Epsom salt is named for a bitter saline spring at Epsom in Surrey, England. It is not actually salt but a naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. It has been long used as a natural remedy for a number of ailments.

Please enjoy this interview that I gave for spabreaks.

Melanie Waxman is the type of mum you thought only existed in the pages of Cotswold kitchen catalogues – think earth mother with a hint of free spirit and a juxtaposing soupçon of city-girl spark.  Living close to Philadelphia she writes, cooks and teaches the art of macrobiotic living; but this isn’t a woman promoting an inaccessible fad, Waxman lives by the practice she preaches and has proved its workability by raising her own children on the lifestyle … all seven of them!

1. We now use about 10 lbs. of pesticides per year for every man, woman and child in the U.S.

2. Humankind is in danger of not being able to reproduce within 50 years; thereby creating the decline in population in unindustrialized nations, which would bring on an economic collapse.

3. Some foods, such as regular peanut butter, average over 10 different pesticides in one sample.

4. 110 out of 144 communities in Ohio have 4 or more herbicides and insecticides in every glass of water. These chemicals are not removed by water treatment such as chlorination.

This beautiful book is a perfect baby shower gift for mothers. The book offers you wonderful ideas on how to bond with your baby. Feng Shui, visualization, baby massage, visual diagnosis and the importance of a good diet are some of the fascinating information provided. This unique book is a must for new mothers.

Other Notes: Enjoy this lovely book which shows the importance of bonding spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally with your baby. Enjoy the lovely ways you can send messages of love to your baby during pregnancy and relish the journey that you and your baby will take together.

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For most parents mornings are a rushed affair. Preparing a healthy and tasty packed lunch that doesn’t arrive at the end of the day squashed at the bottom of a book bag is a daunting task. With some careful planning, mornings can become a lot more relaxed and parents can go to work knowing they have provided a lunch that is satisfying and nourishing.

The family meal, unfortunately, is disappearing fast. In all cultures, this timeless institution was recognized as a vital part of strong, stable family life. Eating together is the time when everyone can gather after a day hard at work or studying in school to share adventures and stories. Children learn a great deal by observing their parents.