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Cleanse, Recharge & Energize your system naturally with this pleasing green tea blend of All Organic herbs. A robust green tea, with the pleasing zing of ginger and juniper.
Here’s 9 herbs and how they Cleanse and Renew your whole being. They work together synergistically to strengthen each part of your system:
Jasmine Green tea has powerful anti-oxidants and tannins shown to strengthen our immune systems, increase metabolism and energy and help fight bacteria.
Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng) can help the body cleanse, recharge and respond better to stress. Good for both male and female hormones. Used to treat many conditions including fatigue, insomnia, lethargy, memory, endurance, and immune system.
Pau D’ Arco Cleanses the whole system. It is high in calcium, is a blood purifier and antifungal, and is also helpful in fighting yeast infections and skin problems.
Red clover is high in minerals and cleanses as an excellent blood purifier.
Ginger has been used for digestive disorders, motion sickness, fever and coughing and helps lower cholesterol.
Nettle cleanses the blood and then rebuilds it. It is high in vitamin C and minerals. It also strengthens liver and kidney function. Helpful for allergies.
Olive Leaf cleanses as a natural antibiotic, antioxidant, anti-parasitic and anti-fungal shown to lower blood pressure, cholesterol, help respiratory response and heart and skin health.
Chickweed is high in vitamin C and helps dissolve fat and mucous in the body. Good for skin problems.
Juniper berries act as a diuretic and disinfectant. They strengthen the adrenal glands, blood and kidneys. Good for diabetes. Helps build defense against allergies.
It’s a great way to put a spring in your step and zip in your day! Order Renewal Green Tea Here. Your body with thank you.
What to Pack For The TropicsOur girls went to the Philippines recently. They had to pack light for the tropics. For Asian air travel between islands, their packs could only be 22 pounds.
They were going some places they would need to backpack. And they had some adventures planned; like hiking, camping, scuba diving, snorkeling and general exploring as well as going to Church gatherings. They needed to cover a few different bases as efficiently as possible.
So when they got home, I asked them what they packed that had worked, (primarily focused on first aid items), what didn’t and what they wished they had brought. Here’s the breakdown for any of you going on a backpack trip to the tropics soon.
The first 5 were sponsored by T’s Tonics, of course, but they said they were all greatly needed and used.
What worked (for them) in the Tropics:
Natural Sun Block, waterproof, lots needed
Sun Soother Spray– they used it all and wished they had more
Traveler’s Spray– disinfectant
Skeeter Beater– bug repellent
Band-Aids
Peppermint oil and ibuprofen for pain, headaches, digestion
Nausea medicine – 1 girl got sick and used it all, they needed more
Melatonin vitamins for the long flights and sleeping
Dramamine for rough boat rides
Vitamin A and E for sunburns
Electrolytes- they used Emergen-C and loved having this when they got dehydrated
Liquid soap (= laundry detergent)
Travel packs of tissue (= toilet paper)
Sarong- (= towel, cover up, beach blanket etc)
Travel Bible
ear buds
Zip lock bags
Granola bars and jerky- wanted more of these too
Comfortable, all purpose sandals/flip flops; they wore their Teva sandals everywhere
Snorkel, mask and fins
Things they wished they had brought:
Tropical ear solution (easy recipe below)
Dry shampoo
Hat
More immune boosters
More quick proteins
Their Advice:
Get small change in the airport – most places couldn’t make change for bigger bills
Buy and drink lots of water –it is easy to get dehydrated
Wear a swim shirt when snorkeling
No need for an electrical adaptor there
Bring more Sun Soother!
Ask around and know prices before buying
Tropical Ear Drop Recipe:
1/3 part hydrogen peroxide (kills bacteria)
1/3 part white vinegar (balances pH)
1/3 part rubbing alcohol (dries water)
To this mixture add vegetable glycerin to make 5% of solution (emollient).
Hand sanitizers are available everywhere, cheap and easy, so why use a natural option?
