Wednesday, 13 July 2016

Peppermint Oil Uses


Peppermint essential oil offers a cooling sensation and provides a calming effect on our bodies, which may relieve sore muscles when used topically. Furthermore, it has antimicrobial properties therefore it can assist freshen smelly breath and soothe digestive issues. Peppermint is a hybrid species of spearmint and water mint (Mentha aquatica).
The following are some of the feedback from Radha Beauty Peppermint Essential Oil customer regarding Peppermint oil uses.


Radha Beauty Peppermint Essential Oil[Purchase]


By ProductReviewer0710 on September 3, 2015

The Radha Peppermint Essential Oil is a great value.

If you love essential oils, you will greatly appreciate this product. A quality oil with a reasonable price.

Packaging: The oil arrives safely, packaged in a solid box fitting for the size of the bottle. The bottle is securely enclosed in a tightened plastic seal. Comes with a glass dropper. Securely wrapped in bubble wrap.
Size: 4 Fl oz (120 ml)
Smell: Refreshing but not overwhelming
Uses: Here are some benefits that I have found.
Peppermint oil uses are widely varied as the oil is versatile non-toxic non-irritating oil.

Being antiseptic in nature, peppermint oil massaged on the scalp helps to remove dandruff and head lice in addition to its usual soothing cooling effect.

For relief from headaches, inhale a few drops of peppermint oil sprinkled onto a handkerchief or dabbed on your wrists. - some medications give me a headache. If I dab a bit on my wrists prior to taking, this problem has been avoided.

Applied to your face, peppermint oil keeps pimples away making blemish free healthy skin. My teenage son suffers from hormonal acne. We have implemented use of Peppermint Oil into his cleansing routine. It is more pleasant smelling than the typical acne products and not overly drying. We have seen great improvement by using this oil on the acne.

To relive nasal congestion from a cold, rub peppermint oil on the chest or add a few drops to a vaporiser.

Get rid of toothaches and bad breath when adding a couple drops of peppermint oil to your toothpaste. The oil has also been used in the treatment of gum disease.

The list goes on and on but this is some of what I have tried for use and it works!

I received this item at a discount for my honest review. The cost of the item in no way altered my opinion. My review is based upon experience using the product.

By Angela Williamson June 27, 2016

I have ordered this oil quite a few times now and it is great!! During the Spring/Summer spiders seem to be at their worst where I live. So after doing some research I decided to give Peppermint Oil a try. This brand in particular is GREAT for repelling spiders, mice, and other insects. I have even started ordering it for other family members and they love this as well.


Peppermint Oil Benefits and Uses - YouTube


By PCF on January 24, 2016


This smells pretty much like Peppermint Oil, though not the same scent that makes me think of and want to eat a peppermint candy. :) I've used this product medicinally, which is what I buy it for, and it's at a great price for the size so I will buy the Radha Peppermint Oil again. I use a little more than I'm used to but it does the trick. It alleviates my migraines & sinus headaches, painful joints and muscles, and breathing issues, plus it can be diffused, used in homemade deodorant and toothpaste, etc. I apply it to my chest for lung pain and to help prevent or heal congestion, neck for a sore throat, back, neck and fingers for aches & mobility, head for migraines & sinus headaches, etc. I've used it directly (I can handle peppermint oil that way, not saying others should) and use it in a roll-on I make to carry with me all of the time, there I combine it with eucalyptus oil and a carrier. Also, the company has EXCELLENT customer service (on another product that I didn't like they offered a refund without my even asking for it), which is very important and makes me want to continue to do business with them. :-D



Peppermint Oil Uses - Benefits Of Peppermint Oil - YouTube


By SanaAngels on July 14, 2015

I love peppermint oil and I use it for almost everything. Peppermint oil might be the most versatile essential oil that I know. This is high quality oil and comes in a 4oz bottle with a dropper.

