28th ATHENS CLASSIC MARATHON : 31 OCTOBRER 2010 9:00 am.

Site :http://www.athensclassicmarathon.gr

This Is Halloween from the Nightmare Before Christmas.

[HD] ♥♫ "That Happy Feeling" ♥♫ - by Bert Kaempfert

I found this video in youtube accidental.

Elections 2010 in Municipality of Milopotamos

1st COMBINATION
Independent Movement of Active Citizens of the Mylopotamos.
Candidate Mayor: Dimitris Kokkinos.
Ste:http://www.dimitriskokkinos.gr/

2nd COMBINATION
For New Mylopotamos.
Candidate Mayor: Yannis Papadakis.
Site:http://www.neosmylopotamos.gr/

The date for local elections 2010: 7/11/2011.

Municipality Milopotamos

Second prodtuct from Cistus Creticus: cistus Incanus Tea.

Cistus Creticus or Cistus Incanus

The most unique feature of this plant is its richness of polyphenols whose extraordinary abundance in the pink Rockrose has popularized it as a valuable food supplement used in teas, taken alone and even incorporate in boutique health foods where its age old reputation of supporting the immune system and therefore assisting naturally with reisistance to and recovery from common colds and flu. Pink Rockrose polyphenols contain large proportions of the now famous ‘Proanthenols’.

What are Polyphenols?
Certain plant compounds containing groups of ‘phenols’ and which also contain certain antioxidant characteristics. They are very powerful antioxidants, present in several different botanicals. Polyphenols are now known to be the called the ‘Vitamins of the 21st Century’. Some of them are referred to ‘OPC’s’,‘Proanthenols’, Proanthocynanidis’. Super-antioxidants, also known as proanthocyanidins, pycnogenols, or OPCs, fit into this category. Research indicates that a class of polyphenols has antioxidant characteristics with potential health benefits. Like vitamins, they play a central part in our health

Where else do you find Polyphenols?
Polyphenols can be found in fruit, vegetables, red wine, green tea but the highest concentration of Polyphenols is only found in the CISTUS INCANUS.

What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants is a word frequently used in the media but does anyone really know what it is? Here is a simple, illustrated definition that while based on science is not in the usual scientific terminology that few of us understand.

Antioxidants are a classification of several organic substances, period. Antioxidants are substances that protect cells from being damaged by oxidation which is a chemical reaction. Antioxidants can help the body protect itself against free radicals.

Benefits of Cistus Incanus / Polyphenols
The Cistus Incanus has the age old reputation for supporting the immune system. Giving our immune system an enourmous boost as a food supplement. They support the body-own defense and immune system.

More Polyphenols?

Which Cistus Incanus do has more Polyphenols?

Cistus Incanus prodtuct labdanum.

Where ?

Northen Crete. The place that collect labdanum wuth tradisional way.

When ?

Sunmmer (May - August). The season that collect labdanum wuth tradisional way.

Rain again.

Cistus Creticus everywhere!!!!!

Farm of labdanum. Cistus Creticus everywhere!!!!

Rain again in Labdanum area !!!!
It is so good for Cistus Creticus now.
Cistus creticus takes power from rain in winter.

It is so good

First prodtuct from Cistus Creticus: labdanum resin - labdanum gum.

 Cistus Creticus - Cistus Incanus Creticus

Synonymous: labdanum, labdanum resin, labdanum gun, Cistus gum,Rock Rose resin, Sun Rose resin

Gum Labdanum resin -Cistus Incanus Creticus (Cistus villosus var. creticus) - from Northern Crete. The fragrance of Labdanum is very complex. This waxy resin produces a balsamlike, woody, earthy, marshy, smoky, ambergrislike, leathery, flowery, honeylike, mintlike fragrance with hints of plum or oakmoss after a rain.

Labdanum has fascinated people for many centuries. It is said to reach deep into our subconscious and bring back memories, pictures, feelings and moods.

Goats with labdanum

Labdanum originates from the rockrose bush, which emits a resinous dark brown mass from its leaves and twigs. To this day it is still gathered by driving goats into the thick forests overgrown with labdanum bushes. The goats eat their fill from the branches and the sticky resin gets stuck on their beards. When they return, their owners carefully comb the resin our of their beards. Also used is a rakelike instrument with long strips of leather attached to it, which they drag across the bushes to collect the resin.

Labdanum strengthens the body and provides warmth and sensuality. It is very grounding.

The Japanese use Labdanum in their Neriko mixtures, which are used during tea ceremony. Egyptians used it in their Kyphi mixtures and the Hebrews burned it in their temples. Today the perfume industry uses labdanum to add a note of moss and leather to its products.

Labdanum is an excellent medium for making fragrant incense pellets. Family: Cistaceae

Origin:Northern Crete (only place with tradisional way).

Parts Used: oleo gum resin

Aroma Description: very complex - rich, balsamic, woody, earthy, marshy, smoky, ambergris, leathery, sweet, flowery, honey, mint fragrance with hints of plum or oak moss after a rain.

Emotional Attributes: strengthening, creativity, relaxation, meditation, sensuous, love

Cosmetic Uses: perfumery, aromatherapy

Element Association: Fire

Magical Associations: spirituality, protection, courage

Astrological Association: Libra, Scorpio, Cancer

Planetary Association: Moon, Mars, Jupiter

Season: Summer, Autumn

Aromatic Note: Base note.