8 Herbal Teas To Cure All Your Winter Ailments…
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It is wintertime here in Philly, and it is finally starting to feel like it now that we have officially had our first snow. Luckily, cold weather means warm drinks. So, whether you have a cold or just need to be warmed up, we have a few suggestions for you!
- Chamomile tea for relaxation
- Ginger tea for a pick-me-up
- Peppermint tea for tummy trouble
- Licorice root tea to soothe a sore throat
- Lemon balm tea for winter blahs
- Stinging nettle leaf tea for allergies
- Dr. Oz’s detox tea for after the food coma
- Milk thistle tea for after too much eggnog
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Mint-chocolate mocha lattes, holiday parties, skiing, cozy fireplaces, and snowmen. Sometimes, winter really does feel like the most wonderful time of the year. But of course, the cold weather also comes with some pretty unpleasant side effects (like Seasonal Affective Disorder, the common cold, and cabin fever) that have me longing for summer nights by about mid-December. Luckily, nature provides soothing balms for these ailments in the form of piping hot magic — a cup o’ tea! Trust me when I say you’re going to want to make herbal tea (and its many health benefits) your new best friend this winter.
Tea is both comforting and healthy. In fact, it is downright medicinal. According to legend, it was discovered in 2737 BC by the Emperor of China, and for thousands of years since it was used daily for its healing properties. Today, herbal teas claim to do everything — detoxify the liver, help you sleep, even fight cancer.
A few years winters back, I started drinking chamomile tea at bedtime to put me to sleep, and that launched me on a never-ending quest to find the perfect tea cure for everything. If you’re thinking about grabbing a box on your next trip to the supermarket, here are some well-researched suggestions. Because when it’s 10 degrees below zero outside, there is something about snuggling under a fleece blanket and sipping from your favorite mug that sends the winter blues a-flying.
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