A few things you can use the peppermint oil for:

1) Hair Growth - Simply add some peppermint oil to your current shampoo and it can help stop hair loss and thinning. ( I've been doing that I do see result and I love the cooling sensation on my head.)
2) Sunburn Relief - You can mix peppermint oil with a bit of coconut oil and apply it directly to your skin, it will help to relief pain and support healthy skin renewal and give you a cooling sensation.
3) Freshen Bad Breath - Add a few drops in a glass of water and rinse your mouth. It's like homemade mouthwash
4) Bug Repellant - Peppermint oil is great for repellent bugs, ants, spiders, cockroaches, mosquitoes, mice, and even lice will be repelled. You can add a few drops of the oil on the cotton ball and place it where the bug is and the bugs will go away. Or you can use a spray bottle, fill it with water and add the peppermint oil. Simply spray it where bugs is and the spray can be use as air freshener too.

That's just a few ways of using it and there's a ton more ways of using this awesome oil. I also love to add a few drops of peppermint oil to my diffuser and my room will smell great. Peppermint oil is an essential that I always have to keep around.

I received complimentary product in exchange an honest review. However, all opinions expressed here are my own. 


Radha Beauty Peppermint Essential Oil[Purchase]


ILoveAromatherapy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. If you click on my Amazon.com links and buy anything, even something other than the product advertised, I earn a small commission, yet you don't pay any extra. Thank you for your support.


The information in this blog post represents my own opinions and does not contain a recommendation for any particular security or investment. I or my affiliates may hold positions or other interests in securities mentioned in the Blog, please see my Disclaimer page for my full disclaimer.

Sunday, 10 July 2016

Lavender Oil Uses


If you exclusively use one essential oil, here it is! Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) is easily the most versatile of all essential oils. Well-known because of its relaxing effects on the human body, therapeutic-grade lavender has been well known for the skin. It is usually useful to cleanse cuts, bruises, and skin irritations.

Below are some of the feedback from Radha Beauty Lavender Essential Oil customer regarding Lavender oil uses.


                      
Radha Beauty Lavender Oil[Purchase]
    


By Gini Risinger on February 10, 2015
I love this lavender oil!! I have tried other brands and always got migraines from them. Not the case with this brand. It has so many uses. I put a couple drops in my trash cans, mix it with water to spray on my sheets for a more relaxing sleep, put some in my bedroom and bathroom heat vents, put a drop or two in my toilets when I clean them, use it on my skin to help with relaxing me. 

And what impressed me the most was that every year I get a very bad rash on my eyelids. They itch, burn and get very red. I have tried so many products and the only thin that has helped is ice to stop the itching. When I got the Radha oil a couple weeks ago I decided to try a bit on my lids. I am amazed!! It has stopped the itching and is healing the skin. I use a q-tip to apply it so it doesn't get into my eyes. I will definitely buy this again. The size of the bottle surprised me too. It is very large so it will last a while. So excited to share this review with my pics showing the difference it is making on my eyelids.


By STAM on January 23, 2015

I have recently been making my own skin and beauty products because I have really sensitive skin. So Lavender oil lets me scent my own body washes, or make essential oil blends for perfume. I received this Lavender oil and decided to make a blend using fractionated coconut oil as a base. I also used Radha's Peppermint oil combined with the lavender to make a really nice perfume and put it into an empty perfume roller. It smells divine. 

Someone gave me a hug goodbye and they said: "you smell great". Which was awesome because I had just made the mixture and applied it. This oil is 100% so it is not diluted with oils or alcohol that you often get. The bottle is a lovely cobalt blue which helps extend the life of your essential oils. The size of the bottle is ample at 4oz and should last you a long time. It is glass and it also comes with a glass dropper so you can mix your oils easily. I have also used this to make my own rice packs. You can heat up a rice pack for muscle tension relief by applying a rice pack. 

I took a washcloth and filled it with rice and added a couple drops of the lavender oil and stitched shut .I warm it up and place around neck or forehead and lay down. The lavender will act as aromatherapy as well. This lavender oil lasted longer than the other brand of lavender oil I have so I would definitely recommend this.


By Teelarose on July 14, 2015
I've been adding lavender oil to my alcohol-free witch hazel and my moisturizer and it's made a huge difference in my skin in terms of healing old acne scars, clearing up blemishes and just giving me an overall much healthier appearance.

