What do you do with your orange peels? Eat your orange and then break the peel up into quarter sized pieces. Fresh orange peels are delicious in herb waters, add them to soups and stews or slow cook them with chicken or duck. Grate fresh…
Tulsi – The Holy Basil
Tulsi tea is made from the Ayurvedic herb tulsi or also called “holy basil.” It is native to India where it is valued as an energizing beverage and sacred plant. Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is a distant cousin to “culinary basil” but is an entirely unique…
Sencha Green Tea
Among the types of Japanese green tea prepared by infusion, “sencha” is distinguished from such specific types as gyokuro and bancha. It is the most popular tea in Japan, representing about 80 percent of the tea produced in Japan.[2] The flavour depends upon the season…
The Power of Peppermint
Peppermint tea is more than just plain delicious. It has been proven to have some fairly amazing health and beauty benefits too. From the tips of your hair to the tips of your toes and everything in between, peppermint tea benefits can be varied and powerful.…
The Valerian Anxiety Buster
Valerian Benefits (Valeriana Officinalis) Valerian is well known for its sedative qualities and its ability to relax the central nervous system and the smooth muscle groups. It has been used as a sleeping aid for hundreds of years especially when there is excitation or difficulty…
30 Tips to fit in your summer Clothes
Establish a Baseline A successful workout program requires tracking and progression, says Brynn Jinnett, owner of the Refine Method in New York City. By keeping tabs of your fitness, you’ll be more inclined to improve it. Create a baseline fitness test, making sure to include…