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9 Effective Remedies for Trichomonas Vaginalis

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Home Remedies for Trichomonas Vaginalis

Trichomonas vaginalis (Trichomoniasis) is a sexually transmitted disease that affects both men and women which is caused by a parasite. The symptoms are more pronounced in women rather than in men.

The disease in women results in vaginitis and thus leads to the inflammation of the vagina or the cervix.  Men suffering from infection will get inflammation of the urethra (the tube that connects bladder with the genital organ), irritation in the penis, mild burning after urination or ejaculation, etc.

One who is suffering from this infection will experience a greenish, frothy discharge from their vagina, vaginal itching or irritation, painful urination, pain in their lower abdomen, having pain during intercourse, etc. The signs and symptoms of trichomoniasis will appear in between 5 – 28 days after sexual intercourse.

However, the usage of OTC (Metronidazole or tinidazole) will give relief from the problem but the usage of natural remedies will give long lasting relief and prevent its recurrence. But get proper diagnose and treatment from your doctor to know the root cause and get complete relief from the problem.

Home Remedies for Trichomonas Vaginalis:

Don’t worry; you’re not alone suffering from this parasite infection. There are many people suffering from this parasite attack and if you want to cure this trichomoniasis then scroll down to know some best natural remedies which treat your problem at home.

Let’s explore some of the best natural remedies to treat trichomonas vaginalis along with its uncomfortable and unpleasant symptoms.

Remedy – 1: (Garlic)

Garlic is a very effective remedy used to treat various kinds of infections, including trichomonas vaginalis with its antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. In many studies, it is proved that garlic extract will stop the growth of this parasite or fungal infections effectively.

We can use garlic in variety of ways like inserting a clove of garlic in the vagina for few times daily to feel warmth down there (OR) chew a clove of garlic daily to enhance your immune system and thereby to prevent the infection (OR) Add garlic to your daily diet like including it in soups, salads, rice items, curries, etc. (OR) try a garlic supplements after consulting your doctor.

Prepare a garlic concoction by rinsing, peeling and crushing 3- 4 garlic cloves and pour it in 1 glass of boiling water, let it steep for 10 minutes and strain it. Drink this concoction by adding 1 teaspoon of pure honey for a week or 10 days until you get relief from the problem.

Remedy – 2: (Tea Tree Oil)

Tea tree oil has antimicrobial, anti-parasite, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help to eliminate the parasite protozoan responsible for the trichomoniasis.

All you need is to apply it on the vagina by diluting it with water or any carrier oil (OR) mix few drops of tea tree oil in 1 ounce of water and use this mix to douche the area to get relief from the problem.

There should be some a bit irritating on the skin after application. Never ever consume tea tree oil, as it causes some serious side effects like diarrhea, skin allergic reactions, stomach upset and even coma.

Remedy – 3: (Yogurt)

The rich content of beneficial bacteria like lactobacillus in yogurt contains a lot of essential nutrients and proteins that help to enhance the immune system. It is effective in treating this parasite infection and restores the balance between good and bad bacteria in the body.

Consume 1 cup of yogurt daily to fight the infections by simply removing the toxins and boosts the immune system (OR) apply some plain yogurt on the vagina to remove the infection slowly, but don’t over apply it, as the moisture will help to grow this infection (OR) simply mix 1/2 teaspoon of yogurt in 1 cup of water and use it as yogurt douche regularly until the infection cleared completely.

Remedy – 4: (Colloidal Silver)

Colloidal silver is a suspension of silver colloids that attach themselves to the parasites and thereby deactivate it. You can easily get it from any local pharmacy store. Apply this colloidal silver on the affected area daily until you get cure from the trichomoniasis.

Prepare a douche by adding few drops of undiluted colloidal silver in water and use it as your douche. But be sure to rinse the affected area with warm water before using this process.

Remedy – 5: (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) will help to cure various infections, including this sexually transmitted disease. It effectively clears some of the parasites along with the vaginal discharge with its high acidic nature. It creates a hostile environment for the parasite to clear them and restores the pH balance of the vagina.

You need to prepare a solution of apple vinegar by simply mixing it with water and use this mix to clean the vaginal area. Repeat the same process for once or twice daily until you get complete relief from trichomonas vaginalis.

Remedy – 6: (Bergamot)

Bergamot essential oil exhibits antibacterial, antibiotic, disinfectant and anti-inflammatory properties which help to disinfect the area and clears the infection completely. This citrusy oil works well in clearing the vaginal discharge that associated with this infection.

To use this natural remedy, you have to pour few drops of this oil in your bathtub filled with warm water and take your bath with this water (OR) simply mix few drops of this oil in water and use this solution to douche the affected area. Regular follow up of this process will definitely help you to get relief from trichomoniasis.

