It’s not often that you will find me writing an article about any particular product; but I was so impressed by this product I felt that everyone should learn about it.

The product I’m referring to is Exquisite Treasures Natural Soaps. I’m really happy to have tried Exquisite Treasures Gloricida (Gliricida-Kakawate) soap after our six-month-old son developed some type of skin rash on his arms, and I can’t say enough about this soap – it really works for him.

Exquisite Treasures soaps (Gloricida or Aloe) are our favorite soaps to put in our son’s bath, and they’ve become our favorite soaps too. They contain lye, aloe vera, herbal extracts, and oils. It really does make his skin feel soft and smell so clean and fresh!

Many people don’t realize this but natural soaps doesn’t strip your skin of it’s natural oils which means your skin is left feeling softer and smoother compared to dry and itchy when using commercial bars of soap. We also learned that using natural soaps do not contain animal fats so they cut down on the soap scum you will find in your shower and bath if you are using commercial soaps.

The pros are obvious. It is better for the environment, better for your skin, better for your clothes, and it’s made right here in Dominica; so I don’t mind paying that extra three dollars for a lifetime of benefits. What about you?

For more information about Exquisite Treasures Soaps, call 1(767) 446 4571 / 278 0868, or email exquisitetreasure1@gmail.com

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It wasn’t a typical vacation. My father had insisted that before I went off to college, I had to see where we came from. And so we packed our bags, hopped on a plane, and flew back to Dominica.

Naturally, I expected us to seek out the nicest hotel we could find; instead, my dad rented a car and made his way to the tiny village of Colihaut.

Of course, we visited the popular wonders, like Trafalgar falls and the hot springs. But the most memorable part of the trip was bathing in the river where my father took his baths as a child. We climbed the mango trees he used to climb and stood on the beach where he and my grandfather used to fish. We also stayed in the home he grew up in.

Little did I know that staying in the wooden home that my grandfather built was safer than staying in a hotel. Older buildings, like some hotels, may hold deadly poisons. When traveling, even to islands as beautiful as the Nature Isle, it’s important to check for toxins like asbestos and lead before you book your stay.

Before the 1970′s, many homes and buildings were built using a natural mineral called Asbestos. Used because of its fire and heat-resistant qualities, asbestos was considered a miracle. That was, until the truth was revealed.

When the dry wall and insulation that contain asbestos are disturbed, fibers are released into the air. If inhaled, these fibers can cause a deadly lung cancer. Mesothelioma symptoms are subtle and include shortness of breath and heaviness in the chest area. Because of a 20-50 year latency period, symptoms of mesothelioma is often misdiagnosed and caught too late.

But asbestos isn’t the only poison that older buildings may contain. Lead can be found in pipes, soil, paints, and even dust. Through swallowing or inhaling lead particles, those that work or live with these sorts of materials are susceptible to poisoning. Lead poisoning may result in loss of memory, damage to reproductive organs, and digestive problems in adults. It can lead to weight loss, developmental damage and hearing loss in children.

So what can you do to protect yourself? Find out more about the dangers and symptoms of mesothelioma and lead poisoning before you check into a hotel. Search the web; ask a doctor; visit a library. There are resources designed to provide you with what you need to know. With more information, you have a better chance of avoiding asbestos and lead exposure.

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The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) in collaboration with ‘Astaphans,is set to host Dominica’s 2nd Annual Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday May 22nd from 10am-6pm.

This showcase of Dominica’s Health and Wellness industry will take place in tented arenas on the grounds of University of West Indies open campus.

The event will feature a grand exhibition of locally available Health & Wellness services and products, a program of interactive classes and workshops, an ital foods bar and steel pan music. Entrance is free of charge.

The Health and Wellness Expo is part of the Discover Dominica Tourism Awareness Month program and will be opened by the Minister of Health, Hon Julius Timothy and Marcia Baptiste – Dominica’s Carnival Queen and Miss Caribbean World 2010. Ms Baptiste will also be the MC for the day, introducing the attendees to each workshop. The class timetable is as follows:

11am – 11:45am: Dance your way to Joy and Bliss – Charity Joy
12pm – 1:00pm: Caribbean Raw Food Demo – Chantel Selman from Organic Earth Health Store, Barbados
1pm – 2:00pm: Lunch Break – Music by Phase Five Steel Pan
2pm – 2:45pm: Spinal Health: Your Responsibility for Wellness – Dr Janet Taylor: Quantum Leap
3pm – 3:45pm: A Journey into Yoga – Trudy Scott Prevost: Rainbow Yoga
4pm – 4:45pm: An Exploration of Gene Keys – Martha Cuffy: Nature Isle Wellness
4:45 – 5:15pm: Prize Raffle Draw
5:15pm – 6pm: Martial Arts Demonstration – Purple Dragon Dojo

Over twenty-five exhibitors will be showcasing their services, offering free demonstrations, and selling natural health products and foods. A raffle prize giveaway is also an exciting part of the event with a host of special health and wellness prizes to be won including: massages, private yoga classes, gym memberships, lunch for two at Papillote Wilderness Retreat and healthy food treats and more. The first 50 people through the door will receive their raffle ticket free.

Headline sponsor for the event is ‘Astaphans – Right Place, Right Price’. Other event partners are Fort Young Hotel, Kai-K boutique and Ardens Sound System. For more details on this event please call 448 2045 or email terri@onelovelivity.com

“A healthy mind in a healthy body should be the goal of all generations in the world.” – Hippocrates 460-337 B.C.

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