Several reasons: While we need quick sanitizing solutions, especially when traveling these days, evidence is showing that regular anti-bacterial sanitizer gels are not good for you. This is why:
We encourage you to choose all natural sanitizers to ensure you travel healthy and stay healthy.
Here’s some reasons why we choose Traveler’s Spray:
Facts about Traveler’s Spray
Visiting kids in Kiganda, Uganda
Recently we did some traveling in Uganda. While this was an amazing, heart warming experience, I was thankful many times over for having Traveler’s Spray with me.
We westerners can live with a little bigger bubble around ourselves then in other parts of the world. Especially country living folks like me, who are not used to crowds of people touching me constantly.
In Uganda, we handed out suckers to the kids in some slum areas as a way of connecting and sharing with them. It was a great experience and we learned a lot about life there. These people live close to the earth, animals and each other, with no running water or plumbing. They have a great sense of community and connectedness but not much sanitation like we Westerners are obsessed with. Sickness, garbage and lack were evident everywhere.
So when we would hop back in the car, everyone would ask for the Traveler’s spray and wipe their hands. I always want to bring Traveler’s spray with me traveling. I used it in lots of other ways and places too; on my pillow, wrinkly clothes, suitcase, shoes and as deodorant when I forgot it.
Bonus Uses:
Athletic wear: Odor can stay in athletic clothes even after they are washed. The essential oils in the Traveler’s Spray kill bacteria which can help to neutralize the odor of sweaty gear.
Stinky Shoes: Liberally spray the insides of shoes with the Traveler’s Spray for added foot health, protection and odor control!
Wrinkly clothes: While you are traveling or just on the go, you can use the Traveler’s spray to help get the wrinkles and static cling out of clothes: just mist lightly over clothes and smooth down!
Bed Bugs: Spray pillows and sheets in hotel rooms just in case!
Mold: This essential oil blend helps kill molds naturally.
Deodorant: A great way to beat smells without clogging your pores from aluminum anti-breathing antiperspirants
Car air freshener: we keep one in the car to spray in the air or on ourselves to freshen up when needed.
Bathroom freshener: Clear the air as needed. Also can be used as a counter and germ cleaner.
If you are traveling soon or use sanitizers often, consider a healthy option. Choose Traveler’s Spray here.
Winter has shown up in Central Oregon! 
So much so, in fact, that I joked with my friend the other day that “it’s hard to tell Bend from Mt. Bachelor.” It’s snowed so much in the past month that I’ve been forgetting what everything looked like without a colossal blanket of white over it. However, if you think that a little snow is stopping locals from getting outdoors, you’re wrong. The residents of Bend are as active as ever, because they’re getting creative. How? Just look outside –Bendites these days are getting their errands done by snowboarding and skiing around town!
While you may be one of these winter go-getters, playing in the snow does have its drawbacks if the correct measures aren’t taken first. During the cold weather season, bodies become more susceptible to catching bugs like the cold, the flu and pneumonia. In fact, as you expose yourself to cold weather, your air passages and skin dry out. This means that you become dehydrated faster which makes it all the easier for viruses to sneak in. Now, I know that I’m not the type of person that likes to spend hours mixing up cocktails of vitamins and supplements to find the perfect cold cure. So instead, I’ve found two quick, and ridiculously simple immune fixes that are easy to administer daily at your own home in under a minute.
This first winter health remedy is one that I’ve been loving for external protection –an incredibly handy organic balm by T’s Tonics. It’s called “Grab Salve” and it works on pretty much everything you want to grab it for.
Grab this salve for dry cracked skin and lips
Enthusiastically built for cuts and burns and infections, this salve has proved itself the perfect winter friendly pocket accessory for chapped lips, noses and hands as well. In fact, I’ve successfully used it in place of chapstick probably more times than I’d like to admit! It’s great for cracked heels too. It can be found in Bend at the Patagonia store.
