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Skip the Tea Bag: An Easy Way to Brew Loose Tea Without Plastic-Containing Bags Making tea should be simple: herbs, hot water, a favorite cup, and a few minutes to steep. But have you ever wondered what your tea bag is actually made from? Although many tea bags look like paper, some contain synthetic materials such as polypropylene, nylon, PET, or other polymers. Even some paper-style tea bags may …

Why the Kidneys Matter: Strength, Energy, the Low Back & Legs Your kidneys are remarkable organs that work quietly every day to help keep your body in balance. Most people know that the kidneys filter the blood and produce urine. But their role extends much further. Healthy kidneys help regulate fluids and minerals, participate in blood pressure regulation, help the body produce red blood cell …

Things That Happen Every Fall That Nobody Warns You About Fall looks so peaceful in pictures. Pretty leaves. Cozy sweaters. Hot drinks. A beautiful bowl of soup. It's a trap. Here’s what fall actually looks like. 1. Nobody Knows What to Wear It's 38 degrees at breakfast, so you put on a sweater and jacket. By 2 p.m., it's 72 and you're carrying everything you own. Pick a temperatur …

Feeling Run Down? 5 Traditional Chinese Herbs People Reach for in Fall Fall is almost here. The days get shorter, temperatures start dropping, schedules get busier—and sometimes we simply feel tired, run down, or not quite ourselves. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, seasonal changes have long been considered an important time to pay attention to the body's balance and vitality. Here are five …