by Cindyj | Mar 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Did you know that people in Turkey drink more tea than anywhere? I learned that yesterday at the tea party put on my the Rocky Mountain unit of the Herb Society of America. This annual tradition is typically the last weekend of February; when we have the urge to get...
by Cindyj | Jun 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Sunny beachThe dog days of summer are upon us. That hot sun not only dries out our skin causing premature wrinkles, but is can also increase the risk for skin cancer. Herbs can help skin in a number of ways, including cleansing, cooling, and protecting. Make an...
by Cindyj | Apr 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Ultraviolet radiationAlthough sunscreen is important to prevent sunburn of the skin, there are also dietary measures you can take to help protect the skin against ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage to skin. UV radiation damage to the skin includes damage to both DNA...
by Cindyj | Apr 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
Polyphenols Regulate Glutatione Should you choose red wine or green tea? How about both: Compounds from both beverages have been found to inhibit growth of colon cancer. Scientists from Italy’s University of Florence concluded this after an experiment that involved...
by Cindyj | Dec 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that results in reddening of the skin on the face, particularly on the cheeks, nose chin or forehead. Its not clear what the cause of rosacea is but there is probably a hereditary component since it is experienced...
