Chemically, carbohydrates are big ol’ molecules made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Which is kind of hilarious when you think about it, because it sounds as if every time we have a bowl of oatmeal, we should be coughing up charcoal or diamonds by the end of the day.

You’re washing your hands, avoiding crowds, and following all the other suggestions to protect you and your loved ones. Is there anything else to be done?

Bodybuilding lore says, "Abs are made in the kitchen and revealed at the gym," so let’s go there to start. (Plus, the kitchen is where the tea lives. And that’s our ultimate destination for this article.)

Now, on to the third and last installment of my recommendations for tea that best compliments your fitness practices!

Thank you for coming back to the Tea For Fitness miniseries! ...That’s right, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power: I’m looking at you over my ginger spiked electrolyte water.

Join the resistance... when strength-training, with...resistance!! Learn which teas help you body best when you're using the power of resistance to exercise and be healthy!

Do you even steep, bro? Natasha is certifiably the right person to help us choose the best tea for your workout routine, as she's both a certified personal trainer and tea sommelier! Read on, then off to your exercise!

Learn with Natasha, how different water qualities and properties affect your tea experience!

Resolutions waning? Too much Valentine's Day Chocolate? Find out how incorporating the wonders of turmeric into your life, workouts, and (most importantly) teas can help! Take it from Natasha, who's a Personal Trainer for Life & Tea Sommelier! If anyone could be more qualified to combine tea and fitness... and turmeric! Read on!

Tea is a perfect ingredient to include in a self-care regimen. Why? Tea requires attention and care, and is itself a reward. This focus is what makes tea grounding and revitalizing, and in return gives back the attention, care, and reward put into making the cup.

Drinking a hot cup of tea may seem like the perfect cozy winter activity, and it is, but that doesn’t mean it also won’t help you survive a sweltering summer day. Science supports tea being an ideal remedy in both seasons due to how our bodies react to internal and external stimuli, and how our natural responses to a good cup of tea make the heat that much easier to endure.

When someone says “yoga,” the first thing that comes to mind is Lotus pose. t’s the one that can take the longest to achieve, due to how flexible you must be in your hips, knees, and ankles to get into the pose—let alone sit comfortably for the desired length of meditation...

Holy cup, Number 10! Since we’ve been focusing so far on strength and stability, now is a good time to add a recovery pose into your yoga arsenal. That’s why we have Balasana, or Child’s Pose. One of the most essential restorative poses, Child’s Pose is a deeply internal experience--even if you’re there for just one breath...

With each stretch and bend, Melissa encouraged us to go deeper within ourselves. Breathe, listen to the funny inhabitants of our bellies. And as organs are wont to do, they responded appreciatively. This was only the beginning of the Spring Cleanse Tea & Yoga Workshop at West End Health & Fitness, held on March 26th, 2017.

“March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb.” It’s at this time of the year that we must say, “Screw it,” and stick our tongues out at the melancholy of the world. So, forget lambs. We’re sending March out like lions! March is no match for your Matcha...

In honor of love, we’re doing Cobra. What the cup does Cobra have to do with love?Everything, in fact... Cobra is a chest opener—and when you open your chest, the heart goes with it. It’s called a “heart-center” for a reason, folks.

Be honest with yourself: how often do you think about your heart? Usually, it’s in the metaphorical sense—love, emotion, all those warm fuzzy feelings that make us curl up with a cup of tea. But let’s not forget that the heart is a living organ, as well! It’s a pumping, breathing machine that needs just as much nourishment and understanding as any other part of our body.

In this world with a constant influx of news and information, deadlines for work and family, and crossing off those endless items on your to-do list, it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself. Naturally, we think tea can be used as antidote to all of the stressors in life. You might want to consider some of these suggestions for utilizing tea to de-stress, calm yourself, and practice self-care…

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, so it is important to nurture it with the best nature has to offer. With that in mind, tea is a great skin ally because of its many magical properties. Generous in both taste and aroma, a tea blend’s mixture of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals can boost any basic beauTea cream ingredients that are already in your pantry, creating a luxurious treat for your skin.

Feeling frazzled? You’re not alone. It happens to the best of us! You might feel like life is too busy for you to indulge in self-care, but nothing could be further from the truth. Life’s juggling act can sometimes feel like a full-on circus show. They keep throwing in chairs and flower vases and plates... and it’s all you can do to keep everything in the air without having it come crashing down...

