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Beyond Kombucha: Three Fermented Teas You Need To Try

January 28, 2019

Heard of kombucha? Who hasn’t? This fizzy tea took over the world a few years back, and now kombucha can be ordered on tap throughout the world.

There’s a lot to like about this tangy tea, but you might not know that it’s far from the only form of fermented tea you can enjoy today. […]

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The Top Five Natural Diuretics for Better Well-Being

January 7, 2019

Some of the most common health ailments are related to the buildup of fluids within the body […]

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Ginger 101: The Benefits and Top Ways to Use It

April 12, 2017

If you enjoy the taste of pungent spices, ginger is likely already a staple item in your kitchen pantry. Full of zesty flavor that can liven up any dish; fresh ginger root is truly beyond compare. However, few people know how healthy this lumpy looking root really is. If your exposure to ginger is limited […]

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10 Japanese Green Tea Types You Probably Haven’t Heard About

March 29, 2017

There’s no better place in the world for green tea than in Japan. In fact, about 99.9% of the country’s tea is green- and just about everyone drinks at least a cup each day. Take just one sip of a well crafted Japanese green tea and you’ll soon understand why. Best of all, there are […]

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Facts About Matcha Tea: Nature’s Best Health Drink

March 14, 2017

The world runs on caffeine, at least first thing in the morning. If you’re like most westerners, getting a personal IV to drip your morning coffee right into your bloodstream isn’t totally out of the realm of possibilities. It might be hard to believe, but a good portion of the world wakes up perfectly fine […]

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A four prong ginseng plant with green immature berries. (top-view)

Ginseng: The Truth Behind the Miracle Medicinal Herb

September 16, 2016

There’s no denying that modern medicine can be frightening. Industrial drug production often seems more focused on generating a profit for researchers than healing the ailments of the sufferers, who have little choice but to buy their products. For many, this is unsettling.

These fears have caused many people to turn away from commercially produced […]

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Matcha powder - an alternative to coffee.

6 Reliable Alternatives to Coffee You Should Try Today

July 18, 2016

In the US, approximately 80% of the population consumes caffeine daily – much of this coming in the form of coffee. Historically speaking however, the US (and much of the Western world) was late to the coffee game. Alas, it appears we’ve made up for lost time, for consumption of coffee and other caffeinated beverages […]

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