Shake it Baby

About 6 years ago my Gran had to have knee replacement.  Because she didn’t want to wait she decided to go to the great expense of having it done privately.  The operation went perfectly well and she was able to walk well after a while.

Unfortunately she started to develop pain in her other knee which caused her great pain when walking.  So she booked herself to have another knee replacement only to be told that she has a heart murmur so cannot have the operation.

My Gran loves to go on holiday with my Mum to christmas markets in places like Germany and Poland.  She was determined that she would go, so she decided to have acupuncture.  I’m please to say that after a number of sessions she can walk again and will be going away to Berlin early next week.

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I was watching the One Show last night on BBC1 and was shocked to see the item about “dog knapping.”  It seems that because our homes and cars are so well protected, criminals are stealing our beloved pets and holding them to ransom.

These thieves are looking for several hundred pounds.  One couple on the show paid this money and when they got him back he was very thin and his paws were red.

Another couple however refused to pay the money even although they were told that they would slit its neck.  The family feel that if they give into this behaviour they’ll only continue to steal other dogs.  This is all very noble of them but quite frankly I would give the money over like a shot.  My dog is a member of my family and I couldn’t forgive myself if anything happened to her.

I love my dog and will do anything to protect her.  She is very well behaved but I never did dog agility training with her.  Sometimes I regret it but I think she’s a bit too old now.

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Without plants we wouldn’t be able to enjoy the wonderful benefits of aromatherapy, therefore the garden plays important role. With a little thought and time along with routine maintenance anyone can reap aromatherapy benefits right in their own garden, no matter what the size.

Here are a few tips to help get you started.

Soil Quality – If you’re looking for the best quality plants then making sure you have good quality soil is essential. Before you start buying any plants or seeds, test your soil. Make sure it’s the correct consistency, has good drainage and is full of nutrients. If there are any problems, these can usually be resolved fairly easily. Ask at your local garden centre or nursery for advice.

Fresh over Dried – Growing herbs is very easy so is something that many people do. Fresh herbs are simply wonderful compared to dried herbs when cooking. Herbs and even flowers can be infused in oils, water or mixed with butter.

Evoke Nostalgia – Always plant flowers you love to smell. Aromatherapy has an amazing affect on the brain in that it can even recall memories and can give you a sense of nostalgia. Scents that you experienced as a child will have memories flooding back to your more innocent days of youth.

Growing Herbs in Containers – If you lack space to grow herbs outside then containers are ideal. They are great especially in colder months because you can use them to grow plants inside. If you want a really cottage style garden then planting seeds between the cracks of you paths and patio can be really quaint.

Scent and Practicality – Go wild with what you plant in your aromatherapy garden. Although it can help if you read more on the properties of the different plants. The reason for this is that you will grow plants you enjoy smelling but also ones that you can put to practical use.

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