Tava Tea organic wellness blend

Tava Tea Wellness Blend is in theory, tea just like any other kind but that is where any kind of comparison ends.


Oolong, Puerh and Sencha are essential types of tea much like Earl Grey and Darjeeling. However, Tava Tea is a much unparalleled blend of these three teas has always been recognised but this special blend of Tea contains a large number of nutrients. Oolong (otherwise known as Wu Long) Sencha and Puerh teas have been put to use in China for over five hundred years. .Sencha has very high levels of Catechin, a type of Polyphenol and a powerful antioxidant. Though there are various kinds of different Polyphenols, Catechins are the strongest. The most powerful catechin, Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), is plentiful in green tea. But each variety will vary in its power, quality and effectiveness.

It is very unusual to come across a herbal product that comes with a guarantee of being 100% organic. This means that no fertilizers or any unnatural man made method has been used in the cultivating of these herbs or in the manufaction of Tava Tea.
It is organically grown and produced using only the finest whole Wuyi Cliff Oolong and Puerh tealeaves of the best possible standard. It is largely effective for weight loss as well as general healing of the body. It is clinically proven to help reduce the amount of body fat and balance cholesterol levels.

Many benefits of this tea include: easier digestion, reduction of bloating and it will burn up to twice as many calories as ordinary Green tea.
It reduces the effects of the carbohydrates you eat if you drink Tava Tea just 15 minutes before consuming carbohydrates.

It achieves this by reducing the level of insulin that is produced when weight is gained. Tava Tea also contains a great amount of powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants destroy free radicals, which can damage the body at the cellular level and make it far more susceptible to cancer, heart disease, and other degenerative diseases.
It has been shown to calm your mind and body as it contains the amino acid L-theanine that is in charge of boosting alpha brain wave activity which increases the production of the calming neutrotransmitting chemicals Dopamine and Serotonin in the brain.

And amazingly, a 50% reduction in free radicals was found in individuals who participated drank Wuyi Cliff Oolong tea for just 15 days which helps to slow down the process of ageing. People who consume 2 or more cups of Wu Long Tea a daily are proven to be at a 26% lower risk of suffering with heart disease.

Having tried this product myself for over a month now, I have noticed that my "short fuse" which happens when all the kids are at home from school for summer vacation ... just doesn't appear as short (grin).  Also I am rarely bloated during those special times which us women have to endure, as I continue using this product I will let you all know of any other benefits (I can't really vouch for the weightloss side of things, as I am not overweight).
it does come with a full guarantee - so why not check it out here. 

Chiggers & Mozzies (Mosquitos) get you down - We have a Guide for you..

If you are like I am then the answer is a RESOUNDING YES...

Before I moved to Ohio from Australia it was only Mosquitos which affected me & even whenthey did, they were only mildly annoying.  There were no "chiggers".  Actually I had never even heard of them until moving here and marrying Steven.  The last 2 Summers have been miserable for me.  Where hot days in Australia used to mean shorts, sandals & tank tops - here in humid Ohio, I have been reduced to my summers being spent in long pants, socks & shoes along with spraying copious amounts of poisonous repellent all over my body.

But, it still didn't stop them, and once these nasty little vampires had gotten hold of me the itching became UNBEARABLE and lasted for weeks.  The scars on my ankles, legs and wrists from scratching these chigger bites were so bad that many a time they led to secondary infections and the CONSTANT taking of allergy tablets to help ease the urge to scratch my skin off right down to the bone.

The ugly bites and scars also meant that I could not wear a skirt, dress or even Capri pants on searing hot Summer days without feeling self-concious.

Believe it or not, I even subjected myself to the excruciating pain of pouring straight alcohol into the bleeding sores to try and stop the incessant desire to itch - ummmm just so you know THAT didn't work, and only reduced me to a blubbering, crying mess.

Well, after the past two unbearable summers, and a TON of research, I totally pysched myself up this past Memorial Day weekend and was prepared to be BITTEN to death, (as Memorial Day seems to be when it always starts), although these evil critters don't really affect anyone else in my home.... I must just have "tasty blood".

Over the past couple of months, (in order to tackle my new fear of Summer) and based on my extensive research, I prepped our yard environment (we live on over an acre of woods and grassy land on a lake - YES PRIME mozzie & chigger breeding conditions)....

Let me tell you that I spent the entire Memorial Day weekend outsie, (this includes after it rained which brought the humid warm air & damp ground, another Mozzie & Chigger loving scenario) .... and you know what - my efforts have paid off! Did I get a bite? (well one, but that occurred when I was off our newly secured premses).  In comparison to the past, I am literally JUMPING up and down with joy, instead of madly scratching like a monkey with fleas.

