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Exploring Essential Oils and Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy, or essential oils therapy, has been gaining in popularity. Aromatherapy is using a plant’s aroma-producing oils (essential oils) to treat disease. Aromatherapy can also be defined as the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit. Essential oils may […]

WRITTEN BY: Melissa Welker M.Ed., Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Fulton County, Maumee Valley EERA, welker.87@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Donna Green MA, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Erie County, Erie Basin EERA, green.308@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • www.webmd.org
  • www.naha.org
  • www.solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu
  • www.umm.edu

September is National Food Safety Education Month!

With the high number of food borne illnesses mentioned regularly in the news, reminding individuals, families, and food service staff about the basics of food safety is very important. Every time we turn around there are new cases of E. coli, listeria, salmonella, or foods that have been contaminated by potential allergens. What are the […]

Early Literacy: Paving the way for Success

Children are born ready to learn. From birth to about age 5 children have about eight times the neurons compared to an adult. During this time most of what is learned is learned through interactions with parents, grandparents, siblings, and caregivers. The individuals are most influential in a child’s life, and can serve as a […]

WRITTEN BY: Raichel Herte, Family and Consumer Sciences Student Intern

REVIEWED BY: Pat Holmes, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Montgomery County and Carmen Irving, Healthy Relationships Program Specialist

REFERENCES:

  • http://www.makewayforbooks.org/aboutus/importanceEarlyLiteracy.html
  • http://www.earlyliteracylearning.org/cellreviews/cellreviews_v3_n2.pdf
  • http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/face-new/pdf/research-compendium/early-literacy.pdf

City Mouse Visits the Country this Week

Remember the story City Mouse, Country Mouse? From the country or the city or somewhere in between, agriculture touches all of our lives. The Farm Science Review is a three-day annual event, recognized as a showcase for the latest technologies in agriculture and natural resources. The Farm Science Review highlights all aspects of farming through […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County, Maumee Valley EERA, powers-barker.1@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Lee Richter, Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Assistant, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County, Maumee Valley EERA, richter.71@osu.edu

Pumpkin – Full of Flavor and Health Benefits

Pumpkins are a sure sign of fall! While many people decorate with pumpkins, did you know eating pumpkin provides several health benefits? Choose pumpkins with a bright orange color to ensure high levels of beta-carotene which the human body converts to Vitamin A. A diet rich in foods with high levels of beta-carotene offers health […]

Food Riddle: When is a generic food not a generic?

Answer: When it tastes as good as the real thing! Generic food brands, introduced in 1977, have changed dramatically over the last 37 years. Initially sold in plain white packaging with black lettering, they were considered inferior to name brand products. The “generics” were even ostracized to their own aisle; a grocery store version of […]

WRITTEN BY: Donna Green, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Erie County, green.308@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Betsy DeMatteo, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, dematteo.15@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2010/october/shopping/store-brands-vs-name-brands/overview/index.htm
  • http://extension.oregonstate.edu/fcd/nutrition/ewfl/module3/shopping2.html
  • http://www.acrwebsite.org/search/view-conference-proceedings.aspx?Id=9804

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