Remedy – 7: (Vitamin C)

The intake of citrus fruits which are rich in vitamin C will help to keep the bodily functioning run smoothly and it is also essential for gynecological health, as it produces collagen to maintain the structural integrity of cervical walls and thereby maintains the proper health of cervix.

It makes the cervix to get harder and prevent getting the infections. So, include vitamin C rich citrus fruits and vegetables like lemon, orange, berries, grapefruit, etc. in your daily diet.

Remedy – 8: (Fenugreek Seeds)

Fenugreek seeds boost up the immune system and thereby strengthen the body to fight the infection causing parasite. Regular usage of fenugreek seeds will not cause any adverse side effects to the body, as there are natural and safe to use.

Take a handful of fenugreek seeds and soak it in water for overnight. In the next morning, drink this residual water on an empty stomach on regular basis (OR) add 2 teaspoons of soaked fenugreek seeds in 1 cup of yogurt and consume it (OR) steep 1 teaspoon of fenugreek in 1 glass of hot water and drink this decoction to get rid of the infection.

Remedy – 9: (Coconut Oil)

Coconut oil has antibacterial, antiparasitic, antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that help to clear the infection and soothes the skin to prevent itching, irritation and burning sensation in the affected areas.

Rinse the affected area with lukewarm water and dry it thoroughly. Now take a cotton ball and dip it in 2 – 3 teaspoons of virgin coconut oil (melted) and apply it on the affected areas. Leave it for about 2 – 3 hours and finally, rinse the area with warm water. Do it once daily until you get relief from the problem.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. The regular intake of Echinacea will boost the immune system and thus slow down the risk of getting trichomoniasis.
  2. Drinking plenty of water (8 – 10 glasses) daily will not only help to keep you stay hydrated but also fight the infection causing microbes, including this parasite by simply flushing out the toxins and other impurities from the body.
  3. To avoid the recurrence of this infection, you should wear a condom during your intercourse, which helps to prevent the spread of infection.
  4. Make sure to rinse your vaginal area before and after your sexual intercourse and maintain good hygiene to prevent getting this infection.
  5. Sharing your personal belongings, towel or swimsuits with people who are infected will make also get this infection why because this trichomoniasis will stay outside of the body for about 45 minutes.
  6. Consume a healthy diet that is enriched with all essential nutrients, fiber, and vitamins (A, C & E) to boost your immune system and to fight against the infection-causing microbes. Avoid sugar or its products.
  7. Consult your doctor immediately whenever you suffer from unusual symptoms of this infection for proper diagnose and treatment, especially if you’re pregnant or nursing women.
  8. If you left this infection untreated then it results in the abnormality in the cervical tissue and cells and thus results in removing the abnormal tissue.
  9. Make sure to perform some skin patch test before using any natural remedy to know whether you’re allergic to that ingredient or not.
  10. You can follow other simple remedies like rinsing the area with myrrh and goldenseal solution, consuming pomegranate juice, using zinc sulfate douche, usage of ginger or ginger extracts, avocado, basil, tomato, black cumin oil, etc. will help you to get rid of the infection.

Final Word:

All these natural remedies are safe and effective for treating trichomonas vaginalis infection. But make sure to consult your doctor for best advice and treatment before using these remedies why because the doctor will examine your present health condition.

Do you know any other successful remedies or tips for treating this trichomonas vaginalis? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.

How to Induce your Period with Vitamin C

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How to Induce your Period with Vitamin C

Menstrual Cycle – It is a natural monthly process of every woman that reflects their good health and it is important for maintaining the healthy reproductive system.

Most of the women are getting a period at their regular intervals (that comes every 28 – 32 days) but some are suffering from the problem of irregular or blocked periods, which takes even weeks to start after suffering from menstrual symptoms like soreness of breast and cramps.

The period cycles differ from one woman to another in terms of severity and duration from time to time. Women who rely on the drugs to regulate their periods should suffer from many side effects, including fertility problems.

Are you one among those women suffering from the irregular menstrual cycle? Do you want to know how to regulate your period in a natural way? Then have a look at this article, which explain you how to induce your period by using vitamin C.

Vitamin C for Inducing your Periods:

We all know that vitamin C is used to boost our immune system and an essential vitamin used to run our bodily function properly. But do you know that it acts as an inducer of periods in women? Yes, it helps in inducing periods in women and thereby helps to regulate the menstruation cycle.

Make sure that check whether you’re pregnant or not before using vitamin C (or high ascorbic acid) to induce your periods why because the intake of large doses of vitamin C will abort the embryo to induce periods.

How Vitamin C helps in Inducing Periods?

