Lavender is a plant that has been used for centuries as a perfume and a sachet that imparts a pleasant scent to linens when placed in a closed drawer or chest. The scent is a light fragrance and, and it has also been added to homemade soaps and cosmetic products to leave an impression of freshness. In recent years, calming lavender essential oil has gained popularity as a remedy for headaches and stress. While lavender has been used for a long time, research has revealed many health and medicinal benefits for many other of the essential oils available.

Essential oils are plant extracts, and these oils offer natural treatments for some common ailments. The extracts are also found in cleaning products, personal care items and offer a chemical free way to repel rodents and insects. The essential oils used in these products are not harmful to children or pets if they accidentally come in contact with them, so homeowners can use them safely without concern.

Many essential oils not only offer a pleasant aroma, but they are also antibacterial, antimicrobial and antifungal. Certain oils can be combined with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil and massaged into sore muscles for immediate relief. Most people have at least some stress in their life and can suffer from severe migraine headaches. A special blend of essential oils formulated to relieve the stress and reduce the headache pain is effective when massaged into the temples or used in a diffuser.

Various essential oils have been effective at treating more serious diseases, and also to treat antibiotic-resistant staph and MERSA infections. Due to the overuse of antibiotics, doctors are finding it ever more difficult to treat bacterial infections. Basil, rosemary, cinnamon and lavender are oils that have been effective at inhibiting the growth of e-coli and other bacteria.

Many people have cats or dogs in their home these days, and essential oils can be used to repel any fleas or lice that may threaten the health of their pet. Diluted orange oil can be sprayed onto the pet bedding or even on the pet for a safe and chemical free method of pest control.

One company located in northern Wisconsin sells Patchouli essential oils both in their Park Falls store and also from their online store. Their website offers a wealth of information about how and why to use the plant based oils.

I really like this new Q’sinn Salt and Pepper Grinder Set #Qsinn.  They look so elegant and look great on my table.  I love having fresh ground pepper and salt on my food.  They are great to use for healthy cooking and food.

The grinder set is made from Brushed Stainless Steel Salt & Pepper Mill with Glass Bottle – Adjustable Ceramic Rotor. They are about 3.5 inches big and are easy to fill and easy to use.  It is easy to adjust to make sure you get the grind you like. The clear glass bottle makes it easy to know when you need to add more pepper, salt or what ever spices you use.

I think these would be a perfect gift for a shower, wedding and even for Mother’s Day.  They are a nice quality and look elegant.  Perfect for any dinner table. They are dishwasher safe and easy to store.  You can purchase your own set on the link below from Amazon.com.

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I love these new BPA-Free 8-Piece Green Earth Food Storage Container/Nesting  Set with Vacuum Seal and Locking Lids.  There are so many nice things that I like about the containers.  First is that they store inside each other – who has room for 4 containers in their cupboard?  Not me – so see how nice they store?

I love the different sizes – I know I will use them all.  See the valve on the top?  You just press down  on the lid and the air is forced out through the one way valve.  That removes all the excess air.

The containers all so have a wavy pattern on the bottom so that holds the vegetables able the water.  I love to prepare my veggies when I get home from the store and these containers work great for storing them.  The big one I put lettuce in that I have washed and then dried in a salad spinner.  I can’t believe how many days longer the lettuce stays fresh looking!

The lids lock on tight – so no worries about the lid coming off and your food spilling out.  Rex can even take them to work in his bag and not worry about leaking!

There is also a date dial – so you can record when you put the food in the container.  Now I know how fresh the items in the container are.

The containers are BPA free, stain-resistant, shatter-proof and clear so you can see through them.  These containers can be put in the freezer, microwave and dishwasher!  They should last me a long time even though I use them all the time.

If you would like to purchase your own Green Earth Food Storage Container/Nesting  Set with Vacuum Seal and Locking Lids you can find them on the link below from Amazon.com.


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Need to Lose Weight? Consider Getting Medical Help

There are a lot of people in the world that want to lose some weight. Whether they want to get in shape or just look better, weight loss is a common goal for people everywhere. However, if you’re more than 50 pounds overweight, you could be putting your health at risk if you’re not working to shed extra pounds.

Unfortunately, losing weight isn’t always easy. For some people, medical issues also make the task downright impossible. That doesn’t mean that you have to stay unhealthy for the rest of your life.

Use this guide to help you learn more about losing weight. You also have medical options at your disposal if your health is really at risk.

Exercise Regularly

Exercise is obviously incredibly important if you need to lose weight. Getting up in the morning or trying to do it after work is not something everybody has the energy to do. When you have thyroid issues or you are carrying a lot of extra weight, you may not be able to motivate yourself.

Don’t beat yourself up if you miss exercise sessions. Still, you should try to schedule how much you work out. Do it at a time of day when you know you’ll have the energy to do your regular routine.

Cut Unhealthy Foods

Unhealthy foods like pizza, pasta and cookies aren’t the best for us even though they taste good. You can’t cut everything out of your diet at once though, at least not if you want sustained weight loss.

Instead, work on reducing your portion size when you eat things like pizza. Make your dinner mostly vegetables and salad and have a single slice of pizza. You’ll lose weight this way without feeling like you’re depriving yourself of everything you enjoy.

Speak with Your Doctor

Trying to lose weight all on your own isn’t a task that everyone is up to. If you have a lot of weight to lose and you need to lose it quickly to maintain your health, your doctor may be able to work with you.

Ask your doctor to help you develop a weight loss plan that you can stick with. Many doctors will even develop plans that allow for regular meetings with them.

Consider meeting with a doctor who offers lap band surgery Tampa residents have already taken advantage of. Surgery is a last resort, but many people have greatly benefited from it in the past.

Rex is really the camper in the family and he and his friends sometimes go backpacking and this small Camping Stove Cookware #campingstove is perfect for him to take with him.  It is folds and easy to store – it fits perfect into a backpack.   It is made of aluminum alloy and stainless steel which can withstand high temperatures.

I on the other hand wanted this Camping Stove cookware from Petforu for my emergency preparedness kit.  I have a small container all set in case we have some major disaster here in the Northwest.  This Camping Stove Cookware is perfect – it doesn’t take up too much room and if I need to I can take it with me.  It is compatible with any single butane/butane-propane mixed fuel canisters with threaded 7/16 NS Lindal Valve (EN 417).

The cookware looks like it is durable.  They also have durable handles for easy use when hot.  I think this Camping Stove Cookware will be perfect to use backpacking/camping or in my emergency kit.  You can purchase your own set on the link below from Amazon.com.

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