Herbal Support for Cold and Flu Season
As the summer comes to an end, many people (myself included) look forward to cozy sweaters, warm food and fall activities. There is something else though that joins us this time each year. Cold and flu season is the time between October and May when more people are generally getting sick and more precautions need to be taken to stay healthy. Cold and flu season is brought about by many factors including back to school time, colder weather, spending time indoors and crowded holidays.
Before this years cold and flu season arrives, prepare your body and your tea collection by stocking up on herbs that support your overall health. Below are two highlighted tea blends that help prepare you for the season and relieve symptoms if you do get sick.
Like most wellness practices, consistency is key. Building herbal teas into your routine now is a great way to prepare your body before cold and flu season comes around.
Tea Blends for Cold and Flu
Organic Cold Remedy is an herbal tea blend that helps naturally fight colds, relieve symptoms and boost the immune system.
This blend includes:
- Organic Rooibos: This herb is packed with antioxidants and contains polyphenols that help boost immune system.
- Organic Cinnamon Chips: This herb is packed with antioxidants that help fight infections.
- Organic Rosehips: This herb is packed with vitamin C and antioxidants.
- Organic Elderberries: This herb can help boost the immune system and ease cold and flu symptoms.
- Organic Ginger Root: This herb helps provide relief from nausea, inflammation and pain.
- Organic Echinacea: This herb helps sooth the respiratory tract, boost immunity and helps prevent infections.
Review:
"Love this tea! I really believe my cold was easier to get through by drinking this tea. It tastes wonderful and my cold symptoms improved. I wouldn't go without it during cold and flu season"
- Heather L.
Organic Flu Remedy is mint blend of herbs that help boost the immune system, clear sinuses and ease flu symptoms.
This blend includes:
- Organic Astragalus: This herb helps lower inflammation and boost the immune system.
- Organic Holy Basil: This herb can help open airways and clear sinuses along with having anti-viral properties.
- Organic Black Pepper: This herb contains antioxidants, promotes digestive health and helps improve the absorption of nutrients.
- Organic Catnip: This herb can help alleviate symptoms like flu, congestion and coughing.
- Organic Cinnamon Chips: This herb is packed with antioxidants that help fight infections.
- Organic Echinacea: This herb helps sooth the respiratory tract, boost immunity and helps prevent infections.
- Organic Elderberries: This herb can help boost the immune system and ease cold and flu symptoms.
- Organic Ginger Root: This herb helps provide relief from nausea, inflammation and pain.
- Organic Spearmint: This herb gives the tea a minty, refreshing taste while adding antioxidants.
Review:
"This tea was surprisingly delicious, & cleared my airways, reduced congestion, eased stomach cramps, body aches, & sore throat"
-Anonymous
Other Helpful Tips for Cold and Flu Relief
These teas are a great way to support your body during cold and flu season. They work their best when paired with other wellness practices to help keep you safe and healthy.
- Eating nutrient dense foods
- wash hands often and sanitize often used items like phone and door handles.
- Stay home when sick
- Get plenty of sleep
More Teas for Cold and Flu Season
How often should I drink the tea?
We recommended 1-2 times a day consistently to start getting the benefits of the herbs.
How do I brew the tea?
Add 1-2 teaspoons of tea leaves into 8oz of water and let steep for 5-7 minutes. Since this is loose leaf tea, you can use a sifter, tea pot, tea press, reusable steeper or empty paper teabags.
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