Why You Should Start Drinking Herbal Tea!
Why do so many people drink herbal tea? What are the benefits? Does it even make a big difference?
If you aren’t already an herbal tea lover, then these might be the sort of questions you find yourself asking. But, get ready, because if you didn’t drink your herbs before, then you will definitely want to start soon!
Our modern lifestyles need as many anti-stress and health giving counterbalances as possible, so drinking a daily cup of green, peppermint, ginger or chamomile tea – whatever your preference – will do just that. Before long, you may notice physical changes to your mind and body and perhaps even a greater appreciation of the natural booster’s nature provides us with. In order to enjoy profits such as weight loss, detoxification, improved skin clarity and a refreshed mind, go for 100% natural teas from organic brands such as Pukka. Keep it natural and let the benefits flow!
- Anti-ageing:
Winding back the clock is not just something those beyond their youthful years should be concerned with. Anti-ageing is applicable to everybody given that healthy insides for longer is a universal win-win. The antioxidants found in green tea for example, are powerful enough to slow down ageing in all age groups. The skin is one of the primary benefactors of this property and will improve in elasticity and appearance due to the reduction of free radical damage. Sage tea is even more impressive, with medicinal properties that have been shown to improve cognitive function in those with Alzheimer’s, as well as the memory in regular adults. For inside and out, tea is a marvellous medicine!
- Less inflammation:
Controlling inflammation is key to a well-functioning and happy body. Drinking teas such as peppermint, green, turmeric and rosehip can provide pain relief from inflammatory based conditions such as arthritis, gastrointestinal distress (IBS for example) and headaches. For serious conditions, we are obviously not recommending tea as a substitute for medication, but it can be a useful extra boost to help with some symptoms. The less inflammation the better, so drink your natural tea and you will be actively fighting it.
- Stress relief:
Chamomile tea is famed for its soothing qualities and the friend it has been to insomniacs. The improved sleep quality and anti-depressive benefits of this tea is not all. As research has shown, chamomile should be the go-to beverage after a stressful day: it can help you unwind, relax and calm the mind, so should ideally be drunk at the end of the day or during meditation. Although it sounds cliché, a habitual and comforting cup of tea can go a long way to settling the mind during troubled times. If not chamomile, then try passionflower, which has proven to be an effective anti-anxiety tea, capable of relieving even serious agitation.
- Immunity support:
Herbal teas support the immune system in numerous ways, including fighting against bacterial or viral infections and chronic diseases. The powerful antioxidants and vitamins found in peppermint tea for instance, are anti-cancerous; ginger tea fights disease symptoms such as nausea; hibiscus tea kills off bird-flu strains; and Echinacea has been found to shorten or prevent the onset of the common cold. This list is not exhaustive but goes some way to show how a simple cuppa brewed from nature can greatly benefit your wellbeing. A fortified immune system, especially during Covid times, is something you cannot get enough of.
- Digestion assistance:
Consider incorporating a cup of herbal tea after big meals, especially if you suffer from a sensitive gut and indigestion. Peppermint tea and ginger tea are beneficial in relaxing the digestive tract to stop spasms and relieving discomfort after meals. Especially if you are eating rich foods or have overeaten, mint tea helps metabolise the contents of your stomach faster and will reduce unwanted bloating. Try it out, and you will see very soon how herbal tea can give your body the extra helping hand it needs.
Enjoy experimenting with a few different teas and hopefully you will find one or two you really like and will start incorporating them into your daily routine.
