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An unattainable love from way back when fills my heart with grief again…
The soul fills a different face but it vibrates at the same pace…
I long to be near, knowing in my heart it would stop the tears…
I long to be in loves embrace, a smile you would find upon my face.

Why everyone doesn’t use herbs and other natural things to help reduce stress is beyond me.

A study in the Journal Of Agricultural And Food Chemistry, by Dr Akio Nakamura, found that when lab rats placed under duress were given a whiff of linalool, a chemical found in flowers and citrus fruits, their stress was instantly alleviated. Seems the that just breathing in certain smells can actually alter gene activity and blood chemistry to reduce stress.

You know for years people have been using flowers and herbs to help with depression, inflammation, stress, colds, fevers and insomnia. This is how medicine began! Can you believe it took this long for there to be “proof positive?”

I love my oils. I add them to my candles, bathwater, humidifier, diffusers, rub on my bed sheets, rub on a sheets of paper and place them in my drawers and even under my car seat. LOVE THEM!

Try replacing some sugary processed foods with these:

Tomatoes help lower cholesterol thanks to lycopene. It can come in any form from ketchup (6 Tbs a day) to tomato juice (2 cups a day). There is nothing like fresh tomatoes and if you are like me people give you tons of thier extras in the summer. Best idea I’ve had lately, can those babies! I can get enough tomato sauce to make spaghetti all winter long off the tomatoes people want to give me in the summer. And I never have to grow a thing! No weeding, no bugs, no sweat!

Garlic helps by making blood flow freely, lowering your systolic number by up to 8 points. The dosage you ask? One clove a day, chop, mash or press and let sit for 10 minutes then eat or cook in that spaghetti!

Chocolate can reduce that inflammation. Thank God. I love Chocolate and I hate inflammation. Aim for 2oz of dark chocolate a week. Oh Yeah. Eat with a glass of wine and enjoy. Your getting two good things in one snack. This is a small amount of both so don’t skimp on either, go for the good stuff and enjoy!

Pistachios can help keep heart damaging fats in check. Try this, when you are shopping for food think the packaging. Is it reusable? Is it cute? Plastic? Glass? I have some wonderfully cute jars around my house that I use to keep things in from cotten balls to peanuts, which brings me to my point…keep a jar of Pistachios on your desk or cabinet, even in the bedroom or living room. Grab a handful a day. Don’t feel guilty because these are good calories, however don’t grab a handful every time you walk by because calories from nuts add up fast.

You could also combine your pistachio with your chocolate… yummy

I CANNOT KEEP MY PLANTS ALIVE!!! Seriously if there are any of you that can help, please let me know.

I bought a fern at the beginning of summer and

I have brought it inside. It is on its last leg. I also bought a rosemary plant the other day. The Rosemary Plant has such wonderful abilities.
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For those who try hard like me, here are some wintering tips:

Light loving herbs go in south facing windows. My Rosemary is going there. Other herbs would include basil, chives, sage, and thyme. Shade loving herbs get the western or eastern windows. Remember to place them in a bit in away from the windows, you’ll want to avoid leaf burn from either cold or sun.

Herbs like to be spun. Spin them around once a week! They also like to breath. Turn on the fans or open the windows occasionally to circulate the air. It is a must that you snip them back often and enjoy them in your recipes. Fertilize them once a month. Play them music and talk to them frequently.

And one last tip, it is said they like to be grouped together not separated.

So I watched this show the other day and they had this couple that were “sweepers.” Never heard of it before? Me either. Apparently the hobby is entering sweepstakes. And they won a lot of stuff! I couldnt’ believe how much they won!!

So I’m going to go enter some sweepstakes myself, starting with these people:

They look like they know what they are doing and they !

Ya’ll come join me and let me know if you win anything!

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Do you suffer from ADD, ADHD, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, UTIs and other physical, emotional and mental health issues?

Well, I do too.  Seems the older I get the more things are going wrong.  After the umptenth prescription I started to worry about what all these drugs were doing to my body.  Some of my medications I was taking was to relieve the side effects of other medication!

Well I finally decided to be pro-active and look at all the options.  There are many natural remedies on the market that offer complete holistic health solutions.

Native Remedies is one of the brands I fell in love with!  They are leading the market of natural remedies!

With over over 300,000 customers worldwide you can shop with confidence!

The dual-modality approach provides fast-acting relief plus improves body function for long-term health and healing.

you guys have to see this:

This is the coolest thing.. you can get photographic proof that Santa visited your house.

It seems Apples are a very useful fruit indeed.

Can you believe an Apple tree can live up to 100 years old? Apples are a good source of vitamins (A, B1, B6, C, Beta Carotene, D and K) and minerals (Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium).

A medium apple will have around 80 calories and 5 grams of fiber! That’s pretty good!!

A little known fact is that apples are good for your teeth. The peel mixed with the juices push back the gums and clean them out.

The term “Adam’s Apples comes from the knot the forbidden fruit made in Adam’s throat after Eve successfully tempted him into munching! In actuality, the bible does not specify the apple as the fruit Eve offered Adam, that fruit is only referred to as “the fruit of the tree…” (Genesis 3)

We carve pumpkins and wear scary mask to scare off the ghost and goblins on Halloween night. But did you know, you should leave Apples outside with your pumpkins on Halloween eve to feed the wandering souls waiting to move on to the next world?

Bobbing for apples works because the apples float. The apples float because they are 25% air.

If you peel an apple in one long continuous peel and then fling it over your shoulder whatever letter is formed is the first letter of the person you will marry.

There are 7,500 different varieties, 2,500 of which are grown in 36 US states. They come in all different sizes and in many different shades of reds, yellows and greens. The only native apple to North America is the crabapple.

Now that you know all about apples…eat up! Never forget what you learn as a child, an apple a day keeps the doctor away!

Want to ease stress a bit? Spend a morning,  pampering yourself with this routine. (Perhaps more than one morning!)

Starting first thing in the morning, spend a few extra minutes under the covers. This may sound a little weak but…research shows a little extra sleep increases the level of serotonin, that’s one of the top feel good hormone!  (Sleeping in packs more of a punch than than going to bed early.)  Make sure to take a lesson from the family pet and get a good stretch in before climbing out of the bed!  Try one of those fabulous alarm alarm clocks that ease you into the day by simulating a sunrise.

They make heated towel racks for a reason people! If your not lucky enough to own one of these bad boys, try this trick, throw your towel and robe into the dryer before you take your shower.  When you get out of the shower the warm towel and robe will keep your muscles relaxed longer, keeping you stress free for longer.  If you have someone that can bring it to you straight from the dryer when your done with your shower, even better!!!

Try this acupuncture trick… massage your scalp a little longer while your washing your hair in the shower.  Use firm pressure, making small circles with your fingertips.  Take your time starting at your temples and working your way to the top of your head and then down the back of your neck.  This will increase circulation to your scalp, erase tension in the head and neck and give you really shinny hair.  Try a tea tree shampoo to add a tingling sensation and give you an even more refreshing shower.

Put your lotion in the shower with you or get a lotion warmer.  Trust me, slathering warm lotion on after you have had a refreshing shower is one of life’s little hidden gems! Don’t forget to treat your feet.   There are more than 1,000 nerve endings on your soles alone!  Start with a basin full of warm water and add some foot wash. Don’t be afraid to make some bubbles, life is short!!!  Place a handful of marbles in the basin.  Soak your feet for 15 minutes, rolling your soles over the marbles to stimulate the pressure points.  Then give them a good scrubbing massage.  Finish up with lotion.

You are now ready to face the day, relaxed and refreshed!

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