Hey there, tea lovers! We’re locked in the dead of winter. It only makes sense that we get into Corpse Pose and, luckily, Savasana is the easiest pose you can ever attempt in yoga. It's just you and the floor, rejuvenating your circulation by sheer gravity working on your muscles, joints, and nervous system in contact with the ground beneath you. (Science is beautiful.)

In this fourth installment of TeaMuse Yoga Break, Natasha guides us through preparation of a high-mountain WuYi oolong, paired with the strength and poise-inspiring Mountain Pose.

Steep a cup of smoky Lapsang Souchong and work your muscles in a simple Plank pose. Sip the tea and savor the sensation of stretch!

While tea is widely acknowledged to have health benefits, but which benefits are those, exactly? Read to learn about recent research on the health effects of drinking tea.

Savor the delicious Formosa Oolong while taking a nice, relaxing yoga break. A simple stretch paired with a cup of tea can go a long way in improving your mood!

Brewing a cup of tea and letting it cool, (as one might normally do by accident!) can result in tomorrow's hair-pampering tonic. Tea can be used to enrich hair color, add softness and shine, prevent breakage, and promote hair growth. Which of these effects you want to achieve will dictate which tea to use in creating a concoction.

Enhance your tea-drinking with a simple yoga practice that pairs Tree Pose with Ti Kuan Yin oolong for a stress relieving experience.

If you have tea, you can outwit your skin and your wallet with a nifty little scrub--no name brand required.

Tea can be a worthwhile addition to many bath and body products such as soaps, bath salts, and scrubs—especially if you make them yourself or buy them from a reputable retailer.

Herbals benefit digestion and reduce pain when used as a tea. As a wash or paste, they ease a number of mild medical concerns from laryngitis to foot fungus.

Get your brain back in the game this fall with tea. Whether it's Sencha, Yerba Mate, or Rosemary, there's a tea out there to perk you up!

As we're chugging our pitchers of iced tea, the biggest question of the summer inevitably comes up: Does tea cause dehydration? A study in the United Kingdom came to the conclusion that "black tea, in the amounts studied, offered similar hydration properties to water."

The intentionally aged tea, pu-erh, has been touted for generations as an aid to digestion and for cutting cholesterol in the body as it cuts grease on a cooking pan. Now scientists have discovered that it may also help to delay or reverse some symptoms of aging by increasing immunity, a critical factor in resisting infection, autoimmune disease, and other illnesses that can bring on aging or make aging more difficult.

Whether aged fruits and grains, or aged Camellia sinensis leaves--it's all plant matter. Both have been oxidized or fermented, and thanks to science and fortune, the similar methodology produces similar flavors. For every category of booze or brew, there's an equivalent tea.

When Rafa Royett moved to Argentina in 2011, mate was not his cup of tea. A native of Colombia, one of the world's top 5 coffee-producing nations, he spent his first year in Argentina maintaining a safe distance from the slightly pungent herbal drink. He might politely take a sip if offered, but was far from adopting the typical Argentine breakfast of mate and cookies.

One of the most vital discoveries in this research has been that flavonoids in green tea, particularly EGCG or epigallocatechin-3-gallate, can bind to beta-amyloid proteins and prevent plaque formations, and ultimately, it may prevent Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Recent studies show the direct connection between sleep and the formation of memories. Help establish good sleep habits with herbal teas.

Depression affects millions of people in the United States alone. The Center for Disease Control estimates that one in ten adults suffer from depression. Many studies show that herbal teas like rooibos and chamomile, and traditional black and green teas can help relieve not only depression but its related symptoms as well.

Tea isn’t always about pomp and circumstance. One of the most wonderful things about tea is that it fits nicely into any daily routine or holiday celebration. With Halloween upon us in the States, here are some fun ideas to brighten up your witchy tea or monster mash this year.

Your immune system is the gatekeeper to good health, and keeping it strong and vital means you'll experience fewer illnesses and you'll benefit from quicker recovery when, or if, you become ill.

One of the hallmarks of recent times is the increase in stress. So, what's a 21st century person to do? Establish a tea ritual! The ritual for preparing tea to de-stress is purposeful, personal and, most importantly, quiet alone time to connect with body and mind.

