Tea Tuesday

Hello Beautiful Souls.

    A few weeks ago the weather was starting to warm up here in Nova Scotia, but now we are getting snow and a lot of cold rain again. So, that means I woke up today with a tiny bit of a cold from the dramatic weather change. I try to stay away from over the counter prescription medications as much as possible. I always try and treat my symptoms naturally first. My body does not react well to prescription drugs, it never has.

    I love tea. I feel as though each of you should start a tea collection and enjoy their benefits, even if you aren't into a more holistic lifestyle. I do not just drink tea when I am not feeling well, I also drink it for pleasure as well. I love curling up with my faux fur blanket, a good book, and a nice cup of tea. It doesn't get any better than that to me.

    When I have a cold, feel congested, or have a sore throat there are a few teas that I reach for. My favorite and most effective this winter has been Thyme tea. Thyme is a herb, I am sure most of you have it in your kitchen and cook with it on a regular basis. Well, this little herb has an array of health benefits. I want to share some of them with you based off of the research I have done. (I have a journal that I fill with natural health information. If you are just a beginner when it comes to tea, you should try this so you can keep all of your information organized and handy.)

• Soothes Cough
• Good for a cold
• Relieves indigestion
• Antibacterial and antiseptic properties
• Soothes a sore throat
• Helps with congestion
• It can help treat bronchitis

    When I drink this when I am sick I drink one normal size cup of it, twice a day. This is just what works for me, what works for you may be different. I will say to you not to overdo it. I have read that too much can cause nausea and other side effects with certain people. I have not experienced any of the negative side effects personally.

    This tea has a beautiful aroma that is very soothing and relaxing. It has a mild, savory flavor. Do not let the smell fool you. It smells stronger than it tastes. I do not sweeten any of my teas, I prefer them as they are.

    Thank you so much for reading. I will talk to you all in my next post. Sending you lots of love and positive energy.

Love,

Kate

Disclaimer: Just because this is a natural remedy does not mean it is safe for everyone. Do your research and if you are sick and need to seek medical attention please do so. I am only sharing my experiences, and yours may be different than mine. You can be allergic to this herb, so make sure you stay away from this tea if that is the case. I am not a professional, I am just sharing my love of tea and natural health with you.