So, if you have to take deep breaths before going outside, if you fear summer and (strangely) would prefer the icy, sowy months of winter - there are SOME SAFE and easy solutions which you can implement to rid yourself of these annoying critters.

Please note: that because we live on a lake property (where kids swim etc) we also have to watch what we use in our yard as the run off goes into the lake.  The solutions which we are going to share with you, are safe for you, your kiddos, your pets and also the environment.

What we discovered is that you have to perform a couple of different steps - some for your direct living/yard environment and a couple for you personally (it's a layered approach). 

If you would like to know how we did it click on the pay now button below and for ONLY $2.50 (yes you read that correctly ONLY $2.50) we will email to you a detailed 6 page Step-by-Step guide to help YOU reclaim your summer. This report is absolutely invaluable to Chigger & Mozzie sufferers and I could easily put a $$ figure on it of upwards of $40 (which BELIEVE me I, myself would have gladly paid considering I have actually spent in excess of HUNDREDS of $$ on products (which were useless) to test as well as months of time in research).  The reason which we are giving YOU this guide at such a low price is because I personally know what a misery these creatures bring and I hate to see others suffering as I did. Click on the PAY now button - you will be charged ONLY $2.50 for this invaluable information which will be emailed to you shortly, make sure that you give us your correct email address 

Only $2.50 to help you reclaim your Summer Outdoor Freedom, and allow you to enjoy sitting outside without having to wear your Hazmat Suit.

Fresh smelling Toilet Cleaner - DIY Recipe

The chemicals in toilet cleaners are among the worse -not only for you, but also for the environment.  Simple solutions apart from finding some non-toxic cleaners are to make your own. 


Vinegar is one staple item you should have in your home at all times - it is a POWERFUL cleaner, and also when sprayed on your kitchen benches helps detract those "pesty" ants (as they hate it). 

Here is a nice home made toilet cleaner that will leave your bathroom smelling fresh as a "daisy" or at least a lemon.

• 2 Tablespoons baking soda
• 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 Lemon

Mix the baking soda and vinegar together and scrub the toilet clean- Flush.  Then squeeze the juice from the lemon, add some directly to the bowl, and the remainder into the cistern at the top.
*Tip - to help remove the build up in your toilets - place 1/2 cup of vinegar into the bowl at night.  The vinegar will break down all of the bacteria.  This is also a great tip if you are going to be going away for a few days - leave some vinegar in each of your toilets while you are gone

Fantastic Lunchboxes - totally Eco-friendly

These Lunch Boxes are safe, cost effective, time-saving and very Eco-friendly.
They're BPA-free, SAFE and environmentally friendly, too! You'll find it easy to 'go green' by using EasyLunchboxes for a waste-free lunch. In our home, we keep a few sets of Easy Lunch Boxes. This way, we can pack lunches for the family in one set of containers, while the other lunchboxes are in the dishwasher! Easy! No more messy (and environmentally unfriendly) plastic bags, or ziploc baggies which are good only for a single use. The best lunchboxes accommodate different types of food, and the three compartment plastic food containers can hold a sandwich and two side dishes. Now, if you have 4 kids like we do, you’ll appreciate that there are only 8 pieces in your dishwasher every night instead of the 24 different plastic bottoms and lids you’d have to use if you were to pack the same lunches! What a timesaver, now that you won’t have to dry and put away all those mismatched food container pieces! - a pack of 4 will cost you less than $15.00!! Amazing value ..
and FYI - The average school lunch generates 67 pounds of waste during one school year (EPA.gov).If 15,000 families commit to packing waste-free lunches, one million pounds of waste can be eliminated from our landfills.

I also totally love the Waste Free Lunch Kit.  It comes in one of two styles and will save you money over and over again  Check them out.

Improve your Home Air quality

• Open up your windows - get some FRESH air into your home.  Best of all this is FREE.
• Don't use chemical air fresheners - if you really want to remove odors stay tuned for our next entry with some wonderful home-made safe solutions.
• Don't use paraffin wax candles or gel candles.  Look for soy based candles instead as the others contain petroleum derivatives or artificial (poisonous) chemicals hidden in the word fragrance.
• Use NON-Toxic home cleaners
• Get rid of your carpets (carpets are one of the biggest air-quality culprits in your home, they are treated with chemicas which let off gas, carpets act as traps for dirt, allergens, mold, toxic poisons from inside and outside your home).
• Consider room air purifiers for your home
• Remove vinyls from your home (eg: your vinyl shower curtain is probably releasing toxic gases) as PVC has been found to discharge chemicals called phthalates which cause respiratory problems.
• Install a carbon monoxide detector near all sleeping areas of your home.
• Test for Radon - radon is an invisible and lethal killer, and is the second leading cause of lung-cancer.