I know that a lot of people quote Paula Begoun as saying Lavender causes Cell death but you have to look at where her minuscule information came from and who she is before you naysay on lavender oil. For one thing, Paula is Extremely anti-natural skincare and anti-essential oil in anything and everything. she also has a financial stake in selling her skincare line. she is VERY biased and basis her assumption on a 2 line blurb from an article written in 2002. If you read her reviews on natural and organic skincare all of them have low ratings and she would rather you purchase her chemical laden products. Here's a good article explaining that she absolutely WRONG about Lavender oil.

http://personalcaretruth.com/2011/09/lavender-oil-skin-savior-or-skin-irritant/

for Me, Lavender Oil has been a godsend. Whereas Tea Tree oil never did much for me, Lavender oil has been the one thing I've been missing from my skin and Haircare.

Lavender Oil has been used in skincare and health for thousands of years. It has amazing healing properties both physically and mentally. It's a natural cure for depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, scars, acne, eczema, hair loss, dandruff, scabies, lice, Mosquito repellent, foggy brain (good for those with autoimmune disease with brain fog), Muscle aches, gangrene (Used in the US army medic kit until Vietnam), hormone imbalance, it's anti-asthmatic, burn treatment, good for respiratory ailments, aid in digestive issues and it even fights hard to treat bacterial infections like MRSA


                         10 Best Ways To Use Lavender Oil - YouTube

HOW TO USE LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL. Uses & Benefits. Acne ... - Youtube

Radha Beauty Lavender Essential Oil Questions And Answer

Question:
Has this oil been diluted?
Answer:
I personally tested this oil on what is called a GC/MS because I was extremely skeptical that it was real and undiluted. After testing, I found out that this stuff is NOT diluted with anything. Its 100% pure. It evaporates quickly like it is supposed to, smells strong and really does have a great smell. The oil contained components normally found in lavender oil and nothing that it should not. Keep in mind this is Bulgarian Lavender EO which has the most floral notes. It does not have the "medicinal" notes that some of the french lavender EO will have. 

If you were wondering, that medical smell actually comes from a chemical that is the main component of Camphor Oil. I tested another lavender oil simultaneously that happened to be French lavender EO and the camphor component was missing.
By Katrina Benzrihem on September 9, 2015

Question:
For the vendor: Is this product steam-distilled or are chemicals used for extraction?
Answer:
Steam distilled
By Clifford A Thompson on June 6, 2015

Question:
Can you add this to a humidifier?
Answer:
Yes! I do and love it.
By Rhonda on February 4, 2015

Question:
Is this lavender oil organic?
Answer:
It says on the description that they do not have organic certification yet but the oil is natural. I think it's great - strong lavender scent and fragrance last a long time.
By $usan on August 3, 2015


                                           Radha Beauty Lavender Oil[Purchase]


ILoveAromatherapy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. If you click on my Amazon.com links and buy anything, even something other than the product advertised, I earn a small commission, yet you don't pay any extra. Thank you for your support.


The information in this blog post represents my own opinions and does not contain a recommendation for any particular security or investment. I or my affiliates may hold positions or other interests in securities mentioned in the Blog, please see my Disclaimer page for my full disclaimer.

Friday, 8 July 2016

Tea Tree Oil Uses


Do not confuse the tea tree together with the unrelated common tea plant that is used to make black and green teas. Tea tree oil is used on the skin (used topically) for infections which include acne, fungal infections of the nail (onychomycosis), lice, scabies, athlete's foot (tinea pedis), and ringworm.

Three of the very most common Tea Tree Oil uses are Fungus removal, Skin Tag/Wart removal, and Acne. Below are some of the review from Radha Beauty Tea Tree Essential Oil customer regarding tea tree oil benefits.





Radha Beauty Tea Tree Essential Oil[Purchase]




Tea Tree Oil for Fungus

By ileanainbliss on August 3, 2015

My husband's been suffering from a fungus on his right hand for years. A friend of us recommended him this oil. He explained to him how wonderful this oil was for many things, and one of those things was to cure fungus. I found it here on Amazon, and order for him.
The item arrived July 19, we were on a cruise and got back home from it on July 24. Immediately he began to use it, this product is amazing, for the first time we see real results on his hand. I'm sharing some pictures. As the saying goes. "A picture is worth a thousand words"
The first picture is from July 24, the last one is from July 30


By Richard295on July 2, 2016

I applied this to a thickened and discolored toenail that been fungus infected for over a year. In two weeks the toenail color returned to normal.

