Green tea is full of polyphenols …Polyphenols work in a staggering number of ways to prevent our bodies from decaying, breaking down or succumbing to disease. Polyphenols help the body by: 

  

1.       Breaking down the enzyme amalyse into simple sugars so that starches and sugars have a less harmful effect on blood sugar levels, lipids and the pancreas. 

2.       Reduces high blood level of glucose and insulin that predispose people to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. 

3.       Protects the brain against free radicals that can damage memory 

4.       Kills bacteria including staph infections that are resistant to antibiotics 

5.       Encourages the growth of friendly bifodobacteria in the intestine and prevents the growth of dangerous intestinal bacteria such as E. coli and clostridia 

6.       Kills the oral bacteria that causes bad breath and tooth cavities 

7.       Inhibits the action of viral hepatitis 

8.       Lowers stores of iron in the liver that are a common cause of cirrhosis of the liver 

  

And you thought taking a break to drink green tea was just a delightful way to relax and quench your thirst. 

  

Peace Be Still Sam 

 
Perhaps one of the most common myths about opal jewellery is that it must soaked in water or it loses its luster. Although it is true that opals are more luminous when it is humid, soaking in water won’t make it radiate more.  Also soaking an opal in water may damage. Although most opals are covered with a resin that protects it from water damage an opal with an iron backing can be severely damaged if the water gets in between the backing and the stone and rusts the metal.

 
Another myth is that an opal will crack if you wear it on a n airplane… Heat and light crack opals, not altitude

 
Some people also believe that rubbing your opal with cream or oil will keep it lustrous. This is actually a terrible idea as it causes the stone to lose it’s luster. Whatever you do don’t rub mineral oil on an opal. .It will destroy it.

 
Another myth is that putting your opal out in a lightening storm will enhance its brightness. I have no idea if this is true! You are welcome to give it a try.

 
Peace Be Still  Sam

 
If you have to clean a black opal remember the following –

 
1.         Never use an ultrasonic cleaner on an australian black opal as it dries this type of soft gemstone out and can cause it to fracture

2.         Never use soap as a soft and porous stone like a black opal will absorb the soap ..the result is usually discoloration.

3.      Never use ammonia or you will dissolve the stone

4.      Never dry an opal under strong lights or with a blow dryer or the stone will become dull

5      The best way to clean your australian black opal is to simply wipe it gently with a slightly moist cloth.  
Peace Be Still Sam

  

It is a good idea to avoid jewelry of copper or that are nickel plated. Both of these metals cause allergic reactions and both are voted most likely to discolor your skin. Copper rings can turn your flesh green and nickel rings can turn your skin grey. This is a natural reaction with skin chemistry.

  

A gemstone ring made of gold or silver is preferable to anything that is plated with metal. Silver has the capacity to warm up and mold itself gently to your skin’s contours. Gold, especially 14 carat gold is one of the most hypo allergenic of metals.

  

If every type of metal irritates your skin then opt for titanium. This iridescent metal is considered to be the most compatible with human skin. It is also one of the strongest metals in the world so it makes a fine setting for any precious gem stone.

  

Peace Be Still Sam

  

The fact that the Canadian diamond is so iridescent makes it an ideal choice for a person who needs to reinforce or protect their aura. Aside from being a stone of romance the diamond also signifies your connection to God and the health of the astral body. A diamond that flashes all colors of the rainbow is likely to keep your aura in good condition.