Learn the benefits of natural herbal tea!
DANDELION**GREEN TEA**ALFALFA HERB
**YERBA MATE**CHAMOMILE**
BLACK TEA VS GREEN TEA **TEA TIPS
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Health is as much a matter of philosophy as it is a matter of science. Medical professionals would have you believe otherwise.
Statistics reveal 70% of all illness to be mentally based, meaning that they can discover no organic reason behind the illness.
Those same statistics further reflect that of the remaining 30% of “genuine illness”:
** a percentage will die despite medical intervention
(irregardless of medical intervention)
** a percentage will heal despite medical intervention
** a percentage will die because of medical intervention
** and only a small percentage of all who are ill will heal due to medical intervention.
Why? Because the body is self healing and science can only tip the scales one way or the other.
The patient is in control, ultimately. Illness reflects an imbalance of the spirit-not the reverse.
Teas and tonics are traditional methods used in the orient for a 1000 years to maintain human spirit and health.
Ancient practices imbedded in age old cultures are just now being implemented in western society.
Trust me on this...Herbs and botanicals are the wise men and prophets of the plant world. Science speculates why companion planting works. The mysterious method of planting herbs intermingled in home gardens for the specific purpose of enhancing the vitality of the other plants growing therein has been proven again and again.
Common varieties of garden vegetables respond to herbs via vibrations. Laboratory experiments have proven that plants respond to music and sound. The obvious logical implication is that plants are sensitive to vibrations and respond to each other and most probably, to humans in the same manner because it seems to be their nature.
Likewise, herbs nurture mankind. There is a theory in science that the whole plant is necessary for medical remedies. When active ingredients are extracted and concentrated for medical purposes, they tend to become toxic leading to side effects.
However, when the total plant is consumed in teas or tonics for example, there are, the theory explains, buffers or antidotes within the natural plant offering protection from side effects.
The total herb is helpful to the human condition, but concentrated extracts can lead to uncertain results.
Recently, news reports regarding Vitamin C, again seemed to substantiate this theory. Vitamin C, taken in pills I assume, might under certain circumstances increase the possibility of heart problems. Oranges,as an example, containing Vitamin C in its natural state or other foods containing natural amounts of Vitamin C, rather than concentrated extracts, seem to be safer.
Table teas are nutritious, tasty, spiritually strengthening and safe for family use. Hot or iced, these brews offer safe and simple health benefits. Green tea, Yerba Mate, alfalfa herb tea, dandelion tea, and Chamomile tea are traditionally proven to be safe and promote health.
Pure and trustworthy methods, these teas are traditional and powerful. They contribute vitamins and nutrients; offering, in many cases, disease protection. They enhance body functions and are inexpensive.
Andrew Weil, a doctor and the well known author of Spontaneous Healing and other books, advises us to sip our green tea (and other tonics, I assume) while visualizing ourselves well and safe.
Always be alert for possible allergies. Not every brew is right for every person. Rotate the variety. Benefits and character of each tea is specific, therefore, try mixing and matching.
Try combining the dry tea with spices or flavoring: lemon, ginger, spearmint, peppermint, cinnamon, licorice, dried orange or lemon peel, stevia leaf (a natural herbal sweetener), clove, vanilla or something else. Be creative and adventurous by adding interest and variation.
Sweeten with sugar, brown sugar, molasses or honey. Iced tea should be brewed stronger because melting ice cubes will dilute taste and potency. Add fresh fruit or mint in ice cube trays for color and taste.
Over steeping tends to make the brew bitter; instead add more herb if you prefer a stronger brew.
Over Boiling the water takes out the oxygen, making the water taste flat.
Teabags tend to filter flavors. Try a teaball or a tea strainer.
Use glass, ceramic or enamel pots. Metals tend to taint the flavor of the brew.
1 oz.(by weight) of dry tea or herb makes approximately 1 gal. of brew. Use very little dry tea when preparing a cupful.
Try preparing a pot of tea in your coffee maker. Fill the holding tank with water, add a couple teaspoons of tea or herb directly into the glass pot. Turn on and allow the hot water to flow into the glass pot. Steep for 5 minutes or so. Use a tea strainer to pour a cupful and strain the remaining brew into a vacuum bottle for later use.
I carry brewed tea with me to work or out on errands. Often, I have two vacuum bottles of tea on my kitchen counter. Other family members might prefer a different brew from the one I’m using.
Tea leaves are graded according to its position on the plant. Leaves closest to the top of the plant, the young and tender leaves are the highest grade.
Leaf processing is also a factor. Loose leaf or full leaf is symbolized OP, a lighter and more fragrant brew.
