September 24, 2019
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Who likes getting their buttons pushed? No? Neither do I. I hate it. But... it’s inevitable. Unless we take a vow of silence and go live in a cave in the wilds of Tibet, we’re going to run into sticky situations with the people in our lives. I would personally rather deal with conflict like an adult than fly off the handle every time someone moves my cheese.
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September 13, 2019
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I often get asked what my all time favorite herb tea is. If I had to pick just one (which is totally not fair, but hypothetically speaking…) it would be peppermint. I developed my love for peppermint tea in 1993 when I was pregnant with my daughter Anna. I craved hot peppermint tea and drank it nearly every day. When I went to herb school a few years later, I learned that peppermint has remarkable benefits that most people don’t even know about...
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July 25, 2019
No matter how you feel about holistic or alternative options for your health, you can trust that our mission at Loose Leaf Tea Market is to offer nothing but the very best in organic, hand-blended teas, botanicals and lifestyle accessories to enhance and enrich your life.
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May 19, 2019
I love this time of year for the amazing fruits that are in season! In the last few weeks, I’ve found the juiciest, most delicious strawberries—and so, I was inspired to make this smoothie bowl. I love incorporating herbs and superfoods into my smoothies, and so for this bowl, I use Strawberry Kiss green tea. Let’s get started!
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May 05, 2019
At Loose Leaf Tea Market, we pride ourselves on carrying gifts that keep giving. Beyond our exquisite line of healing organic loose leaf teas, we keep our store stocked with fresh and innovative products that nourish you and are kind to the planet. Right now, we have a few favorites that we know Mom will love. Here are our picks for Mother’s Day 2019!
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April 28, 2019
Tulsi, or holy basil, which may be translated to “the incomparable one” or “the queen of herbs”, has reigned supreme in Indian traditional medicine for over 5,000 years. In fact, tulsi has even been said to outweigh its worth in gold. With all the herbs used in natural medicine, what makes this one stand out? In this article, you’ll learn about some of the many wondrous properties of this incredible herb—and why you should include it in your daily health rituals.
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April 28, 2019
The third chakra is often referred to as the solar plexus chakra. In the Sanskrit language, it is called Manipura. This chakra is located between the navel and the solar plexus. It is associated with the stomach and all digestive organs, and also with the adrenals. The element of the third chakra is fire, and the color is bright yellow.
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April 28, 2019
For many years, I have been fascinated by the medicinal benefits of everyday foods. One of the healthiest spring and summer foods is strawberries! This little heart-shaped jewel packs a nutritional punch and helps heal and nourish the body in many surprising ways.
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April 14, 2019
This tea gets its blue color from an amazing flower from Thailand called butterfly blue pea flower. The flower is loaded with a blue pigment that is a potent antioxidant. The tea is used to calm the nerves and relieve stress. This flower also benefits the skin, hair, and eyes. When you brew the flowers into a tea, it turns the water an amazing true blue that gets deeper the longer you steep it.
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April 14, 2019
The second chakra is also called the sacral chakra, and in the Sanskrit language it is called Svadhisthana. It is located about three inches below the navel, extending to the reproductive organs in both men and women. The second chakra is associated with the element of water, and the color orange.
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April 07, 2019
For anyone looking to eat healthier, the most common challenge is getting rid of those darn sugar cravings. Let’s be honest: stevia tastes nothing like sugar, and a good pastry (or ten) can make all your problems disappear (for a short while, at least, until you feel sick to your stomach). But there’s no reason to fear—many people have beat sugar cravings, and you can too. In this article, we’ll talk about some time-tested ways to beat the sweet and gain control of your health.
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April 07, 2019
If you do yoga, enjoy aromatherapy, have attended a meditation class, or explored new age spirituality, you have probably heard the term “chakra” before. Chakras are believed to be energy centers in the body. The chakra system comes from India, where it originated a very long time ago, and is part of the traditional Indian medicine system called Ayurveda. The chakras started off as an Eastern philosophy until the new age movement, where the philosophy became more widespread.
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