By Lawana Wallison June 30, 2016

My research led me to a recipe of essential oils for a "fungus" I guess you'd call it. I've seen results in just two days of using tea tree oil on my affected toes. This is a great product with fast service from the company.


Tea Tree Oil for Skin Tag/Wart

By Leticia on December 3, 2015

Simply AMAZING! I just received this product TODAY. I bought it as an alternative to visiting a dermatologist to have a skin tag removed. Prior to purchasing this one I tried Tag Away with no results. In just one day there is a HUGE difference! See for yourself in the picture.


By IceOnFireon July 7, 2016

I've been using this to assist with removal of a couple of skin tags. 1 month later it helped with remove 2 of 4 skin tags. I've got a larger one I am battling. The oil is more effective if you put a band-aid over the applied area.

By Daniel R.on July 6, 2016

After reading all the negative reviews can't help but agree about the smell and watery feel to it. I recently tried a different brand of tea tree oil and it smells slightly different than this one. But one thing is for sure this oil helped me get rid of a wart that on my index finger next to the fingernail that has had me embarrassed about it for 20+years of my life after trying everything including useless cryogenic freezing. Though it did take about 6 months to get rid of it, you have to be consistent. For this, I give it 5 stars! Great product! Wish I had before and after pics.



All About Tea Tree Oil + My Favorite Uses for it! - YouTube



By Esther Sonon July 2, 2016

It actually works! I'm using it to remove a skin tag/wart (I honestly don't know what the hell it is. All I know is I didn't want that crap on me anymore.) and at first I thought it was getting worse after a few use. But I continued to use it because I'm impatient and have a tendency to give up on products quickly. Well, I'm glad I continued to use it! It's almost gone now! Woo hoo! Go away weird skin thingy!

By Sheryl Honsakeron June 29, 2016

The odor is strong, but it works...I had a wart on my leg that nothing else has come close to removing...It is nearly gone since using Radha Tea Tree Oil. Also having success with removal of skin tags & psoriasis....



Tea Tree Oil Uses - Benefits of Tea Tree Oil - YouTube

Tea Tree Oil for Acne

By Brittany Harrellon June 29, 2016

Do you know how hard it is to find affordable tea tree oil? Almost impossible. All the drug stores sell Tea Tree Oil but you're lucky to get half an ounce for less than $20 and even then, it's mixed with all kinds of other chemicals.

I bought this because I have very oily and acne-prone skin and tea tree oil is one of the few things that helps clear up my acne without basically pouring acid on my skin. Yeah, it's that bad.

This is a fantastic, affordable option and, honestly, I feel like it works better than any other tea tree oil I've tried in the past. I don't know if it's the distillation process for what but it's been magic for my skin and I'll never go back.

FYI for people who are used to the regular OTC tea tree oil: it is very liquid-y rather than serum-y. You can't just put some on your fingers and rub it into your skin because it will make a huge mess and you'll end up not getting any on your face. I mix it with my moisturizer in the morning and with Radha's Aloe Vera Gel at night.

By Katelynon June 30, 2016

Really wish I would have taken before and after pictures!

This stuff is like a miracle in a bottle. I've struggled with breakouts for several years now. After a few short weeks, I haven't had a pimple in sight.

I wash my face morning and evening then with a cotton ball go over my face again. You can actual see the dirt this stuff gets out of your pores! Long time user for sure!

Also a great price! This bottle is about the size of a fist!



Radha Beauty Tea Tree Essential Oil[Purchase]




ILoveAromatherapy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. If you click on my Amazon.com links and buy anything, even something other than the product advertised, I earn a small commission, yet you don't pay any extra. Thank you for your support.


The information in this blog post represents my own opinions and does not contain a recommendation for any particular security or investment. I or my affiliates may hold positions or other interests in securities mentioned in the Blog, please see my Disclaimer page for my full disclaimer.

Monday, 4 July 2016

The Best Essential Oils Brand for 2016


Have you been baffled by what best essential oil brands to invest in? We all know it can be a frustrating and overwhelming experience with researching one site after another.

