Herbal Tea

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition involving the large intestine that affects many people, especially women
• Symptoms vary but often include abdominal pain, bloating and stomach cramps, problematic bowel movements and excessive gas
• Fennel tea has been shown to be one of the premier treatments for IBS
• The volatile oil compounds in it first help increase the production of gastric juices to get digestion started properly
• These same compounds then assist in regulating the contractions of the intestines, helping to relieve intestinal cramps and trapped stomach gas

• Fennel tea is a mild diuretic and can help flush excess water and toxins out of the body
• Fennel seeds are very high in antioxidants, providing extra protection for your body against free radical cellular damage
• The health benefits of fennel tea include anti-inflammatory properties and it may benefit people suffering from joint pain and arthritis
• Drinking this herbal tea can help ease a sore throat, reduce a fever and loosen phlegm from your respiratory system

• There have been very few side effects reported with this herb. In fact, it is so safe that weak fennel tea is often given to babies as a treatment for colic
• It is suggested to talk to your doctor before drinking the tea regularly if you are being treated for breast or ovarian cancer due to a possible (but unproven) mild estrogenic effect
• Fennel is also not recommended for people prone to seizures or taking seizure medication

• Tea is traditionally consumed as a beverage
• Evidence from clinical trials suggests that green tea plays a role in metabolic syndrome because it may have an impact on body weight, glucose homeostasis, and other cardiovascular risk factors
• It has yet to be determined whether green tea can help prevent cancer; however, a role in the prevention of stroke has been suggested
• Topical applications have been studied for protection from ultraviolet damage, and a commercial preparation has been approved for use in the treatment of anogenital warts

• A daily intake of 3 to 5 cups/day (1,200 mL) of green tea will provide at least 250 mg/day of catechins
• Green tea extract should not be taken on an empty stomach due to the potential for liver toxicity from excessive levels of epigallocatechin gallate
• Anogenital warts: topical application of sinecatechins 3 times a day for a maximum of 6 weeks
• Cardiovascular effect: 400 to 716 mg/day of catechins have been used in trials in divided dosages Diabetes: Dosages of epigallocatechin gallate range from 84 to 386 mg/day in trials evaluating glucose homeostasis
• Obesity: Dosage ranges used in trials include 270 to 800 mg/day of epigallocatechin gallate, or 125 to 625 mg/day of catechins

• There are no reports of clinical toxicity from daily tea consumption as a beverage
• Adverse events include headache, dizziness, and GI symptoms
• Liver toxicity, including 1 fatality, has been associated with high plasma levels of epigallocatechin gallate or its metabolites

Benefits:

• Increased physical energy - Tune your body up with naturally occurring nutrients to make your energy last longer
• Mental and emotional balance - Moringa oleifera amazingly powerful nutrient compounds help restore stability to the chemicals that govern our thoughts and emotions. You have to experience it to appreciate it!
• Faster recovery - Moringa oleifera complete amino profile, along with dozens of vitamins and minerals, makes it a perfect recovery food after grueling workouts and physical strain.
• Nutrient-dense mother's milk - Increased iron, potassium, Vitamins A, B, C, E, and dozens of other important nutrients are all readily absorbed from Moringa oleifera and transferred from mother's milk to the growing newborn. No wonder Moringa is called 'Mother's Best Friend' in cultures across Africa!
• Healthy blood sugar levels - antioxidants and unique regulating compounds help control blood sugar and keep the blood free of unhealthy substances.

Uses:

• There are actually believed to be at least a dozen different varieties of the the moringa tree, but one (moringa oleifera) is by far the most utilized
• This species of the moringa tree — a fast-growing, tall, leafy plant that produces flowers or pods — has been used by health authorities around the world to help combat symptoms of malnutrition for several decades now
• And prior to moringa benefits being proven in scientific studies, it was used extensively in traditional medicine practices like Ayurveda medicine for over 4,000 years

• Unlike other methods of weight loss, slimming tea fits into any lifestyle without the need of undergoing any major change
• Drinking slimming tea on a regular basis speeds up the metabolism to increase fat burning rate in the body
• It lowers calorie intake and prevents the conversion of carbohydrates and sugars into fat, to reduce fat deposits in the body
• Catechins present in slimming tea also help to reduce abdominal fat without influencing the absorption of fat soluble vitamins

• The side effects of drinking slimming tea on an empty stomach -- or even on a full one -- include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, severe stomach cramps and diarrhea
• The long-term use of slimming teas can lead to chronic constipation, dehydration, fainting, irregular heartbeat and even death, especially among those with eating disorders whose health is already compromised