Green tea bags and decaf green tea: what to look for
What is inside a green tea bag, how to brew one so it is not bitter, how decaf green tea is made, and which teas carry little or no caffeine.
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Yojo week
| Mon · Wed · Fri | [AM] Warm breakfast, then a 10-minute walk [PM] Stand up and stretch once an hour |
|---|---|
| Tue · Thu | [AM] Miso soup or another fermented side dish [PM] Loosen the shoulders before bed |
| Saturday | [AM] A longer walk somewhere green [PM] A warm bath, a few drops of oil in a dispersant |
| Sunday | [AM] Rest, and cook something simple for the week [PM] Early night |
Not a prescription, just the rhythm we try to keep. If something hurts or worries you, talk to a doctor first.
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Frankincense essential oil: scent, uses, safety and buying
Lemon peel, pepper and soft incense. What frankincense oil is, how to use it at home with exact dilutions, what research shows and how to buy a bottle.
Acupressure mats: what they do and how to choose one
An acupressure mat is thousands of plastic points on a foam pad. What it can and can't do, how to choose one, how to use it, and who should leave it alone.
Is green tea good for you? What the evidence says
Green tea is a sensible daily drink for most adults. What big studies found, the caffeine in each cup, the best time to drink it, and who should go easy.
Miso paste types: white vs red miso and how to choose
White, red, awase, barley or soybean: what each kind of miso paste tastes like, how salty it is, and which tub to buy for the way you cook.
Waterless and cold air diffusers: how they work and how to choose
A waterless diffuser runs on neat oil and air. How nebulising and cold air diffusers work, how much oil they use, and when an ultrasonic one is calmer.
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