What's The Big Deal About Flavonoids?
Science have finally started to realize how important the plant phytochemicals, including flavonoids and carotenoids,  are to our health.So what are flavonoids?They are a class of nutrients that form part of a family called polyphenols and the plants make these polyphenols from the amino acid phenylalanine and acetate. The fruit and vegetables get their beautiful and bright colors from the flavonoids. They are also responsible for the astringent or tannic tastes of dry red wines, green tea and many herbs. There are about 20,000 flavonoids known today but only 4,000 have

The Christmas Essential Oils
I know this might seem early but I thought it was a good idea to share this information ahead of time. The last couple of weeks I have seen more and more people decorate and prepare for Christmas. It may seem early for some and I normally wait until  after Thanksgiving. I have plans to make my regular gingerbread cookies  before Thanksgiving this year. Many essential oils are distilled from spices and they can be used  during

Bergamot, Citrus Aurantium var.bergamia
The two major actions of bergamot, citrus aurantium var.bergamia are nervine and antiseptic actions. Bergamot is often used in psychological and emotional problems since it is considered to be one of the most suitable for those conditions. It also has an affinity with the urinary system.Nervines can be either sedative or stimulants, and they tone and give strength to the nervous system. Bergamot has relaxant nerv

Natural Hair Care
The condition of the hair is affected by what we eat  and by what we put on our hair. We are pretty much like the animals that loose their sheen on their coats when they don’t feel well.If the 17 amino acids which make up the keratin, don’t receive their blood supply, the hair becomes greasy or dry, the ends split, and it looses its bounce. We need the same things for our hair as we need for our skin, sin

Are you getting the shot?
The last couple of days I have heard from people who decided to take the  H1N1 vaccination. I don't think I am exaggerating if I say 90% of the people had some kind of reaction to the shot. They reported they were sick anywhere from three days up to two weeks afterward. This is not going to be a post to convince you not to take the vaccination, but I urge you to do your research and educate yourself bef