Think Spring…Think Seasonal Allergies

Spring is here! The long winter months are over and now it’s time to get outside…or is it?   For those suffering from allergies, springtime can be like a scene from a horror movie – “Silence of the Lambs”, “Halloween”, “The Birds”.   The trees are blooming, the...

Coffee Has Its Perks

An interesting, Turkish Proverb reads “Coffee should be black as hell, strong as death, and as sweet as love”. This Turkish proverb states how some people feel about this beloved beverage. Today, coffee is one of the world’s most popular beverages.  Some of the places...

The Good Fortune of Tea

Tea is made from the leaves of the tea plant Camellia sinensis. There are many different varieties of tea including green tea, black tea, oolong tea, yellow tea and white tea. The Yunnan Province in China is said to be the birthplace of tea and the home to the world’s...

The Essence of Essential Oils

Essential oils have been used throughout the centuries dating back to ancient times.  The purpose of essential oils has seen a wide variety of usage including incense, a flavoring in foods, a defense to ward away evil spirits, and as an application to multiple medical...