Wednesday, 14 January 2015

How Herbal Tea Has Helped Me

I drink herbal tea more than anything else and I am so thankful that I have discovered so many different herbal teas because they all benefit me and my health in different ways it has honestly changed my health for the better. You can get such a range of flavours that going back to fizzy drinks and milkshakes would be a stupid idea. I used to drink coke like water but after discovering herbal tea I have stayed away from coke a lot more unless I am going out for a meal or out drinking alcohol. When I'm at home all I drink is herbal tea and water and maybe coffee. I am going to go through the different herbal teas I drink on a regular basis and how they have helped me. I would encourage anyone who if not already to drink herbal teas, some might not be the nicest of tastes but for health reasons they are worth drinking.

Peppermint tea – I drink peppermint tea instead of coffee because it walks you up without having the negative affects such as an immediate high that coffee gives you plus as someone who finds it hard to sleep at night coffee is always a bad idea. As well as making you feel more awake I find that peppermint tea relaxes me and stops me getting as stressed which ironically helps me more than coffee. Peppermint tea also contains less calories and is perfect for if you're lactose intolerant. If you have IBS like me then peppermint is good for the stomach and doesn't cause stomach ache like coffee does. It can also benefit IBS and sooth the stomach. Peppermint tea is also perfect if you feel sick or nauseous.

Lemon and Ginger tea – This is more of a flavoured tea than a herbal tea however I wanted to mention this one because it helps me feel energised when I have the flu plus added honey also makes it even better for when you've got a cold. It's also a tea I like to drink regularly plus I like the taste. Ginger is good for the digestive system and when you feel nauseous and sick so a definite tea to drink when you're ill.

Green tea – Green tea now comes in so many different flavours that there is no excuse not to drink it. Some of my favourite flavours are gingerbread, salted caramel and mango and lychee. There are so many health benefits to drinking green tea that you will feel really good after drinking it. I find that green tea helps my performance when exercising, it helps cleanse the body, helps keep your skin clear, helps with concentration and reducing weight gain and can help with weight loss if that's what you want. Drinking green tea after a meal helps you feel fuller for longer.

Camomile tea – Camomile tea has probably helped me the most out of all the different teas I drink because I have such a problem with getting to sleep and feeling relaxed when it's time to sleep. After drinking camomile tea I instantly feel relaxed and stressful I must admit it isn't the nicest of flavours however you can get camomile tea with different flavours such as spiced apple and vanilla. I have had the vanilla and camomile one and that one tasted a lot better than camomile on its own. If I am feeling stressed out in the day then I will make sure I drink camomile because it relaxes me in a way nothing else can. Camomile tea is also good for your skin, weight management, when you're feeling anxious or nervous, good for a cold and also a big benefit for girls which is soothes menstrual cramps.

Slimatee – Smilatee is mainly used to detox the body as it helps with constipation, feeling bloated and weight less. I do not use it for weight loss but to detox the body of anything bad or if I've eaten lots lately and I start getting bloated I talk one cup at night and then it does it's business in the morning. I wouldn't suggest this drink on a regular basis but just for those days when you feel really bloated or suffering constipation.


I still want to try other types of tea such as earl grey and more spiced teas but these are all the teas I drink regularly that help me in a variety of ways. Let me know your thoughts on herbal teas.  

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