Entries by Melody Thacker

People have been using garlic as a remedy for over 3,000 years. Garlic is known for its benefits for your heart, circulation and immune system. Garlic contains many nutrients and phytonutrients, and the two main compounds which produce the garlic health benefits are allicin and diallyl sulphides. Adding garlic to your daily fare certainly can't hurt and it adds to the flavor too.

Modern science has shown that garlic is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which helps fight infection causing viruses and bacteria. Numerous clinical trials have been done to determine the benefits of garlic supplements in heart disease. Many of these studies indicated that garlic may help lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Some trials also demonstrated that garlic may help in the prevention of blood clots. Another study also showed that garlic extracts lowered high blood pressure. Other studies have been done to determine the benefits of garlic in cancer prevention. Most of the garlic research has focused on it's ability to lower cholesterol and blood pressure as well as offering protection against strokes and heart disease.

Cooking and high high heat destroys some of the benefits and eating raw garlic isn't palatable or practical for everyone. To ensure that you are getting your daily requirement of garlic benefits Watkins Garlic Oil Softgels makes it easy and convenient. Each softgel contains the equivalent to one clove of fresh garlic, and the parsley and chlorophyll helps minimize after taste and breath odor.

Don't forget, it's always wise to check with your Doctor before taking any dietary supplements, especially if you are taking other medications.

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Whether you suffer from seasonal allergies or are bothered by allergies year round, taking Watkins Rezist Plus could make a noticeable difference in reducing your allergy symptoms.

Rezist Plus contains lactospore, FOS and AG which enhance the body's natural defenses to help ease your allergy symptoms and headaches; they also work to ease lactose intolerance, the associated gas and bloating while enhancing the absorption of calcium and helping you to maintain normal cholesterol levels.

I personally take this supplement and have found that after taking it for a few days, my allergy symptoms are reduced dramatically and I don't get my usual allergy headaches. I definitely function better and feel better. Without it I feel bleary eyed, my eyes itch, I'm stuffed up and tired. Some people report that all their allergy symptoms are completely gone while taking Rezist Plus, your results may vary. Take one caplet twice a day, allow a week or two for this or any natural based supplement to start taking effect. It is certainly worth a try if you want to feel better and enjoy life with less allergies.



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Shea butter is becoming a popular remedy for dry skin and it n wonder, it absorbs quickly with out being greasy. Watkins Shea butters contain natural shea butter, cocoa butter and five oils; macadamia nut, avocado, apricot kernel, jojoba and coconut, which are whipped for a smooth, spreadable butter that’s perfect after bathing or when ever your skin needs moisturizing. Great for at home manicures, pedicures and hand massages.

Pamper your dry skin with these wonderful botanical enriched butters. Choose from; Vanilla Shea Butter, Aloe & Green Tea Shea Butter Hand Repair Moisturizer, Lavender Shea Butter Hand Repair Moisturizer, Lemon Cream Shea Butter Hand Repair Moisturizer, or Lavender Shea Butter.

You'll find these wonderful shea butters at Watkins Online along with more dry skin remedies.

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When you get into the habit of adding more spices and flavorings to your food it's easier to shake the salt habit. Your taste buds and your heart will thank you for it! Spice it up with these suggestions:

Watkins All Purpose Seasoning is a versatile no salt seasoning that adds flavor to a variety of savory dishes or can be sprinkled on your meal in place of salt at the table.

Watkins Grill Seasoning adds a smoky outdoor BBQ flavor, when weather will not permit us to cook outdoors. Try adding Watkins Grill Seasoning to lemon juice, and Watkins grapeseed oil for a basting sauce for salmon fillets.

Watkins Inferno Sauce not only adds heat, it also adds a world of flavor. This all natural product with it's tangy flavor is a great substitution for ketchup and it's the winner of 1992-93 Gold Medal Chef's award. Try Watkins Inferno Sauce on egg dishes such as omelets and souffles. Add Watkins Inferno Sauce to fresh diced tomatoes to make a tasty quick salsa. Also use as a dipping sauce.

Watkins Tropical Salsa is made with natural pineapple, banana, and chili peppers. This is a great taste on chicken, pork or as an addition to marinades or sauces.

Use Watkins Calypso Hot Pepper Sauce as a dipping sauce; or use as a baste for chicken wings.

Watkins Mustards have earned a permanent place in the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum. Watkins Horseradish Mustard is good on hot or cold roast beef. Also good on ham sandwiches or burgers. A quick sauce for chicken nuggets can be made by combining a 10-ounce jar of peach preserves and 3 tablespoons of Watkins Onion Mustard, heat until warm.

Use Watkins Ginger not only for ginger cookies or cake but also add to Watkins grapeseed oil for a sauce for sliced carrots. Add a little ground ginger to sweetened mayonnaise for a topping on canned or fresh pears.

A tablespoon of chili powder carries a whopping 2,600 I.U's of Vitamin A. Sprinkle Watkins Chili Powder on a variety of savory dishes to add heat and wake up your tast buds with out salt.

