approached her church about starting a support group for church and community members with chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or any other chronic issues.

She started the Sammamish Presbyterian Church Hope Women’s Support Group (Hope SPC) for chronic pain and invisible illness. Invisible illness refers to any disability or condition that is not visible to others. This means the individual may look physically healthy. Many of these conditions are mental illnesses, or chronic conditions that cause limitations in daily life like depression and anxiety. The mission of Hope SPC is to cultivate faith and hope in order to encourage women who are living with chronic pain and invisible illnesses.

“Chronic and invisible pain can be a silent, painful burden to carry. Some of us try to do it all by ourselves so we don’t wear down our loved ones,” said Strand.

Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death in the United States, and visible conditions like heart disease, cancer, and strokes are among the most common chronic illnesses. For those with chronic pain or invisible illnesses, divorce and suicide rates are high. Not only do these individuals have to deal with the physical effects of their pain, but these conditions also take an emotional toll. Those living with invisible illnesses may appear healthy on the outside, but suffer from uncomfortable and painful ailments like migraines, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diseases, Crohn’s disease, MS, diabetes, and more.

The SPC Hope support group aims to help each other through challenging times as they cope with their illnesses.

doTERRA International is thrilled to share Strand’s success and service and recognizes her as this week’s doTERRA Cares highlight. doTERRA Cares is an initiative through which doTERRA International recognizes and raises awareness for Wellness Advocates who contribute to worthy causes worldwide.

Note: The above was a press release from PR Newswire.

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KUTZTOWN, PA – Rodale Institute, known worldwide for its organic research and education, is planning to expand, creating satellite centers across the nation. These “Regional Resource Centers” will help more farmers transition to organic operations.

Realizing not everyone has the opportunity or the means to physically visit the 333-acre experimental farm in Kutztown, Rodale Institute aims to create “mini-Rodale Institutes.” Establishment of these centers can be even more useful than online presentations and webinars, creating a greater impact with farmers during the transition process.

Boulder, Colorado, Memphis, Tennessee, eastern Michigan, and northern Montana are being looked at for the initial centers. These Regional Resource Centers are intended for regions of the country that have different climates and crops than here in the Northeast. The goal is open these centers by the end of this year.

Recent reports show that the consumer demand for organic food and beverages has has greatly increased. The US organic industry, according to the Organic Trade Association (OTA), saw its largest dollar gain in 2015, adding $4.2 billion in sales.

Manufacturers are having difficulties finding enough farms to supply organic ingredients. Rodale Institute is determined to change that market scenario. The ultimate goal in establishing of Rodale Regional Resource Centers will be to successfully transition farmers organic and to provide needed resources for farmers who are already organic.

Note: The above was a press release from Rodale Institute.

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DUBLIN, IRELAND – Research and Markets has released a report titled “Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Market 2016” which shows increase in natural product demand. The report is a comprehensive analysis of the Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Market for not only the United States but also China, Japan and South Korea. The report includes market sizing, market share by competitor, drivers, restraints and market forecasts to 2022.

The report notes that “2015 saw the aromatherapy and essential oils market gain mass popularity, leading to record-setting revenue for key participants.”

Companies mentioned in the report are: doTERRA; Young Living; Muji; Neal’s Yard Remedies; NOW Foods; Nu Skin; Ouwave; Tree of Life; and Zija International (Améo).

Note: The above was a press release from Business Wire. The report is available for purchase at http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bh8p8p/aromatherapy_and. Therapeutic Thymes did not order a copy of the report simply due to cost (USD $3,500).

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