Thursday, January 30, 2014

Mental Health



Hello to everyone out there in blog land,

I came across some interesting information I thought I might share with you guys. For more reading on this subject click on the link below.

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease have risen from the 24th leading cause of death in the United Kingdom to the 10th in the last 20 years. Dementia is now one of the top 10 (and fastest rising) causes of death. Not including the untold human cost, dementia costs the UK economy £23 billion a year. -The Lancet, March 2013
Here are stats for US
Between 1999–2000 and 2005–2006, the US death rate per 100,000 for dementia increased from 559 to 695 (24%) but doubled from 135 (92,927 deaths) ... www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3118887

Touch of Earth's Mindfulness blend contains 3 oils that have historical folkloric application as well as studies for prevention of dementia. They are Rosemary off., Peppermint and Lemon Balm. This is a great blend to diffuse or put on forehead and/or wrists. Always dilute essential oils when putting on your body, especially the face area.