THE most beneficial among the beverages you can indulge in every day are herbal tea. Its soothing effects can relieve your stress and even boost your immune system.
* Chamomile. It soothes the tummy and gives a relaxing effect. It contains oils that relax the smooth muscles in the stomach. Three cups daily will ease indigestion, irritable bowel problems, and colitis. Choose 100 percent pure chamomile flowers with a strong, fresh apple aroma. Use one tablespoon of flowers per cup of boiling water. Take for two months or more for chronic problems.
* Peppermint. Peppermint banishes indigestion. Fresh or dried, mint tea is a super way to ease stubborn indigestion and gas and to quell nausea and vomiting.
Do not use other mints, such as spearmint, because only true peppermint contains the digestive aid menthol. Use one tablespoon of mint leaves (or more, according to taste) per cup of boiling water.
* Lemon balm. This reduces anxiety and restlessness. This citrus-fresh herb helps tame tension, nervousness, and a mild case of the blues. Relax with a cup before bedtime to help you feel sleepy. Choose fresh or dried leaves that have a strong lemony mint scent. Use one tablespoon of leaves per cup of boiling water, and drink as needed.
* Sage. This banishes night sweats. The same herb that seasons poultry stuffing can reduce or sometimes eliminate night sweats, which will help you relax and get a good night's sleep. Use four heaping tablespoons of dried sage in one cup of boiling water. Cover tightly, and steep for four hours or more. Strain, then drink.
* Thyme. This reduces cough, bronchitis and sinus pressure. Sip savory thyme tea to help relax the bronchial spasms that trigger coughing due to colds or bronchitis. Use two teaspoons of dried thyme per cup of boiling water, steep for 10 minutes, and drink three times a day.
* Rosemary. This herb can ward off headaches. This not only perks up roasts and poultry, it can also ward off certain kinds of stress-induced headaches. Because rosemary helps keep blood vessels dilated, it can prevent headaches caused by vasoconstriction (when blood vessels narrow). Use one teaspoon of dried rosemary per cup of boiling water. (Laura Goldstein)
Published : Monday May 21, 2012 | Category : Health & Wellness | Views : 77
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Published : Friday May 18, 2012 | Category : Health & Wellness | Views : 236
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Published : Sunday May 13, 2012 | Category : Health & Wellness | Views : 498
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Published : Friday May 11, 2012 | Category : Health & Wellness | Views : 575
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Published : Wednesday May 09, 2012 | Category : Health & Wellness | Views : 358
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