Before putting the herbs in the bath, steep them in boiling water for 20
minutes.

* 1/2 cup Peppermint
* 1/2 cup Rosemary
* 1/2 cup Lavender
* 2 Tablespoons Oakmoss

Mix in glass container. Use approximately 1/3 cup per bath in muslin bag. For stronger bath, make an infusion ahead of time and let cool. Pour entire infusion into bath.

When you become pregnant your doctor should warn you not to change and clean the litter box for your cat. Cats who are allowed to be outside, or who were born outside, or whose mother was outside could have contracted toxoplasmosis and can pass it along in their excrement.

Toxoplasmosis is an infection that can threaten the health of your unborn baby. It is caused by a parasite that doesnt cause an illness to your cat. The parasite, Toxplasma gondii is carried by birds and transferred to cats …

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Physical exercise complemented by a healthy diet may still leave you bereft of a truly fit body if you don’t relax enough. Relaxation releases ‘feel good’ hormones in our body. They help us reduce free radical effect, which means it slows down the aging process, reducing the PMS syndrome, speeds up recovery of post-operative healing, increases our lung power… the list is endless.

Result shows that just 15 minutes of daily relaxation can aid in the complete avoidance of blood pressure tablets. No amount of exercising and dieting alone can ensure …

Physical fitness exercises will bring you several steps closer to a healthier and more energetic lifestyle. But what kind of physical activity is necessary for physical fitness?

The exercises don’t need to be strenuous. You aren’t training for the Olympics or a marathon unless of course you are! They do need to be consistent and easily available. If the exercises are difficult, cause too much pain or require too much preparation you are at a higher risk of not accomplishing your task.

Men and women of any …

Feng Shui (pronounced Fung Shway) is the ancient Chinese art of placement to enhance the flow of “vital life energy” known as Qi. Practitioners believe that rooms, buildings and all environments can be arranged and decorated in a way that maximizes the flow of Qi and resulting in improvements to health and happiness of those who live in that environment.

Although the translation of Feng Shui basically means “Wind and Water”, its scope and breathe are much deeper than this. We Feng Shui our homes and our office, burial grounds …

Statistical updates from the American Heart Association in 2005 reported that 65 million Americans have high blood pressure and nearly 5 million are suffering from congestive heart failure. Statistics have also shown that as many as 75% of patients will die within eight years of the diagnosis of congestive heart failure.

In the past physicians have struggled with the question of exercise with individuals who suffer from congestive heart failure. The question relates to improving the prognosis versus further demand on an already overstressed heart.

Tentative results from a research …

According to surveys around 15 million smokers try to quit smoking each and every year. Unfortunately, less than 3% of these people will actually be successful for three to 12 months. But, do not lose hope because smokers who try often will actually succeed at a higher rate than those who try less often. There are several tips that will help you to set yourself up for success when you attempt to quit smoking. Remember these things as you set your goals in your sights on …

What is fibromyalgia, if not the most likely condition to incapacitate the human body? Ask any sufferer of fibromyalgia and the tales of woe can be staggering.

Patients suffering from this illness may present with incredible pain, even though physically there is nothing that points to a cause for this pain.

They feel virtually permanently zapped of any energy, but at the same time there is no physical indicator why they should be so run down all the time.

Their nutritional intake is excellent, there are not vitamin deficiencies, and patients with fibromyalgia …

Ann Lovejoy, the noted Seattle gardener, writer and organic-gardening proponent, has suggested a recipe for catnip-and-rosemary mosquito-chasing oil:

* 2 cups catnip, stemmed
* 1 cup rosemary, cut in 6-inch sprigs
* 2 cups grapeseed oil

Roll herbs lightly with a rolling pin and pack into a clean jar. Cover with oil, seal jar and place in a cool, dark cupboard for two weeks. Strain into a clean jar, seal and refrigerate. To use, rub on exposed skin.

One word of caution — before applying large quantities of any herbal repellent solution, patch-test yourself for …