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Friday, January 15, 2016

Now that’s my cup of tea! January is hot tea month

Top 8 reasons to have more tea in your life 
I've been an avid tea drinker from way back. Although I was aware of some of these health benefits before, now my tea habit gives me even more reasons to keep sipping. You’ve been hearing for a long time that tea is good for you, but have you wondered about all the reasons? There is a lot of research behind the proven health benefits of tea that comes from the tea plant (Camellia sinensis). Teas from this much studied plant include green tea, black tea, white tea and oolong tea. As long as the Camellia sinensis tea leaf is what you’re drinking you’ll be getting proven health benefits relating to heart health, brain health and weight management just to name a few. In addition, all teas including herbal tea blends can help with hydration and relaxation. Read the whole post here.    

Friday, January 1, 2016

50th Anniversary of Sound of Silence

Fifty years ago today, January 1, 1966, Simon & Garfunkel's song, "Sound of Silence" reached number one on the hit parade. Give it a listen, and Happy New Year!