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What makes black tea black, green tea green, mint tea minty and floral tea so floral? Find out here in Herbal Teas, Part 3. BLACK vs GREEN TEA Black tea is the most common type of tea in the Western world. It is noted for its full flavor and it pairs well with many Western foods, particularly...

Herbal teas have been around for centuries. Yet, despite their name, "herbal tea" are not true teas at all. True teas, including green tea, black tea and oolong tea, are brewed from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, with the basic difference being the amount of fermentation of the tea...

Here are three delicious teas that should be in your medicine cabinet for your health as well as kitchen cupboard for enjoyment! CHAMOMILE TEA Reduces stress While the warmth relaxes you, chamomile tea can help ease the symptoms of stress and anxiety. Tests show that chamomile tea has been...

Ask 100 people and you'll get about 200 different answers about water intake. Please note that this is more of a presentation of differing views concerning water consumption backed by input from people with access to a LOT of specific information on the topic. I urge everyone to be aware of...

Other than helping make delicious soups, salads, spaghetti sauce, and (possibly) warding off vampires , there are several reasons to eat garlic regularly to improve your health. Here are four of the most important ones. 1. HELPS MANAGE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE Evidence shows that garlic can help...

ESSENTIAL OILS have been around since before Biblical times (think frankincense and myrhh). But what exactly are they? Essential oils are NOT "oils" in the conventional sense of the word, but are concentrated, plant extracts used for aromatic, hygienic and wellness purposes. Most often plant...

Ever since we were kids, we learned that washing our hands after using the restroom is a MUST, because it is LOADED with nasty "bugs". Mom was RIGHT! Studies show that ignoring proper handwashing can put one’s health at risk, and people who don’t wash their hands as they should are more prone...

Everyone should should practice good personal hygiene or they will be at increased risk of developing many conditions and diseases. Not only that, your professional and social life could also be affected. (Remember how you felt with that spinach stuck in your teeth?) But some hygiene practices...

One of the few good things about winter in the midwest is the California citrus harvest which brings us sweet, fresh, “eat-from-the-hand” navel oranges from Thanksgiving through Easter. But those orange orbs are more than just a sweet way to fill your fruit quota. Not only are oranges are the...

Here are several easy-to-do self-massage, stretch and mini health protocols. You could even call them a few TRICKS to give your body a little TREAT, but be sure to use them as an addition to- not a replacement for- regular visits and medical care from your doctor. Tennis (balls) to Treat...

. . . with both young and old people struggling on a daily basis to try to figure out what could be done to make the pain disappear! There are actually many factors that can lead to bad posture and chronic pain, including, a sedentary lifestyle, and some unhealthy everyday habits! Let’s go...

If you're new to weight loss - and even if you aren't- you may think that a successful weight loss journey is a simple struggle-free battle ... and that it starts the day you snap out of your old habits and start eating the right way, and ends the day you reach your dream weight ... without a...

GIVING A MASSAGE MADE EASY GETTING SET UP SUPPLIES and EQUIPMENT Environment You will need a six by nine foot (2 x 3 M) or larger space in a quiet area. You should have access to electricity for musical devices, heaters & lights. Lighting “Uplights” shine upward for indirect light. They are...

Everyday movements and postural habits can wreck your body. How you work, play, and sleep can really be a drag on your muscles, bones, and joints. Here are 8 ways to help feel better all day long. SITTING AT YOUR DESK, STARING AT YOUR COMPUTER/TABLET How long have you been doing this today?...

Being clean and prompt are "givens"! But, here are 8 other simple steps you can follow to you get the most from your next Swedish or relaxation massage session. Fling the Bling! Remove accessories such as watches, rings, earrings and necklaces which can restrict the free-flowing feel of the...

SUGAR BY ANY OTHER NAME IS JUST AS FATTENING! (With apologies to ol' Willie Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet) Mary Poppins sang that a spoonful of sugar helped the medicine go down, but it might as well have been agave syrup, date paste or cane juice, because in addition to those little white...

Increase plant-food intake to support good health by choosing plant-based proteins to replace some animal proteins in your diet. Eating more plant-based foods is associated with longevity and reduced risk for most chronic diseases, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Plant foods- such...

A massage feels good, but what causes those feel-good feelings, and how can we use the bodywork to further elevate our happiness? To begin with, we must first understand the neurochemicals associated with this bliss. The human body is blessed with the ability to produce its own happiness...