This section is dedicated to the benefits of different types of teas as they pertain to the typical symptoms of a pain sufferer. Medical and FDA Disclaimers Below.
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Contents:
Tea Ingredients to Look For
Types of Tea
Tea Blends
Loose Tea Distributors
Special Note: Finding a loose tea distributor is the preferred because they have leaves that have not been crushed and handled over-much. This is known to be beneficial because the tea leaf is very fragile and the less the tea is handled the better the properties of the tea. Many tea distributors have ‘blends’ with many of these ingredients mixed in together. Usually they come packaged in a tin or resealable bag. We have a few suggestions below; brought to you by other pain sufferers. However, please do your own research and find the best place to buy a trusted quality product. Medical Disclaimer Below.
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Tea ingredients to look for:
(in no particular order)
Mint:
For the gut, especially nausea, also good for colds and and as a spritz for repelling spiders.
Cinnamon:
For the gut, including nausea, circulation and cold symptoms.
Ginger:
For the gut, especially nausea
Clove:
For pain relief, anti-bacterial, congestion.
Chamomile:
For anxiety, sleep, nausea, and coughing
Lemon Grass:
For anxiety, digestion, anti-inflammation, and circulation.
Lemon Balm:
For anxiety, sleep, digestion, nausea.
Passion Flower:
For neurological and muscular symptoms.
Valerian Root:
For relaxation and sleep.
Types of Tea:
White Teas:
White teas are young tea buds. They are squishy and soft. They are not rolled or crushed. Very gentle, lease amount of caffeine. Very light flavor.
Green Teas:
Young tea leaves, plucked in the morning. Best in retention of antioxidants. Known to contain vitamin C, Tannins, and various minerals. Very little Caffeine. Conclusion, it’s the most “refreshing” tea because it’s a good combination of stimulation and and relaxation.
Types of green tea:
http://www.teadiscussion.com/types/green-tea-types.php
(There is also a lot of information about the types of teas in the “Loose Tea Distributors” websites below.)
Oolong Teas:
Semi-oxidized tea. Placed mid-way between green and black tea. Furthermore, they have a caffeine level between that of green and black. They are “bright” like a green, but have a “body” like the black. Very popular.
Black Teas:
Fully oxidized, most robust teas. Caffeine range is going to measure between 40-60 milligrams per 8 oz.
Pu’erh Teas:
Aged and fermented. Dark color “blocks/bricks” of tea. There are black and green Pu’erhs. Used medicinally for digestion and cholesterol. They tend to have a higher caffeine amount. A delicious way to go from being a coffee drinker to a tea drinker.
Rooibos:
Caffeine Free tea, no tannins, strong antioxidant. Known to contain potassium, calcium, copper, iron, fluoride, zinc, and magnesium. Known for rebuilding, and for being refreshing.
How long to brew the teas:
http://theteaspot.com/how-to-brew.html
More about the differences between green, white, black and oolong tea:
http://theteaspot.com/about-tea.html
And More Information about the teas:
https://www.jenierteas.com/teas-by-type/
Tea Blends:
The Blend is named by the shops listed below. Your local loose tea shop may have something similar, or sometimes you can request a special blend. Which would be another benefit of a loose tea provider.
“Gentle Cleanse,” Discover Teas:
For inflammation liver function, and immune function. (don’t let the name scare you. it’s a very gentle blend that is very soothing.) Ingredients: oatstraw, dandelion, slippery elm, milk thistle, ginger, lemongrass, honeybush and rooibos.
http://www.discoverteas.com/15ps008/gentle-cleanse
“Sleepeze,” Discover Teas:
For relaxation, mental stress, and sleep. Ingredients: lavender, chamomile, valerian root
http://www.discoverteas.com/15ps001/sleepeeze
“Peaceful Pathways,” Discover Teas:
For peace and balance. Ingredients: lemongrass, chamomile, ginger, hibiscus, and tropical fruits. Naturally caffeine free.
http://www.discoverteas.com/1hb016/peaceful-pathways
“Slimming Goddess”, Discover Teas:
For digestion and inflammation. A blend of Ti Kuan Yin Oolong, lemongrass, and ginger. (don’t let the name scare you, very gentle and amazing for inflammation. Try it with extra lemon grass)
http://www.discoverteas.com/1hb017/slimming-goddess
other blends we love from Discover Teas:
“AnxieTEA,” for stress and sleep
“Defense Boost,” for the immune system
“DigestTEA,” for functions of the gut, very gentle
“Lavender Lemonade,” for soothing, and relaxation
“Winter Dreams,” calming flavorful gentle black tea (“gentle black tea”, so this one has a little caffeine in it.)
along with all their other white, green, and oolong teas
Teavanna’s Wellness Blends:
http://www.teavana.com/us/en/tea/wellness-tea
Check out:
“Rev up Wellness Tea”
“Recover Wellness Tea”
“Defense Wellness Tea”
along with all their other white, green, and oolong teas
Loose Tea Distributors:
Once again, these are suggestions from other pain sufferers. Please do your own research to make sure you are finding the highest quality tea you can find.
Discover Teas:
http://www.discoverteas.com/tea
Teavana:
http://www.teavana.com/us/en/home
Mighty Leaf:
http://www.mightyleaf.com/loose-tea/
Jenier Teas:
https://www.jenierteas.com/green-tea-b4/
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