Camomile Benefits

Starting my day off with a selfmade camomile ice tea

Since there are a lot of girls out there waisting lots of money on these 'super efficient social media sponsored' detoxes to purify their body, but with the main aim to lose weight, I want to show you that you don't have to spend all of your hard earned money. 

Everybody has been sick at least once I guess. And what kind of tea have you consumed? Yes, Camomile, right? That's because the active ingredient in camomile essential oil, known as bisabolol , has a great number of anti-irritant, -inflammatory and -microbial properties.

This simple tea can help you with : 

• Insomnia and other sleeping disorders
• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Muscle twiches
• Wounds burns and scrapes
• Skin conditions: Psoriasis, eczema, chickenpox or diaper rash
• Stomach problems: menstrual cramos, stomach flu and ulcers

How to use camomile: 

• Stomach Cramps: 

As camomile is high in anti-spasmodic and -inflammatory it has been found to be very effective in treating stomach and intestinal cramps. Prepare yourself a cup in the morning and in the evening while the symptoms are present. 

• Insomnia:

Instead of taking sleeping pills, make yourself a teacup 30 to 45 minutes before sleeping to fight sleeping disorders like insomnia. 

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome:

Because a bloated belly isn't the best thing for summer, drinking camomile tea can relieve excessive gas and bloating in the intestines. It also helps relieve irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, gastroenteritis and stomach flu. 

• Migraines:

Everybody suffering from migraines knows how straining this can be. When you start noticing the symptoms, drink some camomile. For me, that's when the back of my head starts to 'burn' and when I get a flickering in the right eye. Camomile works best before the real headaches starts. 

• PMS and Cramps:

Due to it's high amount of anti-irritant,-inflammatory and -microbial properties, camomile has been found to be beneficial in treating PMS and cramps. 

• Burns and Scrapes:

Its anti-inflammatory contents help you treating burns. Simply rub a small amount of oil gently across the burned area once a day. 

For scrapes and burns, yo can also brew a stronger tea by adding 3 tea bags to one cup. Let the tea cool down and use it as a compress on the wounded areas. You can also use it for bladder infections. When I was a little fairy I had this a lot and camomile helped a lot fighting this infection. 

• Lightening your skin: 

Add two camomile tea bags to 1/2 L of boiling water in a pot and place your face above the steaming pot of camomile tea. A normal bath in water mixed with camomile tea works as well. 

• Reduce dark circles around eyes:

Camomile is a great remedy to relieve eye fatigue and dark circles. Remove your two teabags after 5 minutes from the warm water and let them cool to room temperature. After, you may place them on your eyes at night as a compress. Wake up and look fresh. 

So, instead of spending lots of money on social media detox plans, save your money and go for camomile. It also tastes very well as an icetea, especially during these hot summer days. Prepare your normal tea, let it cool down , add some lemons or limes along with crushed ice and you got the perfect natural purifying drink for summer. 

Caution:

While camomile is a real magical drink, high doses can still be dangerous to some individuals. 

Some side effects of overdose include drowsiness, vomiting or skin reactions.  People allergic to ragweed pollen or with hay fever may have difficulties using camomile. 

Pregnant women should avoid camomile as well as it's considered to be an abortifacient (a substance that induces abortion). While taking blood thinners, avoid camomile as well as it contains coumarin, which is also a blood thinner. 

Having a camomile ice tea on the go

Cherry Stem Tea Benefits

©J.-R. Photography

Now with the autumnal season that kicked in summer's door weeks ago, the desire to consume hot and cozy beverages is even greater. I am talking about hot chocolate, coffees such ass latte macchiatos along with a delicious piece of cake or a muffin, but also teas. Which brings me right to today's topic.

Did you know that the 'blessed' green tea isn't the only tea that helps you get rid of water retentions and detoxifies your body? Well, I knew that there are a few others left, but I never thought that the cherry-steam tea would be that beneficial for one's health.