Allergies? or is it YOUR air?

Well it's that time of the year again - or IS IT REALLY the air YOU are breathing inside??

Do you find yourself suffering from allergies that you NEVER had before.

Suddenly you are allergic to dogs/cats or even start to feel unwell when you are anywhere indoors?

Americans spend 90% of their time indoors - sad/but true, whether at home, work, inside their car, shopping malls etc.

Did you know that toxic chemicals found in common commerical and household cleaners dispersed around your home, car, and other indoor environments which everyone is then either breathing or touching are more than 3 times likely to cause cancer than other air pollutants?  And they DEFINITELY increase "allergies", respiratory problems and asthma (read previous article).

According to the American Cancer Society prior to the 20th Century only 1 in 8,000 people were stricken with cancer. Since the industrial revolution and the introduction of a myriad of chemicals into our lives the incidence of cancer has increased to a startling 1 in 3 people.

Since WWII more than 80,000 chemicals for use in cleaners, pesticides, plastic, personal care products, industrial products and other modern day conveniences. There is LITTLE known about the effects of these chemicals (individually let alone combined) on a child's development.

All purpose cleaners, room deodorizes, kitchen detergents, disinfectants, furniture polishes, glass cleaners, laundry detergents, metal polishes, furniture sprays, spot treatments, oven cleaners, toilet cleaners,  car cleaners, etc.  contain so many chemicals and toxic hazardous materials (many which I can't even pronounce).  Just imagine how many of these you USE on a daily basis (on TOP of your personal care products). 

Can you even begin to imagine the impact of the compounding effects of each of these chemicals as they slowly build up in your body and also in the bodies of your children and your pets - who you probably aren't allergic to anyway (it is all the toxins that they are carrying around on them from inside your home, from your garden where you spray pest poisons, weed poisons, from the streets where they walk around and pick up other poisons) then you let them back into your home sitting all over your furniture, bedding, playing with your children.... hmmmmm

Frightening isn't it? We can help you with safer non-toxic solutions, just visit our website for more information.

Listed here are just SOME of the toxins found in those household products and what some of the KNOWN effects are of them.

Chlorinated materials, glycol ether, Stoddard solvent, naphta, kerosene, Sodium bromide, methoxychlor, aromatic hydrocarbons, formaldehyde, pikperonal butixide, butyl cellosove, diglycol laurate, amyl acetate, mineral spirits, tetrapotassium pyrophasphate, fluosilicate,  and more and more...

These chemicals are KNOWN to cause the following health concerns - do any of the symptoms sound familiar to you:-

Liver and Kidney poisoning, confusion, headaches, lack of concentration, symptoms of mental illness, allergic reactions, cancer, central nervous system depressants, death, upper respiratory tract irritations, brighteners in laundry detergent can cause STRONG allergic reactions when exposed to sunlight.

Actually each of those household chemicals mentioned - all cause those previous health concerns - again HOW many of them are you using?  Combine the usage and imagine just bathing yourself in one big chemical pot of toxins. Head over to either of our sites either here or here for information on how we can help you.

Saving Tip of the Day

Lightbulbs
Changing the world and your energy costs start with simple actions.  When you replace lightbulbs or light fixtures with energy efficient ones you preserve energy resources and reduce globabl warming while saving time and money buying and changing light bulbs in your home.  Energy efficient qualified lighting provides bright, warm light, uses around 75% less energy than standard lighting producing around 75% less heat and lasts up to 10 times longer.... you can literally save around $50-$75 in energy costs and replacement costs of the lifetime course of ONE LIGHTBULB... How many do you have in your home??

Check out this amazing FREE Assessment tool to find out areas of your home & lifestyle that you can change (without costing you a penny) to immediately start saving money and reducing your carbon footprint.  We were fascinated to discover that we could take 40 simple household actions which would save us over $1500 per year and thousands of pounds in reduced carbon outputs.  I challenge you to all try it out (the online questionaire is FREE and will only take you around 15 minutes to fill in - you are not required to put in any personal details).  Click on the image below to be directed to the website.

Tapped - Trailer... Do you drink bottled water?