* 10 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
* 10 drops Pine Essential Oil

Add to the bath or put on section of paper towel so you can benefit by inhalation. Inhale frequently. Place on pillow beside nose. This opens the sinuses and helps clear the head of congestion. Eucalyptus is also a natural antiseptic.

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Starwest Botanicals not only utilizes their own milling and packaging operations for all organic herbs and bulk spices, they also conduct quality control testing on each and every product in their …

Autism is a developmental and behavioral disability that affects people in a variety of ways. Although the symptoms will vary between individuals there is enough similarity in the way that children and adults manifest the syndrome that a main diagnosis can be given. In all children and adults there will be symptoms evident in language development, behavior and social skills.

At the present time there has been no single causative agent or reason for the development of these signs and symptoms in children. There are however, many different theories. And because the …

Between 1918 and 1919 over 20 million people died from the influenza virus. There were not many ways known to treat the virus and as a result it spread quickly and killed many. The influenza virus is spread through respiratory secretions, from coughing and sneezing, and will usually run its course within one to two weeks.

Symptoms include chills, fever, headache, soreness, backache and fatigue. Individuals who are at higher risk for developing more severe disease often have an underlying medical condition that affects their immune system, such as AIDS, diabetes or asthma, or …

Barbecue Herb Burgers
Yields 8 burgers

Ingredients:
1 lbs ground beef (or lamb if you prefer)
2 tbsp freshly chopped basil
1 tbsp freshly chopped thyme
1 tbsp freshly chopped rosemary
1 tbsp freshly chopped chives
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 egg
Lettuce leaves
2 tomatoes, sliced
2 Baguettes
Ketchup/mayonnaise

Instructions:
In a large bowl, knead the herbs into the ground beef until well combined. Add the lemon juice, breadcrumbs, egg and season with salt and black pepper. Mix well. Shape the mix into eight patties, round or rectangular.

Heat up your BBQ. Lightly oil your barbecue grill and cook the burgers until well browned on …

Just ponder a while and answer one question – what do you do when you have a common cold, a sore throat or flu and cannot afford to miss your office. Nine out of ten people will probably take an antibiotic or a pain killer and depend upon the drug to take its affect by the time they reach office.

This attitude of opting for the quick and easy route and falling back on the antibiotic alternative every time one needs to treat colds and flu has been instrumental in making antibiotics ineffective in many …

Asthma is a chronic lung condition with ongoing airway inflammation that results in recurring episodes of swelling and blocking of the airways. Exposure to triggers creates this swelling and blockage which can be mild, moderate, severe or fatal. Asthma type determines the treatment that is prescribed.

Treatment of asthma today can improve the ability of students to participate fully in activities even though often times a students asthma can be precipitated by exercise. Asthma is classified in a variety of ways and often is described by the trigger that makes the asthma worse …

Whenever you play a sport, whether in school or for recreation, there is a chance that you will get hurt. Recovery from sports injuries can be long and hard. But, the Alexander technique may help you avoid some of those injuries in the first place.

What is the Alexander technique? This technique was developed by an Australian man named Frederick Alexander in the late 1800s. He was an actor who encountered problems with his voice onstage. He visited doctors to try to remedy the situation but then came up with an idea of his own to …

Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups spinach leaves, washed
tsp salt
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
tsp pepper
2 tbsp sour cream

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375F.

In large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. When oil is hot, add the minced garlic and spinach and stir for about 2 minutes until spinach is wilted. Take spinach out of saucepan, chop and place back into pan. Add the rice and stir until mixed. Add 2 cups of hot water and tsp of salt.

Turn …

Barbecue Chicken Tikka Kebabs
Serves 4

Ingredients:
10 chicken thigh fillets, cubed
3 tbsp Tikka paste
1 red onion, cut into wedges
cup coconut milk
2 tbsp lemon juice
8 wooden skewers, soaked in water

Instructions:
Once the wooden skewers have been soaked in water, thread two pieces of chicken and a wedge of onion alternately onto the skewer. Place the kebabs into a shallow, ceramic dish.

Pour the coconut milk and lemon juice into a jar with lid. Then add the Tikka paste. Shake until well combined. Season with salt and pepper if necessary. Pour the mixture over the kebabs and marinate for …