7 HERBAL TEAS FOR GOOD HEALTH | Why YOU Should Consume Herbal Teas | The Health Space

So these are some fresh curry leaves or kadhi patta straight from my home grown curry leaf plant in my balcony. But can such simple home remedies, using spices, herbs and seeds actually help us cure our health ailments and get us some comfort and ease our pain? Let's find out today. A few common health conditions that all of us may face on a day-to-day basis include the very basic ones like your constipation, acidity, gas or bloating and also the more serious ones which actually involves a shift in the major parameters of our body which include your insulin resistance, PCOD, PCOS, diabetes, thyroid and the like. Today I'm going to be sharing with you my top 7 remedies to these ailments which have not only been tried and tested on me, my family members but also all of my clients who've really benefited from these. A little disclaimer though before we begin that I'd like to give you is that all of these ingredients that I'm displaying to you over here are very potent in their properties and very specific health action oriented. So these are very potent herbs, spices and seeds which cannot be consumed every single day. I suggest that you consume these for a maximum of 21 days and then you discontinue these or consume them occasionally only when your symptom reoccurs. The reason that we do not recommend these to be a part of your daily foods is because these are not foods, these are medicines and they should be used as medicines and not daily food items. So now that I've told you that little disclaimer, we're good to go, so let's get started. So the first health ailment that we're going to be discussing today is the one that I come across the most with my clients at my clinic. This involves insulin resistance, ECOD, PCOS, premenstrual syndrome which is PMS also diabetes and menstrual cramps. For all of these conditions, my two super powerful ingredients are kesar also called as saffron and cinnamon also called as dalchini in Hindi. Now what we're going to do is very simple. We're going to take 3-4 strands of kesar, add it to a little water in the night and consume it in the morning with the soaking liquid. We can also whip up a herbal concoction of the same by adding the water and the strands to a little warm water. We're going to add the cinnamon just like it is inside this herbal concoction itself. Cinnamon has properties that help increase the insulin sensitivity of the body and kesar is very cooling in nature which helps with menstrual disorders. And for anyone suffering with diabetes, the most common treatment that I give them is methi seeds or fenugreek seeds. All we're going to do with this is soak 1 tbsp of methi seeds in water in the night and again we're going to consume this in the morning with the soaking liquid. And these are very beneficial because these actually help improve the overall tolerance of glucose in our body. My next remedy is for cold, cough, flu or infections. We're basically going to make this herbal concoction by boiling all these 5 ingredients and reducing it to half to make it more potent. So the first ingredient is the mighty ginger. Ginger is also called adrak in Hindi. Next is cloves, this is also called laung in Hindi. This is black peppercorns which we actually make a powder and keep in all our spice boxes. This is basically kali mirchi. These are some fresh tulsi leaves also called as basil. And then lastly is the kadhi patta or the curry leaves. All we're going to do is take all of these 5 ingredients, add it to a pot, reduce it to half and make a concoction like the herbal tea that we discussed before. Why these help is that they actually add lots of antioxidants to our body, help our body by upping the immunity and help us fight infections in a very effective way. The next remedy that we're going to be discussing about is for acidity or inflammation. All I want you to do is use haldi or turmeric and black pepper or kali mirchi. We're going to boil this in water, reduce it to half and make a herbal concoction. Some people do not like this in warm water so I suggest for all of you that you can also take this like a shot which means you add it and dilute it with equal amount of water and consume it just like a shot. Always remember that turmeric or haldi has a compound called curcumin in it. The bioavailability of this is increased by adding black pepper. So if you add just the haldi, it's going to be useless for your body. The availability and absorption of all of this is increased by adding a good source of fat. You can use ghee or coconut oil. Either of these two. Whether you're making the shot or you're making the herbal tea I suggest that the best combination is the one which involves all of these three in it. So the next remedy that I'm now going to be talking about is the one that I get the most requests and questions about. And that is gas, flatulence and bloating. We all suffer with this. Specially in my clinic I've seen all of my clients tell me that specially during the later half of the day they feel very bloated and gassy. A major reason of this is also a sedentary lifestyle and the fast-paced lives that we all lead. So my age-old remedy for this and the one that always works is this. It's made of 4 ingredients. The first one is ajwain, also called as carom seeds. We have saunf which is fennel seeds. We have some dhania seeds which is coriander. And we have some jeera seeds which is cumin. Now all we're going to do is ensure that you soak these overnight. If you do not soak these overnight and use them directly in the morning, this doesn't work. So if you really want the anti-bloating effect, soak them overnight, reduce it to half in the morning by adding it to the flame and all we're going to do is strain and consume the water. All of these 4 ingredients not only have amazing anti-bloating properties but also help improve a weakened digestive system. My next remedy for you is for sleep disorders, And the one thing that's my favourite and what always works is chamomile. Always ensure that you're using the fresh dried flowers of chamomile as opposed to the store-bought variety of their tea bags because sometimes they might contain caffeine and that actually then dilutes the whole purpose of it. The next thing is jayphal or nutmeg. Remember to use just a pinch of this. Both of these help you relax and actually switch off your brain before you sleep so that this calms you down and provides lots of relief from stress and anxiety too. Both of these ingredients are actually known to help us calm down and actually switch off the brain before we go off to sleep promoting a sense of deep calmness and relaxation. My next remedy is for all of you suffering from thyroid, hormonal imbalances or a metabolism-related disorder. So all we're going to do is take some coconut oil and add a teaspoon of coconut oil to your morning herbal drink. What this does is, or actually all of the magic comes from the medium-chain fatty acids which also up the metabolism and aid in weight loss. Just ensure that the coconut oil that you're using should be cold-pressed and also organically sourced. And my last remedy is for all of us who feel a little tired in the evening you know that mental fatigue or physical tiredness kicks in or you have a little dip in energy post your lunch time. This is also for all of us who want to start our day in the morning with a kickstart but not use caffeine as a substitute for that. So this is called peppermint. You can also use fresh peppermint. I have with me here dried peppermint. So this actually helps us kickstart our day without a caffeinated beverage. It also helps us get fresh breath and increase our alertness without the use of a stimulant like caffeine. Peppermint can also be used as a tea after your meals. So as a post-meal digestive, this works wonders. So there you have it. These were my top 7 remedies for top 7 health ailments that you come across every single day in most households. The one thing that I want to share with you though is the use of a kettle like this. All we're going to do is buy a glass kettle like this which comes with a small infuser. You can add all of these spices just to this infuser. Add some hot water, just pour it over this and all we're going to do is cover it up. And once this has had a chance to sit for about 5 minutes we're going to strain it and consume the herbal concoction. This is an easier way if you don't want to actually physically boil it on a flame and reduce it to half. So these are these 2 ways that you can actually get the benefit of all of these concoctions that we discussed today. So guys, there you have it. This is all from me for today. I really hope that my simple home remedies cure you of all your health ailments and you do not require any external medication for this ailment. So until next time, stay healthy, stay happy and you know what to do. Stay tuned to your very own The Health Space.