To see results from drinking healing tea, start with fresh good quality herbs. Use good quality water such as Kangen (read my article on good quality water) that has health benefits all by itself.
I recently bought fresh herbs from my accupuncturist which were nearly as pricey per ounce as gold. To offset the cost, I bought more of the same at 3 different places. I bought rosebuds at the peoples food coop in Ann Arbor and more rosebuds from a middle eastern store around metro Detroit. Even a child could tell you which one was freshest since the quality was about as different as night and day. The oldest rosebuds were still $40.00 per pound and had lost their glory. The expensive ones looked like you could still use them in a wedding bouquet; they were vibrant fuscia and looked perfect.
The chrysanthemums http://www.us.ayushveda.com/chrysanthemum-tea/ from the accupuncturist still looked alive even though they were totally dried. They still smelled so fragrant and looked so pretty. The ones from a metro Detroit chinese store looked like they were dug out of grandma's attic left over from when she used to make crafts. Again, I believe even a blind person could tell the difference in the two just by feeling and smelling, not even seeing.
No wonder people are skeptic about the healing powers of tea. In my randon stops for more of the same herbs, the quality was comprised. Without being a herbologist, I would be willing to bet on the equation;
the herbs from the accupuncturist work and heal, while the cheaper ones are like a placebo.
Assuming you have good quality herbs, studies have proven the following teas will help you. The following teas are especially helpful for people with vasculitis.
Green Tea is an easy way to take in a daily anti-oxidant. Drink at least 3 cups spread throughout the day.
I should also mention I do not rely on just green tea and start every day with at least 1 cup of organic blueberries. I also eat other antioxidant foods throughout the day to assist my comprimised immune system
to avoid cancer.
Goji Berries and fresh peeled ginger at least 3 cups a day to manage inflammation.
Again, I supplement with anti-inflammatory foods such as at least 1 cup of pineapple almost every day in my smoothie.
Chrysanthemum http://chinese-medicine.suite101.com/article.cfm/chrysanthemum_flower_chinese_tea and rosebuds at least 3 cups spread throughout the day to loosen you up and eliminate stiffness. It is also good to drink as summer approaches to keep your body cooler. Click the links to read more about its benefits.
Hawthorn Berry tea to reduce inflammation and also reduces over calcification - http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Hawthorn-Berry-in-History-and-Today&id=510247 It also reduces cholesterol and lowers blood pressure.
I can say personally that I have already seen results from the anti-inflammatory tea since my sedementation rate (blood test to measure inflammation in the body) is 7 which is very low. My accupuncturist says if we can manage to keep your inflammation low, you will stay in remission.
Look for an update on this article featuring more healing teas. I wish all my readers a blessed Easter and may you find the right tea for your health needs!
Remember to check with your health care practicioner before consuming any herb teas. Some herbs may interact with your medications or health issues. I also encourage everyone to find an alternative doctor to work with even if you are well or already have a team of traditional doctors. There are things everyone of us can do to optimize our health. I strongly feel if I would have had an alternative doctor in my life, I may not have ever gotten this disease! Or, at least I would have caught it before it did all the damage I suffered from it.
