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Healthy healing herbal teas and their benefits

Herbal tea is quite familiar to all of us; we know that herbal tea is not only tasty but filled with nutrients as well. Herbal tea is an art in itself as it is made by infusing the right kind of herbs and brewing it. The taste, color and the aroma will speak about its quality. The herbal tea will definitely give you that extra kick in life but apart from that there are many health remedies with herbal tea. You will be surprised to know that the herbal tea has a lot more benefits then you anticipated.

Here are some remedies using herbal tea:
Chamomile tea: Chamomile tea is best for relieving stress says studies. Any person who has a daily dose of chamomile tea will feel less anxious opposed to those who don’t. Chamomile tea also helps in relieving throat infection and also in soothing mild nausea and indigestion.

Peppermint tea: An upset stomach can be felt well by treating yourself to a dose of peppermint tea. Everybody knows peppermint to be a breath freshener but the fact is that it can aid in digestion too. It helps to relax the stomach muscles and eases the bloating.

Peppermint tea is also beneficial for
Reducing pain and bloating from gas
It acts as a mild expectorant for cold or bronchitis
Reducing congestion due to cold or flu
Relieving nausea
Reduces cramping from diarrhea
Induces sweating which is incidentally a body’s natural way of cooling mechanism. It helps to reduce fever.

Valerian: The Valerian herb as per research helps to increase the levels of gammaaiminobutyric acid, which happens to be a brain chemical that helps to induce sleep and relax the mind too.

Cinnamon tea: Cinnamon is anti-bacterial, antiviral and antifungal which makes it an excellent remedy overall. Cinnamon is also a wonderful source of immune-boosting antioxidants. You can also try these best home remedies using cinnamon. Cinnamon tea can be used for:

Increasing blood circulation
Soothing a sore throat
Reducing nausea
Decreasing the cold symptoms
Easing the discomforts of stomach
Warming up a person suffering from chills

Hibiscus Tea: Hibiscus flowers contain high levels of antioxidants. It is helpful for the inflammation of mucus membranes such as sore throats, gum disease and cystitis. It is calming, relieves insomnia, helps with weight management, and fights free radicals, as well. High in vitamin C and antioxidants, hibiscus tea is well known for lowering blood pressure.

Lemongrass tea: Lemongrass tea is an herb loaded with healing powers. Lemon grass tea helps to

Aid digestion
Calm down the nervous system and anxiety
Act as a mild diuretic in order to reduce fluid retention
Dilate blood vessels and to enhance its circulation
Treats high blood pressure if had on a regular basis

Ginger tea: Ginger is a commonly found herb in every household. This humble herb when infused in tea forms a powerful medicine for cold and cough. Ginger tea is great to decrease nausea, prevent or to treat motion sickness, soothe a sore throat, reduce congestion and cold. Try these home remedies using ginger tea >>

Clove tea for ailments: Clove tea has antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Clove tea helps in the following:

It is a powerful analgesic hence gives instant pain relief
It breaks down the mucous so works as an expectorant
Treats tonsillitis by relieving pain and also providing a dose of antiviral and antibacterial components.

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Flu "Shot" Immunity Elixir

t’s that time of year again….no, not Halloween. The time of year where I want to lock myself up in the house and never, ever come out because EVERYONE is sick! I try so hard every year to avoid getting a wicked cold. I’m like a magnet to germs, and it’s inevitable that if I make human contact, I’ll probably end up sick for a week. Does that sound fun to you? Me either.

Last year, we went to a Johnny Winter concert, and he was soooo sick (as in cold, also sick as in rad). We ended up going to hang out back stage since Alex was taking photos, and 1 day later, it hit us all like the plague. I’ve never felt so sick in my life, and I don’t plan on feeling that way any time soon.

Some of you would say I probably have a weak immune system, and you’d be right. I eat well and exercise, but I’m just one of those people. So, what do I do now to keep the germs at bay? (Aside from vigorous hand washing)

May I introduce to you…….FLU SHOT!

This little elixir has everything you need to up your immune system and combat those cold germs. I’ve been taking a “shot” of this once a week since September, and I have been going strong. I’m probably the only person I know who hasn’t had a cold yet. This recipe makes about 2 cups. I like to divide it into 1/2 cups in small bottles for easy access. The best part is that this is all natural, so you can really drink as much as you want! Feel a cold coming on? Have a small glass. Already sick? Have a small glass. These ingredients all work in their own way to help fight your cold. I’m not a big fan of medicines, or real flu shots. I’m terrified of needles as it is, and frankly, every time I got a shot, I’d get the flu. So what’s the point? If there’s a natural remedy that works, I’m much better off.

Flu Shot Immunity Elixir

Makes 2 Cups

What You’ll Need:

+ 1-1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice (use store-bought if you’d like)

+ 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

+ 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

+ 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

+ 1 teaspoon (or more) honey

Whisk this all together, and drink. You can store this in the refrigerator in sealed jars for about 2 weeks.

Why These Ingredients Work:

Orange Juice: Well, as we all know, OJ is packed full of Vitamin C, which is a key ingredient in boosting our immune systems.

Apple Cider Vinegar: This is a super food for many reasons. It helps clear out a stuffy nose, it can almost instantly help cure a sore throat, as the acidity and antibacterial properties kill germs. It also helps you regain your PH balance, which your body needs when fighting off a cold. Just to name a few.

Fresh Ginger: It is an antioxidant, anti inflammatory, and antibacterial. It can help fight off a cold better than most. Plus, it’s great for upset stomachs.

Cayenne Pepper: It’s a metabolism booster, anti inflammatory, and antioxidant. If you’re already sick, cayenne helps shrink the blood vessels in your nose and relieves congestion.

Honey: This is one of the best ways to soothe a sore throat. However, Honey is antibacterial, which will help kill of germs in your throat and body, which will not only prevent you from getting sick, but help you get better.

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