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Cold Brew Versus Hot Brew for Herbal Beverages

Cold Brew Versus Hot Brew for Herbal Beverages

I’ve always been a hot brew proponent when it comes to herbal beverages. The purpose of brewing with water fresh off the boil is to extract as much of the phytonutrients – ‘phyto’ means ‘plant’ – as possible so all the health benefits end up in the brewed liquid and...

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Cold Brew Versus Hot Brew for Herbal Beverages

I’ve always been a hot brew proponent when it comes to herbal beverages. The purpose of brewing with water fresh off the boil is to extract as much of the phytonutrients – ‘phyto’ means ‘plant’ – as possible so all the health benefits end up in the brewed liquid and...

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Caffeine’s Effects on Mental Health

Caffeine’s Effects on Mental Health

Since 1949, the month of May has been designated “Mental Health Awareness Month”. Fortunately, the amount of attention that mental health is receiving has increased dramatically since then. The serious increase in drug abuse along with the focus on mental health issues among the homeless receives a lot of attention...

Caffeine’s Effects on Mental Health

Since 1949, the month of May has been designated “Mental Health Awareness Month”. Fortunately, the amount of attention that mental health is receiving has increased dramatically since then. The serious increase in drug abuse along with the focus on mental health issues among the homeless receives a lot of attention...

Eight Detox Practices of the Ayurvedic Cleanse Called PanchaKarma

Eight Detox Practices of the Ayurvedic Cleanse ...

      For over 5,000 years, doctors in India have practiced Ayurvedic medicine, a healing science that is based on a comprehensive lifestyle the includes preventative, curative and health maintenance processes and techniques. Ayurveda means “science of life’ in Sanskrit and that is exactly what it is. Its purpose...

Eight Detox Practices of the Ayurvedic Cleanse ...

      For over 5,000 years, doctors in India have practiced Ayurvedic medicine, a healing science that is based on a comprehensive lifestyle the includes preventative, curative and health maintenance processes and techniques. Ayurveda means “science of life’ in Sanskrit and that is exactly what it is. Its purpose...

Cacao, Cocoa and Carob: Comparing Their Health Benefits

Cacao, Cocoa and Carob: Comparing Their Health ...

We’ve all heard that dark chocolate is better for you than milk chocolate, but do you know the difference between cacao and cocoa? Suddenly what used to be called cocoa is now being called cacao. Most people don’t know if they are the same thing or something different while brand...

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Cacao, Cocoa and Carob: Comparing Their Health ...

We’ve all heard that dark chocolate is better for you than milk chocolate, but do you know the difference between cacao and cocoa? Suddenly what used to be called cocoa is now being called cacao. Most people don’t know if they are the same thing or something different while brand...

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The health benefits of herbal teas

The health benefits of herbal teas

It’s January, the coldest month of the year here in North America and many of us are warming up by sipping hot beverages. No wonder January is National Tea Month!

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The health benefits of herbal teas

It’s January, the coldest month of the year here in North America and many of us are warming up by sipping hot beverages. No wonder January is National Tea Month!

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Conquering Stubborn Constipation

Conquering Stubborn Constipation

The main advice for relieving constipation is to consume more fiber and drink more liquids. But those kinds of dietary suggestions aren’t always enough. If you suffer chronic constipation, this article is for you.

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Conquering Stubborn Constipation

The main advice for relieving constipation is to consume more fiber and drink more liquids. But those kinds of dietary suggestions aren’t always enough. If you suffer chronic constipation, this article is for you.

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