Index/Nature Down Under

The human body is made up of many trillions of cells, the human brain alone has approximately 100 billion Neurons ( nerve cells ). There are many different kinds of cells but when similarly specialised cells form together they are called tissue. Groups of tissue form all of the different organs of the body such as the heart, lungs, brain etc. When any group of organs work together these are called Systems.

Systems are interconnected or interdependent parts or entities, organs or organisms that act together in a common purpose.

The Digestive system / Alimentary System: Needs to have the mouth, tongue, teeth, stomach, gall bladder, pancreas, duodenum, liver and salivary glands all working together in co-operation with each other for our body to function.

All Systems are dependent on each other - no system can function just by itself.

The Circulatory System: channels nutrient fluid through the entire body on which our whole being depends.

Cardiovascular System: Our heart pumping the life blood throughout our body, comprising the heart, blood, arteries, veins and capillaries. Also referred to as Circulatory System.

Central Nervous System: Consisting of our brain and spinal cord - nerve endings reach out from our spinal cord throughout our body.

Respiratory System: The tubular and cavernous organs that allow air to flow into our body - nose, throat, bronchial tubes, windpipe and lungs.

Wedding anniversary? But which one? These are just a few.
1st: Cotton 2nd: Paper 3rd: Leather 5th: Wooden 7th: Woollen
10th: Tin 12th: linen or silk 14th: Ivory 15th: Crystal 20th: China
25th: Silver 30th: Pearl 35th: Coral 40th: Ruby 45th: Sapphire
50th: Gold 55th: Emerald 60th: Diamond 75th: Diamond / Gold

Steam Inhalation: 5 drops of essential oil into 1 ltr of boiling water, place a towel over your head and keeping your eyes closed inhale the vapour from the steam. Or just try a few drops on a tissue and inhale the vapours.

Clearing the nasal passages : eucalyptus, peppermint, spearmint, lemongrass.

headaches: lavender, clary sage, rosemary, bergamot. mandarin, orange.

Tea Tree oil: (Melaleuca Alternifolia) is usful for dandruff, cuts, insect bites, pimples, oily skin, catarrh.

Which Essential oil goes with what?
Massage for Relaxation: Lavender, ylang ylang, bergamot, mix all three together into your carrier oil (5-10 drops into approx 15ml carrier oil) for a relaxed state of mind.

For Refreshing,Vitalising Massage or bath the following combinations may be used. ( Do not use these combinations if pregnant) Lemon and rose geranium, eucalyptus, lemongrass and rosemary, peppermint and rosemary. spearmint and rose geranium.

For people who are stressed combinations: Lavender and geranium, lemon and orange, lavender, patchouli and ylang ylang, bergamot and lavender, bergamot, lavender and rose geranium.

For those who are feeling depressed: Lavender bergamot and geranium are an excellent combination to help allieviate depression. Other combinations are sandalwood, clary sage, bergamot and patchouli, lemon and rose geranium.

Tired aching feet: Clary sage, rose geranium and bergamot, or lavender, rose and patchouli, in almond or apricot carrier oil.

Aching Joints/Arthritis: Lavender, rosemary and lemongrass in grapeseed oil.

If pregnant - Consult qualified practitioner before using any essential oils.

Facts on Beauty:

The surface area of a woman's skin contains over 3 million cells per 6.5sq cm.

Our skin has a life cycle of around 28 days in length, where old skin is shed and new skin takes it's place.

The hair & nails are extensions of the skin and are made up mainly of keratin.

Eccrine sweat glands are responsible for the regulation of body temperature, the skin plays a very important role in controlling body temperature.

Our skin acts as a barrier against toxins, bacteria and external injury.

Epidermis is the upper protective barrier of the skin and is the strongest layer.

The bulk of skin is called the Dermis which is made up of a fibrous protein, collagen and connective tissue.

Many millions of dead epidermal cells are shed every day, only to be continually replaced by new cells.