The Today Show's Rx Just For Women!

                               Avoid Alzheimer's Like Maria! 

Maria Shriver had a rough past 2 yrs. (remember Arnold and the maid?)
but she seems to be getting over it very nicely, thanks to friends, family
and "The Today Show!"
The Today show?
Yes, they're allowing Maria to do some reporting on the state of females
in America.

Ms. Shriver has tackled working women struggling with making ends meet
and this morning's show dealt with Alzheimer's. 
Maria lost her dad Sargent Shriver to the debilitating disease a few yrs. ago.
but this morning's episode of "The Today Show" was all about women
and Alzheimer's.

You see, Alzheimer's like heart disease is occurring  more in women
and very little is being done to combat it. 
But you can make a difference? 
How?
By advising those around you to the things that'll prevent it, you know the
usuals...
eat right (especially fish, veggies, (red cabbage)
get plenty of exercise
socialize with positive family and friends
volunteer
don't smoke (and if you do, try everything in your power to quit)
do crosswords (look up information on Google)
and drink tea.

That's right- Tea is now being called one of the most powerful
foods you can add to your diet to protect your brain from deteriorating.
What type of tea? 
Green, black and passionflower, Drink more passionflower tea
if you're in your 50's and 60's.

There you have it, Tea for a more powerful brain.
Hey, the Brits have known about this all along. Go Brits!

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!

Downton Abbey's Green Rx!

                  The Tea Rx From England! 

Are you a fan of the English series "Downton Abbey?" 
It just aired its last episode and that's mean a long wait
for those of us who can't get enough of the hit series.

If you're a really a fan, then you know that tea plays
a big part in the show. Yes, we're talking about the beverage,
and it seems to be the beverage of choice for a lot of Brits.
But did you know that you can get benefits from tea by not
drinking it?

That's right--with the big "green" movement going on, you can
improve your skin and clean your house with a tea bag or two.
So, look below, and learn how the beverage of Great Britain,
can really help you in more ways than you think.
a) Razor Burns-
Spring is almost here and that means more bare legs,
and if nicks and cuts are a part of your shaving routine,
put an end to it. How?
Wet a tea bag and hold it against the spots you cut or nicked.
Tea has tannic acids and that acid helps lower inflammation.
b) Healthier Plants-
Before potting a plant, place tea bags on the drainage hole of the
planter. They'll help retain water and keep your plant full of life.
c) Mirror-Mirror-
Mirror, Mirror whose the dirtiest mirror of them all?
If you say it's my house, clean them the "green" way... with tea bags.
Brew some tea, make it strong and let it cool. Then get a cloth
(clean) or paper towels or newspaper and clean the mirrors throughout
the house. Finish up by wiping the mirrors down with a dry cloth.
d) Pots and Pans-
Does your sauce stick to the pan? How about beef stew?
If you want an easier method to help clean up those pots and
pans, allow a tea bag or two to assist you. 
Fill the pot or pan with some warm water, add some dish detergent,
(a tbs.) and then throw in 2 tea bags. Let sit for a few hrs. or overnight
and the stuck on food will be a cinch to clean up.
e) Odors In The Fridge-
That box of baking soda in the fridge doesn't work like it
used to at eliminating odors, that's okay, try the new method
of getting rid of the stench, what is it? Tea!
If you have tea everyday, hold onto the tea bags.
Collect about 6 and place them in a bowl or small container,
and then place this container in the back of the refrigerator. 
Leave for a few days and then remove them. Start saving those
tea bags again and repeat the process.
f) Youthful Skin-
Who doesn't want to look younger? (Kim Novak) Well, if dry and
aging skin is a concern, run a bath and throw in a few tea bags.
The tea helps hydrate the skin, leaving it dewy and soft.
Another tip: If you eat oranges, save the peels and toss them in with the
tea bags for some extra soft skin.

That's it for now, until the next Downton Abbey episode, Good Day!

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs! 

Adele's Rx For An Embarrassing Health Problem!

                        Drink Like Adele! 

Adele, the ultrapopular singer and songwriter from England, like most
Brits loves tea. Tea to a singer boosts health in a number of ways.
Soothe dry throats, repair vocal cords and end the embarrassing
problem known as foot odor.

Now, we aren't saying Adele has any problems with foot odor,
we haven't seen or heard anything to suggest it, but what we are
saying is- if you or a loved one suffers from embarrassing foot odor,
then it's time to do like the Brits.

No, not drink it, but make a big pot of black tea, allow to cool,
pour it into a big basin, and place your feet in the tea.
Leave your feet in there for 15 to 20 mins. and then rinse off
and dry your feet. Doing this a few times a week, and foot odor
should be a thing of the past.
That's It- When a spot of tea does more than quench your thirst.

For more tips on embarrassing health problems, like gas,
underarm odor, breast odor, excessive hair on arms, legs or your
butt, or hemorrhoids-go to our regular blog...
SupermarketRxs@typepad.com

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!