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Trend Watch for DaySpa Magazine  Tea and water infusions are now trending in spa and wellness. It’s no secret that tea has many health benefits for the skin and body, and healthy teas and infused waters have been a spa staple for some time. Particularly during the pandemic, though, numerous people turned toward self-care and their health with an "inside-out" perspective. Now that consumers better understand the importance of what goes into the body, they’re viewing spa teas and waters differently, especially when it comes to immunity-boosting benefits. We talked with some industry experts to learn what’s trending with these spa...

E59: Exploring the amazing health & wellness benefits of whole leaf tea with cancer survivor, author and founder/CEO of the Tea Spot, Maria Uspenski by Stephanie & Marnie from The Art of Living Well Podcast ** Listen to the full episode here ** A message from Stephanie & Marnie: "We had a wonderful conversation with Maria and could have talked with her for hours. Even as avid tea drinks we learned so much about the health benefits of tea, including the different types of tea and why the quality of your tea really makes a difference.  We both are huge fans of...

By Scott Gilbertson for Wired  We all know someone who puts a little too much time into their morning brew. Here's how to shop for them.  I LOVE COFFEE.I spend more time making coffee each morning than most people do making breakfast. For those of us who've become obsessed, it's no longer a habit. It's a ritual. It's a ceremony. It involves fire, water, air, earth, and—dare I say—spirit. If you know someone like me (or you are someone like me), I'm here to help you find the perfect gift. It's a tricky thing finding the right gift for the...

By Kate Dingwall for Maxim  Bartenders and sommeliers share their favorite wines and spirits to drink on Turkey Day.  No matter what your Thanksgiving looks like this year—whether it’s a socially-distanced soiree or a full-on family feast—you’re going to need a little vino to fuel the festivities. But this year, skip the traditional wine pairings and reach for bartender and sommelier-approved bottles. “Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays to pair wines with,” describes Zack Musick, the beverage director at Merriman’s Hawaii. “No matter where you go, you can almost always guarantee certain dishes will probably be there, making it easy to pair.” That said,...