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Ron Perovich This month's featured musician made headlines last month when he signed a deal with Hip Muzik. Now you can learn more about Ron Perovich, the artist behind the music that will soon be featured in videos for belly dancers. read the article Aliyah The passion of this bellydance teacher and performer is not unusual. But Texas resident Aliyah credits bellydance for something much more - a physical and mental path of recovery. After a drunk driver ran over her and nearly killed her, it was and continues to be the art of oriental dance that keeps this police officer moving. read the article Lily Tsai - A Texas Based Dancer With A World of Knowledge Hip Mix is shining the spotlight on Lily Tsai, an amazing oriental dance artist, gifted bellydance instructor and beautiful soul. Meet Lily and you'll see why Hip Mix is proud to have her part of our instructional team. read the article My Return To Dance: Post Amputation I am smiling and full of joy when I dance. Spiritually I am a much stronger person, and in my personal life I am much happier. I hope that if you ever see me perform that my strength and resilience will shine through, and that you will not see my disability. You will see the real me, the essence of who I am. read the article |
 Anise Backstory
In France, you may have enjoyed “une aperitif Anisette,” a sweet liqueur flavored with anise that smacks of licorice. Called ouzo in Greece, raki in Turkey and sambuco in Italy, it’s served before meals to aid digestion. In Greece, ouzo is Americanized with coke (coca-cola, that is) for a soda-like beverage popular in cafés and among friends.
Benefits
Anise is a sweet herb perfect for those concerned with flatulence (after a spicy meal or a bean burrito) as it mitigates gas build-up in the intestinal tract.
Because it’s carminative in expelling air, anise helps with digestion, especially after rich, heavy meals during the holidays.
Anise is used in cough mixes and drops, too.
Uses
After dance practice, cool off with a hip drink on the rocks—with a splash of anisette mixed water or club soda on ice.
Fragrant essential oil of anise wards off mold (and the Evil Eye, tis said).
The ancients used anise oil for toothaches—it’s antiseptic, as well. |
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