Archive for: April 2008

Golden Moon’s Tippy Earl Grey Tea – Written by: Jon M. Stout

date 30 Apr 2008 | category general health, weight loss

Blended and specialty teas are very popular right now. You’ll find endless combinations of tea varieties with any number of flavorings, including fruit flavors, spices and herbs. And with this new popularity, you can expect to see many new flavors …

Delicious Pu-erh Tea for Pu-erh Lovers – Written by: Jon M. Stout

date 29 Apr 2008 | category general health, weight loss

Pu-erh tea is unfamiliar to many people. But, it’s an ancient tea that the Chinese have been drinking for centuries. Pu-erh tea is named for the region in China where it is grown. It is a black tea – but …

The Experience of Chai – Written by: Jon M. Stout

date 28 Apr 2008 | category general health, weight loss

Indians have been drinking chai for over 5000 years, and they drink it hot or cold. Legend has it that chai was invented by a king in the courts of India and Siam. It is told that he protected the …

Purified Water Vs Spring Water – Written by: Jon M. Stout

date 25 Apr 2008 | category general health, weight loss

As the overall safety of the public water supply is under scrutiny thanks to a recent Associated Press study that uncovered some disturbing contaminants, many consumers are likely finding themselves wondering if bottled water is better. For many, the facts …

Is Bottled Water Better Than Tap Water? – Written by: Jon M. Stout

date 24 Apr 2008 | category general health, weight loss

As more studies come to light that bring the long-term safety of tap water into question, many people find themselves wondering if bottled water is the better choice for consumption, cooking, tooth brushing and more. When the facts about bottled …

Transition from American Heart Month to National Nutrition Month(r) with The DASH Diet – Written by: Thomas Moore, MD

date 24 Apr 2008 | category general health, weight loss

Whether you want to prevent heart disease, lower your blood pressure, increase your energy level or attain those weight loss goals from New Year’s, right now is the perfect time to take control of your health.

Spring Cleaning: Making Your Home Healthy – Written by: Thomas Ray

date 24 Apr 2008 | category general health, weight loss

There’s something about spring that leads us all to want to make a fresh start. Spring-cleaning is far more than just a part of almost everyone’s vocabulary; spring cleaning is a great way for you to take a much closer …

Does Your City Have Aging Water Pipes? – Written by: Jon M. Stout

date 23 Apr 2008 | category general health, weight loss

Many cities do… And if you live in one of them, you could be at significant risk for infectious as well as chemical contamination of your drinking water.

Oprah Winfrey’s O Magazine Recognizes The Power Of Flowers – Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF

date 23 Apr 2008 | category general health, weight loss

Florists all over the country are overjoyed to see that the November issue of O, the Oprah Magazine, ran a story touting the therapeutic power of flowers. With 50 million readers, the magazine is spreading the word about the benefits …

Whip Yourself into Shape with Body Detox Recipes – Written by: John Khu

date 23 Apr 2008 | category general health, weight loss

In this article we will discuss several body detox recipes. But before we get to that it’s important to understand what is detoxification and why do we need to do it?