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The changing season is a chance to turn over a new leaf! When it’s autumn it’s generally the time when bright green leaves transform and become yellow, orange or red. This is also that season when you have to give up your cold tea in favor of hot tea. Aside from the shift of your tea’s temperature, you also get to enjoy a variety of flavors that are perfect for chilly afternoons. Usually, tea flavors for autumns are also great for winter as this is the time of the year when temperatures start to drop and a chill lingers in the air.Read moreSpiced Organic Tea for a Chilly Autumn
Two of the most common flavors associated with autumn are spiced tea, namely pumpkin and cinnamon. Unfortunately major coffee chains only serve tea with artificial flavors, thus defeating the novelty of the experience of sipping pumpkin tea. It would be more advisable to look for an organic tea on your own as this will ensure that you will find that -
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It's no secret that tea can have plenty of health benefits. These benefits range from cancer prevention to helping with weight loss and even being a sleep aid, in addition to keeping the common cold away. But, the question is, which tea is good for which? There are three main teas to consider when drinking tea, these being green tea, black tea, and white tea. These teas have some things in common, while other aspects can be different. Let's see which tea helps with what health concerns, while you decide which tea sounds the best for you when choosing tea. First on the list is green tea. This tea is filled with an antioxidant called, catechins. This antioxidant helps aid in growing healthy cells, and is known to keep cancer cells away. Green tea is also known for helping with weight loss. It can burn fat and is a good fix for when you're craving a sugary drink, such as a soda. Green tea is also a great tea to drink if you want to stay heart healthy. It keeps your
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Tea is a wonderful drink that can be enjoyed heated or chilled. This beverage comes in an array of flavors, and can be appreciated in its natural and herbal state. But did you know that you can actually reap health benefits from your love of tea? In the past, tea was used as a natural remedy for things such as the common cold, and to heal other ailments people were suffering from. Many scientists have performed studies that have results that show certain teas can help prevent certain sickness and disease. Some of these diseases, for example, is cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, to name a few. It is said that if you drink tea when you suffer from depression or anxiety, it can also calm your nerves and help you in the midst of an anxiety attack or bout of depression, making the problem lessen. It can also help those who have trouble focusing on things for long to keep their concentration and motivation, whether it's on a hobby or a work project. Tea is
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The aromatic scent and the warm flickers of a flame can create a wonderful ambiance in your home. Unfortunately, those trusty paraffin candles can disperse not just aromatic fragrances but also toxins that can cause numerous problems, such as health problems, stains on walls/ceilings and pollution. This is why it is important to choose Soy candles because, in the long run, it spells the difference between harm and health.
What are Natural Candles?
Natural candles are made from renewable resources such as beeswax, soy and palm oil. These candles are better alternatives for regular paraffin candles for a number of reasons such as their efficiency and safety. Undeniably, candles from natural wax can make your home a healthier place compared to regular candles.What Makes Natural Candles Different?
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Whether you come from the Eastern or the Western part of the world, tea is one of the most popular drinks –it is served in drawing rooms in London, chic salons in Paris and in Japanese tea houses. Tea is simply versatile, it can be taken any time of the day irrespective of the season and it doesn't matter whether you take your tea hot or cold, with milk or with honey. Although how you take your tea and where you drink it doesn't matter, the tea itself should be your primary concern. Here’s a rundown of the benefits of drinking tea and why using organic tea deserves the attention than it should.
Why Drink Tea?
Although tea cannot give you the caffeine boost that coffee can and is an unfit alternative for after-meal drinks (wait an hour), studies have proven that tea contains chemicals that combat cancer. Tea also helps in preventing tooth decay (Black Tea) and osteoporosis, it can benefit people with colds, asthma and -
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Candles happen to be the perfect choice for dispersing wonderful fragrances inside the home. Aside from that, candles have the ability to transform a corner into a romantic place and they are perfectly capable of making your home smell good for long periods of time. Undeniably, people have distinct preferences when it comes to fragrances. There are those who stick to flowery scents, those who love the cool smell of herb scents and those who adore to smell vanilla in their homes. There are also pastry smells that can make a home welcoming. Needless to say, there are scents which simply suit the seasons. Here are some of the best seasonal smells that will tease your nostrils.
Cool and Fresh Fragrances that have a Essence of Summer
The warm and bright summertime is the perfect season to throw open the windows and let the breeze waft through the house. Lemongrass has a clean and fresh smell that will make people think that you just cleaned your -
These days, home fragrance products are getting a lot of attention. If you ever find yourself confused about diffusers and essential oils, here’s a rundown of the basic things that you should know about them.Read more
Diffusers Vs. Room Oils
Diffusers and room oils are actually used together not in lieu of each other. Room oils carry the scent and, if you want the room to smell like the oil, you will need a diffuser. These complementary goods are quite a pair and together they can be used to dispense the scent of your choice inside your home. Plants are the largest source of fragrant compounds used in perfumery and most room oils are derived from blossoms and aromatic herbs. Diffusers, on the other hand, vary greatly and work differently; they can be powered by heat, electricity or created from simple things inside the home.Essential Oils - Kinds and Uses
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Soy candles are getting a lot of hype these days as they are considered to be a better alternative to regular paraffin candles. A lot of benefits are associated with these candles and they happen to be cost effective and renewable.
Soy Candles – Are They A Better Choice?
Using candles made from soy wax is a wonderful way to help not just the environment but also the local farmers. Most people find it difficult to break free of the habit of using paraffin candles because using an all natural alternative, such as beeswax, is more expensive. Natural soy candles, however, burn twice as long as regular paraffin candles making them more efficient. Plus these candles are cheaper than the regular paraffin candles.Where Do Soy Candles Come From?
Soy candles come from soybeans which are truly versatile products. As a high protein source, soy has been part of the recommended healthy diet for years. -
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We all know how important salt is to everyone’s kitchen as it adds taste to a meal. Aside from improving a specific meal’s taste, it also has several health benefits if used properly. Some of the health benefits it brings are listed below:
- Helps in water retention.
- Stimulates muscle contraction.
- Stimulates adrenalin gland.
- Prevents muscle cramps.
- Keeps calcium and other minerals in the bloodstream.
- Helps during the digestion and absorption of nutrients.
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A Quick Guide to Burning Wax Melts Correctly
Scented wax melts have taken the spotlight in the home fragrance category. This wick-less wax candle can have a wide variety of scents from baked pastries to fresh flowery scents. Although, this scented wax is fondly called melt, it is also known as wax bead, wax pot potpourri and wax melt.The key to making the most of the melt's scent is proper burning. When burned correctly, melts emit a powerful scent that can last for up to 12 hours.
How Should You Burn a Melt?
Since a melt is a candle without a wick, you need to use a melt burner to burn it. The melt burner looks quite identical as to shape and size to an oil burner. It can be a glass, metal or ceramic container which has a dish on top. This dish is heated to melt the melt. The source of heat for these melt burners can either be electricity or tea lights.Tealight vs. Electric
