Before You Start a Parasite Cleanse
A whole body look at parasites, yeast, and mold. The preparation that matters. By Angel Altman, Tea of Life Apothecary People come into the apothecary asking about parasite cleanses all the time. Often, the conversation begins with something they saw on TikTok, Facebook, or Instagram: a list of symptoms, a dramatic bathroom photograph, or a […]
Does Hibiscus Tea Lower Blood Pressure?
What to Know Beyond the Social Media Trend “Do you carry hibiscus? I saw online that it lowers blood pressure.” We’ve been hearing this question more often at Tea of Life Apothecary. People are calling and stopping in after seeing videos on TikTok and Facebook about hibiscus tea. While there is real research behind its […]
Why Your Loose-Leaf Tea Tastes Bitter
How to Make a Cup You Actually Enjoy “I don’t like tea.” I hear that quite often at Tea of Life Apothecary. But when I ask a few more questions, there’s usually a story behind it. Maybe Grandma made tea so strong it almost needed its own spoon. Maybe someone left a tea bag in […]
A Little Tea, a Little Exploring: Find Your Kind of Day in Downtown Chillicothe
Find Your Kind of Day in Downtown Chillicothe Some of my favorite things about Downtown Chillicothe are the simplest: flowers lining the streets in spring and summer, lights brightening the holiday season, and familiar faces welcoming you through shop doors. There’s a sense of belonging here. We care about our historic buildings, our neighbors, and […]
Loose Leaf Tea for Everyday Life
You fill your water bottle, grab your keys, and head out the door. What if enjoying loose leaf tea could fit into that same routine? At Tea of Life Apothecary, we want people to know that loose leaf tea does not have to be complicated or time consuming. You do not need a fancy teapot, […]
Could Taking Time Off Be Good for Your Health?
What Research Says About Rest, Travel, and Nature Imagine crisp air, colorful leaves, a favorite sweater, and nowhere you need to be for a little while. Maybe your version of a break is a beach, a mountain trail, a cruise, or simply a quiet day at home with a good book and a warm mug […]
Cozy Fall Teas: Chai, Apple, Pumpkin & More to Support Your Daily Wellness
Picture golden and crimson leaves drifting from the trees, crisp autumn air brushing your cheeks, and the soft comfort of your favorite cozy sweater. You pull on your boots for a stroll through fallen leaves, then return home to wrap your hands around a warm, steaming mug. The aroma of apple, vanilla, or chai spice […]
Dry Brushing, Nourishing Oils & Gentle Movement
A Holistic Approach to Skin and Lymphatic Care When your skin looks dull, your legs feel heavy, or you notice more dimpling around your thighs and buttocks, it is natural to look for simple ways to care for your body. From a holistic perspective, that care includes the skin itself, your daily movement, nourishment, hormones, […]
Impact Of Vitamin D
Why Your Level Deserves a Closer Look For women in perimenopause and postmenopause—and for the men in our lives, too. Are you dealing with aches, weakness, frequent illness, or hair shedding and wondering if your body is missing something? Vitamin D may be one piece of the picture. It helps us absorb calcium, maintain bone […]
Lichen Sclerosus: The Women’s Health Condition Too Many Suffer With in Silence
Lichen Sclerosus: The Women’s Health Condition Too Many Suffer With in Silence There are women quietly changing how they dress, sleep, exercise, use the bathroom and connect with their partners because of itching, burning, tearing or pain in an area they feel embarrassed to discuss. Some have been told it is “just dryness,” a yeast […]