My other favorite winter hack is easily green tea. Loaded with vitamins and nutrients, I’ve made it a point to drink at least one cup per day since fall began. 
Did you know that one cup of green tea has up to 10% of your vitamin C for the day? To further the healing properties, I’ve been loving adding in a special Jamaican flower called hibiscus. In addition to boasting beautiful pink petals, this flower is wonderful for helping the body with its naturally high vitamin C and antioxidant content. Besides being warming to the soul, green tea with hibiscus is also the perfect way to give your immune system that vital boost! T’s tonics has made a deliciously health-conscious tea that includes both of these goodies, PLUS orange peel, lemon peel, rosehips and more boosters and you can find the link here: Citrus Hibiscus
It’s easy to stay healthy for all the winter fun, all it really takes is a little know how and a couple quick tricks –like tea and a pocket-sized multi-use balm. If you have any stories or quick natural fixes that work for you, feel free to share them in the comments below. After all, exchanging experiences is what helps us grow and stay healthy for the stuff that matters –like skiing, sledding and snowball fights!
contributed by Isabella Moseley
What they are and how they work:
Jasmine Green Tea-Rich in polyphenols which are powerful anti-oxidants that strengthen immune systems and rejuvenates our bodies. They are shown to inhibit and help kill cancer cells! Also helpful in fighting infection. Supports the cardiovascular system and helps lower cholesterol. Other positives are increased metabolism, energy, and help with rheumatoid arthritis.
Peppermint leaf is also a powerful anti-oxidant and combined with the green tea works overtime to support the heart, digestive and nervous systems. It is also good for strengthening the immune system and is good for the skin. Stimulating to the brain yet calming to the emotions enables this herb to help with concentration and focus.
Lemon Peel -has many positive benefits that work dynamically in combination with green tea and peppermint. It is wonderful for digestion and metabolism. It balances the pH and increases energy, circulation and mood levels. It is rich in vitamin C which supports the immune system.
Ginkgo leaf – antioxidant, stimulates circulatory system, reduces inflammation, improves memory and brain function, anti-aging benefits. High in iron, calcium and vitamin C.
Sage leaf– antibiotic, antioxidant, immune building, helps memory retention and concentration, drying to mucus membranes, dries milk in nursing moms, helps balance hormones for menopause, decreases inflammation, good for skin and bones, eczema, acne.
Rosemary leaf– sister herb to sage with similar benefits: helpful to digestion, brain stimulation, immune system, and healthy hair growth. Together, they are shown to equal the benefits of some Alzheimer medications.
Gota kola– Known as the herb of “enlightenment”, gota kola has many benefits including increased cognitive abilities, circulation, oxygenation, treats gastric ulcers, helps regulate blood pressure, decrease anxiety, stress, and mental fatigue, increases libido, a mild diuretic, it can help pass toxins out of the body, helps wrinkles and aging of the skin.
Infused with therapeutic essential oils of peppermint & sage.
Bonus: This tea also makes a great hair rinse for darkening graying hair and increasing shine!
Recipe: Herbed Chicken
Combine 2 Tbsp Thinkers Tea with 1 tsp sea salt and ¼ tsp black pepper and 1 Tbsp olive oil. Use as a rub on 2-4 chicken breasts and grill until done. Enjoy!
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” Prov. 1;7
Beautiful, breathtaking, it’s Balloons over Bend. Floating over the treetops in a happy array of bright colors, blotting out the morning sun just for a moment. I am a kid again, and jumping with joy as I point out each balloon, fancifully picturing myself inside them. I love the way their carts look, and the tiny waving people inside. Ever since I was little, Balloons over Bend has been a staple part of my summers. And each year, my excitement grows once again as I anticipate them rising from the trees to rival the morning sun.
