Japanese culture has been called “the great unknown” by more than one Western historian. The nation combines all the mysteries of Asia in one basket. Its historical geographic and political isolation have played a huge… Read More
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Gyokuro: Best of the Best Japanese Teas
There are so many different varieties of Japanese tea that it’s sometimes hard to tell them apart just by their names. The word “gyokuro” literally translates as “dew of jade,” or “dew of the jewel.”… Read More
Essential Oils and Their Benefits: the Best of Aromatherapy
Aromotherapy is an alternative form of health care that has been shown to have all sorts of positive effects on the human body and mind. Stress, depression, memory problems and low energy levels are some… Read More
Fitness and Health Apps that Get the Job Done
Health and fitness apps are heading toward a record year for 2017, if recent trends are any indication. The half-billion dollar industry is set to quadruple in value within the next three years. Exercise, general… Read More
The History of Tea
Here’s tea expert Shunan Teng talking about the second most consumed beverage in the world after water. From origins to its role in contemporary culture, ladies and gents, here’s the history of tea.
Qigong: the Development of an Ancient Healing Practice
For more than 4,000 years, people have used the practice of qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) for health, longevity, disease prevention and as a meditation aid. The literal meaning of the term translates from the original Chinese… Read More
Vitamix vs Blendtec: Which One Should I Get?
Two of the world’s most popular blenders are made by marketing segment rivals Vitamix Corporation, headquartered in Olmstead Township, Ohio, and Blendtec, Inc., based in Orem, Utah. Blendtec is a subsidiary of a larger firm,… Read More
The Rebirth of Sake in Japanese Cuisine
After a long slide in popularity, from the 1980s until the early 2000s, sake is now making a huge comeback in Japan. (In modern English, the word is no longer written with an accent mark,… Read More
The Secrets of Keemun Tea
Keemun is one of the few tea varieties that boast not only an impressive health profile but a gorgeous look. Its reddish hue is often served in Asia and the West as a colorful addition… Read More
Goodbye to Soda, Hello to Healthy Teas
Millions of people are ditching the daily soda and soft drink routine and replacing them with healthy teas. It doesn’t take a PhD in nutrition to figure out that empty-calorie, sugary, chemical-laden drinks like “diet-this”… Read More