Today’s #RLWC2013 nations #aromatherapy & # health factoid from Ruth @ Flourish! Today we haveWales v USA then Scotland v Italy. The leek, one of the national emblems of Wales is a healthy food containing Kaempfero which protects the linings of the blood vessels, particularly against free radicals, & also helps decrease the risk of chronic inflammatory diseases. They contain vitamins C, B6 , K, manganese and iron. Olives are another important food product grown in many countries including Italy & USA. Jeanne Calment, who has the longest confirmed human lifespan, attributed her longevity and relatively youthful appearance to olive oil, which she said she poured on all her food and rubbed into her skin. In aromatherapy,Olive oil is used as a carrier oil to help skin protect & rejuvenate
Posted on: Sun, 03 Nov 2013 11:13:03 +0000