The right and wrong way to do botanicals

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The Uswitch survey of 2,000 people also found that nearly 70% of 18-34s prefer a text to a phone call. … Dr. Elena Touroni, a consultant psychologist, explains that because young people didn't develop the habit of speaking on the phone, ‘it now feels weird as it's not the norm.’” [// BBC »]( [/dicey] [Use of botanicals like turmeric and green tea are on the rise amid growing concerns over liver health | HealthDay]( [Use of botanicals like turmeric and green tea are on the rise amid growing concerns over liver health]( “More Americans are using botanicals like turmeric and green tea extract amid growing concerns about their impact on liver health. A review of recent data found 15.6 million U.S. adults are taking at least one of the six leading botanicals and while they’re considered likely safe, researchers say many are ending up in the hospital with liver toxicity. The lead author points to overuse and a lack of regulatory control as probable causes. She says chemical tests done on products linked to these crises ‘show frequent discrepancies between product labels and detected ingredients.’” [// HealthDay »]( [/health] [StackSocial - The cure to (almost) all your problems could be all-natural solutions | [Partner]]( The cure to (almost) all your problems could be all-natural solutions There’s a right way to do botanicals… and, as stated above, a very, very wrong way to do them. If it’s something you’re interested in exploring, there’s a safe way to go about it, and that’s with a certified course. These ones can help you with the basics, transforming everyday plants into natural treatments like balms, salves, tonics, and teas. Plus, there’s even a class on holistic therapy to round out your journey into natural healing. Embrace your inner hippie — safely — for just $15. 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