Beat the Heat with Bravo Iced Teas

Herbal Teas in the Summer Months

The benefits of drinking herbal teas daily are numerous. Yet, in these summer months, it can be difficult to want to enjoy a hot beverage. Luckily, the benefits of herbal teas are not only present when served hot! Any of our many health-supporting teas are still good for you when served iced.

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Herbal Teas for Stress

Natural Solutions for Stress

Throughout history, many have turned to the natural world for stress relief. Some herbs you may even be familiar with are used to combat stress. In these uncertain times, a natural solution may be the right way to tackle extra stress in your life.

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Top Teas & Herbs for Healthy Immunity

Healthy Immunity with TCM

A great way to naturally support healthy immunity is with herbal tea blends based on Traditional Chinese Herbalism. Teas are just as effective as capsule supplements, and are a fraction of the cost, making them much more accessible.

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Traditional Tips for Wintertime Health

Learn the traditional way to stay balanced and healthy during wintertime.

Winter in TCM

Yin energy is dominant during winter. Yin is represented as the black part of the yin-yang symbol. As you might have guessed, this energy is slower, darker, and colder than the bright yang energy of summer.

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Schisandra Berry: The New Super-Fruit

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the herb is considered invigorating to Qi (pronounced like chee). Qi is the energy force in the body, and there are different types of it connected to different systems. It’s thought that schisandra berry can support different areas in the body according to TCM. It supports the Lung Qi, can support fluid production in the body, calms the spirit and tonifies the heart. Some applications of the fruit in TCM include treatments for fatigue, cough, breathing troubles, and even impotence issues in men. TCM herbal treatments always combine herbs to create a specific affect, and so in these cases, schisandra is not used on its own.

What is Schisandra Berry?

Have you heard of schisandra berry? If you live in North America, odds are you haven’t. However, schisandra is growing in popularity because of it’s amazing health benefits.

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Fall Health Tips From TCM

Fall health ideas based on traditional Chinese Medicine | Bravo Teas and Herbs

Traditional Autumn Health Tips

For every season in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are specific connections to the elements, particular organs, and systems in the body.

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Understanding TCM, Western and Indian Herbs

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Aryurveda and other herbal traditions.

Understanding TCM

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the difference between Western or Indian medicine can be difficult. This post will help you better understand the herbal practices of each medicine and how they differ. Western medicine is new in comparison to Indian and Chinese medicine.

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