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- School resource officer improving after collapseMIDDLETOWN - Middletown school resource officer Mike Davis was showing signs of improvement less than 24 hours after collapsing on the job at Wildwood Elementary, according to Atrium Medical Center officials. […]
- Middletown councilman ‘critical and stable' after health scareMIDDLETOWN - The family of Jim Armbruster reported no major changes regarding his condition in the last 24 hours, but said he was “critical and stable” at Atrium Medical Center on Wednesday, March 10. […]
- Council makes utility projects appointment officialHAMILTON - City Council made it official Wednesday, March 10, creating a department with a specific focus on the future of local utilities. […]
- District appealing state’s call for school interventionHAMILTON - Tucked away in a small former elementary school building in a neighborhood close to Millikin Woods, there’s a quiet seriousness of purpose at the Hamilton Education Center. […]
- More locals out of workAnother 1,500 area people were jobless in January as unemployment rates in Butler County spiked more than 1 percent. […]
- School resource officer improving after collapse
Aromatherapy Mysteries Unraveled
Aromatherapy is one of the world’s most ancient healing arts. The ancient Egyptians used the essential oils from plant materials in their offerings to their gods and in their embalming process. There is evidence of aromatherapy in Chinese medicine manuscripts and there are numerous accounts of aromatherapy in the Bible.
Aromatherapy is the art and science of using pure essential oils to calm, balance and rejuvenate the skin, mind, body and spirit. Essential oils are extracted from natural botanical materials. The most common extraction method is steam distillation. The chemical properties of the essential oils have the power to relax the nervous system, stimulate circulation, lift depression, reduce inflammation and ease aches and pains. The essential oils are anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and are analgesic. Essential oils are highly concentrated. They can not be applied directly on the skin. They must be diluted with a carrier oil – an unscented massage oil, or a vegetable oil. Not all oils are safe for all people. Anyone pregnant needs to be especially careful about the essential oils she is using. There are a number of oils that are not safe for young children and frail older adults. People with certain medical conditions should consult an aromatherapist before using certain essential oils.
There are four pathways of aromatherapy that can be used in order to gain the most benefit from the essential oils.
- Aesthetic: Essential oils can revitalize and rejuvenate skin of all ages. This is also the pathway for burns and skin disorders.
- Olfactory/psychological: Essential oils can enhance emotional well-being.
- Massage: Essential oils, combined with touch, have considerable benefits for the mind and body.
- Therapeutic: The antibacterial, antiseptic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of the essential oils encourage natural healing from within.
Aromatherapy is a powerful healing modality. Consulting an aromatherapist is the best way to start on this aromatic journey. For more information about Aromatherapy, contact Patricia Faust of be! innovative wellness solutions, http://www.besimplybe.com.
If you are interested in learning more about Aromatherapy, please join us in West Chester on Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30 PM for an Aromatherapy experience. The cost is $5.00 per person, and reservations are required by calling Julie at 779.7360.
Intuition Development Series
Have you ever thought of someone and out of the blue they contact you? Maybe you just want to learn how to be tuned into yourself and others. Intuitive Deborah Herron will lead you on a journey filled with personal growth and development. Deborah will teach the group how to be more in touch with one’s self through a series of intuitive exercises. Classes are Thursdays in July, beginning July 9, at 7:00 PM at the West Chester Prime Club, 9090 Cox Road. Cost is $15/class. To register contact Julie McCarthy at 779-7360.
5K Run/Walk in West Chester
Ready for a fun time this fall when the leaves are turning and the temperature is perfect? Want to try out those new walking shoes? Join us for the 3rd annual Oh My Achin’ Arches 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 17, 2009, at Voice of America Park. Registration will begin at 7:30 AM, with a 9:00 AM start time. This year’s race is presented by the Barrington and Heritagespring at West Chester, with all proceeds benefiting Partners in Prime. The $20 entrance fee covers both the race and breakfast. For more information, call 867-1998.
