Learn about Lawn Bowls and Lavender

Host: If you are not up to running a battle in the sports field or sweating profusely at the gym then perhaps lawn bowls is a game for you. Doctors recommend the game for the over 55s mainly because of its low impact to nature and social atmosphere.

As we age, we lose muscle and bone mass. Our hearts become less efficient and our arteries lose elasticity. Our coordination skills start to wane. However, experts are now starting to think these symptoms result from a sedentary lifestyle and that they’re not supposed to occur in people until much later in life than they do at present. Lawn bowls is a weight bearing exercise that will keep the musculoskeletal system toned and the cardiovascular system pumping nicely along. Most ball1s are played on grass which is kind to joints.

In recent years, lawn bowls has even become popular with younger people because it’s challenging and fun. Trying to roll that asymmetrical bowl towards the kitty is no main fate.

If you’re not sure that lawn balls will be quite your thing, many clubs have what they call bare footballs. This is an open opportunity for anyone who wants to have a game and do so without actually joining the club.

The world has been enjoying the game of bowls since the 1200s although eye and bowls have since being replaced with wooden one’s and common brightly colored composite plastics and rhythm.

Most injuries on the grain occur from either falling or being hit by a ball so be sure to keep you eye on the ball and of course if you are over 40 and overweight, it’s wise to get a medical assessment before venturing into the game. Other than that, it’s very safe and enjoyable game. Put yourself up for the challenge.

The site of a field of lavender swaying in the breeze is breath taking it’s little wonder that this attractive plant makes an appearance in gardens around the globe but lavender is not just a pretty face. It has many esteemed uses, medicinally, cosmetically and in the culinary realm. Therapeutic grade lavender essential oil has been scientifically proven to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Andrew Elms: A lavender has a wide range of uses and more on discovering a personal day and this is fantastic that cuts bites and bruises and—you can do that with. It’s also very calming and if you add it to your back or just a—distresses you or relaxes you immensely.

Host: When applying lavender oil topically, make sure it’s the real dill, fractionated in fiery oils such as those used in shampoos and perfumes may mimic estrogen in the human body adversely affecting the health of young boys. With lavender, only the best will do.

If you’re thinking about going for the green clean at home, use lavender oil as an antiseptic wash on floors and walls and some other insects can’t stand lavender oil. Bees on the other hand think that flowers are simply the beast for flavoring honey and don’t we all agree. You can flavor ice cream, biscuits, and roast with lavender bugs the options are limitless.