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Teas for Women

1/3/2016

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​January is National Hot Tea Month, so I am devoting the month of January to posts about tea. There are the camellia sinensis teas (black, green, white and oolong) and there are herbal teas. I'm a fan of both. This week I am writing about herbal teas for women. Women have unique needs and there are many healthful teas that can help. Teas can influence, mood, hormones, anxiety and sleep. Sometimes a few minutes for ones self with a nice cup of tea can give that boost to help a woman get through her day. Here are some suggestions.



Peppermint Tea
This one is a very popular tea and has many uses. It is often used to calm the digestive system, soothe an unsettled tummy and relieve gas. I remember my grandmother giving me peppermint tea for menstrual cramps. Some women have used it for morning sickness. Be sure to check with your doctor before self-treating with peppermint.

Ginger Tea
Ginger tea is another tea that has been used historically for menstrual cramps and morning sickness. It is popularly used for nausea and vomiting. I like it because it has a warming and calming effect on cold winter mornings. You can buy a piece of ginger root in the supermarket and prepare it by grating it and boiling it in water for 10 minutes, strain it and drink it or you can buy it in tea bags. Some folks add a little honey. The use of tea by pregnant and nursing women is controversial, so be sure to consult your healthcare provider.

Raspberry Leaf Tea
According to tradition and folklore raspberry leaf tea has been used for its benefits during pregnancy. It is good for the female reproductive system, toning the uterus and the pelvic muscles.Traditionally, midwives say it leads to shorter, easier labor. It is said to be helpful for PMS, and also during menopause. If you wish to use raspberry leaf tea during pregnancy, be sure to consult a midwife or doctor first.

Red Clover Tea
This tea is popular among women for things like menopause symptoms or breast tenderness. It is also used for PMS. There are other medicinal properties. Red Clover has been used in folk medicine for cancer prevention, high cholesterol, cough, and asthma. It is also used on the skin for sores, and burns.The role of cancer prevention with red clover tea is very controversial. Be sure to talk to a healthcare provider before use.

These teas can be bought in bulk, or in tea bags. Loose leaf teas are probably better because often it is not known what chemicals were used in making the tea bag. Organic teas are also preferable to regular teas that have been sprayed with pesticides.

Sources:
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-705-peppermint.aspx?activeingredientid=705&activeingredientname=peppermint
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/ginger-uses-and-risks
http://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/ginger-tea-side-effects
http://wellnessmama.com/5107/raspberry-leaf-herb-profile/
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-309-red%20raspberry.aspx?activeingredientid=309&activeingredientname=red%20raspberry
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-308-red%20clover.aspx?activeingredientid=308&activeingredientname=red%20clover

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Valerie Lull
Author
Ten Spices for Health and Longevity
valerielull923@gmail.com

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About Valerie Lull

Valerie is a graduate  from the American College of Healthcare Sciences. She has always had a passion for good health and the health benefits of herbal preparations. At the age of 45 Valerie was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes and became interested in natural ways to maintain health. She has a desire to share this information and show people how  easy it is to stay healthy.

About Valerie's Books

Valerie has written a book called Ten Healthy Teas. Sometimes staying healthy is as simple as drinking a cup of tea. Valerie just published her second book Ten Spices for Health and Longevity. Valerie also writes a weekly blog called "Simple Ways to Stay Healthy".