You read posts and articles discussing essential oils and their purity. Many suppliers and companies claim they sell 100% pure plus the natural plant’s therapeutic-grade essential oils. You will find for all intent and purposes, no set standards for essential oils.

After much research and testing, we are delighted to announce Radha Beauty Aromatherapy Top 6 Essential Oils is the best essential oils brand you can find in the market.



Radha Beauty Aromatherapy Top 6 Essential Oils 100% Pure & Therapeutic grade[Purchase]




Radha Beauty Aromatherapy Top 6 Essential Oils Review

I like these little box sets. I think they are great for someone just getting starting with using essential oils or someone who just likes to stock up. Like me. Some of these you may be familiar with, some you may not but will learn to enjoy. I won't go into what each oil is good for because Radha Beauty includes a nice little sheet with lots of information on each. What I do want to talk about is the quality of each.

The only true way of testing an essential oil is in a lab. But there are some things you can do at home to get an idea of the quality. Since these tests aren't fooled proof or 100% accurate, I always take the results with a grain of salt. The first thing I always do is the “paper test.” If you're not familiar with the paper test; you want to put a drop of the essential oil on a white index card. It's said “pure, undiluted, therapeutic” essential oils will completely evaporate overnight, leaving no oil ring behind. 

But again, there are exceptions. Since the paper test only tells part of the story, you want to check some other things as well. For example, if you put a drop of the essential oil between your fingers, it shouldn't “feel” greasy. It should feel the opposite of what a carrier oil, like Jojoba oil, for example, feels like. 

You also want to get familiar with the smell. A good essential oil shouldn't smell “rancid” or have a strong smell of alcohol. Keep in mind, though, everyone has a different interpretation of what smells good and what doesn't. Just because you don't like a smell doesn't mean the product is bad. When smelling essential oils you shouldn't be overwhelmed and it shouldn't make you feel sick or fell like you are getting a headache. Radha Beauty Aromatherapy Top 6 Essential Oils is truly the best essential oils brand in the market!










How to use these 6 essential oils?

Ways and reasons that I personally use these particular essential oils:

Orange: I absolutely love this scent - it smells just like fresh cut oranges!!! I diffuse this in the diffusers throughout my house either alone or in a blend. I use this in my homemade cleaners. I scent my wool dryer balls with this. I spritz some on my mattress when I am cleaning the sheets to freshen it up.

Lavender: This is our go-to essential oil if we get bug bites. As soon as we feel a bite begin to itch and swell up, I put a drop of it directly on the bite and rub it in. The itching stops within seconds and the swelling almost immediately starts to go down. I also use this in the diffuser either alone or in blends.

Tea Tree: I mix a few drops of this in with my shampoo to cure my itching scalp issues. It relieves the itch and reduces itching between showers. This also works as a natural disinfectant. We use this on wounds and also in homemade cleaning products.

Lemongrass: I love the scent of lemongrass almost as much as I love the scent of Orange EO. I often use it in the diffuser either alone or in a blend. I also use this in my homemade deodorant recipes and in homemade cleaners.

Eucalyptus: We make sure to have Eucalyptus EO on hand all the time, and use it whenever we have colds or sinus and respiratory issues. This is also a good one to diffuse (either alone or in a blend) when you want to wake up and be more alert.

Peppermint: Everyone knows the scent of peppermint. This is peppermint in a bottle. A little goes a long way with this. One time I used too much and my house smelled like a candy cane factory for about four days. This is excellent to diffuse either alone or in a blend. It's another good EO to use when you want to be more alert. I also use a couple of drops of this to flavor my homemade toothpaste. When I am nauseated, I put one or two drops under my tongue and nausea disappears within a couple of minutes.




Radha Beauty Aromatherapy Top 6 Essential Oils 100% Pure & Therapeutic grade[Purchase]


FAQ

Question:
How to use them?
Answer:
Essential oils have many uses. There are several books available that will give ideas or you can research on the internet. This set also comes with an insert that gives a short detail on each of the oils in the package. I will take a picture of the insert and upload it to my review. I hope that helps! 