Here are few reasons that make you believe that vitamin C is an effective remedy used to induce your period and regulate the menstrual cycle without any side effects on the body or reproductive system.

Increases the Estrogen Levels:

Estrogen is a hormone that helps to regulate your menstruation. Vitamin C helps to increase the level of this hormone in ladies which triggers the uterine contractions and initiates bleeding.

So, a woman who is expecting to conceive should check whether they are pregnant or not before using vitamin C to promote their menstrual cycle or else they may induce abortion during the early stages of pregnancy if taken in large doses unknowingly.

Reduces Progesterone Levels:

Progesterone is a hormone found in ladies that help for the development of pregnancy. Whenever the egg is fertilized then the progesterone is released in large quantity to help maintain the pregnancy.

But when the vitamin C is taken in large quantities then it lowers the production of progesterone levels and causes the uterine walls to break down and thereby menstruation starts.

How to use Vitamin C to Induce your Periods:

Usage of vitamin C capsules (or pure ascorbic acid) without any added flavonoids or any other ingredients will give results but take vitamin C through natural fruits, herbs and vegetables will help you to induce your period without any side effects on the body and reproductive system.

Here are some ways that explain to you how to take vitamin C naturally to induce periods.

1. Parsley Tea:

Parsley is an effective source of vitamin C and parsley tea is one best form of taking parsley in your diet. You can grab about 133 mg of vitamin C from 1 cup of this parsley tea.

  • Take fresh green parsley leaves and chop it finely.
  • Place this parsley in an empty cup until it is 1/4 quantity.
  • Then fill the remaining cup with boiling water.
  • Cover the cup and let it steep for about 5 – 8 minutes.
  • Strain the tea and drink it to induce your period.
  • Regular intake of this parsley tea for 2 – 3 times daily will definitely help you to regulate your menstrual cycle.

2. Cranberry Juice:

The intake of fresh cranberry juice contains a high source of ascorbic acid that helps you to induce your period. Make sure that to consume fresh juice rather than commercial one why because the commercial juice contains a lot of sweeteners and artificial flavor.

  • Take some hard, bright red and fresh cranberries and rinse these berries thoroughly.
  • Then pour them in a juicer and extract its juice.
  • Also, add some pure apple juice into this cranberry juice to combat the tart taste of these berries.
  • Remember that not to take more than 1 liter of this juice, as it results in side effects.
  • Continue the intake of this cranberry juice regularly to get relief from these irregular periods.

3. Guava:

Guava is another vitamin C enriched fruit that contains 228 mg of vitamin C. It has rich content of ascorbic acid that helps to induce a period. Simply eat this fruit or drink its fresh juice to get essential vitamin C. Alternatively, consume guava leaf tea once or twice daily to get essential vitamin C content.

4. Consume Citrus Fruits:

Another source of vitamin C which you can grab is from citrus fruits like oranges, lemon, grapefruits, lime, strawberries, etc. The lemons and oranges contain 53 mg of ascorbic acid per fruit and 1 glass of orange juice has 165% of the required vitamin C dosage per day. You can intake citrus fruits either in raw or fresh juice form.

5. Add Vitamin C – Rich Fruits and Vegetables in Diet:

There are many fruits and vegetables that are enriched with vitamin C. So, include these foods in your daily diet to regulate your menstrual cycle and to maintain a healthy reproductive system.

Vitamin C rich Fruits:

  • Mangoes (1 cup contains 45.7 mg of vitamin C)
  • Kiwi (1 cup contains 167 mg of vitamin C)
  • Papaya (Sliced cup contains 88 mg)
  • Strawberries (each berry contains 60 mg)
  • Pineapple (contains 48 mg)
  • Banana (contains 8.7 mg)
  • Black Currant (1 cup contains 203 mg)

Vitamin C rich Vegetables:

  • Bell Pepper (contains 183.5 mg for 100 grams)
  • Kale (120 mg for 100 grams)
  • Broccoli (89.2 mg for 100 grams)
  • Tomato (22.8 mg for 100 grams)
  • Spinach (28.1 mg for 100 grams)
  • Brussels Sprouts (1 cup contains 75 mg)
  • Peas (1 cup raw contains 58 mg)
  • Cauliflower (1 cup raw and chopped contains 46.4 mg)

Vitamin C enriched Animal Sources:

Animal sources contain vitamin C but in low quantities when compared to fruits and vegetables. Have a look at the animal sources having vitamin C.

