A preserver of youth...

I hope everyone had a good weekend, I've actually been spending more leisure time than I usually would in the Union Square area. I'm trying to figure out if subconsciously I'm being drawn there for a reason, or if I just appreciate being amongst other free spirits who view the world through the same transparent lenses I do. Yesterday, I woke up and decided to finally close a door that's been open for the last 3 years of my life. God has been in constant motion regarding this door, revealing to me that he wants it closed, and putting a damper on my progress as human as well as my relationship with him. He tends to give several signs, but at times expects us to step out in faith to reciprocate, and highlight our trust in his works. So yesterday I took a step towards him, closed the door behind me...and locked twice.
Now I don't believe in one particular food ( or drink ) that halts aging and preserves youth. But I do in fact believe that a balanced diet and life style will keep you as young looking and feeling as humanly possible. Green Tea happens to make the all star team in this game. Rich in cancer battling antioxidants, fights tooth decay, gives the skin a smoother appearance and healthy glow, are only a fraction of green tea's benefits. The caffeine in green tea is actually a lot lower and less harsh on your adrenal glands than its competition coffee. Now from my mediocare knowledge of wine ( also on the all star team ), I do understand that good wine is a combination of the year and where the grapes are grown, taking into consideration the climate, weather conditions and the reputation of the maker. With this being said, a better wine doesn't necessarily have to be more expensive. On the contrary, my experience with green tea's aren't the same. The best tea's I've sipped, with the stronger medicinal properties, were a few more dollars than your average Lipton tea. I'm a strong believer that real green tea is not brown dust in a bleached paper bag. That's actually the resin of the tea leaf, scraped up and stuffed into a bleached paper bag for your enjoyment. This combination is actually more toxic to your body than invigorating, so don't even bother. Mighty Tea Leaf and 2 Leaves and a Bud are two of the better companies, both sold in Whole Foods. If you want suggestions on specific tea, bagged or loose leaf tea, or proper brewing methods to preserve the nutrients of the tea, feel free to contact me. Tea is a natural healer which connects you to the earth, our provider and each other ..embrace this gift!