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Bi-Weekly Newsletter | Issue 19 | February 2006
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Each type of tea from green and black, to oolong or white has a distinct difference about them. However the differences that exist between them is caused from the oxidation levels that occur after tea leaves are harvested. Tea leaves immediately begin to dry, after being picked, and in the process, chemical changes occur that affect the tea’s flavor.
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Chinese Medicine and Nutrition
Oriental medicine places high value on diet and nutrition. However, rather than the popular “you are what you eat” dogma, Oriental medical theory asserts that balanced dietary practices are just one piece of a healthy lifestyle.
“There are four basic foundations of achieving and maintaining good health,” said Bob Flaws, popular author and translator of Chinese medical texts. “These are: diet, exercise, adequate rest and relaxation, and a good mental attitude.”
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Herb of the Month: Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
Native Americans made a bitter brew from the yellow root (or rhizome). Used in small doses, Barberry tonic was reputed to be an effective treatment for heartburn, stomach upset, and ulcers. It was also held to stimulate appetite.
Barberry was used in European and American herbal treatments to aid many conditions, especially infections and stomach problems. It has also been used to treat skin conditions.
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Chinese Wisdom: Quote of the Day
"Give those with whom you find yourself every consideration."
Sen no Rikyu
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