Can a Cup of Tea Really Help Your Stress?

Regular tea drinking has been shown to benefit immune, cardio and cellular health, and more. This is because tea contains potent antioxidant compounds, the most notable being EGCG. But did you know that a cup of tea can also calm the mind and soothe the soul? New studies have found that this powerful brew may provide calming effects and promote a healthy mood. Welcome news, particularly during these stressful times.

Maegan S. Feels Great Since She Started Taking B Vitamins!

Maegan S. had low energy, mood swings, and some PMS related symptoms - she had read about taking B complex supplements and also a B-12 vitamin supplement to help alleviate symptoms. She thought that would be a very inexperience remedy that was well-worth trying so she went to EdibleNature.com to purchase her vitamins and now is a very happy camper! She told me yesterday that in addition to having more energy and alleviating her PMS symptoms, her skin has cleared up at well. Made me want to go home and take my B Complex right away...thanks for sharing Maegan!

Do you fancy yourself a tea connoisseur?

If you are a tea connoisseur, then you probably know that experts recommend using loose teas for the best flavor, since loose teas are consistently higher-grade than those used in prepackaged tea bags. Loose leaves unfurl in the cup and release the full flavor of the tea, so when filling your own tea bags or using tea balls, be careful to not overfill.

At EdibleNature we have a taste for tea. And nothing tastes better than teas that are sustainably farmed and socially beneficially. That's why we're committed to offering a large selection of organic Fair Trade Certified teas. Purchasing Fair Trade teas benefits farmers committed to sustainable practices and provides support to their communities.

Yeah Aura Cacia!

Is it wrong to get excited about something so simple and silly as the new Aura Cacia essential oils diffusers? I have to tell you, they are simply the best thing since sliced bread. And now Drugstore News just rated it Editors Top Pick for 2009!

Traditional plug in air fresheners purchased in the drug store are basically just infusing synthetic toxic poisons in to your air. Certainly not a good thing for those with asthma or respiratory problems. And wouldn’t you rather just use some pure essential oils to scent your home instead?

These aromatherapy diffusers by Aura Cacia are great for traveling (there's a diffuser for your car too-good bye road rage!), office, placing by your entry way so your guests feel properly welcomed, or you can place a little of your favorite blend on your nightstand to set a romantic mood. These are non-toxic scents at their finest!

Have Post WorkOut Muscle Soreness?

I know the burn is suppose to be good, but often times the post workout pain just doesn't feel good! And if you're like me, I don't like taking ibuprofen or traditional medications much at all... but I have a solution for you - it's called Arnica.

I first took Arnica after surgery because my doctor recommended it for decreased swelling and bruising - sure enough, worked great. Arnica montana is a homeopathic that works by simply letting small pustules dissolve under your tongue - no pills to swallow.

Recently I overheared a trainer at the gym recommending Arnica to their client for muscle soreness and low and behold, it works! I have the pustules but there is also topical cream formulations of Arnica as well (good for arthritis too from what I hear from other customers). So if you're on the search for relief from muscle soreness, Arnica to the rescue!

Are Your Skin Care Products Making You Sick?

If you don't know the answer, then maybe it's time you found out. The Skin Deep Report, a safety guide to cosmetics and personal care products from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), found that most common cosmetics -- including lotions, foundations and lip balms -- contained known or probable carcinogens.

Most people use these products without a second thought, and believe that the government must be policing the safety of the ingredients in these commonly used items. But this couldn’t be farther from the truth. The government does not require health studies or pre-market testing for these products before they are sold. According to the agency that regulates cosmetics, the FDA's Office of Cosmetics and Colors, "...a cosmetic manufacturer may use almost any raw material as a cosmetic ingredient and market the product without an approval from FDA" (FDA 1995). And as people apply an average of 126 unique ingredients on their skin daily, these chemicals, whether they seep through the skin, rinse down the drain, or flush down the toilet in human excretions, are causing concerns for human health, and for the impacts they may have to wildlife, rivers and streams.

Rather than blame the big names who refused to sign the Compact for Safe Cosmetics (you know who you are L'Oreal and Revlon), enjoy the quality products from these fine companies who have signed the Compact: Jason Natural Products, Reviva Skincare, Honeybee Gardens Skin Care, Burt's Bees Body Care, derma e Natural Bodycare, Ecco Bella Botanicals, Nature’s Gate, Bonnica Spa products, Weleda.

The Compact for Safe Cosmetics is a pledge to not use chemicals that are known or strongly suspected of causing cancer, mutation or birth defects in their products and to implement substitution plans that replace hazardous materials with safer alternatives in every market they serve.

Great cosmetics don’t have to come with a hefty price tag and loads of chemicals - try Reviva and Suncoat which users also give rave reviews. So do something good for your body and the environment, support these companies and buy safe, natural skincare and cosmetics.


Reference: Environmental Working Group & Campaign for Safe Cosmetics