Apparently being kind to others is not only good manners.  A recent Japanese study emphasizes it is also good for your health.

Holding the door for someone, saying a kind word of thank you, or showing your gratitude bring two positive outcomes.  According to this Japanese study you will feel happier and be healthier.  It is an easy and inexpensive way to reduce stress and avoid depression.

Being kind stimulates the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that has a positive effect on our humor, and reduces the secretion of cortisol which is a stress hormone.

So, to be healthier share your kindness and gratitude.  This is good news for people with age esteem, because they naturally show gratitude.

Bonnie Fatio

Grapefruit brings many beneficial properties to your health.

In aromatherapy grapefruit essential oil is extracted and used to improve or treat various conditions such as lack of muscular tone, water retention and toxicity in the body.  Baths, massages and skin care products using grapefruit essential oil are age-esteem soothing and healthy.

Grapefruit with its high content of vitamin C is known to help  prevent cancer and decrease cholesterol in the body.  Vitamin C is also very successful in lowering  blood pressure. Pink grapefruit is rich in beta carotene which is good for the eyes.  Enjoy half a grapefruit as a dessert or snack.

The fruit should be eaten as opposed to being consumed as a juice because there are chemicals in the pulp which enhance its efficiency.  Studies today suggest that it is better to eat all fruit than to drink the juice.  Fruit juice is higher in sugar and enables bad cholesterol to form in the blood.

Grapefruit is also used in combination with other scents as the top note in some perfumes, emitting a fresh, citrus aroma.

Grandma Nature