Cherries are nowadays cultivated in lots of countries, such as Turkey, USA, Iran, Italy, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, Romania and Greece. They contain a lot of vitamin A, B1 and C. Normally cherries are used for weight-loss ass they are low in calories, but don't precipitate, they are still a reason of water retentions ,due to the higher fructose concentration, if you don't consume them in moderation. 

When J-M.B. began telling us to buy cherry stalks, I wasn't sure why. But after he explained me what the stems are doing to our body in form of an infused tea, I was kind of surprised... I don't want to put you on the rack so that's what I found out:

There are a lot of benefits that come along with cherries, and I am not only talking about the fruit itself. The leaves, stems, flowers and even the tree bark are very useful as well.

But the stems are by far the most beneficial. And this is why:

• Strengthens the nerves and thus has a calming effect
• Very hydrating, so good for thirst
• Very useful for your kidneys and prevent the formation of kidney stones
• They are diuretic, meaning you have to pee a lot... and when I say a lot, it is a lot haha
• They are cleaning your blood
• Very effective against rheumatism, arthritis and atherosclerosis
• Have the effect of relieving pain (e.g instead of swallowing a handful of aspirin, eat a cherry)
• Lower your cholesterol
• Help weight-loss because it simplifies getting rid of water retentions
• Your digestion gets easier (You may get a gippy tummy at first, but this will be okay after a short period of time, your body needs to get used to it, so don't worry)
• They are very beneficial for your liver too
• Cherry stems help to open your respiratory and you can expectorate easier when you caught a cough or cold.

How to prepare cherry stem tea?

I think there is nothing as easy as preparing cherry stem tea. Guess why?

The only thing you have to do is to either buy some cherries and take of the stems and let them air-dry or you buy them at a store. I bought mine at a pharmacy, but I think you will find cheaper ones in a normal store or a bio-store.

To brew the tea you simply add 1-2 spoons of dried stems to 500ml of boiling water for 5-10 minutes.  

You can either drink the tea every morning and evening, or at intervals from the meal, to promote a better elimination of the toxins in your body.

I was surprised by the taste as well. If you add a little honey, it's perfect I guess. Unfortunately I am not allowed to add honey, but it also tastes great naturally. This tea has become my #1 favorite tea. Good bye bitter green tea and hello cherry stem tea.

Enjoy your weekend. xX

That's how they should look like

©J.-R. Photography

©J.-R. Photography

Just to show you my sweet fluffy ball,Mumble
©J.-R. Photography

©J.-R. Photography

©J.-R. Photography

Green Tea Benefits

Hey you! 

Let's start a new week with some healthy benefits of Green Tea Extract (GTE).

The Far East has been aware of the many health benefits associated with GTE for centuries, which has now been backed by research. GTE is rich in polyphenols , like bioflavonoid and antioxidants. These fight your body free from radicals which are even more fighting than vitamins C and.

That said, let's have a look at the TOP9 list of GTE's health benefits.

1. Helps with weight loss:

The antioxidants contained in green tea extract limits the negative effects of fatty diet and smoking. If you consume GTE, it helps your thermogenesis and increases your metabolic rate, but without increasing your heart rate. While many women try to lose weight and feel jittery , the GTE can help you lose weight without all these. It will make you feel full and discourages you from eating. Another factor which makes the GTE an essential supp. in your weight loss program is that it helps your body burn more calories.

2. Prevents tooth decay:

GTE is known as a great fighter against plaque-causing bacteria and helps prevent your tooth decay.

3. Decreases cholesterol and blood pressure:

Green tea extract not only helps you decrease bad cholesterol which is responsible for clotting in your blood, it also prevents strokes and heart attacks. It increases the production of good cholesterol that removes the plaque in the arteries and keeps them elastic which lowers the risk of suffering from heart disease. If you suffer from hypertension , you may also benefit from GTE as it lowers blood pressure.

4. Fights cancer:

As green tea is rich in antioxidants, it can help kill cancer cells and prevent their growth without harming your healthy tissue. Patient that suffer from breast-, lung-, skin-, liver-, bladder-, pancreatic-, stomach-, or prostate cancer benefit from GTE.