  • Calf liver (contains 36 mg per 100 grams)
  • Braised liver (contains 1.1 mg per 3.5 ounces)
  • Turkey liver (12 mg of vitamin C)
  • Chicken liver (13 mg of vitamin C)
  • Lamb liver (12 mg of vitamin C)
  • Pork liver (23 mg of vitamin C)

6. Vitamin C as Supplement:

Induce your period with vitamin C supplements. The rich content of antioxidants and immune boosting property of vitamin C will help to treat many health and beauty problems. You can get vitamin C as a medication supplement in pharmacy in the form of tablets.

The recommended dosage is 3000 mg of vitamin C for about 3 days to trigger your period. Make sure to consult your doctor before taking this vitamin C supplement.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. While cooking food that contains vitamin C, it should not degrade it by cooking at high temperatures (above 60˚C or 140˚F) why because heat causes the loss of vitamin C in the food.
  2. While preparing vitamin C rich teas (like parsley tea or guava herbal tea), you should not boil these green leaves along with water. All you need is to pour some hot water in a cup having green leaves and steep it and drink it after straining.
  3. Remember that cool temperature doesn’t affect the content of vitamin C in fruits. Cutting a vitamin C rich fruit and placing in the refrigerator for days will not affect their vitamin content. But don’t leave it for months in a freezer.
  4. Any nutritional deficiencies will make your normal menstrual cycle turn into irregular one. So, consume a healthy diet by including iron-rich foods for good ovulation, vitamin B for maintaining hormonal balance, essential fatty acids like omega 3 fatty acids for forming hormones and low-fat diet.
  5. Drink plenty of water and other healthy fluids to stay hydrated and to flush out the toxins from the body, which in turn, helps to maintain proper functioning of your reproductive system and regularize your mensus.
  6.  Stress will make your period either light or heavy and also alter its duration. When you’re in too much stress then there is a release of adrenaline and cortisol which in turn exhibit a direct effect in inhibiting the hormone release related to fertility and thus results in irregular periods. So, manage your stress levels by performing yoga, meditation, playing sports, etc.
  7. Being overweight or underweight will mess your menstrual cycle and results in its irregularity. Overweight means having too much of estrogen and underweight means the too low concentration of estrogen which results in improper functioning of hypothalamus pituitary ovarian axis and thus results in irregular menstrual cycles.
  8. Your lifestyle can be another reason for your period irregularity and mess with your fertility. So, follow the below mentioned few tips like avoid wearing tight clothes (polyester underwear), quit smoking, stop drinking alcohol or over intake of drugs, avoid exposure to air pollutants (or petrochemicals or pesticides or heavy metals), usage of contraception, certain health issues (diabetes, UTI, PCOS, Thyroid, ovular infections or kidney disorders), etc.
  9. Take a pregnancy test when you have doubt on your period’s cycle (if you’re sexually active) and consult your doctor before using this vitamin C to induce your period.
  10. Even breastfeeding will also stop your period for a period of 6 months why because this process will inhibit the hormonal release and thus prepare your uterus for new possible pregnancy and delays your period.

Final Word:

Try using vitamin C for regularizing your menstrual cycle without any side effects. Do you know any other successful ways of inducing your period with vitamin C? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.

5 Best Turmeric Tea Recipes to grab its Health Benefits

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Amazing Benefits of Turmeric Tea

In most Asian Countries, turmeric is not only used as a spice or herb but also used for medicinal purpose due to its therapeutic properties and healing compound called curcumin. Do you know that turmeric is one of the top listed herbs that were most frequently mentioned medicinal herbs in all of the science?

Turmeric comes from the Curcuma Longa plant which grows more in India and the dried root of this plant when ground then it becomes yellow turmeric powder. There are many studies conducted on turmeric and the most interesting finding is that turmeric provides equal benefits when compared to conventional medicine without any side effects.

However the usage of prescription drugs are harmful to the skin but the natural healing compounds like curcuminoids in turmeric is safe and give natural relief from many health, skin and hair problems.

There are many benefits that you can grab by using turmeric in your daily routine like skin lightening, antiplatelets/anticoagulants, anti-inflammatory, antidepressants, pain reducer, arthritis reliever, anticancer, antioxidant, antibacterial, antimicrobial, astringent and antiseptic.

You can use turmeric in many forms like powder, root, capsules, fluid extracts, tincture and tea. Here in this article, we will discuss all about turmeric tea and its health benefits like giving relief from cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ulcerative colitis, acne, dark circles, wrinkles, etc.

Amazing Benefits of Turmeric Tea & its Recipes:

Have a look at how to prepare a turmeric tea and include it in your daily routine to grab those health and beauty benefits.

