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The whoosh of wind through a stretch of forest, birds calling to one another as they land on branches, the gurgle of a brook over a rocky bed these are the kinds of sounds that are not only calming, but could have profound health and well-being benefits, according to a research review in the April 2021
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For the review, the researchers looked at 18 studies investigating the health benefits of natural sound; study participants listened to recordings of outdoor sounds in laboratory settings. Participants reported less stress and improved health outcomes, like decreased pain, after listening to recordings of nature sounds.
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Tonya Russell enjoys the mind-body benefits of gardening year-round with indoor tropical plants in winter and herbs and vegetables during the growing season.
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After being furloughed in March of 2020 (I had been a publicist and social media manager), I was worrying a lot about what was ahead. On one of my lowest days, my fiancé persuaded me to join him outside and build a garden in the backyard of our Woodbury, New Jersey, home.
We plotted out the beds and filled them with compost soil. I noticed I was becoming less and less paralyzed by my anxiety over my job as we worked. Day after day I started to look forward to our gardening work. It allowed me to be creative. It brought me joy.
These Chai Tea Benefits Are Worth Switching Up Your Usual Coffee Order Shape 2/18/2021
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Want to spice up your morning routine? Brew yourself a cup of zesty chai tea. The delicious drink is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, along with vitamins and minerals your coffee just can t stack up against. Ahead, learn about chai tea benefits, along with an easy recipe for making chai tea from scratch. (Related: These Craft Tea Recipes Will Have You Rethinking Your Daily Latte)
What Is Chai Tea?
Chai tea is a spiced black tea with origins in India. Its exact ingredients can vary, but it s often made with black tea, milk, sweetener (such as sugar or honey), and spices commonly including cardamom, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon. Some versions might also have black peppercorns, nutmeg, or fennel.
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