Welcome to Kentucky with the weather hot one day and cold the next.
It is difficult on the immune system to function and recover with such erratic weather changes, going from one extreme to the next.
Sinuses, flus, colds ... all are just yuck!!
Hot tea is a great way to sooth some of your symptoms. I was reaserching some of our teas here to see what was in them to soothe some of these sypmtoms and give ease to them. Several of our teas have great herbal additives that are good for what ails you. :)
Researchers have discovered that some herbs, in fact, destroy viruses. Besides fighting viruses and bacteria directly, herbs can relieve unpleasant symptoms caused by colds and flus. Lavender is one that has been proven to inhibit viruses, but is also good for sleeping and soothing properties that calm the body's systems down, and Peppermint also carries an antiviral punch. Both of these herbs also foil bacteria responsible for infections in the throat, sinuses, ears, and eyes that often come along with the flu or a cold. In addition these herbs aid in relaxing your cough, in digestion, and encourage circulation. Even if you're in the thick of your sickness herbs will help you heal faster and stave off future illnesses.
Bergamot and Lavender also stimulate the production of infection-fighting white blood cells called leukocytes. Licorice seem to slow down viral replication by increasing the production of macrophages - white blood cells that devour viruses.
It's amazing to me what we can do with medicine, but it also amazes me what we can do without. Tea and herbs can definately help in assisting us to a easier recovery. Come check out what we can offer you and the herbs that can help you get back to the daily grind.
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