Turmeric Tea – Health Benefits:

  • Turmeric tea eases the symptoms of arthritis like inflammation and swelling in the joints with its anti-inflammatory property.
  • It reduces the synaptic marker loss and accumulation of amyloids, which are linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Turmeric has an antioxidant property that fights against the free radicals to prevent condition leads to Alzheimer’s.
  • The National Cancer Institute has recognized the best remedy for treating cancer with its curcumin content that acts as a natural anticarcinogen substance to prevent cancer with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Regular intake of turmeric tea will boost up the immunity system and prevents immune disorders. In a study, it is proved that regular intake of turmeric will increase immune system and provides you with the best immunity.
  • In a study, it is found that turmeric helps to treat uveitis, an inflammation of the iris with its curcumin-rich content. It acts as an effective treatment just like corticosteroids without any side effects.
  • It lowers the LDL (bad) cholesterol and thereby reduces the risk of developing some serious health problems like heart stroke or diseases. So, include turmeric in your daily diet that has curcumin content at a lower dosage to reduce LDL and thereby total cholesterol levels.
  • Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic digestive disorder that results in the ulcers in the lower part of the gastrointestinal tract. Regular usage of turmeric will help to maintain remission from symptoms and also helps to treat ulcerative colitis.
  • It is effective at reducing the cardiovascular complications like heart strokes or heart attacks with its curcumin compound and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • It reduces the pain associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and thereby improves the quality of life of those people suffering from digestive conditions.
  • It also used to manage diabetes and other lung conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary and cystic fibrosis, etc.

Now let’s go into the turmeric tea recipes…

Recipes of Turmeric Tea:

Although there are several ways of preparing turmeric tea, here are some of the best and most effective ways of preparing turmeric tea recipes.

Method – 1: (Basic Recipe)

  • Pour 4 cups of water in a pot and place it on the heat.
  • Bring it to a boil and then add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder to it.
  • Stir and reduce the heat.
  • Simmer for at least 10 minutes and strain the tea using a fine sieve.
  • Now add fresh lemon juice (or honey or milk or orange juice) for taste.
  • Drink this turmeric tea regularly to get many health benefits.

Note: For best results, add a pinch of black pepper to increase the absorption of turmeric.

Method – 2: (Creamy Turmeric Tea)

The last one is a basic variation and now we are adding some tasty variation to that basic turmeric tea recipe.

  • Warm 1 cup of almond milk (or coconut milk) gently for few minutes.
  • Then mix 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/2 inch finely chopped ginger root, a pinch of cayenne pepper and 1 – ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder (or any natural sweetener) in a mug.
  • Now pour some of the warmed milk into this mug and stir well till all lumps are removed completely.
  • After that, mix the rest of milk and stir well.
  • Strain the milk and drink this tasty creamy turmeric tea to soothe a sore throat, runny nose or to relieve your stress or strain.
  • Regular intake of this turmeric tea will give relief from these health problems.

Method – 3: (Turmeric Tea with Honey and Ghee)

This is an amazing turmeric tea recipe that has rich content of creamy and lightly sweet beverage that helps to heal many inflammatory health and skin disorders.

  • Pour 1 cup each of water and coconut milk in a pan.
  • Warm it for a couple of minutes and then add 1 tablespoon each of clarified butter (ghee) and honey to it.
  • Stir well and mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric (grated or ground) to this pan.
  • Simmer for 2 – 4 minutes and turn off the heat.
  • Stir and drink this tea to grab all these health benefits.

Method – 4: (Turmeric Ginger Tea)

Turmeric ginger tea can be prepared at home with simple ingredients like turmeric, fresh ginger, honey, lemon and black pepper.

Here piperine in black pepper helps to increase the bioavailability of turmeric and lemon & honey enhance its flavor and taste. So, this turmeric ginger tea is a healthy beverage that you can have it regularly.

  • Bring 1 cup of water in a saucepan or pot to a boil.
  • Then add 1 teaspoon each of freshly grated turmeric and ginger to this water.
  • Simmer and let it steep for 10 – 15 minutes.
  • Strain the tea and add 1 teaspoon each of black pepper powder, fresh lemon juice, and honey.
  • Stir and enjoy this healthy beverage regularly.

Note: Also, pour 1 teaspoon each of cinnamon and fresh ginger, a pinch of clove and nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in 1 – 2 cups of water. Boil it for 10 minutes and strain the tea to add milk and honey. Enjoy this healthy and tasty beverage.

Method – 5: (Turmeric Tonic)

The additional of few herbs along with high amounts of healthy fat will make this turmeric recipe as a tonic to treat many health problems.

  • Pour 1/2 teaspoon each of cardamom seeds and whole cloves, a pinch of cayenne and black pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon each of goji berries, ghee (or coconut oil) and raw honey in a blender filled with 1 ½ cups of hot water.
  • Blend all these ingredients at high speed for few minutes until it blends smooth.
  • Then pour this mix into a mug using a fine mesh sieve and pour this tonic in a glass and have it.
  • Regular intake will help you to get rid of cold, flu, cough, intestinal problems, and other health issues.