We've created a whole series of recipes using either tea or herbal infusions to help you get through any spring or other season where temperature, flora, dander, dust or other allergens are prevalent.

We'd like to bust a few myths about aging. Good genes are important, but they're not as important as exercise, a good diet and a well-rounded life that includes work you like and people you enjoy.

Want to have cleaner, fresher breath? Healthier gums and teeth? Keep your teeth a lifetime? Recent studies from China, Japan and the U.S. all confirm that drinking unsweetened green tea will give you all that, and more.

Many of you may already know that a chilled spent tea bag may be used as a balm over an insect bite or to refresh eyes for a big party. But did you know there are many other reasons to use tea in your skin health and first aid?

Tea is all over the news. It seems like nearly every week another study is released that proves the efficacy of tea as a beverage that can help fend off disease, increase brain activity, help bones and teeth, foster alertness, and add fire to physical performance.

Too much sun? Tea can help! Should time get by you, the result can often be painful sunburn. If you're blistering or if the burn looks particularly severe, get someone to take you to the clinic or an emergency care center immediately. If, however, it seems like a more typical case of minor overexposure to the sun, a first-degree burn, our dear leafy brew, tea is the perfect remedy.

The notion that tea is good for losing weight isn’t a new one. Responsible scientists and medical professionals are in full agreement: There is no magic bullet for weight loss. But tea tea can help some people lose weight because it is a delicious beverage that is essentially calorie-free.

The cold winter air leaves our skin dry and itchy. If your skin could use some TLC this season, we suggest are a few herbals to nourish your skin from the inside out.

The heart has long been an icon for love, and no wonder - its gentle beating keeps us alive and breathing! For your Valentine, why not give him or her a fine black or green tea and a box of dark chocolates? This double-whammy of a gift offers twice the heart benefits because chocolate has high antioxidant qualities, too.

The fact that tea is an excellent source of antioxidants – along with possessing a myriad of other health benefits – has long been established and reported at length. Its properties are believed to improve liver and kidney functions, clear your digestive system, and improve your mood. That's great for your internal mechanism, but what about externally? Can tea also benefit your physical appearance?

As you sip that fine cup of green tea, you're not really thinking about what it contains. You're just immersed in the amazing aroma and the sweet vegetal taste. Undoubtedly, that is the proper way to drink tea but once you put your cup down, it is totally fine to wonder what you just put into your body. It should be no surprise to you that tea is exactly what you should be drinking. In fact, it is so good that if it wasn't for the great taste, you might as well be injecting it. Modern research is showing that tea rocks. Let me tell you why.

I once experienced an upset stomach after over-eating at an Indian buffet. Now I'm looking for the tea that healed me.

Is regular Lipton tea known to have a mood enhancement or antidepressant effect?

"Which is better for me, tea or beer?" How many times have you asked yourself this very question? During my latest venture to keep myself abreast of tea's many health benefits, I stumbled upon a gem of an article called "The evils of tea (and the virtues of beer)." This essay shows just how much of an impact serious scientific thought has had on our culture.

Growing numbers of people, like you, are wondering if you could awaken slowly, with the sun; take time to prepare for the day; eat breakfast leisurely with family; and perform your daily tasks with purpose and less urgency. Then, at day's end, you could go to bed fulfilled, less worried, content, and certainly more aware of what the day was really like.

Much has been written and said about the amazing health benefits of tea. So much in fact, that it's often difficult to separate fact from fiction. What are the scientifically recognized benefits of tea? The following is a brief synopsis of the latest findings.

Summertime means iced green or black teas flavored with the sweet berries and fruits of the season. As ideal as summer and tea are, did you know that tea can add greatly to your comfort and beauty during the hot months?

Old wives tales and family remedies that have been passed down through the generations often recommended cold tea bags for puffy eyes, tea footbaths for tired feet, tea solutions for sunburned skin, tea rinses for dull hair, tea compresses for blemishes. But it's pretty unlikely that anyone really knew why tea was so good for such a mixture of complaints.

The last few years have been chock full of news regarding tea and health. A variety of studies point towards a broad range of potential health benefits associated with the regular consumption of tea. Tea producers and marketers have gleefully begun to exploit the news to promote tea drinking as a healthy habit.