REASONS TO EXERCISE DAILY

 1.   Reduces the risk of heart disease by improving blood circulation throughout the body.

 2.   Keeps weight under control.

 3.   Improves blood cholesterol levels.

 4.   Prevents and reduces high blood pressure.

 5.   Prevents bone loss.

 6.   Boosts energy level.

 7.   Helps manage stress.

 8.   Releases tension.

 9.   Improves the ability to fall asleep quickly and sleep well.

10.  Improves self-image.

11.  Counters anxiety and depression and increases enthusiasm and optimism.

12.  Increases muscle strength, giving greater capacity for other physical activities.

13.  Provides a way to share an activity with family and friends.

14.  Establishes good heart healthy habits in children and counters the conditions (obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, poor lifestyle habits, etc.) that lead to heart attack and stroke later in life.

15.  In older people, it helps delay or prevent chronic illnesses and diseases associated with aging and maintains quality of life and independence longer.

This article is from the Health and Longevity magazine, 2010

LIONS, TIGERS AND FLEAS! OH MY!

I've had several people ask me what to do about fleas in the house and on their animals.  The fix is fairly simple and best of all it's natural and non-toxic.

You will need:

1 pound of cut black walnut leaves

1-2 pie tins (I buy the package of aluminum tins- 6 to a package) for each room

2 large lemons

2 cups of water in a small saucepan

Place about a cup of the walnut leaves in each pie tin.  Make a fist and grind the leaves gently 4-5 times to release the oils.  Place these tins under the beds, sofas, etc. around the house.  Once a week you will need to grind the same leaves again.

Meanwhile, cut the lemons into thin slices, cross-wise, and place them in the water.  Bring the water to a boil, cover and turn off the heat.  Let this sit over night without lifting the lid.  In the morning strain the liquid into a spray bottle.  Push the animals fur away from the natural way it lays and spray.  Be careful to keep it out of the animal's eyes as it will burn.  Repeat this once a week until you haven't seen a flea for a month.

That's it!  Easy, cheap and it works.  The fleas seem to jump around more for the first 12-24 hours and then they are just gone!

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