I have been drinking green tea for a couple of years, and I love it! I drink a green tea and lemon blend and have one after each main meal - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Green tea is packed with antioxidants, lowers the risk of certain cancers, lowers cholesterol, helps burn fat, may help prevent memory loss in old age and helps to keep your teeth healthy by killing off bad bacteria. It does however contain caffeine.
Since I have started my new lifestyle change, I have being experimenting with different herbal teas, especially for their healing qualities. It is always a good idea to at least give these a try before heading for traditional medicines, providing that your ailment is not life-threatening of course and you have consulted with a doctor if you have any concerns. Try to buy organic wherever possible, or you can also make your own using home-grown or organic herbs. As a rule, for medicinal qualities, you need to steep your tea for 10-15 minutes to get the full benefits. Drink up to three cups per day.
Here are some of the top teas I have found:
* Blackberry leaf - High in vitamin C, helps treat a sore throat, boosts your immune system, helps relive pain and fever and promotes tissue repair.
* Cardamom - Eases indigestion, prevents stomach pain, helps nausea, breaks up phlegm for cough relief and helps control PMS mood swings and mild pain. It also helps detox your body and rid it of waste.
* Chamomile - Relaxes stomach muscles, relieves anxiety, eases indigestion and menstrual cramps, reduces coughing, is blood thinning and has anti-inflammatory properties to help ease hay fever symptoms.
* Cinnamon - Increases blood flow, improves circulation, reduces nausea, eases bloating and indigestion, heals a sore throat, stabilizes blood sugar and relieves cold symptoms. It is antiviral, anti-fungal and antibacterial, so is a great all-round remedy. It is loaded with antioxidants. It can also reduce muscle soreness after exercise and assist in weight loss.
* Clove - Pain relief, a decongestant to help break up mucus and relieves a sore throat. It also has antiseptic qualities, reducing bacteria in your mouth.
* Dandelion - A gentle liver cleanser, assists in bile production and helps digestion, purifies blood and cleanses your system, helps weight loss, helps reduce high cholesterol, boosts immunity, and maintains optimum liver, kidney, pancreas, spleen, stomach and gallbladder functions.
* Echinacea - Enhances immune system, relieves pain, reduces inflammation, antioxidant qualities and helps shorten the length of a cold. It can also aid the healing of skin conditions like acne, eczema, inflammations and irritations.
* Ginger -Helps to stimulate and energise you, reduces nausea and motion sickness, neutralises stomach acid, soothes a sore throat, is anti-inflammatory and improves blood circulation.
* Hibiscus - Reduces hypertension, has antioxidant qualities, boosts immune system, soothes menstrual cramps, lowers blood pressure, aids with insomnia and soothes skin irritations.
* Lavender - Soothes your mind and body, induces sleep, uplifts spirits and helps an upset stomach.
* Lemon balm - Tames tension, nerves and mild depression, helps fight viruses, aids concentration and memory, helps digestion and nausea and is an antispasmodic which helps ease menstrual cramps.
* Lemongrass - Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic and anti-fungal, aids digestion, anxiety, lowers blood pressure, helps circulation and reduces fluid retention. It is anti-microbial helping prevent or slow the growth of bacteria.
* Milk thistle - Gentle liver cleanser, assists in bile production and helps digestion, lowers blood sugar levels and it's a natural liver treatment.
* Passionflower - A gentle sedative for insomniacs, helps if your sleep is anxiously disturbed, improves blood circulation, lowers blood pressure, treats physical aches and pains and nausea relief.
* Peppermint - Eases indigestion, quells nausea and vomiting, heats up your body to make it sweat, helps sinus congestion, eases menstrual cramps and headaches.
* Rooibos - High in vitamin C, lots of minerals, antioxidant qualities, helps ward off disease and ageing, soothes common skin concerns like eczema, acne and psoriasis, improves circulation, aids iron absorption and helps prevent memory loss.
* Rosehip - High in vitamins A and C, boosts immune system, lots of minerals, increases energy, and heals tissues and cells.
* Rosemary - Helps ward off stress headaches, antioxidant qualities, aids digestion and supports brain circulation.
* Thyme - Helps stop coughing, relieves indigestion, antioxidants qualities and provides essential minerals.
So try some of these herbal teas and you'll be amazed at the benefits you'll receive, without taking all the medicines/painkillers etc that we are all so quick to grab at the first sign of trouble. They are so good for you, and will also be more cost-effective than conventional medicine. What have you got to lose?
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