Who has kids? Most huh well you will need to pay attention here. Take out aroma lamp and diffuser; put 6 drops of lavender, four of chamomile, and three of sandlewood or cedar wood. Turn it on and watch your house hold calm down almost immediately. You can also place chamomile or lavender in a small pillow and place it in your children’s bed. It is safe, pleasant; child gets a better, more rejuvenating sleep. Jasmine also has a sedative quality as well as Patchouli. Cinnamon bark is neat oil. It is warm, calming, spicy and comforting. There have been surveys conducted about effect that scent of cinnamon has on men, for example. Most men stated that smell of cinnamon reminds them of grandma’s kitchen, thus bringing on a feeling of love. However, it also helps women with cramps, regulates menstrual cycle, and even gives us a little boost in our love lives. Cinnamon also can be used for insect bites, treat infections and is used in cough elixirs. Be careful, cinnamon can irritate your skin if not diluted properly. There are some oils (like lavender, tea tree, and patchouli) can be applied directly to skin with no dilution. To be safe I would dilute 2-4 drops of essential oil to 1 tsp. (5ml) of carrier oil. Carrier oils allow safe absorption into skin and calms some of more potent oils. Aromatherapy is idea that through senses of touch and smell body can achieve harmony between mind, body, and spirit. Balance is important today due to Contamination of chemicals in our world as shown in ozone alerts. Today’s stress, busy schedules, full houses and all of everyday problems, which have become part of our hectic existence. Aromatherapy is a healthy, easy, inexpensive way to naturally heal your mind and body. Majik by Mother Nature has developed over 50 products to aid you in this quest for balance. Click here to review a list of products we have available. If you have, any comments are question click on guest book are e-mail us at majik.mn@worldnet.att.net.

8. Strength training is for both male and female. Yes, women should be strength training right along with men. No, a woman won't wake up one morning looking like a man!! Women don't have hormones to pack on muscle like men do. Women who strength train will end up with shapely, sculpted bodies that look healthy and toned.

9. Strength training means your scale weight is irrelevant. Strength training adds muscle and reduces body fat. Muscle is denser than fat. Therefore, you will not need to pay attention to your weight on a scale if you're strength training. The scale may show you're weight increasing but it may be because you're adding muscle. Learn to judge by your appearance, how you feel and how your clothes are fitting.

10. Strength training is a method of self care that will get you many compliments!! Do this for yourself! Take care of your body now - it's never too late. Even senior citizens are strength training with amazing results. If you're shy about accepting compliments - you'll be learning how to accept them because many will come your way once you begin a strength training program.

© By Monique Rider 2001