Concise Advice
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For a quick energizer sniff peppermint
Put two Drops of organic essential oil of peppermint on a cotton ball. Place in a small container to bring along while shopping. Sniff for a quick energy boost while getting a little germ protection at the same time. Peppermint is an energizer as well as an antiviral and antibacterial.
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Reduce Heart Attack Risk With Tea
A new British study shows that drinking three cups of black tea daily can reduce the risk of having a heart attack by 11%. To reduce pesticide exposure drink organic tea. Buying in bulk or a store brand of organic is more reasonably priced.
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Apples Lessen Anxiety
An apple a day will help relieve anxiety as well (if not better) than anti-anxiety medication. The only side effect of eating an apple is much better health. There is an antioxidant in apples, chlorogenic acid, which induces soothing calm.
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Why You Should Leave the Leaves
I’ve been telling my husband ” leave the leaves” for years. He now shreds the leaves on the lawn with a lawnmower and adds as many as possible to the compost. Most of our yard is wooded so it is great just to let them decompose where they fall and return the nutrients to the
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Freshen Your Air With Lemons
What is more inviting than the scent of fresh air and lemons? Bring both into your home. Open your windows whenever possible to bring the clean air into your home. This will help vent out the harmful substances which may have entered over the winter and stayed. To eliminate odors simmer some lemon slices.
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Orange Oil Helps Deter Ants
Put a few drops of essential oil of orange on a cotton ball. Wipe on entry points or place the cotton balls in strategic locations. Do not rub the oil on a surface where it might become slippery and cause a fall. The essential oil of orange contains limonene which is toxic to ants and
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Dry clothes to kill ticks
A study released in the journal Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, states that drying your clothes in your clothes dryer on a hot setting will kill ticks in six minutes. Do not wash the clothes first and place them in the dryer on high immediately after coming in from a possible tick infested area. The CDC currently recommends
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Dump The Fat Free Salad Dressing
Do not use fat free salad dressing. Use a good fat like extra virgin olive oil or grate on a little hard cheese like parmesan or cheddar. We need fat to efficiently absorb carotenoids and other fat-soluble nutrients. Add just enough good fat to make your salad healthier.
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Light Weights Make a Difference!
Move your muscles! Lift light weights. Twice a week, for five minutes, will make a difference. Full water bottles can be substituted for light weights. When you lift weights, you will focus on your body’s strength, become stronger, and feel better while reducing stress!
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Protect Your Eyes With Greens!
Eat lots of fresh greens to protect your eyesight. Add extra virgin olive oil to help with nutrient absorption. Studies suggest this helps maintain healthy eyes and helps prevent glaucoma.