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The Tea Time Vivabox includes seven Numi Organic Teas: Aged Earl Grey, Monkey King Jasmine Green, White Rose, Ruby Chai Herbal Rooibos, Temple of Heaven Green, Starlight Rose Flowering Tea, and Sunset Oolong Flowering Tea. In addition to the teas, a gift card for one of Vivabox’s Tea Time Gift Set options is included. Winners can choose from one of the following products: the Single Origins Tea Set, a Bamboo Flowering Gift Set, the Dancing Leaves Teapot with five flowering teas, a Bamboo Book of Tea with six different flavored tea bags, or the iRelax with Numi Organic Tea gift. All winners will also receive a soothing CD to help enhance your teatime experience. (value $49.50). VivaboxUSA.com

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Facial Toner

Chamomile tea, brewed and cooled, is a perfect toner for normal to dry skin.  It closes the pores, and makes skin look fresher.  Brewed and cooled Lavender tea is great for sensitive skin and Peppermint or Spearmint tea works best for oily complexions. 

Splash over face after using a mild cleanser, followed by a moisturizer for your skin type. 

5 Things: Foods That Are Good For You

     Enjoy a bowl of berries:  Top super-food, blueberry, is rich in antioxidants.  Reservatrol helps to repair damage done by free radicals (unstable molecules produced as a result of stress) and pterostilbene regulates blood sugar levels, inhibiting the release of stress hormones.  And they keep better than another berries. 

     Have a cup of tea:  A study in 2006 found that those who drank black tea’s blend of antioxidant ingredients recovered more quickly from the effects of stress than those who did not, and felt more relaxed up to 50 minutes later.  A study at King’s College in London showed that drinking around three cups a day enhances mental performance.

   Enjoy Coffee:  As well as boosting mental acuity, a 2006 report found that 1-2 cups a day of coffee relieves liver stress, supporting the liver’s detox functions and helping stabilize blood sugar.  It may also relax the muscles, ease pain, and cut the risk of heart disease and stroke. 

   Munch on apricots  Eat a handful of dried apricots every day.  These are a good source of potassium, which helps to control blood pressure. 

   Red grapes:  Keep a stash to repair damage caused by free radicals.  The skins contain the antioxidant reservatrol, which accounts for the benefits of red wine.