10 Health Benefits of Chocolate

1. High in Antioxidants
Cocoa contains Flavonols, a type of flavonoid that is only found in cocoa and chocolate. Flavonoids are naturally-occurring compounds that occur in plant foods that act as antioxidants and help counteract free radicals in the body.

2. Blood Pressure Benefits
Dark chocolate has been shown in studies to lower blood pressure in people with elevated blood pressure.

3. Lower LDL Cholesterol
Eating dark chocolate on a regular basis has been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol by as much as 10 percent.

4. Natural Anti-Depressant
Chocolate contains serotonin, a natural anti-depressant. Chocolate also stimulates endorphin production, which creates feelings of happiness and pleasure. In fact, one study found that melting chocolate in the mouth produced feelings of pleasure longer than passionate kissing. This may explain why many people naturally reach for chocolate when they're depressed.

5. Cancer Fighter
Several studies have found chocolate to be one of the best cancer-fighting foods along with foods like red wine, blueberries, garlic, and tea. Two ways that chocolate works as a cancer fighter is by inhibiting cell division and reducing inflammation, though research is ongoing and will probably find additional ways in which chocolate fights cancer.

6. Prevents Tooth Decay
Research has found that the Theobromine in chocolate prevents tooth decay by eliminating streptococcus mutants, a bacteria found in the oral cavity that contributes to tooth decay.

7. Longer Life and Less Disease
One Dutch study followed 200 men over 20 years and found that those who consumed large amounts of chocolate, both milk chocolate and dark, lived longer and had lower overall disease rates than men who ate little or no chocolate.

A Harvard study on the Kuna tribe of Panama resulted in similar findings. The Kuna consumed large amounts of raw cacao every day and the study found them to have lower overall disease rates and longer life expectancy than neighboring tribes who did not consume as much raw cacao.

To further strengthen the case for dark chocolate as a life extender, the world's longest-lived person, Jeanne Louise Calment, lived to the age of 122 and many ascribed her longevity in part to her consumption of 2.5 pounds of dark chocolate a week.

8. High in Magnesium Cacao is higher in magnesium than any other plant. Magnesium is an important mineral that helps in the regulation of the digestive, neurological, and cardiovascular systems. Since many people are magnesium deficient, adding magnesium-rich dark chocolate to the diet can improve overall health.

9. Artery Cleanup
Studies have shown that the antioxidants in cacao work like brooms in sweeping plaque out of the arteries.

10. Brain Health
Many studies have shown that dark chocolate is good for the brain. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found it can protect the brain after a stroke by shielding nerve cells from further damage. Dark chocolate has also been found to improve memory. Researchers at California's Salk found that a chemical in chocolate called Epicatechin improved the memory of mice.

Here is another image showing the main effects of chocolate - this is from Wikipedia

 

Health tip - about sugar replacement products

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If you want to help yourself, get rid of all the so-called diet products, like Diet Coke etc, or anything containing Asperthame, Saccharine and Sucralose. Here's something I saw on Facebook that I felt everyone needs to hear about, I had already heard it all from Dr. OZ. I've already ditched a huge bad of Splenda I had just bought at Costco last week, (I couldn't return it because I had stupidly opened the bad, but not used it as yet). I've heard it all for a couple of years on Dr.. OZ's show, but chose to ignore it until now, I guess I finally woke up!

Toxic foods, drinks, and additives to cut out of your diet for good

Diet sodas and beverages sweetened with artificial chemicals. One of the more common dietary misconceptions in mainstream society today is the idea that "diet" beverages are somehow healthier than their sugar-sweetened beverages. Aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal) saccharin (Sweet'N Low), and sucralose (Splenda) are among the more popular artificial sweeteners used in many diet sodas, juices, chewing gums, and other foods.

Not only are artificial sweeteners bad for your health, but they also tend to promote obesity. If you want to protect yourself against chronic illness and toxicity -- aspartame literally converts to formaldehyde in the body and causes metabolic acidosis -- it is best to stick with either raw sugars or natural sugar substitutes like pure Stevia extract.

