Oolong tea benefits have been known for centuries in the Orient. The tea has been cultivated and refined to perfection in Taiwan, China and Japan. Oolong, sometimes called WuLong, is taken from the camellia sinensis plant, the source for all true teas. Oolong is different for how it is oxidized or fermented. Its taste and properties lie somewhere between green and black tea.

Oolong tea benefits are similar to those of green tea, though most oolong is oxidized to a greater degree than green tea. It has less of the raw grassy taste of green tea and tends to be a darker brown color with earthier, woody flavors. Some oolongs when less oxidized can tend to have a green tea taste with a flowery flavor. Either way, the benefits of drinking this tea are legendary.
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Papaya leaf tea is full of enzymes that break down proteins, which make it a primary aid for stomach disorders.

The main enzyme that the papaya leaf is famous for is papain. Papain is readily available from the milky white latex of the leaf.

Papaya leaves are large—20-28 inches in length. The leaves are considered a green vegetable while the papaya is a soft fruit. Of course, the leaves in papaya leaf tea are cut down in size for use in teas.
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When it comes to health, most of us think of fruits and vegetables or laps around the gym until we are tired and sweaty; chances are, we rarely think of seaweed. However, it turns out that kelp is actually one of the healthiest things you can put inside your body. In fact, kelp is called the “miracle plant,� thanks to its healing and therapeutic properties as well as its ability to perform phenomenal acts of wellness.

Kelp’s first talent lies in the fact that it is an ideal source of trace minerals. This means that sprinkling even the smallest amount of kelp on food can provide your body with salt and minerals important to the function of your body. Kelp is also a great source of protein, iodine and iron. All these elements help both the thyroid and blood cells work to the best of their ability while leaving you feeling overall healthy.
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For years now, many of us have been hearing about the benefits of natural remedies. One of the most popular natural remedies in use is in the berry family. From blueberry to strawberry, from raspberry to acai, berries everywhere are basking in the limelight watching as their popularity continues to grow.

Aside from the more common berries such as blueberry, there are many lesser-known beneficial berries. For instance, you might not have heard of the Schisandra berry. Unknown among the Western countries, this berry is extremely popular remedy among the Chinese due to the many benefits that they derived.

In fact, the Chinese have used Schisandra berries as a staple in their diet for centuries.
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We all know you can drink tea, and I’m sure many of us know one or two other things a person can do with a tea bag, but take a look at this list of 15 things you might not have thought of:

1. Put some tea bags in your drawers for a fresh scent on your clothes or linens.

2. Stain fabric with tea to make it appear aged.

3. A wet tea bag is soothing on shaving cuts and burns.

4. Seed your lawn! Sow grass seed in small bare spots with a used tea bag. Make sure the bag is moist and place it in the dirt where you want the grass. Sprinkle it with seed. The bag will hold moisture and gradually decompose.
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When it comes to thinking about beauty products, chances are you think of name brands, lotions and cleansers available at the local drugstore or shampoos and conditioners sold by your hair dresser. Chances are you might be overlooking what’s under the sea.

It turns out that the sea is the birthplace to several beauty products and treatments. A variety of these products help the skin remain fresh and young (no wonder you can never tell a fish’s age), while giving yourself a sense of renewal.

In particular, seaweed, and the products derived from it, has become a bit of a magic serum when it comes to the skin. It is often utilized as a natural spa treatment, in the form of a seaweed rub for rejuvenating skin.
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Just as many Eastern cultures have embraced the offerings of the land, using roots, herbs and plants for medicinal and everyday purposes, so have Native Americans. In fact, Native American herbs were among some of the most widely and commonly used herbs in the past.

The Native American culture is a culture of creativity bent on finding original ways to use all kinds of things on Earth; it is almost as if no plant goes to waste. They use herbs to make medicines, teas and even insect repellent.
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For years, we have been hearing about the health repercussions of eating salt. It causes hypertension, fluid retention, and it can contribute to heart attacks and strokes. It’s hard on our cells and hard on our systems. Salt, for many of us, has become the enemy. We find ourselves leering at it across the tables of restaurants and kitchens everywhere.

While it may be true that regular ol’ salt, otherwise known as table salt, is not the best thing to be putting in your body, there are other types of salt that can benefit you. Mineral salt and sea salt fall into this category.

Mineral and sea salts are different from the types of salt we usually ingest. Sea salt is derived from evaporated sea water. It tastes different than table salt, which is composed merely of sodium chloride. Though more expensive, many people find that sea salt is better tasting than table salts. It is typically the salt of choice for serious cooks.
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Chances are, you don’t look longingly at flowers, licking your lips and hoping for a taste; simply put, you are not a giraffe. While eating flowers might not be a common thing among the human population, it turns out that they may actually be good for us, at least their extracts are. This is particularly true for the Hibiscus flower.

The Hibiscus flower is actually not one flower but a combined genus of around 220 floral species. These flowers are grown in naturally warm, subtropical and tropical climates, such as the Caribbean. A variety of these species are known for their exceptional beauty and vivid colors, but they have also received accolades for their other talents.

Using Hibiscus flowers for health their health benefits has become a common practice. These flowers may possess similar benefits to red wine and green tea.
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Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world, if not the most popular. It is soothing, healthy, tasty and a great pick me up for early mornings. It is also the master of diversity: tea comes in thousands of varieties.

One of these varieties is Fair Trade loose tea. For those who are not tea connoisseurs, Fair Trade loose tea is actually two different things: loose tea, and tea that has been sanctioned as a fair trade product.
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