April 25, 2018
Lemon balm is a member of the mint family, and not the balm you buy from. The plant can withstand unfavorable climatic conditions and are very easy to grow. It has a wonderful fragrance that is energizing and invigorating, resembling a scent between mint and lemon. Lemon balms are not only beautiful additions to the garden, but it is used in traditional forms of medicine, aromatherapy and cooking. The flowering […]
April 16, 2018
Harnessing the power of herbs and flowers can feel a little like magic. My grandma used to have a little herb garden and not only did she cook with the plants she grew herself, but whenever I went to her with complaints about a wound, an aching stomach or being unable to sleep, she’ll nod her head sagely, go out into the garden and pluck a something that will make […]
April 4, 2018
Coffee and tea may be delicious, but drinking too much of it may result in you developing some form of caffeine addiction that can be worrying. If you are looking to change your go-to beverage because you are concerned about your daily caffeine intake, then fruity herbal options may just be your literal cup of tea. Whether their tea bags have actual dried fruits in them, or that they’re merely […]
March 21, 2018
When tea is not enough to satisfy your love for the popular beverage, you can add a few simple ingredients that can greatly elevate your tea. Here are 2 delicious recipes that fuses a sweetness of fruits and herbs with the goodness of tea, and you’ll be turning everyone into tea-lovers if they aren’t already. Chаі-Sрісеd Fruіt Cоmроtе Wаrm, fragrant аnd sweet, thіѕ mеdlеу оf dried fruіt ѕіmmеrеd in vаnіllа […]
March 19, 2018
When you think of tea, brands like Lipton, Harney & Sons and The 1872 Clipper Tea Co. may undoubtedly cross your mind. And when you think of herbal tea, most people will think of the Chinese herbal teas that you will either love or dislike. If your idea of tea has been one that tea must either be black, green, or the kind of Chinese cooling tea, then you’ll probably […]
March 16, 2018
During fasting, one abstain from eating for a long period of time before resuming a nоrmаl еаtіng раttеrn. Thіѕ method hаіlѕ back tо оur аnсеѕtоrѕ whо соuld eat only if and when food was аvаіlаblе, аnd that may be helpful for losing weight. Thе thеоrу bеhіnd intermittent fаѕtіng is thаt your bоdу stores fat for later uѕе, аllоwіng you tо ѕkір meals for up to 24 hоurѕ, ѕоmеtіmеѕ even lоngеr. […]
March 14, 2018
Interview Series 01 What is Tibetan Medicine? While many science of medicine focus on curing the physical symptoms, Tibetan medicine goes in deeper to examine the mind as well. Striking a balance between the well-being of the body and mind is the way of Tibetan medicine, as this ensures good energy in the body to maintain optimal health. The practice focuses using herbs, plants and other naturally-occurring substance from animals […]
March 7, 2018
Life can throw you some hard-hitting curveballs, leaving you to neglect your health and overlooking the “common” headache you get once in a while, and actually might even be more than that. You often brush it off, masking the often fleeting but sometimes unbearable and constant unease with a painkiller, and hope for the best. Headaches are one of the most common health problems, and they can get so bad […]