West Chester Activity Center Coming Soon
A new activity center is coming to West Chester. The Township is collaborating with Partners in Prime to create a multi-generational, multi-use activity center in the former West Chester library on Cox Road. Meetings, classes, demonstrations, exhibits and more will serve the needs of the diverse West Chester community. The center will offer programs and rental facilities for all ages. When the new library opens at Union Centre, Read more
Tips for Healthy Eating on a Budget
As Americans struggle to cope with tough economic times, family budgets are being stretched for everything from housing and utilities to holiday shopping and travel. Food prices have been affected as well, but the American Dietetic Association wants to debunk the myth that it is more expensive to eat healthfully.
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According to registered dietitian and ADA spokesperson Katherine Tallmadge, a healthy eating plan which includes fruits and vegetables is less expensive in the long run than buying fast food or other less healthy alternatives at the grocery store. “The reality is, fresh produce gives you some of the best bang for your buck,” says Tallmadge. “In fact, in June 2008, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service studied the prices of produce throughout the country. They concluded that a person needing 2,000 calories per day could meet the dietary recommendations for fruit and vegetables for under $2.50 per day.”
At the grocery store, less healthful foods such as bakery goods, snack foods and sodas also can be more expensive than a healthier alternative. Tallmadge notes that while a 10-ounce bag of potato chips costs about $2.59 and may seem like a cheap source of calories, consumers could buy four pounds (16 servings) Read more
The Perils of Ageism: Not Just for Seniors Anymore
Ageism is still rampant in America, and many older people themselves trade in unflattering stereotypes of the elderly, including helplessness and incompetence. Such caricatures are not only false and cruel, they are also unhealthy. Research has shown that old people who believe in negative age stereotypes tend to fulfill them.
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And it may not just be the elderly who are harmed by ageism. A new study in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that young, healthy people who stereotype old people may themselves be at risk of heart disease many years down the road.
Researchers Becca Levy and Martin D. Slade of the Yale School of Public Health, along with Alan B. Zonderman and Luigi Ferrucci from the National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program, examined data on hundreds of men and women who have been studied for almost four decades as part of the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. Back in 1968, Read more
I Want to Volunteer! Where do I start?
Here is a wealth of information you can use to locate the perfect volunteer opportunities for your talents and interests.
After his children grew up and moved away, retired grocery executive Leslie found himself spending more time than he liked watching TV. He investigated opportunities through VolunteerMatch, and decided to attend training to serve as a school crossing guard for the neighborhood elementary school, whose bus funding had been cut.
Each morning and afternoon, Leslie arrives at the busy corner in time to shepherd his young charges across a busy intersection. Leslie says, “My grandkids live far away—but these are my adopted grandkids!”
3 Reasons Your Company Needs a Blog
By now you’ve heard of social networking-LinkedIn, blogging, Facebook,Twitter, etc. And you know you should do something, but what? LinkedIn is for people looking for jobs; Facebook is for teenagers, and Twitter is just a waste of time. HUH? These may be what you’ve heard, but unless you’ve talked to someone who uses them, you can’t know the true purpose or full potential. In other words, don’t judge a book by it’s cover. Read more
Oh, I wish I had said. . .Or. . I didn’t have time to think!
Have you ever been in a tense conversation and then a few hours later you think, “Why didn’t I say….” During this class you will learn how to always access your brilliance even in a difficult situation. We will study how our minds and bodies react to tense situations and then learn some simple techniques that keep our minds fully engaged and present. So that we can bring the best of who we are to every situation. Don’t let frustration keep you from being precise and making your point. Read more
We continue to add new writers and topics to our library of local information. We hope you are finding it a useful resource. Please give us some response so we know what your greatest interest might be.
We invite you to connect with one another in Facebook. What? You’ve never been in Facebook? You probably think it is only for kids…WRONG! It is the fastest growing social network on the internet. It is a lot of fun and I think you’ll be amazed how easy it is to reconnect with many long lost friends and relatives.
You can become a fan of the ButlerBoomer Page in Facebook.
We’ll continue to develop the site and reach out to grow a social network so that you can find a friend and connect with services and products in your neighborhood.
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