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THE POWER OF TEA
A Beginners Guide to Cleansing Teas
By: Terri KingBalanced Health and You
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The Power of Tea
For centuries people in the eastern part of the world have turned to tea during periods of illness, both physical and mental.
The reason why is simple.
Tea has a wide array of medicinal properties and benefits, which have been verified by numerous studies in the Western world. Today, detox teas have become a popular option for anyone looking to cleanse their body of toxins and/ or lose weight.
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How Cleansing Teas Work
Cleansing teas work by combining an assortment of herbs, such as dandelion root, lemon verbena, licorice, and nettle, that have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries.
The herbs are responsible for cleaning the colon, liver, and other organs. The tea itself contains high levels of antioxidants, which are crucial for neutralizing harmful free radicals that cause damage to your body.
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The Benefits of Drinking Cleansing TeasEnhances your immune system: Organic teas are naturally high in antioxidants, which are crucial for protecting your body from free radicals that can break down your natural defenses. Provides a liver cleanse: Your liver is the organ responsible for getting rid of toxins in the body through a 2-step process. This includes converting toxins into harmless agents and waste products. Over time, your body can build up excess toxins in the liver, which begins to slow down the entire process. A tea detox gets rid of these toxins that are hanging around in the liver, allowing it to get back to functioning at its optimal level. Gives your metabolism a boost / weight loss: Tea has been shown to increase your metabolism, which allows your body to burn extra calories, even while you’re resting. This contributes to weight loss.Assists in the digestion process: Thanks to the natural compounds cleansing teas release, your body has a much easier time with digestion. This is because the process of emptying the colon speeds up and shortens the length of time it takes for toxins to be eradicated.Decreases your risk of certain diseases: Studies indicate that your risk of heart disease and stroke decrease when drinking tea. Keep in mind that you will need to consume tea daily; though not in the same amount you would during the cleanse, to maintain this benefit.Improves the appearance of your skin: Your skin also benefits when toxins are removed from the body. In addition to fewer blemishes, skin often looks more radiant.Increases your energy levels: As toxins are eliminated from your body, you’ll notice your energy level increasing.
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Choosing Your Cleansing Teas
During your 5-Day Cleanse you will be asked to skip the caffeine and alcohol in order to help your body cleanse during the week.
Green Tea, Dandelion Tea, and NettleTea are the recommended teas for thecleanse.
Buy organic teas in order to receive thegreatest benefits from the teas you drink.
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Made by roasting the root of the dandelion, as well as the leaves and blossoms, dandelion tea is another great option for your cleanse, thanks to the benefits it offers. They include:
Cleansing the liver: Dandelion tea works to keep the liver clean and functioning properly by filtering and detoxing the blood, as well as maintaining the appropriate flow of bile, which is crucial for helping enzymes in the body break fats down into fatty acids.
Clears skin infections: The stem of the dandelion has fungicidal, germicidal, and insecticidal properties which help relieve irritation and itching caused by eczema, psoriasis, ringworm, and other skin infections.
Cleans out the colon: Dandelion tea is high in fiber, which aids in digestion and helps move foods quickly through the digestive tract, which also helps it function at its optimal ability.
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Dandelion Tea
The tender tops of the stinging nettle plant are harvested and dried in order to make nettle tea. Nettle tea offers many health benefits, as well as cleansing properties.
Cleansing the body: Nettle Tea is a diuretic, which makes it an ideal detoxifier during acleanse. Toxins are neutralized in the body, which allows the toxins to be eliminated quickly.
Improves digestion: Nettle Tea improves the nutrient efficiency of your gut and allows your digestive system to operate smoothly. When your digestive system is running properly, you won’t have a build up of dangerous toxins.
Stimulates the Lymphatic system: When your lymphatic system is running properly, toxins are eliminated in your kidneys. When your kidneys are functioning properly, your liver is allowed to do the work it’s suppose to do.
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Nettle Tea
There are several varieties of green tea, as well as quality. When choosing your green tea, please choose a premium organic brand.
Supports the Liver: The liver requires antioxidants in order to rid the body of toxins. Green Tea provides an abundance of antioxidants for liver support.
Protects the Liver: Green Tea increases the enzyme activity within the liver, which protects the liver from damage.
Increases your Metabolism: Green Tea has been shown to increase your metabolism rate, which contributes toward more fat burning capabilities.
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Green Tea
Fennel tea is made from the leaves, stalks, and seeds found within the flowers of the fennel plant, an herb that is found in parts of Asia and southern Europe. When incorporated into a tea cleanse, fennel tea offers a variety of benefits, especially for the digestive system. They include:
Eliminating internal bacteria: Fennel tea has a long history of reducing acid levels in the stomach, which gets rid of any bacteria hiding in the intestines. It is also commonly used by individuals who suffer from heartburn/ indigestion for this reason.
Cleansing the blood: Consuming fennel tea increases urine flow and not only flushes toxins quickly out of the liver, but also improves kidney function and inhibits the formation of kidney stones.
Weight loss: By increasing urination, fennel tea decreases water retention, which is crucial for weight loss. It also gives your metabolism a boost, which decreases cellulite, regulates appetite, and allows you to burn fat faster.
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Fennel Tea
Ingredients:
8 oz. water
1 green teabag
1 tsp honey
1 sliced lemon
2 slices of cucumber
1 sliced strawberry
Directions:
Brew the water with the green tea bag. After allowing it to cool in the refrigerator, add the cucumber, lemon, honey, and strawberry. Mix together. If desired, serve over ice, which is a refreshing option during the summer.
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Green Tea Cleanse Recipe
Ingredients:
3 teabags (or 3 tsp) dandelion root
3 tsp fresh ginger
3 teabags (or 3 tsp) milk thistle
2 tablespoons lemon juice, preferably fresh
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 cinnamon sticks
5 cups water
Directions
Bring ginger and water to gentle boil for one minute. Remove from heat. Pour the water over the dandelion, milk thistle, and cinnamon. Cover and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Drain herbs before adding coconut oil and lemon. Stir and serve warm or put in the refrigerator for later. (It’s actually quite good cold, especially during the warm summer months.)
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Dandelion- Ginger- Milk Thistle Tea
Ingredients:
1 roasted dandelion tea bag
1 tablespoon of coconut oil
1 tsp. maple sugar or honey
1 tablespoon grass-fed butter or ghee
½ tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup water
Directions:
Heat water until right before it starts to boil. Pour it into a cup with the tea bag and allow it to brew for 5-10 minutes. Now, add the coconut oil, butter, vanilla, and maple syrup/ honey. Blend well and enjoy.
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Sweet Dandelion Tea Recipe
Drinking Cleansing Tea During Your Seasonal Cleanse
Now that you are familiar with the benefits of cleansing teas and have a few good recipe ideas, it’s time to look at how you can incorporate tea into your seasonal cleanse plan.
Your Whole Food 5-Day Seasonal Cleanse Handbook provides guidelines on when to drink cleansing teas during your day.
It is important that you hydrate adequately during your cleanse and tea is a great way to do that. Aside from the additional nutrient boost you will get, it will help to stave off the boredom from consuming mainly water.
Drink your tea slowly and drink throughout the day to gain plenty of benefits from the power of tea.
Drink the various teas noted in your handbook following the schedule provided and as a substitute for your liquids during your day.
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