~ November 18 2009 ~
As many of you have likely suffered the effects of seasonal colds, the flu and it's various strains wreak havoc on people all over the world. A Brazilian friend of mine filled me in on a recipe his family swears by when coming down with such a debilitating sickness. Some of the ingredients may sound a bit odd in a 'tea' but there is a good chance you can fight off the flu
~ November 13 2009 ~
Everywhere we look, UTW has our eyes primed for any and all tea related stories. As we are preparing our TEAESTHETICS™ Body Infusions for launch, our office is filled with the latest spa industry magazines and newsletters. We came across this article in Spa Magazine's December 2009 issue and the Green Tea Skin Toner recipe is as effective as it is simple to make. If only we
~ November 10 2009 ~
About 120 chemical constituents have been identified in chamomile as secondary metabolites, including 28 terpenoids, 36 flavonoids, and 52 additional compounds with potential pharmacological activity (Salamon, 1997). Studies have also shown that German chamomile has strong antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral
~ November 08 2009 ~
There are countless varieties of tea and herbal blends specifically created to counteract common health issues. Balancing our bodies "qi" is essential to living an active and healthy lifestyle. From high blood pressure and stress to stomache problems and fatigue, United Teas of Wellness is committed to revealing 100% natural remedies to life's
~ November 02 2009 ~
Most everyone realizes that fruits and vegetables are good for your health, but Goji Berries are in a class by themselves. Numerous medical, nutrition, and research studies have indicated that Goji Berries are possibly the healthiest food source on the planet. Being possibly the richest source of antioxidants
~ August 31 2009 ~
Can you drink your vegetables? We're not talking smoothies here. We're talking tea. It might seem an exaggeration to compare a cup of tea to a serving of veggies, but there are some similarities.
Tea is "a plant-based beverage," says Jeffrey Blumberg, Ph.D., a Tufts University professor of nutrition. "You put those leaves in water and you heat them up and what
~ August 31 2009 ~
Green Tea - University of Maryland Medical Center
Archeological evidence suggests that people consumed tea leaves steeped in boiling water as many as 500,000 years ago. Botanical evidence indicates that India and China were among the first countries to cultivate tea. Today, hundreds of millions of people drink tea around the world, and studies are now suggesting that green tea
~ August 24 2009 ~
China Daily PRC - Pu Er & Diabetes
A sip of Pu'er (Pu Li) tea can be as helpful as drugs in lowering blood sugar and preventing diabetes, says a recent press briefing by the Pu'er city government. That is the finding of scientists at Jilin University and the Changchun Science and Technology University, after two years of studies organized by Pu'er city, Yunnan province.
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