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Hemp is cannabis grown for industrial use and should not be confused with marijuana. Hemp has been cultivated for thousands of years. With its short growth cycle of about 120 days, hemp is an efficient and economical crop for farmers to grow. As it can be grown with little or no chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides, it is also eco-friendly. Hemp is a great resource. It can be made into clothing, be used in housing construction, be taken as a highly nutritional food, or be made into paint, varnishes, lubricants, and also into salves and cosmetics.

Yoga originates from India and is part of the traditional medicine of India, the Ayurveda. It is a mixture of relaxation and physical exercises which aim at maintaining health and creating balance in the body. Correct breathing plays an important role in these exercises. The exercises consist of special poses, breathing exercises, and deep relaxation. They are easy to learn and can be practiced by anyone, from the very young to the very old.

Aloe vera is a succulent plant of the lily family that has a long history of cultivation for herbal medicine but also as an ornamental plant as it is very decorative. It works in many ways and is used to relieve various skin conditions such as burns, cuts, frostbites, minor wounds, or eczema, as well as for dry skin. Besides, it has also been proved to be very helpful in dentistry.

Sleep is essential for our body and mind to function normally. Sleep deprivation can seriously affect our physical and mental health. In our modern, hectic time, the consequences of sleep deprivation are getting to be a serious problem. As many people are not aware of the fact that they actually suffer from chronic insomnia, the first step is to become aware of it.

Sleep is a basic need in everybody’s life, but most people are not aware of how important it is, and many of us try to get by with as little sleep as possible. Sleep is not an option, it rather is something our bodies need to do. Lack of sleep can have serious consequences.

In English, goji is known as wolfberry, Chinese boxthorn, or matrimony vine; its latin name is lycium barbarum, and pharmacologically it is known as Lycii Fructus (lycium fruit). As in Chinese it is called gouqi or gouqizi, the name goji is probably a westernized version of this.

The area directly in front of your house should be beautiful and welcoming. It is the key area to the whole house for holding good qi. Plant beautiful flowers as they reflect the qi of a place and avoid dead plants, trees, or shrubs.

Feng Shui, pronounced ‚fung shway’ which is Chinese for the words „wind“ and „water“ might be described as an ancient Chinese form of geomancy or, more precisely, the practice to arrange and place space in order to achieve harmony.

In Asia green tea has been enjoyed and drunk for its health benefits for centuries. Now, with the progress of science, the western medical community is beginning to see why.

Green tea is rich in catechin polyphenols, especially the antioxidant EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate). EGCG has been found to prevent the growth of cancer cells, lower LDL cholesterol levels, lower high blood pressure, prevent blood from clotting, and improve cardiovascular health.

There is some confusing information regarding possible side effects of green tea.

For many people brewing is half of the enjoyment of green tea and while there are many different ways of brewing it, the method slightly differs from brewing black tea.