Tomatidine, a compound available in green tomatoes, increases muscle growth, strength and inhibits atrophy. Tomatidine, a steroidal compound,hexacyclic amine, protects green tomatoes from fungi, bacteria,virus and bugs.

Scientists at the University of Iowa are conducting further research to create a treatment for age-related sarcopenia, skeletal muscle atrophy.Treatment can help with injured and bedridden people, or those with restrictions preventing movement. Sarcopenia affects 30 million Americans annually.There is no effective treatment.

Eating green tomatoes should help. Researchers can only speculate how many green tomatoes are safe and effective for humans.The active ingredient is highest in organically grown tomatoes, Keith Baar advises, an expert in skeletal muscle metabolism. Tomatidine fed to farm animals and mice increased muscle mass by almost 15%, Baar observed.Christopher Adams, University of Iowa, discovered tomatidine promotes growth of human muscle cells in cultured mediums.

Tomatidine is 10 times stronger than ursolic acid, an inhibitor of muscle atrophy found in apple peels. Ursolic acid also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. The research was published in the Journal of Biology and Chemistry in 2014.

It is so good to know our food is healing us without drugs and our golden years are becoming healthier and longer with these compounds in super foods.

Judy Griffin PhD.

(Chemical and Engineering News, Stephen Ritter: May 5, 2014.)

Shampoo for Pets

 Hair care includes dogs, horses, and mature furry fellows. A light touch with a few drops of essential oils will help repel flies, ticks, and fleas. 

In six ounces of shampoo base add:

Shampoo to Repel Flies

Two drops of Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

Shampoo to repel fleas

In six ounces of shampoo base add:

Two drops of Lemon Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citradora)

Shampoo to repel ticks

In six ounces of shampoo base add:

Two drops of Cedar wood (Cedrus atlantica)

Two drops of Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Please click on the link to go to Dr. Griffin's website for organically grown, steam distilled essential oils.

Pet Scents for Allergies and Skin Conditions

Pets have allergies and reactions to environmental pollution and unhealthy foods affecting their skin. These allergies may cause your pet to itch, scratch, bleed, lose hair and suffer from skin lesions. A first aid aromablend to help pets deal with their allergic symptoms and have on hand is Hot Spots. We have successfully used it on several cases of mange. Calm Pet is a wonderful blend for very large to small animals. It calms the allergic skin reactions, reduces itching and scratching, while calming the emotional nature of the pet. Use it to counteract frightening noises and occurrences that scare your pet. Insect Repellent will keep the bug bites away, including ticks. 

Hot Spots - Apply topically to mange. For itchy and inflamed skin.

Calm Pet - For travel or at home. Apply to head, ears coat, and relax. Avoid eye contact.

Insect Repellent - Repels mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and critters. Apply generously to coat and head, avoiding eye contact.

For more information on pet products, please visit Pet Scents on our website.

My dear dog has been suffering from separation anxiety, and though he has been somewhat relieved by behavior modification, he still has panic attacks. I am wondering what is in Calm Pet and is the remedy more of a symptomatic relief or can it potentially be long(er) term? Is it something that I would initially use every day? -Rose

            Yes, Calm Pet should be used everyday to reduce anxiety separation. It will produce long term relief over time. It is better to start using it before the animal is let alone and exhibits stress.

Petite Fleur Essences for Pets

Use for Anxiety, Hyperactivity and Separation issues:

Calm Pet  

Also helpful are:

Deep Sleep

Chamomile Tea

Red Raspberry Tea

Herbal Valerian

Use for Aggressive, pouting, jealousy and disappointment:

Abate Anger

Clearing Room Spray

For Bladder and Bowel Accidents:

UTI Urinary Tract Support 

Diuretic

For Timidity:

Male Power Rose Oil Blend

For Hormonal Balance and Infertility:

Female Balance

For Pregnant Dogs, Moody and Unusual Hormonal Responses:

Vitex

For more information go to www.aromahealthtexas.com

Pets have allergies and reactions to environmental pollution and unhealthy foods affection their skin. They itch, scratch, bleed, lose hair and suffer from skin lesions. A first aid aromablend to have on hand is Hot Spots. We have successfully used it on several cases of mange. Calm Pet is a wonderful blend for very large to small animals. It calms the skin, reduces itching and scratching, while calming the emotional nature of the pet. Use it to counteract frightening noises and occurrences that scare your pet. Insect Repellent will keep the bug bites away, including ticks. 

Hot Spots— Apply topically to mange. For itchy and inflamed skin.

Calm Pet – For travel or at home.  Apply to head, ears, coat, and relax.  Avoid eye contact.

Insect Repellent – Repels mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, and critters.  Apply generously to coat and head.  Avoid eye contact.

For more info on pet products www.aromahealthtexas.com