Watkins Chili Seasoning is great sprinkled on hot buttered corn on the cob. Combine Watkins Chili Seasoning with Watkins Grapeseed oil, brush on corn tortillas and bake. Use Watkins Chili Seasoning in vegetarian chillies as well as those with meat.

The Cinnamon, Cloves, and Hot Pepper Sauce combination is used a lot in Spanish and Caribbean cooking.

Watkins Dry Mustard makes an excellent addition to coleslaw, Caesar salad or in sour cream for a condiment sauce. Use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Watkins Dry Mustard to 6 eggs to make deviled or scrambled eggs.

Add Watkins Garlic granuals when boiling pasta or vegetables.

Watkins Liquid Spices are very versatile. They can be added to the cooking water for pasta, rice, potatoes, or vegetables. Combine softened butter with a dash each of Watkins Garlic, and Onion Liquid Spices. Serve with hot bread or croissants. Why sauté in just plain vegetable oil? Replace some or all of the oil called for with Watkins Liquid Spices.

Watkins Chicken Soup and gravy base is a lower salt alternative, add to the water used for boiling or poaching chicken, fish, shellfish, or vegetables. Add Watkins Chicken Soup Mix instead of salt when boiling noodles, rice, potatoes, etc. Use Watkins Chicken Soup Mix instead of salt when making biscuits or dumplings. Watkins Chicken Soup and gravy base in soups, gravies, sauces, or chicken pot pie recipes and hold the salt.

When using ground turkey or chicken in a recipe calling for ground beef, add Watkins Beef Soup and Gravy base for an extra flavor boost.

Sprinkle Watkins Parsley on mashed or twice-baked potatoes for a colorful garnishment. Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Watkins Parsley per 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup of lemon juice. Use on vegetables, fish, or meats.

1 tablespoon Watkins Onion Flakes = 1/4 cup minced onion. Rehydrate onion for 10 minutes in an equal amount of water. This will bring out its garden freshness.

Sprinkle meat with onion and garlic granuals before cooking.

Go wild with herbs, spices, low sodium seasonings and condiments and you'll never miss the salt. Shop for a wide variety of low and no salt gourmet goodies at Watkins Online Store or request your free catalog today.

Oh no! You've got a nasty sunburn, you need the soothing relief of aloe vera and green tea. Your unprotected skin will start burning after a very short period of time in the sun so it's easy to get burned before you realize it.

Aloe vera has been prized for its cosmetic and therapeutic benefits for centuries. The Egyptians considered Aloe a sacred medicinal plant, and Cleopatra reportedly attributed her great beauty to the use of aloe on her skin.

Aloe vera gel contains a synergistic balance of some 200 biologically-active compounds that scientists believe are responsible for its legendary healing qualities. Watkins field-grown aloe vera is enhanced with other rejuvenating botanicals.

Green tea extract is high in polyphenols, a group of phytonutrients that may have powerful benefits for skin. Our therapeutic blend of six natural botanicals; calendula officinalis extract, anthemis nobilis (chamomile) extract, tilia cordata (linden) extract, centaurea cyanus (cornflower) extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) extract, and hypericum perforatum extract provides a cornucopia of natural goodness for your total body care.

Watkins is the natural way to sooth your sunburn and for healthier, more beautiful skin. We've had excellent results with the following products.

Sooth your sunburn with Watkins Aloe and Green Tea Moisturizing Gel, a clear aloe vera-based gel that cools and refreshes. The corn-based emollient hydrates your skin while the unique blend of botanicals mentioned above and green tea help make it ideal for soothing, healing and moisturizing your sunburned skin.

For a really painful sunburn Watkins Aloe Vera Soothing Burn Cream heals, as it soothes. This aloe cream is medicated with lidocaine to help relieve your pain as well as itching from minor burns, sunburns, windburn, insect bites, and other minor skin irritations.

Prevent future sunburns with Watkins Aloe Vera Moisturizing Sunblock with SPF-30 for your face and body and Aloe Botanical Lip Balm with SPF-23. Reapply after swimming or every couple of hours for the best protection. Visit the Watkins Online Store to order your Aloe and Green Tea sunburn relief.

Restless legs can keep you up half the night, try patting your lower legs with a bit of Watkins red liniment for relief and a good night's sleep.

You've got a nasty sliver, splinter or other small foreign object embedded into you skin and it hurts. If you don't remove the offending object it may fester or become infected. Wash the effected area with soap and water and pat dry with a clean cloth. Then apply a generous dab of Watkins Petro Carbo Salve and cover loosely with a bandage. Reapply twice a day or as required for several days. The salve will soothe the pain, draw out the sliver or other foriegn object and prevent infection.


We've used this method with good success to remove; small wood slivers, even slivers embedded under a finger nail, small metal slivers, small splinters, weed prickles to small to see and embedded dirt.

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