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Chenny - Director of Good-News, or also known as D.O.G.

Posted by Chenny Director of Good-News on Dec 9th 2016

Bark, Bark, Woof.... Hello Everyone.I am Chenny, the new Director Of Good-News, here at 1st Chinese Herbs. Let me give you a small amount of insight into who I am.  First and foremost, I am 4 years old, that is 28 years in human years.  When I first came here, I was very sick, as I was not taken care of properly.   I had skin warts everywhere, my one eye has a huge scar on …
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Get More Sleep & Be Less Stressed During The Holidays

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on Dec 7th 2016

The other day I heard a news story on CNN about the lack of sleep and traffic accidents. It said that the recommended amount of sleep for an adult is 7 -8 hours. In relation to driving, they went on to say that the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that only missing 1 or 2 hours of the recommended sleep time can double your chances of being in and accident. They also made mentio …
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New Season, New Tea Flavor. For Me That Means it Must Have a Hint of Orange.

Posted by Sarah on Nov 9th 2016

Maybe it's just me, but when the season changes so does my morning tea.  The Summer brings me to my light and refreshing teas.   Peppermint, Jasmine, and my favorite blended tea Orange Spice. I don't drink coffee, so for me this is my goose to the caboose to start my morning. Even though I am a morning person, 5:00 a.m. comes early. The Orange Spice blend, has the aroma which remind …
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What is the difference between Herb Powders and Herb Extract Powders?

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on Oct 17th 2016

There is a lot of confusion about the different types of herbal powders available. I am sure you have seen these terms: herb powder, full spectrum herb extract powder and standardized herb extract powder. While these are all herb powders, they are very different. What are they? How are they different?Herb PowderAn herb powder is an herb that is dried and made into a powder. The chemi …
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