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Aromatherapy oils and their use in calming the effects of Autism

Autism Autism is a neurological condition with several recognised characteristics. The main is Social Anxiety. Without guided support School and social activities can be difficult for those suffering Autism. Autistic children and adults are also known to have abilities more advanced than mainstream kids. Some autistic kids for example, can play musical instruments like professionals. Others are mathematical geniuses. To stabilise and regulate moods and sensory function, medications are sometimes used.

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Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Parsnips

The parsnip is botanically recognised as Pastinaca sativa from the Apiaceae family. Often described as a white carrot. They are native to Europe, Asia and throughout the Mediterranean. They pre-date the potato and were often used in a fashion similar to potatoes today. Parsnips are thought to have made an appearance in early Greek writings but some historians suggest there may be confusion between the recognition of Parsnip and Carrots. Either way, the modern day benefit of Parsnips in the diet should not be underestimated.

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Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - String Beans

String Beans are one of the most nutritious vegetables grown commercially for food. String Beans are high in B Group vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and a rich source of vitamin C. String beans are also exceptionally high in Amino acids Phenylalanine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Valine, Methionine, Cystine, Tryptophan and Histidine. String Beans are also high in Alpha-Carotene and Lutein, Coumestrol, Calcium, Vanadium, Copper, Phosphorus, Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, Folic Acid, Lignin and Zinc.

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Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Common Stone Fruit

Stone Fruit or a Drupe as they are sometimes referred usually has a single seed in the centre of a fleshy (fruit) outer protective covering. Stone fruit are nutritious and typically rich in Antioxidant vitamins particularly Vitamin C. The flesh of Stone fruit is designed to protect the seed as it develops, it also acts as an attracting agent for birds and animals who eat the fruit and pass the seed out in their faeces ready to sprout.

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Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Rhubarb

Rhubarb is botanically recognised as Rheum rhabarbarum and is a member of the Polygonaceae family. The leaves of Rhubarb are toxic but they are also bitter. It is thought that for the amount needed to produce toxic effect one could not handle eating it at that level. Needless to say the leaves of Rhubarb are not edible.

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Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Burdock

Burdock is from the Asteraceae family of the Genus Arctium of which there are several species. The most common used is Arctium lappa. The plant grows on a basal stalk with large leaves resembling common dock. Burdock is often treated as a weed when it grows naturally along roadsides where wind blows the seed and it settles along fences and other catchment areas.

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Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - The Adzuki Bean

The Adzuki bean, Vigna angulari, is an annual grown commercially for domestic consumption. Spelling variations also have the Adzuki bean listed as Azuki and Aduki – I have alte ated between the different spellings throughout this article. Beans are high in soluble fibre, which can aid regular bowel function and are a rich source of Vitamins B1, B3 and Niacin. Beans are also high in protein, complex carbohydrates and iron.

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Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Watermelon

The Watermelon is a hard skinned Berry known as a pepo. Botanically recognised as Citrullus lanatus, it is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, which also included Pumpkins, Zucchini and Gourds. Though officially a berry, watermelon is rarely recognised as such in the general community. Watermelon produces both male and female flowers on each plant and requires pollination from bees or other insects. Southern Africa is the most likely origin of the Watermelon where it was thought to have grown wild.

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Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Bok Choy

Bok Choy (pak choi) or Chinese Cabbage as it is commonly known is a member of the Brassicaceae family. Botanically classified as Brassica rapa with sub species “chinensis” or “pekinensis”. The common form grown around the world is “chinensis” which is also commonly referred to as “White cabbage” or “White Vegetable” Bok Choy is grown in many countries around the world though it is most favoured in China. Its use around the world is typically related to Chinese cooking.

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Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Mint

There are many species of mint belonging to the Genus Mentha of the Lamiaceae family. All mints have a pleasant aroma, though some may be considered overly pungent. Mint is perennial in habit and is typically cut back hard at the end of its growing season. Mints are known to enjoy wet growing seasons and moist soils. Despite this they can do well in varied climatic conditions.

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Is Organic a Healthier Choice?

There is a lot of Scientific study into the benefits of Organically grown food compared to food grown with conventional farming methods. Some studies indicate Organic is more nutritious while others show conventionally grown produce is. Better for us. I am going to look at it from a logical point of view looking at several aspects. Scientific research doesn’t always look at the complete picture when research like this is undertaken. Science looks at a particular aspect, in this instance nutrition level, and does not take other factors into account.

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Organic Gardener – A guide to trench composting

There are many ways to make compost. Typical green brown composts are made either in a compost bin or a heap on the ground. Compost does not always require the use of a surrounding container. Compost made in a heap is much easier to turn if and when required. If you have read my articles before you may know I am not in favour of adding household scraps to a compost heap. Household scraps are the main reason a Compost heap smells and attracts vermon. Household scraps do have a place in the garden however. I usually put these in my worm farm.

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Organic Gardener – A Guide To Growing Carrots In Your Home Garden

Carrots are amongst the most popular vegetables to grow in the organic home vegetable garden. Carrots are perhaps so popular because of how easy they are to grow and the versatility they provide in the kitchen. Carrots can be used for Juicing, Boiling, Steaming, In Casseroles, Stews and Soups, Grated in Cakes, rissoles, on sandwiches, in salads or simply on their own as delicious carrot sticks.

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Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Olive Oil

Olive Oil is obtained from the fruit of Olea europaea of the Oleaceae family. Commonly known as The Olive Tree. One of the healthiest oils available it is perhaps the world’s most popular oil used commonly in cooking. In addition it is also used in Cosmetics and Soaps as well as in Pharmaceutical products. Olive trees are native to areas around the Mediterranean with Spain being the world’s largest producer of Olive Oil. It estimated to be close to 800,000 Olive trees in cultivation around the world with at least 90% coming from areas around the Mediterranean.

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Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Pumpkin (Winter Squash)

Pumpkin is from the plant family Cucurbitaceae of the genus Cucurbita pepo. It is a common genus and species with many cultivars including; Aco squash, Delicata squash, Gem squash, Heart of gold squash, Pattypan squash, Pumpkin, Zucchini and many others. Some Pumpkins belong to other species’ groups such as Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita maxima, and Cucurbita mixta. The Species “mixta” is what I more commonly recognise as a true Gourd, though variations do exist within the genus.

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Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Red Kidney Beans

The Red Kidney Bean is recognised by its bright red or brown colour. Though they also come in Black and white varieties. They are from the Legume family of plants, Fabaceae. The Botanical name for the red kidney bean is Phaseolus vulgaris, which is also the name for pinto, navy and black beans. Collectively this family of beans is called ‘common beans’. The bean has a resemblance to a Kidney in shape and colour hence its common name. It is thought that the parent of the common bean originated in Peru.

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Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Red Lentils

Red Lentils belong to the plant family Fabaceae. Red lentils are classified as Lens culinaris. The Lentil is Popular around Europe and a regularly consumed food throughout the Middle East and India. The Red Lentil is often used as a substitute for meat. There are several varieties of lentils. The red lentil has a history dating back to South West Asia and Syria. Evidence suggests the Lentil was cultivated and used as far back as 6,000BC.

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Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Carrot

The Carrot is from the family Apiaceae with the botanical name of Daucus carota. Carrots are a common Root vegetable with a traditional orange colour. Though the orange variety is the typical favourite, there are white, purple and red varieties available. The vegetable of the carrot plant is a nutrient rich taproot. The original ancestor of the carrot was grown in the wild in Europe and Asia, it had an unpalatable woody cored root. The sweet juicy carrot we know today was bred from this wild variety.

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