Gun Powder is tightly rolled tea leaves. Broker Leaf: BOP releases a darker, heavier brew.
Oolongs from China or Taiwan are moderately processed, a method between green tea and black tea. Black tea is highly processed.
Green Tea $13.00 Special Price per Pound. Green tea is unprocessed common tea; the same plant, but no fermentation or heating process. BACK TO CONTENTS
Green tea offers anti-oxidants. Many doctors advise their patients to drink at least two cups of green tea daily. Evidence suggests protection from several types of cancer.
NUTRIENTS: Bioflavoniods, caffeine, catechins, epigallocatechin, flavonoids, fluoride, gallic acid, polyphenols, tannins, theophylline, Vit. C.
Green tea and ginger blended are a diet brew. Together they enhance the metabolism of fat out of the body cells.
YERBA MATE $8.80 Special Price per pound. BACK TO CONTENTS
A mind balancer, fights aging, relieves allergy symptoms and enhances natural cortisone levels. It is suspected that this brew enhances the influence of other herbs you might be using. Tones the nervous system, relieves constipation and inflammatory bowel disorders. Cleanses the blood, helps control appetite.
Charles Darwin called Yerba Mate the perfect brew.
Nutrients: Chlorophyll Iron Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) anti-stress vitamin, stamina enhances, coverts fat, carbohydrates and protein into energy. This vitamin is involved in the production of neurotransmitter. Its an essential element of co-enzyme A, involved and vital to many necessary metabolic functions.
DANDELION TEA $11.06 Special Price per Pound BACK TO CONTENTS
Tonic and salad veggie. Promotes formation of bile. It is a natural liver treatment. Removes excessive water from the body. A mild bowel stimulant-gentle purgative. Nutrient. Removes body poisons. Useful for rheumatism, gout and stiff joints.
Reduces serum cholesterol and uric acid. Improves kidney, pancreas, spleen and stomach functions. Useful for abscesses, anemia, boils, breast tumors, cirrhosis of the liver, hepatitis, jaundice, fluid retention. Said to be beneficial for Parkinson’s Disease.
Nutrients: Bioflavonoids Biotin Calcium Choline: Enhances proper transmission of nerve impulses to the brain. Fats Folic Acid: Brain food. May help depression and anxiety. Works best when combined with vitamins B12 and C. Gluten; Gum; Inositol; Inulin; Iron; Lactupicrine; Linolenic acid; Magnesium; niacin-memory enhancer, helps nervous system; Pantothenic acid (Vit. B5); Para-aminobenzoic acid; phosphorus; potash; proteins; resin; sulfur; zinc, Vitamins: A,B,B1;B2;B6; B12, C E.
Alfalfa Herb Tea $7.60 Special Price per Pound. BACK TO CONTENTS
Tonic. Balances hormones, relieves urinary and bowel problems, helps peptic ulcers, eliminates retained water, alkalizes and detoxifies, nutrient. Lowers cholesterol, promotes pituitary gland function and contains an anti-fungal agent.
Nutrients: Vitamins A,C, D, E & K. Alpha carotene and Beta carotene which are free radical scavengers. Promotes immune response. Destroy carcinogens.
B Complex vitamins; Calcium, chlorophyll, copper, essential amino acids, iron, magnesium; phosphorus, potassium; protein, sodium, sulfur; zinc.
CHAMOMILE TEA $11.76 Special Price per Pound. BACK TO CONTENTS
Anti-inflammatory, treats nervous conditions, insomnia, helps asthma in children, calms restlessness in children. Treats colic and fevers, colitis, diverticulosis.
WARNING: Not for extended use. May develop an allergy to Ragweed. Not to be used if you are allergic to Ragweed.
Add to your bath, traditionally useful for swelling, calluses, painful joints. Makes a good wash for open sores and wounds. As a hair rinse, lightens the color. Sage, incidentally, darkens hair color.
Nutrients: Antheme, anthenic acid; Anthesterol; Apigenin; Calcium, Chamazulene, essential oils, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Potassium, Tannic Acid; Tiglic Acid, Vitamin A.
Do your homework on these and other traditional remedies.
THE HERB BOOK by JOHN LUST. This is a handy paperback which outlines five hundred herbs and receipes.
PRESCRIPTION FOR NUTRITIONAL HEALING, Second Edition, by JAMES F. BALCH, MD and PHYLLIS A. BALCH, C.N.C. Dr Balch and his wife are medical professionals. In this very thorough volume they outline many illnesses and suggest various methods for self-healing, including herbs and meditation. TOP
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