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Herbal Teas – Fun, Tasty, & Beneficial
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Herbal teas are not officially a tea, in and of themselves. Herbal teas are traditional teas infused or blended with other elements such as bark, flowers, roots, and fruits. These added properties have flavor and medicinal benefits. Adding flavors to the tea and the properties of other plants amplifies their benefit. Here are some common ways herbal teas are used to treat health and wellness issues: Digestion…
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Intellectual Wellness Doesn’t End Once School Is Done
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. What is your IQ? I vaguely remember taking an IQ test when I was 5 or 6 but my mother denied that I did. I don’t know what I was doing at that testing center… LOL Do you remember your SAT scores? I do. I also found the originals of my standardized test scores (along with my college report cards) while cleaning out my parents’ home after…
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The Roles of Tea in Life and Around the World
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Tea is a year-round beverage. From morning, noon, and night, tea is a staple in a lot of homes. Additionally, tea can have a special meaning in different cultures or families. It could have a special place in your traditions and routines too. Let’s look at the wide variety of times tea comes into play: Holidays The holidays are a great time for tea. At the first…
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Emotional Wellness: Don’t Underestimate Its Power
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. There seems to be an air of mystery around emotional wellness. When someone asks you how you are doing, does an auto-response pop-up? “Just fine” “Everything’s good” “Can’t complain”? Do you really check in with your emotional state or are you used to pushing that awareness aside? Emotional Part of the Brain According to science, the emotional part of the human brain/body is called the limbic system,…
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Black Tea Varieties to Try
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Black tea is a type of tea that is more oxidized than lighter teas such as white, green, and Oolong teas. This type of tea is darker and stronger than other teas and is generally believed to have originated in China. Now, black tea, beverages, and food products made from black tea are enjoyed worldwide. Black teas are generally named after the region they come from and…
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Physical Wellness is More Than Meets the Eye
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Physical Wellness: This is related to maintain physical health through exercise, eating well, getting adequate sleep, and getting help for ailments when necessary. Of course, diet and exercise come to mind when we think about physical health. But did you know that sexual health, sleep, alcohol, tobacco, drug use, medication safety, and preventative medicine also fall into this category? Routine health care and regular checkups are also…
