Unlike other teas that you can purchase at the store in a bag or a box, Kombucha tea is something that you will have to grow on your own. Many find the extra effort to be well worth it when they decide to weigh the benefits, which include a distinct sweet taste and possible aid for individuals who suffer from excema and other types of skin problems, hair loss, arthritis, hypertension, digestive and intestinal problems, high cholesterol and more. Kombucha tea has been used in China for thousands of years and is believed by many to be a fountain of youth elixir. The ancient beliefs surrounding Kombucha tea seem to signify a combination of magic, mystery and power. In addition to the aforementioned benefits, Kombucha tea is also thought to lengthen an individual s lifespan, soften the...

While most Americans visit their doctor annually and their dentist twice a year, a new survey shows that many adults do not prioritize, for themselves or their children, two of their most vital body parts-their eyes. The survey also reveals alarming statistics that demonstrate among certain ethnic groups, a gap between vision care knowledge and behavior, which may be preventing those who are at the greatest risk of certain eye conditions from seeking proper treatment and diagnosis. More than nine out of 10 respondents agree that maintaining proper vision is an important priority to them and three-quarters agree that taking care of their eyes is as important as other health issues, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Yet, 14 percent say they do not have a regular eye care professional...

Most people understand how difficult it can be to balance their work and home lives once they get married and have children. Somehow it seems that work life or home life is always encroaching on the other and causing problems at work, at home, and many times both. However the following five tips are great options to help with balancing work and home. Make a Schedule The best thing to do when trying to balance work and home is to make a schedule. Know how much time you have and schedule your work time and your home time. Then, you will know when you need to schedule work and home events. This will make your life significantly easier and you will know which activities fit into which time frame. Just make sure you stick to your schedule. Share Responsibilities Many times work and home...

They crave independence, but they still require guidelines. Vacation planning can be a daunting task for any parent of adolescents. Make your job easier - involve your teenagers in the planning process. Arrange a family brainstorming session and decide on a holiday that everyone will enjoy. A vacation plan should take into consideration each teen s likes and dislikes. A teenager who participates in science fairs may enjoy touring scientific exhibits. A history buff will enjoy museums. A budding musician might like a tour of Graceland. Ask for specific feedback. Teenagers sway from requiring guidelines and curfews to believing that they know everything - and insisting on doing everything their own way. Here is a partial list of activities that you might want to use as a springboard for...

A lot, according to cell biologist, Dr. Bruce Lipton, whose book The Biology of Belief , details reasons why we can be the creators of our own destiny. A renowned cell biologist and former professor at the University Of Wisconsin Medical School, Bruce Lipton shows precisely how the molecular processes behind the brain s functioning work. In fact, he is the leading authority on the new science of Epigenetics the science that sees life to be controlled by factors other than genes. From cells to self, Bruce Lipton compels us to re-think our understanding of empowerment how much power do we have over our own bodies and over the course of events in our lives. Simply put, he suggests that we are not victims of our genetic blueprint; in fact we have the power to program our own destiny. In 1997...