Note: Or simply pour water, cardamom seeds, cayenne, clove and goji berries in a pot and simmer for about 20 minutes. Strain and let it cool for another few minutes. Blend with hemp seeds, honey, and ghee. Place it on the stove and simmer for 5 minutes to get the desired tonic consistency.

Dosage of Turmeric Tea:

We all know that anything in excess is not good for health or any other thing, the same comes to turmeric also. So, drink 1 – 2 cups of this turmeric tea each day to grab these health benefits. If consumed in excess amounts then it causes certain side effects like stomach bloating, upset or cramping.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. For best results, always grate a fresh turmeric root each time when you brew the tea to get a richer flavor and grab best benefits.
  2. Also, use different ingredients as per your specific preferences but not only stuck to one way of preparing tea.
  3. There are many brands of turmeric tea bags available in the market and choose the best organic one to those who don’t have time to brew turmeric tea.
  4. Always remember that the best flavor comes from brewing a cup of turmeric tea by using fresh ingredients.
  5. Turmeric, when taken in limited quantity, is very safe and effective health remedy but never ever exceed the limited quantity why because it may have some side effects if taken in excess for a longer time.
  6. People suffering from gallbladder diseases or stones, kidney stones, stomach ulcers, diabetics, obstruction of bile passage, etc. should consult their doctor before using turmeric for a longer run. The reason behind is that turmeric could exacerbate those conditions by raising the uric acid levels in the blood.
  7. People who are taking medications for blood thinner, diabetes, high blood pressure or stomach acid reducers should avoid taking this drug why because turmeric will interact with certain medications
  8. Pregnant or nursing women and children below 6 years should be advised to control their turmeric consumption, as it stimulates the uterus in pregnant women.
  9. Always be cautious while using honey, sugar or sweeteners, as they may damage your health and degrade the turmeric benefits.
  10. Turmeric may thin the blood. So, people should stop drinking turmeric tea or any other turmeric intakes for at least 2 weeks before surgery.
  11. People who are allergic to turmeric should avoid using it or else they may suffer from allergic reactions like skin irritation, swelling of the tongue, dizziness, headache, nausea, throat pain, etc.
  12. In general, turmeric tea is considered as a safe remedy for most of the people who drink it to relieve their pain and swelling without any side effects. People who are on OTC medications like NSAIDs can result in certain side effects like internal bleeding, reduction in white blood cell count, ulcers, etc.

Final word:

Turmeric tea is one of the best ways to include turmeric in your daily diet. Do you know any other best turmeric tea recipes? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.

FAQ’s:

1. Is it good to prepare turmeric tea in advance and store it in the refrigerator?

However, it is not suggested but you can prepare this turmeric tea in advance and store it for 2 – 3 days (not more than that). Also make sure that while reheating the tea (required daily quantity only), do it on low heat on your stovetop.

2. Will this turmeric tea turn my kitchen appliances yellow? Then what to do?

As everyone gets this question in their mind, remember that turmeric stains are not permanent and make them yellow in color permanently. After some time or some washes, the turmeric stains will fade away. So, don’t worry about it and prepare turmeric tea and enjoy it.

3. I’ve heard that people drinking too much of turmeric tea will turn their skin yellow. Is it true?

Turmeric will turn your skin yellow only when you apply it on the skin but not by drinking it. People in Asian countries are using turmeric as a part of the food, skincare regimen, medicine but they didn’t turn their skin as yellow. It helps to enhance your natural beauty by lightening your skin.

4. Is milk a compulsory ingredient? Then how much I have to use milk while preparing turmeric tea?

Milk is an optional ingredient that adds a creamy texture to balance your flavor. The fat content in the milk will help to increase the absorption of fat-soluble constituents. You can add 1/4 cup of the milk while preparing this turmeric tea to enhance your taste.

5. Can I grab the same results by placing the ingredients in an empty tea bag instead of simmering in water and straining it?

No, not that much. You have to simmer all the ingredients either in a pot or large tea bag or small cheesecloth sack for few minutes to get out all the medicinal constituents in the water rather than steeping simply in water (like a green tea).

6. What kind of turmeric is best for turmeric tea and is it a good idea to make tea with fresh turmeric?

Always use organic, non – irradiated spices by choosing the best products that come from organic brands. Yes, of course, you can use fresh turmeric by grating or chopping to prepare this turmeric tea.