I really must investigate Stevia and see where I can get it, hopefully locally. I remember, oh maybe 6 or 8 years ago or so, I was in a Yahoo group called "I Want it all" and the lady that was running it was asked at the time, by the creator of Stevia to join their company and help promote the product. She had told us all about it, I think she had even shared some recipes made with it, but I never gave it a second thought at the time. Maybe it's time to give it a chance now! But for the moment, I'll be using real sugar, although very little of it. We don't drink too any soft drinks here, mostly what we have is water, so not much changes to the diet, except for replacing Splenda with sugar in coffee. And not using any of those "light" products or "diet" products containing Asperthame or Sucralose, such as Yogourt for instance.

Did you know that the stevia plant is grown in Canada? Stevia is a natural product, contrary to those other ones that are full of chemicals. But don't take my word for it, check out their website I just found http://www.steviacanada.com/ and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/JGGroupSteviaCanada. Seems that Health Canada has not yet approved Stevia as a product additive though http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/sweeten-edulcor/stevia-faq-eng.php

Isn't it weird thought that the EU and even the US from I can see have approved it and Canada, the country who found this does not? http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/food/food-research-and-development/stevia-eh-51716.

Well at least just writing this blog I have learned more about Stevia than before, so I guess that's good!

Great tips for a lot of aches & pains

Keep this on the Fridge

Did You Know That? Drinking two glasses of

Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional "pain relievers."

Did you know that

Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns.

Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong

Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.

Achy muscles from a bout of the flu?

Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.

Sore throat?

Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.

Cure urinary tract infections with

Alka-Seltzer . Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly -- even though the product was never been advertised for this use. ( Note : Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine is not the same..and contains aspirin, which can cause stomach bleeding if you have ulcers.)

Honey remedy for skin blemishes

... Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus

... Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.

Easy eyeglass protection

... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.

Coca-Cola cure for rust

... Forget those expensive rust removers. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer

... If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409 . Insects drop to the ground instantly.

Smart splinter remover

...just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.

Hunt's tomato paste boil cure

....cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.

Balm for broken blisters

...To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine ... a powerful antiseptic.

Heinz vinegar to heal bruises

... Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.

Kills fleas instantly

. Dawn dish washing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations Goodbye fleas.

Rainy day cure for dog odor ... Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

Eliminate ear mites

... All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.

Quaker Oats for fast pain relief

....It's not for breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.

Uncommon Uses of Common Kitchen Herbs

REMOVAL OF SPLINTERS, THORNS, SLIVERS OF GLASS, REMAINING TICK PARTS:Rather than reaching for the tweezers or sterilized needle, here's a much gentler way to remove something that has embedded itself in the skin. Cover affected area with a piece of ripened banana peel (pulp side to skin); affix with surgical tape and leave on overnight. In the morning, the foreign material will have been drawn to the surface of the skin by the enzymes in the banana.

Deeply embedded material may need up to 3 nights treatment.

BLEMISHED SKINThe drawing enzymes in banana come to the rescue again! When my son was an adolescent he spread the pulp of a ripened mashed banana on his face overnight to clear his broken out skin.

BRUISES, BUMPS, SPRAINS AND STRAINSThe smelly yellow onion reduces inflammation, swelling and pain. Simply slice and apply to unbroken skin. Bind in place with surgical tape, a lightly applied elastic bandage or gauze.

BLEEDING CUTSI've never seen a more dramatic healing than the effect of powdered cayenne pepper on a cut that won't stop bleeding. Cover the affected area with the pht powdered cayenne (it does not burn!) and the bleeding will stop in 10 seconds!

HEADACHES, SINUS CONGESTION, NAUSEA, INDIGESTIONPeppermint is an extremely versatile healer. It can be used fresh or dried, prepared as a tea infusion (steep 1-2 teaspoons of the herb for 15-30 minutes). Alternatively, a single drop of the natural oil of peppermint in a cup of warm water produces a faster therapy. Either way, close your eyes while sipping and inhaling the aromatic properties of the herb because when peppermint is of good quality, it can sting the eyes.

