Eucalyptus or Eucalyptus globulus (Aromatheraphy)

Main actions:
Nasal congestion, sinusitis, colds and flu symptoms (especially when feeling chilled), bronchitis and asthma.

Secondary Actions:
Cold sores, general infections - especially urinary and intestinal - neuralgia, insect repellent, supports the immune system, good antiseptic, general anti-inflammatory.

Applications:
Use only 1 or 2 drops of oil in the bath or for a massage to avoid skin irritation.

Vidoe-game controllers linked to skin disorder.

So say scientists at Geneva University Hospital in Switzerland. They discovered that, in rare instances, tightly gripping video-game controllers for long durations can give rise to painful red lesions on the palms. Dubbed PlayStation palmar hidradenitis, the treatable disorder is though to occur when palms sweat heavily and rub against t the equipment. The advice: Encourage gamers to give their hands a break every 20 minutes or so.

Nutritional Know-How about tomatoes.

Bursting with vitamins C and A, tomatoes also are rich in the phytonutrient lycopene. A naturally occurring antioxidant that helps protect cells from oxygen damage, lycopene is a good defense against many types of cancer. Lycopene is concentrated in any cooked form, including tomato paste and ketchup, and, significantly, a study conducted by the USDA Agricultural Research Service found that organic brands contained as much as five times more lycopene than nonorganic brands. A 2007 study at the University of California at Davis reported that raw, organic tomatoes also can have more antioxidants than raw, nonorganic tomatoes - a whooping 79 to 97 percent more. So opt for organic when available. Low in sugar and high in fiber, tomatoes are also a good source of potassium, niacin, vitamin B6 and vitamin K. Studies have shown that tomato juice acts as an anti-inflammatory and helps reduce blood-clotting tendencies.

Gymnastics

Gymnastics combines the benefits of dance with the thrill of acrobatics. It develops strength, balance and mental focus. At the introductory level, kids think it is a blast and it is an excellent competitive option for quiet kids who feel overwhelmed by more-chaotic team sports, because it encourages teamwork in subtle ways.

But its vital that your child receive proper supervision from qualifies coaches and spotters to prevent injuries, says Melissa Johnson, executive director of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and a former competitive gymnast. And because you generally have to be physically small to excel in this sport, parents showed be on the look-out for warning signs of body-image issues and eating disorders.