Herbal Teas

Herbal teas and your health

Welcome to the 21^st century! We live in a time when our lives are ruled by our iPhones, the internet, smart cars and all sorts of other technology that claims to make our lives “easier”. While some of these gadgets and gizmos do appear to make things run more smoothly, for the most part, it’s the simple things that really make our lives ideal.

What sort of simple things, you ask? It can start with something as simple as what you drink daily… I’m talking about tea.

Herbal teas are a beverage that I feel are largely misunderstood. While they most certainly are the beverage of choice in countries such as England, that does not by any means imply that this is all that they are! It also does not mean that these are the only places on earth that enjoy tea – in fact, it is enjoyed across the globe. Why? It is not just the taste that brings people to the table at tea time… it is also the smells, the enjoying time with friends, the experience. For many, it is the healing aspects of the beverage that draws them to it. In fact, herbal teas can be a remarkable tool for healing the human body in ways we can barely begin to imagine.

What sort of benefits are we talking about?

There is scientific evidence to support the fact that herbals teas are excellent vehicle for healing everything from indigestion, to insomnia, to headaches, to many other ailments affecting the human race these days. Some are more well-known than others, and some are actually quite surprising. But all of them are beneficial, so I am going to talk about some of the more useful, everyday beneficial effects of drinking tea.

Ginger tea

If you are prone to having an upset stomach, then you may want to try a mug of ginger tea. Known for its soothing properties, ginger is used across the globe as a cure for all that ails your digestive system. Ginger tea is also very warming, making it a great choice in the winter.

Chamomile tea

Best known for its ability to soothe, chamomile is most people’s go-to when they are looking for a tea that will help them sleep. It has a soft flavour and combines well with other teas.

Specialty teas

Just about any ingredient can realistically be made into a tea… just place it in a teapot, cover with water and steep for a few minutes! Try things like peppermint, licorice root, star anise or even fenugreek seed! You can make up endless combinations of flavours.

Tea just makes it all come together…

It’s amazing how something as simple as a mug of the right type of tea at the right moment can change everything… it can elevate your mood, help level out your blood pressure, calm a headache, ease a sore tummy or even help you sleep. There is truly a tea-based solution for just about any problem out there; you just need to do the research to see what the answers really are!

References:

http://www.webmd.com/diet/tea-types-and-their-health-benefits

Cathy Skidmore began her tea journey with Steeped Tea after seeing the founders get a deal on Dragons Den in 2012. Proud to represent this Canadian company who sell quality loose leaf teas and fun and trendy accessories. With over 100 different teas, she as something for everyone. 

Cathy enjoys sharing her love of teas with everyone by offering free tea tasting in your home or hers, as well as an opportunity to have your own tea business.

She loves to help people create that perfect cup of tea.

www.mysteepedtea.com/cathyskidmore

@cathyskidmore1

https://www.facebook.com/CathySkidmoreSteepedTeaConsultant?fref=ts

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Benefits of drinking Green Tea

The benefits of drinking green tea

We have all heard that green tea is healthy… healthier than many other drinks anyway. But with so much lack of information out there, how does one find out just what benefits this great tea option offers?

It’s easy – just ask! Because I have been asked many times about the health benefits of certain teas (especially green tea), here is a list of some of its amazing benefits — benefits that you may not have been aware of. Some of these benefits are still being debated, so please do your own research if you want to use green tea for medicinal purposes.

1)    Weight Loss. Green tea increases the metabolism. The polyphenols found in green tea works to intensify levels of fat oxidation and the rate at which your body turns food into calories

2)    Diabetes. Green tea apparently helps regulate glucose levels, slowing the rise of blood sugar after eating. This can prevent high insulin spikes and resulting fat storage

3)    Heart Disease. Scientists have speculated that green tea works on the lining of the blood vessels, helping them stay relaxed and better able to withstand changes in your blood pressure. It may also protect against the formation of clots, which are the primary cause of heart attacks

4)    Esophageal Cancer. It can reduce the risk of esophageal cancer, but it is also widely thought to kill cancer cells in general without damaging the healthy tissue around them

5)    Cholesterol. Green tea reduces bad cholesterol in the blood and improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol

6)    Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. It is said to delay the deterioration caused by Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Studies carried out on mice showed that green tea protected brain cells from dying and restored damaged brain cells

7)    Tooth Decay. Studies suggests that the chemical antioxidants (catechins) in tea can destroy bacteria and viruses that cause throat infections, dental caries and other dental conditions

8)    Blood Pressure. Regular consumption of green tea is thought to reduce the risk of high blood pressure

9)    Depression. Thiamine is an amino acid naturally found in tea leaves. It is this substance that is thought to provide a relaxing and tranquilizing effect and be a great benefit to tea drinkers

10) Anti-viral and Anti-bacterial. Tea catechins are strong antibacterial and antiviral agents which make them effective for treating everything from influenza to cancer. In some studies green tea has been shown to inhibit the spread of many diseases

11) Skincare. Green tea can apparently also help with wrinkles and the signs of aging. This is because of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Both animal and human studies have demonstrated that green tea applied topically can reduce sun damage

With so many health benefits already proven (and many more still being researched), it’s no wonder green tea is the drink of choice for so many people! Even people who claim that they don’t like tea may be surprised to learn that they may be able to change their minds about tea simply by adding some fresh fruit to their mug.

So raise your mug… cheers to your good health!

Cathy Skidmore began her tea journey with Steeped Tea after seeing the founders get a deal on Dragons Den in 2012. Proud to represent this Canadian company who sell quality loose leaf teas and fun and trendy accessories. With over 100 different teas, she as something for everyone. 

Cathy enjoys sharing her love of teas with everyone by offering free tea tasting in your home or hers, as well as an opportunity to have your own tea business.

She loves to help people create that perfect cup of tea.

www.mysteepedtea.com/cathyskidmore

@cathyskidmore1

https://www.facebook.com/CathySkidmoreSteepedTeaConsultant?fref=ts