Among the variety of other fun and funky family events Bend hosts, Balloons over Bend is one of my favorite. A picturesque attraction for tourists, businesses and Bendites alike, this lovable festival is so fun to go to with friends, co-workers or family. In fact, it’s even been called, “The biggest family festival in Central Oregon!” The launch began at 6am at Jewell Elementary School, but that’s not where the fun ended. After the balloon take-off, The RBC Wealth Management and Children’s Festival continued the celebrations in Riverbend Park! Face painting, bouncy houses, activities and other family fun began at 10am and lasted until 2pm. Although I have to admit that the balloons may always be my favorite, the events didn’t fail to entertain! From beautiful balloons to spirited social activities, Balloons over Bend really has taken its rightful place as one of Bends most cherished traditions.
One of the things I love about Bend is how much it does to contribute to society. Although Balloons over Bend festival was free and open to the public, wristbands were sold starting at $10 for admission to bouncy houses and other activities. But wait, here’s the awesome part! With each wristband purchase, Balloons over Bend made a donation to Saving Grace. It was such a fun event and I loved that both families and friends could come and enjoy themselves. It was very hot sunny however, so I made sure not to forget my
Sun Soother! It was the best thing to wake up to beautiful hot air balloons and then adventure over to Riverbend Park to continue the fun. What better way to spend a Sunday than with family, friends, great food and Balloons over Bend?
By Izze Moseley, guest blogger 
This “Mo-Tea-To” green tea version of a Motito was well liked when it made it’s appearance at the Bend Art Walk.
It is a flavorful, sparkly and refreshing drink with a feel-good peppermint finish. The green tea gives the traditional summer time recipe more depth and interest, I think. People were asking for the Mo-Tea-To recipe, so here it is:
Mo-Tea-Tos
4 oz T’s Tonics Lemon Refresh-Mint Tea, prepared, (follow directions on back).
mo-tea-to Ingredients
2 Tbs Raw Honey Simple Syrup
2 oz. Spritzer or Sprite
2 slices lime
10 pc. Mint leaves (optional)
2 oz light Rum (optional)
It was very easy to make as the T’s Tonics Refresh-Mint Tea itself has the 3 main ingredients of Green Tea, Peppermint and Lemon.
Prepare a cold infusion of lemon Refresh-mint tea.
You can do this by steeping a tea strainer of the tea in 16 oz. (or 1/2 cup for a gallon) of hot water for 4 minutes and then cool it down in fridge with a ziplock bag of ice submerged in it for speed.
You can also make a sun tea by putting 1/8 c lemon Refresh-Mint in a glass jar, activating the leaves with a covering of warm water, then filling the rest of the jar with cool water and placing covered in a sunny window or warm spot for a couple hours until ready.
Make a simple syrup. I made a honey mint simple syrup for my recipe.
Here’s how: A simple syrup is simply made by heating 1 part sugar to 5 parts water.
I used raw local honey instead and steeped a few sprigs of fresh peppermint leaves in it as it was heating. I then strained it 
into a glass measuring cup and put it in the fridge to cool.
Slice lemons and limes. I juiced 1 lime and 1/2 lemon to add to my gallon of tea.
tea art.
Blend the cold tea, spritzer or sprite, some lime juice, the simple syrup and light rum, if desired, together. Add ice cubes, slices of lemon and lime and fresh mint sprigs to garnish.
Serve and enjoy!
Angelinas Organic Skincare art walk
nature works
Whether you are training for an event, just exercising, or doing school sports, when you work your body hard, recovery is needed.
Here are some easy, proven ways to help speed your rebound time and get you back on your feet faster.
You will be back on your feet in no time with a little rest, recovery and following these tips.
“In times of Stress, be Bold and Valiant!” -Wallace
Relieving balms now come in roll-up sticks for easy, finger free application!
We are in love! Our favorite balms just got easier!
And now we are carrying them around and using them more than ever!
Because it’s so fun and simple!
Arnica in a stick
Breathing Better made easy
“These are better than ever!” – Catalina K
“Glad you thought of this. I love the containers and we love the arnica.” – Steve H
Thanks to all for your support and feedback so we can keep bringing you what you need.
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