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Skin Science Reporter was fortunate to secure an interview with Denise Rankin-Box, this year’s winner of the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Complementary Medicine’ 2010 Award, from the Institute for Complementary and Natural Medicine. Skin Science Reporter: Denise how did you first come to develop an interest in Complementary & Alternative Medical (CAM) therapies? D R-B: I originally trained as a Nurse and upon qualifying, travelled to Australia to work for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) caring for Aboriginal peoples & their children, as well as miners and people living in the Australian Outback. After this, I was fortunate in undertaking voluntary mobile...

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Yin Yang News -

A Nurse’s Outstanding Contribution to Complementary Medicine Yin Yang Skincare is delighted to announce that it is awarding Denise Rankin-Box a complementary set of Yin Yang Skincare products in celebration of her receipt of the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Complementary Medicine’ 2010 Award, from the Institute for Complementary and Natural Medicine. Trained nurse, Denise Rankin-Box has been actively involved in pushing back the frontiers of Complementary medicine in the UK, Europe and in America for over 27 years, including assisting in the design of the first University validated, Integrated Diploma in complementary & alternative medicine (CAM) in the UK. For the last 17...

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Katie's Letter -

Yin Yang So Sensitive and Allergens in Essential Oils The past few months have kept me very busy not only working on the Acne products which I mentioned in my April Newsletter but also on the Yin Yang So Sensitive range to be introduced later in the year. It has always been my view, due to their concentrations, that essential oils should be used as a very low percentage of the product- often well below the 2% upper dilution limit recommended by most aromatherapists.  The great thing about the Yin Yang Scientific Advisory Panel, is that we can access useful information. This...

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Peruvian Inca Trail Challenge Dr Sarah Brewer is a highly respected doctor, health writer and nutritionist, she is also an important member of the Yin Yang Skincare Scientific Advisory Panel and a tireless supporter for healthier lifestyles. This October Sarah is taking part in the Peruvian Inca Trail Challenge to raise funds for Penny Brohn Cancer Care. Penny Brohn Cancer Care Penny Brohn Cancer Care is one of the few charities to offer advice on nutrition, self-help techniques and complementary therapies to support conventional cancer treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy. The charity’s unique approach helps people with cancer regain...

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Spa Treatments -

Beauty therapists in salons and spas across the UK find Yin Yang Skincare products give fantastic results when incorporated into treatments. Many of you have told us that you would like to learn about the most popular treatments provided by these beauty professionals. This is to be a regular column with a professional beauty therapist writing about a favourite treatment. We hope all of you visiting our site find these guest articles interesting and in particular we would like to have your feedback when you visit a salon or spa and try out the treatments mentioned. As a thank you, we will...

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