Well, besides the fact that it's very tasty, green tea is full of powerful antioxidants, called catechins, that search for free radicals (aka renegade molecules) that can damage DNA.
Unlike black tea, green tea undergoes very little processing. Its leaves are dried and then steamed, not fermented. As a result, its catechins are more cencentrated. Green tea also has lower amounts of caffeine.
Green tea has been around for more than 4,000 years. The Chinese have been using it to treat everything from common headaches to more serious infections.
According to Harvard Women’s Health Watch, studies have found an association between consuming green tea and a reduced risk for several cancers, including, skin, breast, lung, colon, esophageal, and bladder cancer. They recommend drinking a cup of green tea a few times a day to absorb antioxidants and other healthful plant compounds. Just let it steep for three to five minutes to bring out its catechins, then enjoy!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
A Blogging Novice
Well, now that I have Facebooked and Tweeted, I have decided to take the next technological step and begin blogging. While I have read many blogs on many different subjects, I'm still learning the ropes in creating my own blog, so please bear with me as I tackle this next challenge.
A quick background -- I have been a reporter and writer for the past 25 years (a dead giveaway that I'm quite far from a "20-something".) I have worked in corporate America, for various radio stations, newspapers, and with an advertising/public relations firm. I have lived in New York since the early 1980's, emigrating from the Philadelphia suburbs.
Four years ago, I had what some may call my "mid-life crisis." After dealing with the mad world of advertising for many years, I decided to make a huge career change and delve, head-first, into the spa business. In fact, it was a client of mine, the Cranwell Spa in Lenox, MA, that first provided me with the insight that working in a spa would enlighten my life.
So, following a year of decision-making, I left my comfortable full-time position as an account manager, and went back to school for the next six months to become an esthetician. Never along the way did I question my decision, and after successfully passing the New York State Board Examinations, I began work at a local spa.
It was after only a few months working as an esthetician that I finally began to question my decision. Well, it was more like, "What the Hell were you thinking -- you're making no money here!" Soon, I was back to work at my former job a few days a week, and "spa-ing" on the other days. At last, a workable solution -- the freelance writing work enabled me to pay my mortgage and eat, and the spa work was my comfort.
Over the next four years, I bounced around at various spas, but eventually found myself irritated at the way things were done. Why did they use that product line? Why weren't they advertising more? Why did I have to do waxing? (Which I discovered that I absolutely HATE!)
I did finally discover a wonderful destination spa, where I liked the products and did not have to do any waxing. My trade-off was that I like doing body treatments -- scrubs, wraps and the vichy shower. Many estheticians didn't like that, so I was off the hook for waxing as long as I didn't' mind getting soaked in the vichy shower room.
All the while, though, I yearned to start my own little spa ... I had even chosen the name.. Le Petite Spa. Last summer, with the economy sagging, I got my wish. The spa where I had been working closed and its owner moved to Arizona. Now was my chance,and so I took it and Le Petite Spa was born!
My initial thought was to offer organic products that had a wonderful aroma, but not too overpowering, and that were not ridiculously expensive. After going though tons of product line samples I received at the Spa Show in New York City last year, I chose the Yum organic skin care. Yum has an amazing line of products for all skin types and customers love it.
With advice from the New York School of Esthetics, I purchased equipment and supplies to start my little, petite spa. I'm sharing office spa with a cosmetic dental surgeon and while it's just one little room now, I'm hoping to have my own little storefront within the next few years.
Getting started in business has been a real eye-opener. While I relied on my advertising and public relations skills for brochures, ads, and promotions, I've found that there are so many things I had to and am still learning. To keep a positive cash flow, I'm continuing to work as a writer.
Well, that's enough about my history. Going forward, we'll discuss lots of exciting things that are happening in the organic world. Thanks for listening!
Mary
A quick background -- I have been a reporter and writer for the past 25 years (a dead giveaway that I'm quite far from a "20-something".) I have worked in corporate America, for various radio stations, newspapers, and with an advertising/public relations firm. I have lived in New York since the early 1980's, emigrating from the Philadelphia suburbs.
Four years ago, I had what some may call my "mid-life crisis." After dealing with the mad world of advertising for many years, I decided to make a huge career change and delve, head-first, into the spa business. In fact, it was a client of mine, the Cranwell Spa in Lenox, MA, that first provided me with the insight that working in a spa would enlighten my life.
So, following a year of decision-making, I left my comfortable full-time position as an account manager, and went back to school for the next six months to become an esthetician. Never along the way did I question my decision, and after successfully passing the New York State Board Examinations, I began work at a local spa.
It was after only a few months working as an esthetician that I finally began to question my decision. Well, it was more like, "What the Hell were you thinking -- you're making no money here!" Soon, I was back to work at my former job a few days a week, and "spa-ing" on the other days. At last, a workable solution -- the freelance writing work enabled me to pay my mortgage and eat, and the spa work was my comfort.
Over the next four years, I bounced around at various spas, but eventually found myself irritated at the way things were done. Why did they use that product line? Why weren't they advertising more? Why did I have to do waxing? (Which I discovered that I absolutely HATE!)
I did finally discover a wonderful destination spa, where I liked the products and did not have to do any waxing. My trade-off was that I like doing body treatments -- scrubs, wraps and the vichy shower. Many estheticians didn't like that, so I was off the hook for waxing as long as I didn't' mind getting soaked in the vichy shower room.
All the while, though, I yearned to start my own little spa ... I had even chosen the name.. Le Petite Spa. Last summer, with the economy sagging, I got my wish. The spa where I had been working closed and its owner moved to Arizona. Now was my chance,and so I took it and Le Petite Spa was born!
My initial thought was to offer organic products that had a wonderful aroma, but not too overpowering, and that were not ridiculously expensive. After going though tons of product line samples I received at the Spa Show in New York City last year, I chose the Yum organic skin care. Yum has an amazing line of products for all skin types and customers love it.
With advice from the New York School of Esthetics, I purchased equipment and supplies to start my little, petite spa. I'm sharing office spa with a cosmetic dental surgeon and while it's just one little room now, I'm hoping to have my own little storefront within the next few years.
Getting started in business has been a real eye-opener. While I relied on my advertising and public relations skills for brochures, ads, and promotions, I've found that there are so many things I had to and am still learning. To keep a positive cash flow, I'm continuing to work as a writer.
Well, that's enough about my history. Going forward, we'll discuss lots of exciting things that are happening in the organic world. Thanks for listening!
Mary
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