MUSCLE ACHES FROM SPORTS OR GARDENING Adding a handful of powdered ginger to the bath water helps muscles to relax. Ginger is a powerful stimulator of circulation therefore those with heart stress or high blood pressure should not use it in the hot bath.

WATER RETENTIONIf PMS or salty food has left you feeling bloated, simmer a handful of flat-leafed parsley in a pint of water for 20 minutes or until reduced to one cup. Drink a cup 3-4 times throughout the day to help the body rid itself of the excess fluid.

BUG BITES AND STINGSThe lowly onion strikes again! To reduce the itch, inflammation and swelling of bug bites or stinging insects, apply a slice of yellow onion to the area. The itch from mosquito bites is relieved by rubbing the juicy, freshly cut surface of the onion on the area. Reapply as necessary.

SUNBURNStayed too long in the sun? Apply the inner gel of the aloe plant you should be keeping in your kitchen for kitchen burns. Or, soak in a cool bath to which you've added 2 cups apple cider vinegar. Plain, organic whole milk yogurt can soothe a burned face. Apply thickly, leaving on for 30-45 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

ENERGY DRAINOften an outing in the sun leaves us feeling drained of energy. Soaking in a peppermint bath will quickly revive you. Steep 4 tablespoons fresh or dried peppermint leaves in a quart of boiled water for 30 minutes. Strain, reserving leaves, adding tea to bath water. Wrap reserved leaves in a washcloth, binding closed with a rubber band. As you bathe, rub the peppermint filled cloth all over your body.

CLOGGED SKINGenerous applications of sunscreens can leave the skin feeling like it needs a good scrubbing. Combine a ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg with 1-2 tablespoons honey and apply to face for 20 minutes. Before removing with cool water, create a pulling sensation by tapping all over your face with your fingers. This stimulates circulation and makes your skin feel alive.

Assorted handy tips - must try some of these :)

Castor oil works well on insect bites as well as headaches and upset stomachs.

Apply warm salt water on a burn and it will help reduce pain as well as prevent infection.

Honey helps relieve chest congestion and you can also heat it

With a touch of whiskey and apple cider vinegar to help heal cold and flu symptoms.

You can create your own homemade cough syrup with a mixture of sugar and whiskey and heat till thickened.

To relieve colic, dissolve a tablespoon of baking soda in water; do not give to children under 12.

Salt and warm water applied into ear with a dropper dissolves wax buildup and reduces ear pain.

To reduce Garlic breath or bad breath for that matter, chew on some fresh parsley or fresh celery. There are also teas you can drink to help reduce bad mouth odors.

A tablespoon of peanut butter may very well cure hiccups.

One old time remedy for asthma was to breathe in salty water up your nose several times a day; also good for relieving nasal congestion and avoiding sinus infections if snorted with a touch of baking soda.

A mixture of warm honey, whiskey, and apple cider vinegar is an old time remedy for arthritic bones.

For extreme body odor, pour a cup of pure tomato juice in your bath water and soak half hour. This procedure works on pets as well.

To relieve itching on scalp or body, apply apple cider vinegar. Rinse off after application.

A warm castor oil pack applied on soar muscles will relieve pain. For better penetration use a heating pad over applied oil

Castor oil mixed with baking soda is an excellent treatment for ingrown toenails as well as warts. Simply mix equal amounts, leave on half hour and rinse clean.

Castor oil may be taken as an antitoxin as well as may be useful in the battle against infuenza...works to strengthen the immune system.

Rub a lemon slice on skin to instantly reduce oils also works well for age spots and lightening hair.

A note on Body Care: Do not over-exfoliate your skin or it may cause over drying and flakiness. Always remember to moisturize after exfoliationting especially for drier skins.

When using astringents, it is best to use alcohol free products. Using a cotton washcloth with a mild soap daily is more than enough exfoliation for the body.

Footcare: If you suffer from dry ruff feet, simply put them in warm water and Epsom mineral salts for approximately 30 minutes..remove and rinse with lukewarm water and a mild soap. Apply pure vitamin E moisturizer or break apart a vitamin E capsule and rub all over foot and ankle area. Put on a pair of socks and closed shoes. Repeat for about a month and feet will look and feel more supple.

