Sandalwood is an essential oil with an exotic, woody aroma, and has demonstrated it’s effectiveness in a wide range of uses. It has a calming effect on the mind, is ideal for use in relieving depression, chronic state of fear, nervous tension, confusion, and anxiety.
Sandalwood is also effective in relieving dehydrated skin (excellent for mature skin), and has also been found to relieve itching and inflammation of the skin.
Chronic chest infections, sore throats and dry coughs as well as bronchitis and asthma can benefit greatly from this oil, as well as cystitis and bladder infections.
Because of the profound effect it has on the mucus membranes of both the pulmonary and genito-urinary tract, it has been used with great success for chest complaints, and urinary tract infections.
Lotions or creams:
When used in a lotion or cream sandalwood oil can assist with chapped, dry or inflamed skin and has wonderful moisturizing and hydrating properties, which are great for anti-ageing skincare. The toning effect is useful when fighting oily skin.
Burners and vaporizers:
In vapor therapy, sandalwood oil can be used for its aphrodisiac effect, to help clear bronchitis, coughs, chest infections, asthma, insomnia, irritability, nervous tension, stress, tension, for relaxing and as an insect repellant.
Blended massage oil or in the bath:
As a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, sandalwood oil can assist with bladder infections as well as chest infections and bronchitis, coughs, dry eczema, insomnia, forming scar tissue, irritability, nervous tension, stress, tension, as an aphrodisiac and for relaxing.
**The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only. You should consult a health care professional for any medical conditions. Essential oils are not used to treat, cure or diagnose any illnesses.**
This is a classic scene from a comedy that never gets old! Robin Hood: Men in Tights is a 1993 comedy of the story of Robin Hood. Produced and directed by Mel Brooks, the film stars Cary Elwes, Richard Lewis, and Dave Chappelle. The film includes frequent comedic references to previous Robin Hood films (most particularly Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, upon which the plot is loosely structured) and real-life subjects.
I love the cozy feeling of bundling up in a warm sweater on a cool day, and I found a fabric that you may not have heard about that might help you stay warm. Recently I’ve been reading about the benefits of bamboo fabric. Many people who experience allergic reactions to other natural fibers, such as wool, do not have a reaction to bamboo.
Bamboo is being promoted as an environmentally friendly, or ‘green’ fabric. Companies producing organic bamboo fabric leave the bamboo fiber unbleached. Bamboo is a sturdy plant which requires no pesticides to grow, but does require chemicals to produce the fibers which are spun and dyed for weaving into cloth.
The superior wicking properties of bamboo make it an excellent choice for staying cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Bamboo is a naturally antibacterial, antifungal and odor resistant fiber, through multiple washings.
While there continues to be much debate over the environmental benefits of bamboo, the noticable difference it makes while wearing it, compared to cotton and linen, definitely makes this fabric worth looking into as a ‘greener’ option.
The rules of this game are simple, yet it’s difficult to complete on your first attempt. The object of the game is to fill in the missing numbers so that no numbers are repeated in a single row. Simply click on a number from the left column, and add it the appropriate box on the right. If you need to change a number, you can relace it with a different number at any time. You may also adjust the level of difficulty.
This version is similar to the original game, except the scenarios and levels are different. Choose your character by selecting between Sonic, Knuckles, Tails, and Cream. Use right and left arrows and the space bar to control the action.