Question:
How many ounces in each bottle?
Answer:
10ml,33oz 

Question:
Does each bottle say what each oil is best used for?
Answer:
The bottles have a description of the oil but not much on how to use it. However, they do give you an information card in the box. If you really want to know more about each oil and how to mix/use then Google will be your best friend. In my review, there is a website I like to use to know more about each oil and how to u…

Question:
Does the package say these are therapeutic grade oils or just therapeutic?
Answer:
Therapeutic grade 




Radha Diffuser and Essential Oils Review Youtube Video


ILoveAromatherapy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. If you click on my Amazon.com links and buy anything, even something other than the product advertised, I earn a small commission, yet you don't pay any extra. Thank you for your support.


The information in this blog post represents my own opinions and does not contain a recommendation for any particular security or investment. I or my affiliates may hold positions or other interests in securities mentioned in the Blog, please see my Disclaimer page for my full disclaimer.

Friday, 1 July 2016

The Best Essential Oil Diffuser for 2016


Considering the variety of choices to choose between, it can be not easy to decide which diffuser is definitely appropriate for your requirements. Right here at ILoveAromatherapy, we’ve spent the past few weeks testing out and studying probably the most popular diffusers on the Internet to uncover the positives and negatives of each. 



Radha Beauty Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser[Purchase]


In our humble opinion, this aromatherapy oil diffuser from Radha Beauty is the best essential oil diffuser in the market. This is certainly almost too good to be true, and selling at around $20 it really is almost too good to be true. I have tried personally all sorts of different diffusers with varying results. Nevertheless, aromatherapy diffuser from Radha Beauty ticks all the right boxes.

It’s easy to setup. There really isn’t anything to setting it up, to tell the truth. Take it out of the box. Add water using the measuring cup that comes with the box, put a couple of drops of essential oil in and close the lid.

Switch the unit on and wait for the diffuser get started on. It’s really as simple as that, and it will shut off when it has run out of the water.


Radha Beauty Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser Review

This fulfilled all my criteria's of a great diffuser. This was super easy to put together! I took it out of the package and didn't even have to read the manual to know how to put it together. I took the 4ft cord with the AC adapter and plugged it in the bottom of the diffuser's base and plugged in prong in the electrical unit. 

I then added 120ml of water from the 150ml measuring cup and poured it in the water tank. I put 5 drops of Aura Cacia Eucalyptus oil in the water tank and screwed on the cover to match the Radha Beauty and the Light and Mist wording. I pressed the Mist button and was impressed with how quiet the machine was. This reminded me of a mini humidifier. The mist shot up at an angle and was very fine and even throughout. 

I pushed the Light button and it went through numerous of color changes. I then pressed it again and chose a purple setting for the remainder of the night on my dresser. I kicked back and realized that the light filled up the room but not in a way to where it would be too bright or distracting. In fact, it was very calming. The scent filled the room within 2 minutes and I dozed off to sleep. 

I woke up 6 hours later and it was still going. I would highly recommend this product for someone looking to purchase a diffuser for a small to medium room. I got this product for a discount for review purposes. I would pay full price for this product. This is simply the best essential oil diffuser currently available in the market.




Radha Beauty Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser[Purchase]

FAQ

Question:
Does this diffuser operate without the light on? If I want to operate it in the bedroom while going to sleep, I would probably want no light show:)
Answer:
The on button puts out enough light to light the room. Too light for me in the bedroom. 

Question:
does it humidify the room? (help with dryness)
Answer:
I would say no, this diffuses oils through a small amount of water. It doesn't put enough moisture into the air to humidify. 

Question:
Is this dual voltage? Up to at least 220?
Answer:
It say100 to 240v. Also, it is made in China, I found it on the plug. 

Question:
Can this run on batteries?
Answer:
No, but the cord is very long. It is a very nice diffuser. You can use it with colored lights or without them. 








ILoveAromatherapy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. If you click on my Amazon.com links and buy anything, even something other than the product advertised, I earn a small commission, yet you don't pay any extra. Thank you for your support.


The information in this blog post represents my own opinions and does not contain a recommendation for any particular security or investment. I or my affiliates may hold positions or other interests in securities mentioned in the Blog, please see my Disclaimer page for my full disclaimer.