Living in a coffee culture means many people miss out on the benefits of green tea, not to mention the many delicious varieties, which is understandable, if you’ve limited yourself to insipid tea inside a bag, attached to string.
America is practically a tea desert. Restaurants and cafes almost never offer freshly brewed loose tea. Grocers sell only a few varieties of green tea that’s invariably packaged as tea bags.
Our concept of food runs the gamut from roots to genetically engineered food. While some may consider one more appetizing than the other, there is a clear boundary between edible and poisonous. So when a friend of mine loved his meal so much while dining out that he decided to finish off the plate by eating the decorative flowers, it got me thinking about our concept of edible. Yes, flowers are edible. But how often do we make a stop at the grocery store for some marigolds or pick up pansies for dinner?
Did you know that sage (Salvia Officinalis) is actually one of the biggest members of the mint family? There are well over 900 different species of sage worldwide. Many species of this plant are recognized for their healing properties. In fact, there are reports from various countries that state the pharmacology and therapeutic properties of the plant. This article will specifically cover the healing benefits of the Salvia Officinalis variety.
Usnea is an incredible lichen that has many healing properties. Lichen is an organism that grows in symbiotic relationship consisting of fungi and algae. A lichen grows slowly up against other surfaces in the wild. Usnea grows in forests all over the world, and it is known throughout as Old Man's Beard. Many people have likely seen the lichen and walked right past it. There are several hundreds of species of Usnea, but the species that hold the best healing properties are Usnea barbata and Usnea hirta.
We have all experienced not being able to sleep, whether it is due to insomnia, nightmares, stress, or an overactive mind. There are several types of teas to help you drift off to sleep. In this episode, we will go over 4 of my favorite sleepy time tea recipes.
Chamomile Tea
Chamomile is a mild tranquilizer and sleep inducer.
Kids are hyper, but that doesn't mean that they all need to be on some form of medication. Let's take a look at some of the approaches to calming kids the natural way. There are so many natural ways to help your little ones calm down when they're too anxious or hyper. Taking the natural approach can be safer and healthier than prescription medication, not to mention how much cheaper it is, too.
Using Teas For Calming Relaxation
The Benefits of Coffee AND Tea:
Conversations about coffee and tea are often phrased in terms of either/or: are you a coffee person OR a tea person? There are amazing benefits to both of these tasty, refreshing, and comforting beverages – and we’re going to discuss both! You can always switch back and forth, or choose what sounds the best in the moment. Coffee and tea can provide some much needed energy and nutrients.
It’s hard not to respect the common weeds of the World; while some might see them as bothersome invasives that homogenize landscapes (and they’re not wrong!), weeds are the most successful plants in the World, establishing colonies as easily in Alaska as in India.
Last week, I talked about the importance of adding nutrients to your coffee, and how to get the most out of your morning coffee ritual. This week, I've added another recipe that is vegan and milder. Enjoy!
Hemp Milk Cinnamon Latte
(A milder, vegan blend)
1. Brew your favorite organic coffee or espresso
2. Into the blender add 1 Tablespoon Hemp seeds and 2-4oz of water.
3. Blend for about 20 seconds to create Hemp Milk base.
Relaxation: something so necessary for living a happy life, yet can so easily elude us on a daily basis. We have grown accustomed to hectic schedules, frenetic multitasking, and feeling guilty when we have a free moment. However, like vehicles, we have to stop and refuel, or we won’t be able to get moving. Here are some easy ways to relax in a world that doesn’t want you to: