You may recall a previous post I made on how using pink grapefruit as a perfume scent, made women appear younger to men. Well, I came across another interesting use for grapefruit - weight loss, and thought I’d share.

Dr. Alan Hirsch, director of the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago says scents can be used to help people lose weight. The Research Foundation’s studies have shown that food flavors — green apple, banana, and peppermint are more effective than non-food scents - including florals - for weight loss.

Almond is a nut which is very healthy and nutritious for you. It is a good source of dietary fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and antioxidants. Almonds also contains the essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6. Almonds can be eaten as delicious snack or add them in salads or you can simply eat them raw. Research studies have found that almonds have various health benefits.

A range of essential oils can but used as natural treatments for cystitis, bladder and urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Essential oils can be applied easily as a local wash, a compress or in the bath, adding six drops of essential oils to a tepid bath and soak for as long as possible.