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Boost Your Mood with Aromatherapy
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November 22, 2024
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It’s Friday, and today we're diving into how simple scents can turn your whole day around with aromatherapy! As always, we have exciting deals, tips, and more to brighten your day!
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On this day in 1924, Sinclair Lewis became the first American to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature for his vivid portrayals of American life and keen social critiques in works like "Main Street" and "Babbitt."
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How do you feel about aromatherapy? |
Boost Your Mood With Aromatherapy
Feeling a bit down? Sometimes, a simple scent can turn your whole day around. Aromatherapy uses natural plant extracts to promote health and well-being, and it's easier to get started than you might think. Here are five uplifting essential oils to try:
Lavender: Known for its calming properties, lavender can help reduce stress and anxiety. It's like a soothing hug in a bottle.
Citrus (Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit): Bright and invigorating, citrus scents can boost your energy and uplift your mood. Perfect for a mid-day pick-me-up.
Peppermint: Refreshing and revitalizing, peppermint oil can enhance focus and curb fatigue. Great for those sluggish afternoons.
Ylang Ylang: With its sweet, floral aroma, ylang ylang promotes feelings of joy and relaxation. It's like a tropical getaway for your senses.
Rosemary: Not just for cooking! Rosemary can help improve clarity and stimulate the mind, helping you feel more alert.
Give one (or all) of these a try! Whether you add a few drops to a diffuser, take a relaxing bath, or simply inhale the scent, aromatherapy is a simple way to add a little happiness to your day.
You can also find essential oils for as little as $8 on Amazon!
Yesterday’s Poll Results - What’s your take on visiting haunted houses?
It looks like RH members aren’t the biggest fans of spooky stuff, as the final option took home the win with over 35% of the vote. The next highest choice — “I’ll go, but only with friends” — received 28% of the vote.
Thanks to the many of you who vote and comment every day.
Our Favorite Comments:
“Horror movies, haunted houses- bring 'em on. I'll believe in ghosts when I see them.”
“The scarier the better! Gets the old heart pumping.”
“I’d be too scared to go alone. I would need my husband to hold on to! ”
“no need to visit one,... I live in one 😳 ”
While we can’t publish them all, we do read and appreciate every comment. Some comments are edited to make room for more contributions.
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Senior Living News From Around the Web
7 Things to Know About Emergency Room Visits
We all become ill or injured at some point in our lives, and often these health issues may require an emergency room visit. Emergency rooms are open 24 hours a day for every day of the year.
An emergency room is part of a hospital. They are equipped with life saving services. If necessary, after an evaluation, you may be admitted to the hospital.
Emergency rooms triage, meaning the most ill patients are seen first. If you are in the emergency room for a non-life-threatening issue, you may wait a very long time to be seen as other patients more ill than you keep coming in.
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Longevity Tip of the Day
Frozen is fine — You can eat a balanced diet even when fresh fruits and vegetables are out of season because frozen can be as good as or even better for life-extending nutrients. British scientists found that fresh fruit can lose nutrients after three days of refrigeration, while frozen fruits don’t suffer the same fate. Another study similarly found that frozen blueberries contained more vitamin C than fresh ones.
Slang Phrase of the Day
Phrase: “Glow up”
Meaning: This means a makeover or transformation from bad to good.
In a sentence: “When Lila got back from the spa, she looked relaxed, radiant, beautiful — a total glow up.”
Good News of the Day
Salmon Have Already Returned Far Upriver to Spawn in Historic Habitat After Nation’s Largest Dam Removal Project
Not two months have passed since a series of four dams were demolished on the Klamath River, and salmon are already spawning in creeks and tributaries far upriver.
It’s the ultimate goal that a coalition of tribal, state, and federal government entities have campaigned for since the early 2000s.
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RetireHub Trivia
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Which U.S. town has been burning underground since 1962 due to a coal mine fire, leading to its near abandonment? |
Which video game franchise features the character Master Chief? |
Who painted the famous artwork The Starry Night? |
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