5. Prevents inflammation:

Patients suffering from arthritis benefit from GTE as it lowers the pain in their joints as it prevents inflammation which in turn decreases wears and tear of the joints. It also slows the breakdown of cartilage and provides relief to patients suffering from arthritis.

6. Helps control blood sugar levels:

To reduce the amount of amylase, which is produced by your own body, you only need to consume green tea. Consuming green tea helps to decrease blood sugar level and thus helps keep diabetes under control.

7. Lowers the risk of liver disease:

While GTE contains a lot of antioxidants, it also helps to protect your liver from toxins and liver diseases.

8. Slows the aging process:

If you want to keep that 'young-look' , keep on drinking green tea, as the antioxidants are responsible for slowing down the aging process of your body.

9. Fight infection:

GTE helps your body fight respiratory and digestive infections such as influenza and diarrhea, as it is antibacterial and antiviral. 

Drinking green tea will also help you to increase your metabolic rate of carbs, it reduces stress, cures headaches, improves digestion, boost your immune system , increases your life expectancy and so on.

Tea benefits

Hey there!

I think that everyone is well aware what tea is, am I right? Some might think that drinking tea is only for old people... Well I'm gonna show you in today's post that drinking tea does your body good and that you will be ready to change your order after having lunch or dinner.

Here are the TOP 10 Health benefits of Tea:

1. Tea contains antioxidants which protects your body from the ravages of aging and the effects of pollution.

My tea-cooler containing Mango Tea by Teas& Sweets, get it here

2. Tea contains less caffein than coffee. An 8-oz cup of coffee contains around 135mg of caffein whereas tea only contains 30 to 40 mg per cup. So if drinking coffee gives you jitters, causes indigestion or headaches, I'd switch to tea.

Winter-pastry tea by Teas& Sweets ( my favorite in WInter), get here

3. Tea can reduce the risks of a heart attack and stroke.Drinking tea helps your arteries to stay smooth and clog-free , just as a drain keeps your bathroom pipes clear. A 5-year study from the Netherlands showed that 70% of the people who drank at least 2 or 3 cups of black tea daily lowered their risk of a fatal heart attack , compared to non-tea-drinkers.

Raspberry-Choco tea by Teas& Sweets, get here

4. Tea protects your bones just as milk does. Research revealed that people who were drinking tea for more than 10 years had stronger bones than the non-tea-drinkers.

Thyme tea, perfect for treatment for respiratory diseases

5. Tea gives you a sweet smile.It's the sugar, that you add to your tea, which is the main cause for bad teeth. Tea itself contains fluoride and tannins which may keep plaque at bay. So if you drink unsweetened tea and brush your teeth regularly you will have healthy teeth and gums.

Ginger tea by Tee Geschwendner, see the variations here

6. Tea boosts your immune system. It will help  fight off infections. Research showed that tea-drinkers have a higher immune system activity than the coffee-drinkers.

Almond-Popcorn Tea by Tee Stricker, get here

7. Tea is a good protector against cancer due to the antioxidants found in the tea. There are enough studies that show the potential protective effect of drinking tea. Better switch your coffee for tea.

Herb-Tea by LR Figuactiv , contact me if you want to order here

8. Tea helps you to stay hydrated.  People always thought that caffeine beverages couldn't contribute to our daily fluid requirement because you have to pee a lot. However, recent research has shown that the caffein really doesn't matter. The only time caffeine becomes a problem  is while drinking too much, like 5 to 6 cups at a time.

Rose-flower-tea by La Via del Tè

9. Tea is calorie-free. Tea doesn't have any calories, except if you add sugar or milk to it. If you're looking for a satisfying non-caloric beverage, tea is a top choice.

Black leaf tea, by La Via del Tè

10. Tea increases your metabolism. Especially green tea increases your metabolic rate. Over a years' time you could lose up to 3 kg just by drinking green tea.

Green-tea-mango, by Teas & Sweets, order here