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Donīt Forget Your Eyes!After applying your favorite mask, place cooled chammomile tea bags on your eyes and relax for 20 minutes. The tea bags soothe irritated eyes. Recycle containers for seedsSave your cardboard egg cartons and you have ready made seedling trays. No need to buy the fancy ones. Perfect Herbs for Small SpacesEasy herbs for a successful windowbox garden are: Coenzyme Q10 - Health CornerstoneCoEnzyme Q10 - The Other Vitamin Quality is important. The highest quality CoEnzyme Q10 in the world is produced by Chemco, a Japanese company. The Japanese government oversees a rigorous 16 step manufacturing process; there is none better. Other sources of CoQ10 are often a dramatically lower quality. The famous Harvard trained MD, Andrew Weil, whose books we strongly recommend, has listed CoEnzyme Q 10 as one of the four most important dietary supplements. Preventative Value of CoEnzyme Q10 (CoQ10: Perhaps more importantly, supplementation with CoQ10 has a preventative effect--preventative against lack of oxygen, and against certain heart medications. Yes, heart medications. Strange as it may seem, certain heart medications that are prescribed to reduce cholesterol levels actually block the production of CoQ10. Additionally, researchers believe that CoQ10 prevents the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins (LDL; i.e., the "bad" cholesterol), making it an important supplement for anyone with high cholesterol. It is bound to the LDL by Vitamin E. News About CoEnzyme Q10 And Parkinson’s Disease Patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease for 5 years were divided into four groups and given varying amounts of CoEnzyme Q10 and Vitamin E. The four groups were as follows: 300mg of CoQ10, 600mg of CoQ10, 1200mg of CoQ10 or Placebo, all with Vitamin E (i.e., Vitamin E was used in all groups). The patients’ improvement in mental function, motor ability and activities of daily living were dose dependent; those receiving 1200 mg of Co Q10 each day showed the greatest improvement (44% less decline in the above function categories as compared to the placebo group). Patients receiving the smaller amounts of Co Q10 did not fare as well as those in the 1200 mg group, but did better than those not receiving any Co Q10. Why does CoQ10 help patients with Parkinson’s Disease? How Does CoEnzyme Q10 Work? Why Haven’t I Heard Of CoQ10? Recommended CoQ10 Supplementation After Sun CareSoothe burned skin with a tepid shower or bath soak as soon as possible. Then mix 3 drops peppermint oil into 1/4 cup of honey and apply. Catnip- itīs not just for catsCatnip makes a wonderfully fragrant and delicious tea. It is relaxing and tastes good for most everyone. Plant some for both you and your cat! The Early Bird Gets the MildewWait until after the dew dries on your plants before harvesting. You risk mildew if you don’t. Your plants oils are at their best once they have been warmed from the sun. Nettles for The PestsNettles repel pests and attract beneficial insects. Plant some today! Freshest Parsley?The best flavor comes from fresh parsley. It is easy to grow on a sunny windowsill. Sow seeds in October and have all you need during the winter months. Storing parsleyTo best preserve parsley’s flavor, store it chopped and frozen in a bag. Herbs Love to Be Picked!The more you harvest your plants, the healthier they become. You are trying to produce a sturdy, full plant and pinching off tips is the best way to do that. EchinaceaEchinacea may have a negative effect on any Storing SupplementsDon’t keep herbal products in the bathroom medicine A cool, dry place is best. Adverse ReactionsEveryone reacts to herbs differently. If you Know your herbWhen first starting to identify the herbs around you, always cross reference at least three books for positive identification. Cold Feet?Freezing herbs is often the best way to retain that summer flavor. You can freeze in ice cube trays for small portions or even larger portions freeze nicely in ziplock bags. Bilberry ExtractWhat is Bilberry Extract? For what, and how is Bilberry Extract used? Positive results have been noted in studies examining the effect of bilberry in pigmentary retinitis, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, retinal inflammation, macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, glaucoma, cataract and night vision in normal subjects. How much Bilberry Extract should I use? For more info, go to: http://www.health-pages.com/bb/index.html These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Easy Gifts For LessUse last year’s herb stash to make up simple blends of tea for your family and friends. They will enjoy the unexpected gift and you will make room for this year’s bounty.
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