7. Why should we add black pepper to my turmeric tea?

Piperine is an active ingredient in black pepper that makes the curcumin content in turmeric to get properly absorbed by the body and thereby makes it work very effectively. So, this combination is very effective to grab benefits obtained from both turmeric and pepper.

20 Amazing Uses of Tea Tree Oil in the Daily Life

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Amazing Uses of Tea Tree Oil in the Daily Life

Tea tree oil (or melaleuca oil) is a volatile essential oil that has been derived from Australian native plant called Melaleuca Alternifolia. This oil is originated in Australia and became popular all over the world due to its versatile properties like antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.

With all these properties, tea tree oil has many surprising topical uses that range from a variety of problems like from acne to lung congestion, psoriasis, hair or scalp problems. The oil is usually clear to very pale golden color that has a fresh camphor-like scent.

In general, it is referred as a medicine cabinet in a bottle that not only provides health or beauty benefits but also for home cleaning and garden purposes. The only drawback is that it should not be taken internally why because it causes many side effects if consumed.

In recent days, this oil is used as an effective ingredient in a variety of cosmetic, health and household products. In this article, we will learn some benefits of using tea tree oil to get rid of health and beauty problems and also to maintain your house clean.

Uses of Tea Tree Essential Oil:

Tea tree oil is one stop solution for many health and beauty ailments. Here are the best ways of using tea tree oil to grab health and beauty benefits along with keeping your home clean and disinfect. Let’s get started…

1. Acne:

Tea tree oil acts as a powerful weapon against acne. The terpinen – 4 – ol compound in tea tree oil helps to destroy P.acne bacteria causing acne. It restricts your sebum production and thereby controls the oil production with its antiseptic properties.

It penetrates deep into the skin and disinfects the pores to clear acne pimples. Simply apply tea tree oil directly on the acne affected skin areas by using a cotton swab and rinse after few minutes with lukewarm water (OR) use a face wash prepared by mixing 5 drops of tea tree oil in 2 teaspoons of honey and rub it gently on the face, rinse with cool water after a couple of minutes.

Read More on How to Clear Acne using Tea Tree Oil

2. Wounds & Infections:

Tea tree oil has antiseptic properties that make it as a powerful wound healing ointment and also treats infections along with preventing its spread. In a study, it is proved that tea tree oil is effective in fighting MRSA (staph bacteria), which is resistant to many common antibiotics. So, apply tea tree oil as your natural remedy for healing small wounds, burns or blisters on the skin and to prevent infections.

Simply apply tea tree oil diluted in any carrier oil on the wound or blister affected skin areas and rinse off with water after few minutes. Dry the skin gently and apply moisturizer to prevent irritation.

3. Nail Fungus:

Nail fungus or onychomycosis occurs when the mold or fungus grows underneath the nails and thereby makes the nail weak, distorted and discolored. In general, people with weak immune system, diabetes athlete’s foot, spending a lot of time in water or warm environments and having injured nails will generally suffer from nail fungus (especially toenail fungus).

Tea tree oil exhibits antifungal and disinfectant properties that kill the fungus and it penetrates deep into the skin and clears infection from inside the body. It destabilizes the cell membranes of fungus and speed up the healing process and also restores its smoothness.

Simply apply undiluted tea tree oil on the affected areas like toenails or fingernails for twice daily till you get relief from this nail fungus. For treating stubborn fungus, mix tea tree oil with oil of oregano (or grapeseed oil) and apply it on the nail fungus.

Soaking is another best choice for treating nail fungus. All you need is to fill the large bowl with warm water and pour 6 drops of tea tree oil to it. Stir well and soak your fungus affected fingers in it for about 10 minutes and then dry it with a towel. Continue it for twice daily till you get relief from nail fungus.

You can also use tea tree oil in treating Athlete’s Foot and Ringworm by simply going through the below mentioned link.

How to use Tea Tree Oil for Athlete’s Foot

How Tea Tree Oil helps to get rid of Ringworm.

4. Foot Odor:

Foot odor is mainly caused due to sweat that causes bacteria to thrive into the foot easily and causes bad foot odor. Tea tree oil clears fungus or bacterial causing foot problems and thereby prevents smelly feet along with the sweat.

The foot soak is the best way to get rid of this foot odor. Simply mix few drops of tea tree oil in a foot basin filled with lukewarm water. Then soak your feet in this water for about 15 – 20 minutes and dry your feet. Repeat this soaking process for twice daily till you get rid of the foot odor.

Tea tree oil is also used to treat body odor by apply tea tree oil mixed water on the underarms and other areas where you sweat more by using a cotton ball. Let it dry and repeat it regularly.

5. Cold Sores:

Cold sores are painful blisters that generally caused by herpes simplex virus which is developed in and around the mouth and lips. The antiviral, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that make the tea tree oil as the best medicine for treating cold sore.

