Ritual of Tea Drinking Shown to Reduce Stress

Scientists have found that tea-making can reduce stress levels by up to a quarter. The findings reveal that even a single cup of tea can significantly reduce anxiety levels after suffering a stressful experience.

Moreover, psychologists discovered that the act of putting the kettle on also helped by tapping into a collective conscious and symbolism. The study showed a 25% increase in anxiety for those that did not receive tea immediately after the stress-inducing test, whereas those who were given tea actually demonstrated a four per cent reduction in stress.

White Tea May Help Prevent Skin Aging

The latest study from Kingston University in the UK suggests white tea reduces age-associated wrinkles. Results showed white tea prevented the activities of the enzymes which breakdown elastin and collagen which can lead to wrinkles that accompany aging.

The findings also indicate that white tea reduces the risk of inflammation which is characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis and some cancers.

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New Shanti Organic Bodycare

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Thai Essence - Branch off into new directions in your life with a positive, confident outlook of beautiful things to come with our frangipani infused body collection. Frangipani helps you reflect leaving the past, and reaching ever upwards to higher realms of learning. Our Thai Essence will inspire trust in your self guidance, and that your chosen directions will lead towards higher aspirations, bringing an inner awareness and knowing that all is as it should be at all times.

5 easy ways to Healing Rituals

AvantGard has become a self-care oases for hundreds of busy, hectic lives. And while your skin is smoother and your muscles less tight, the relaxation response sparked by your visit is an equally invaluable gift.

Follow these easy at home rituals, to bring spa-like calmness to your life.

1. Breathe Deeply. Without thinking, we breathe approximately 15,000  times per day. Of those, how many would you say are really deep? Not many, right?
2. Be Mindful. When you eat, know that you are eating,  when you walk, know that you are walking. When you are listening, know that you are listening.
3. Do Nothing.  Give yourself permission to just be and do absolutely nothing.  It might be difficult at first, keep on practicing.
4. Out of Stress and into Balance. Managing stress is all about taking charge.
5. Bedtime Ritual. Apply calming aromatherapy products to your hands, refreshing products to your feet, inhale the aromas and surrender to sleep.

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