This also works with discolored and brittle toe nails due to over use of nail polishes, which by the way are not healthy for toenails. The structure of toenails is different from that of finger nails. By constant application of polish to toenails, you are not allowing the nail to breathe causing a lot of the fungus infections we see today. A comfortable shoe will help with your foot restoration process.

Walnuts 'combat unhealthy fats'

Eating walnuts at the end of a meal may help cut the damage that fatty food can do to the arteries, research suggests.
It is thought that the nuts are rich in compounds that reduce hardening of the arteries, and keep them flexible.

A team from Barcelona's Hospital Clinico recommend eating an ounce (28g) of walnuts a day.

The study, which appears in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, also showed walnuts had more health benefits than olive oil.

The protective fat from walnuts actually undoes some of the detrimental effects of a high-saturated-fat diet Professor Robert Vogel

The researchers recruited 24 adults, half with normal cholesterol levels, and half with levels that were moderately high to the research, which was partly funded by the California Walnut Commission.

Each was given two high-fat salami and cheese meals, eaten one week apart.

For one meal, the researchers added five teaspoons of olive oil. For the other, they added eight shelled walnuts.

Tests showed that both the olive oil and the walnuts helped to reduce the sudden onset of harmful inflammation and oxidation in arteries that follows a meal high in saturated fat.

Over time, this is thought to cause the arteries to start to harden - and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

However, unlike olive oil, adding walnuts also helped preserve the elasticity and flexibility of the arteries, regardless of cholesterol level.

Arteries that are elastic can expand when needed to increase blood flow.

Lead researcher Dr Emilio Ros said eating high fat meals disrupted production of nitric oxide by the inner lining of the arteries, a chemical needed to keep blood vessels flexible.

Key chemical

Walnuts contain arginine, an amino acid used by the body to produce nitric oxide.

The nuts also contain antioxidants and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid with health giving properties.

Dr Ros is starting a new trial to see whether the ALA in walnuts can help people with abnormal heart rhythms.

He warned against people assuming they can eat what they like so long as they accompany it with walnuts.

"Instead, they should consider making walnuts part of a healthy diet that limits saturated fats."

Professor Robert Vogel, of Maryland University in Baltimore, said: "This demonstrates that the protective fat from walnuts actually undoes some of the detrimental effects of a high-saturated-fat diet, whereas a neutral fat, such as olive oil, does not have as much protective ability.

"This raises a very interesting issue because many people who eat a Mediterranean diet believe the olive oil is providing the benefits.

"But this research and other data indicate that's not true.

"There are probably other factors in the diet, including that it is a relatively rich source of nuts.

"This is not to say that olive oil is bad, but it's not the key protective factor in the Mediterranean diet."




Source: BBC News

Everything about bananas you ever wanted to know

Never, put your bananas in the refrigerator!!!

This is interesting.
After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit.

It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fibre, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking & Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

Never be sick again - Important information

I got this in my mail today and just had to post it for everyone to see it.

Great tips for a lot of aches & pains

Keep this on the Fridge

Did You Know That? Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional "pain relievers."

Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns.

Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.

Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.

Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.

Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer . Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly -- even though the product was never been advertised for this use. ( Note : Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine is not the same..and contains aspirin, which can cause stomach bleeding if you have ulcers.)

Honey remedy for skin blemishes ... Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus ... Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.

Easy eyeglass protection ... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.

Coca-Cola cure for rust ... Forget those expensive rust removers. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer ... If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409 . Insects drop to the ground instantly.

Smart splinter remover ...just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.

Hunt's tomato paste boil cure ....cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.

Balm for broken blisters ...To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine ... a powerful antiseptic.

Heinz vinegar to heal bruises ... Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.

Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dish washing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations Goodbye fleas. 

Rainy day cure for dog odor... Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

Eliminate ear mites ... All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.

Quaker Oats for fast pain relief ....It's not for breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.