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Ahhh...Spring in lovely Bend, Oregon. Hot sunshine followed by snow, a little rain and perhaps a bit of hail. If you like to play outside, spring is a time of what my husband, Andy, and I like to call recreational cataplexy.
It's a condition commonly found in Bendites in May. Characterized by waking up every morning, regardless of the weather, one is paralyzed by the complete loss of any ability to decide which outdoor activity would be most fun. My own thoughts go something like this:
"Yawn...nice sunshine! Wonder if it will rain or snow this afternoon? Should I get on my skis, hike up something and get a few turns in some fresh powder (I'm sure it snowed a couple inches somewhere last night). Too much work- maybe go climbing. Yeah, Smith Rock is always warm. I could use some sun. Mmmm...sunshine.
The trails are perfect right now though. And I wouldn't have to drive. Mountain biking sounds fun! I haven't checked on the plants along the river lately, maybe I'll just go jogging on the river trail. But it's perfect for road biking right now. Haven't been on my cross bike in months..."
Of course, all this outdoorsy ADHD behavior comes with a great deal of soreness for those of us over 30. This year, my shoulder complains a lot. Every night, I rub a little Sore Muscle Rub in for some relief. The icy-hot tingle takes the edge off the pain and the arnica and St. John's Wort lessen the stiffness and swelling.  Click here to read more about Sore Muscle Rub... |
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Spring Cleaning Sale!
Save $10 when you purchase a
Tropical Fruit Enzyme Mask this month!
 Mention this ad in our store or use Coupon Code MASK10 in our online store.
Expose your softer side!
Our enzyme mask retexturizes and restores natural hydration by gently dissolving away dead surface cells, revealing the newer, more radiant skin underneath.
· Guava, custard apple, papaya, strawberry and pineapple juice enzymes exfoliate dead surface cells.
· Grapefruit juice extract contains high concentractions of vitamin C, helps stimulate collagen production.
· Walnut hulls amplify the exfoliation as you apply the mask. |
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April Showers
Bring May Flowers!  |
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NEW! Goji Mate' Ultralight Face Lotion with SPF 15
 Our New Goji Mate' Ultralight Face Lotion is a light yet potent formula infused with powerful antioxidant rich yerba mate' and goji berries to help reduce wrinkles and calendula flowers to help promote cellular turnover. Titanium dioxide provides broad-spectrum sun protection (about SPF 15) while hibiscus extract and kukui nut oil moisturize and promote elasticity, resulting in soft, healthy skin.
On Sale Now! Save $5.00 this week!
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Meet Julie Southwell, Massage Therapist, Yoga Intructor, Musician
Our spotlight this month is on Julie Southwell, one of Bend, Oregon's finest Massage Therapists.
Bodywork and music healing...Her style of bodywork integrates several styles of massage, and is intuitive, deep & nurturing. She draws on her background in advanced yoga studies, spiritual work, cross-country ski racing and professional musician endeavors in her work. In addition to massage and yoga healing Julie plays the violin professionally with several local acts (Vasudeva, Mark Ransom, Anastacia, David Santangelo) and now some out-of-state artists (Dave Stringer) as well as makes a pilgrimage to India every few years to brush up on the Indian music and yoga.
This month she is offering $15 off a massage to Angelina Organics friends and a free massage session will be given away in a drawing at the end of the month of May. To enter the drawing for the massage fill out a slip at Angelina's shop and drop in the bottle!
Julie offers therapuetic deep tissue massages at her office downtown, 1012 NW Wall St. #258 (The Penny Galleria Bldg.).
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Spa of the Month: Namaspa
 Let The Environment Be The Spa
Soothing, relaxing, therapeutic. Tensions dissolve. Your natural glow is revealed. Glade Spring Spa at Suncadia draws its inspiration from nature, merging outdoor sanctuaries of warm pools and flowing creeks with rooms that bring the surrounding gardens and glades, forest and mountain views inside. The world class, full service mountain spa resort, located 80 scenic miles from Seattle...
Click here for more...
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Aesthetician of the Month~ Cindy Gillis
We are pleased to introduce you to our newest aesthetician in Bend, offering our Pure Radiance Facial!
Cindy Gillis of Dai will customize this unique treatment for your skin's special needs. Your skin will be left feeling totally revived, healthy and balanced.
Book your facial today, mention this article and receive 20% off your next treatment!
Located in the Namaspa Yoga Center
1135 NW Galveston
Bend, OR 97701
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Herb of the Month~ Goji Berry
 Containing large amounts of polysaccharides, amino acids and vitamins, Goji deserves consideration as an energizing and stimulating ingredient which may provide strength and energy to cells to perform thier metabolic functions. Goji is known as the most powerful antiaging food in the world as measured according to the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) scale which measures antioxidant power in food. Food that shows a very high value in this analysis can protect cells and their components from harmful oxidative processes.Read on... |
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Warmly,
Angelina Swanson
Angelina Organic Skincare |
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