Did you know that research shows that our bodies don’t get around 30% of vitamins, proteins and nutrients we need on a daily basis? Some people may say that they eat enough veggies, fruits, fibers, etc. and refuse to add any supplements to their diet. But do they really get enough vital nutrients? When human beings first started to roam around this planet we call Earth, they ate mostly meats, fruits and veggies. They got enough sunlight, drank clean water and breathed clean air. There were no processed foods, trans fats and pollution. Today, we eat McDonalds, stare at a computer for 10-12 hours per day, drink water polluted with metals, and breath….well, we call it air, but I think that our Neanderthal ancestors would probably have choked on it.

     You may say that you eat healthy and exercise regularly, so you are OK. But the fact remains: most of us in the US don’t move enough (an hour of exercise per day does NOT substitute for a mobile lifestyle, it’s nothing more than an hour of movement) and don’t get enough nutrition. Now imagine what would happen if month after month you would drive in your car with tires inflated only 70% the needed amount and filled it up with dirty gasoline and oil. We won’t say what would give out first – tires or the engine – after all, this is simple speculation, but a crash would be inevitable. You can walk away from a car crash and buy another vehicle, but you can’t buy another body or return your health.

     There is a saying in Russian that the main thing is your health, you can buy everything else. Today, we would like to introduce a line of food supplements that will help you get closer to that 100% and aid you at living a long, healthy life.

     Fitosila is a young company that concentrates on making all-natural dietary supplements, herbal teas, slimming additives, magnetic therapy products and medical cosmetics. Ingredients in Fitosila’s supplements come from the ecologically friendly Siberian region and have long been known to give you more energy, reduce stress, increases longevity, and improve the body’s resistance to viruses. So, next time you think you are getting all the nutrients you need, think again. And when you choose vitamins and supplements to aid you in your quest for a healthier lifestyle, think Fitosila – a company that has turned millions into believers.

     The term ‘Aromatherapy’ only started being used in the 1900’s, but the practice of burning oils has been around for millennia. It is believed that the idea to extract oils from wood was born when people noticed that burning certain types of wood gave out an alluring aroma. Later, oils started to be distilled from cypress, cedar and eucalyptus in order to be burnt for their scent. Clove and nutmeg oils were used to embalm dead bodies; rose oil – to relieve migraines.

     The Chinese burnt oils to create a mood of harmony, balance and peace, which, of course, brings mental and psychological health. And Egyptians created their first distillation apparatus to allow extractions of oil from wood. On the other hand, Greeks, taking a great deal from the Egyptians, found burning oils and herbs to have medicinal properties.

     In 1^st century AD, a Greek physician and pharmacologist – Dioscorides – wrote about the healing power of such plant materials as essential oils in his De Materia Medica and then, for centuries, burning oils was used for healing and sickness prevention, including avoiding the Black Death, which killed millions of people in the 14^th century. In the 20^th century, oils started to be used to create chemical drugs, which consequently led to the creation of synthetic oils for aromatherapy.

     At first, it seemed that synthetic oils held the same properties as organic ones, but after the hype quieted down, it was discovered that they were different on the molecular level, and not only were not therapeutic, but could potentially be harmful to our health, with such side effects as headaches, allergies, and skin and eye irritations. Today, many aromatherapy oils out there are still synthetic, though the general trend of the market is moving away from using synthesized materials.

     We would like to introduce you to a line of all natural, organic oils which are extracted from herbs and woods grown in the ecologically clean Siberia region. Aspera only uses organic materials and makes over 60 different types of oils. Visit our site and you can find aromatherapy, as well as cosmetic oils that can help you bring more balance to your life and create a great platform for a healthy, all natural lifestyle. Tui, or lavender, on russianshoppe.com you can find any kind of oil to fit your aromatherapy and cosmetic needs.  

     Each year we spend a lot of money on skincare that we believe is effective. We are tricked by advertisement, make-belief celebrities that endorse different types of products, and our favorite stores that offer us special deals on make-up and skincare that we have never heard about. But do you really know how well skincare products that you have in your bathroom medicine cabinet work? If you say yes, we will ask you another question: how do you know that? And most importantly: do you know what are the ingredients in creams and serums that you put on your face every day and night?

     Let’s take Estee Lauder, for example. This brand is known to use a lot of different chemical compounds in its products, with little to no organic ingredients. La Prairie is famous for its caviar compound, which is extracted from Baerii sturgeon, and is supposed to smooth skin. La Mer uses diamond dust that, presumably, does a better job at exfoliating than its simpler counter parts. The list is endless, but either of these companies is yet to prove to us that their ingredients work better than good old herbal medicine.

     We have already written about a new brand on the market called Natura Siberica. Today, we would like to acquaint you better with this newcomer in the world of organic, all-natural make-up and skincare.

     Natura Siberica is an all-natural brand of make-up that offers products created from wild herbs and other natural compounds found in the Siberian wilderness. For centuries, Siberian plants and herbs have been known to have ‘extraordinary antioxidant properties’ which enhance the body’s well-being and slow the aging process. Today, Natura Siberica takes these properties, expands them with newest technologies and turns them into one-of-a-kind skincare line that can make you look younger and more energized in days.

     If we compare some of the products from the lines mentioned earlier and Natura Siberica, we can see that the ingredients in Natura Siberica are those that can be found in nature, versus something that was created in a lab. We can also see that Natura Siberica products are much more competitively priced, which in no way means that they are subpar to those of La Prairie or Estee Lauder, which can cost as much as $600.00! For example, Active Organics day and night creams contain Manchurian Aralia and Japanese Sophora extracts which promote circulation and cell regeneration, strengthen your skin and regulate its lipid balance. Active Organics anti-aging serum consists only of certified organic extracts and oils and contains an herb known as Cladonia Nivalis, which for its high-performance anti-aging properties.

     Pleasantly priced, Natura Siberica offers you a line of skincare products that are hypoallergenic and organic. Check out a complete list on our website and remember, something doesn’t have to be expensive and famous to work well, in fact, history shows that it is the underdog that usually wins the race.