The astringent property of tea tree oil will remove the excess moisture from the sores and makes it shrink quickly and thereby clears the infection effectively. Simply dip a cotton swab in water and then pour few drops of tea tree oil in a bowl. Dip the wet cotton swab in this tea oil and place it directly on the cold sores. Wait for few minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat it regularly to get relief from cold sores.

Check out more on How to use Tea Tree Oil for Cold Sores.

6. Sore Throat:

A sore throat is caused due to bacterial, viral or fungal infections, smoking, cold or flu, dry air, excessive usage of the throat, etc. that causes pain in the mucus membrane lining the pharynx. Tea tree oil is very effective in treating sore throat. Tea tree oil gargle (with salt mixed warm water) is enough to soothe the irritated throat and relieves your pain but the thing is that this gargle is effective when used at the first sign of the pain or cold to prevent it from becoming worse.

Inhaling the steam emitted from tea tree oil mixed water will help to treat your cold, flu, sinus infection and sore throat. Add few drops of tea tree oil in a large bowl filled with boiling water and cover your head with a towel and inhale the steam vapor. Continue it for few minutes to get relief from a sore throat.

7. Cold & Flu:

Cold and flu are common viral infections caused in the upper respiratory tract and if not treated on time then it may turn into a sinus infection. Tea tree oil with its antiviral and antimicrobial properties clears the infection. It has natural expectorant property that helps to loosen the chest congestion which is associated with cold, cough, flu, sore throat, bronchitis and other respiratory issues.

Pour few drops of this essential oil onto your handkerchief and inhale this smell slowly for every few hours to get relief from congestion. Or inhale the steam vapors for few minutes for every 2 – 3 times daily till you get relief from congestion clears and relieve your cold & flu.

8. Dandruff:

Dandruff is a common scalp problem that caused due to a variety of reasons like too dry or oily scalp, the growth of fungus on the scalp, unhygienic hair care and other scalp problems. It sheds all the dead skin cells from the scalp and causes irritation, itching, and inflammation.

Tea tree oil penetrates deep into the hair follicles to unclog them and it has antifungal and antimicrobial properties that clear fungal infection and conditions your scalp by clearing impurities and excess oiliness on the scalp.

Pour few drops of tea tree oil in 1 ounce of your regular shampoo and stir well. Use this mix to rinse your hair thoroughly for once or twice a week on the regular basis till you get relief from dandruff.

Know more on How to clear Dandruff using Tea Tree Oil.

9. Hair and Scalp Care:

Tea tree oil is effective in maintaining proper health of both scalp and hair. It has the ability to soothe the dry flaking skin, treats lice, conditions your hair and promotes healthy hair growth with its antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties.

Mix few drops of tea tree oil with coconut oil and use this oil mix to massage your scalp gently for few minutes. After massaging, let it sit for about 30 minutes and rinse off with shampoo and lukewarm water. Repeat the same process regularly until you get complete relief from the hair and scalp problems.

Check out more on How Tea Tree Oil is used for clearing Scalp Problems.

10. Head Lice:

Tea tree oil when mixed with peppermint oil will exhibit amazing repellent property against head lice (mostly in young children, who suffers most). However, it is useful for treating parasites on people but it is not recommended for treating on pets why because the toxins in this oil may raise the risk of getting negative side effects in pets.

In a study, it is discovered that usage of tea tree oil may kill lice in the nymph and adult stages of the life and also reduces the number of lice eggs that are going to hatch. Tea tree oil has 2 essential elements called 1, 8 – cineole and terpinen – 4 – ol that has insecticidal properties to remove the lice eggs or nits.

Mix 1 teaspoon of tea tree oil and few drops of eucalyptus oil in 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Then apply this mix thoroughly on the hair and scalp and cover with a towel or shower cap. Wait for 20 minutes and rinse off with mild regular shampoo. Comb your damp hair with a nit comb to remove dead lice. Repeat it twice a week on regular basis for a couple of months.

11. Insect Bites and Stings:

Tea tree oil works well in treating mosquito and other insect bites and stings with its disinfectant and skin soothing properties and thus bring down the swelling. All you need is to mix tea tree oil with any carrier oil and apply this oil mix on the affected areas of the skin.

Wait for few minutes to disinfect the wound, lessen pain and prevent itching. Also, make sure to cover the wound with a bandage and repeat it once daily until the sting healed completely.

12. Psoriasis:

Psoriasis is an autoimmune and chronic skin disorder that mostly affects skin, nails, and joints. Always remember that psoriasis cannot be cured completely but we can control its symptoms to a maximum extent.

Tea tree oil exfoliates the skin to reduce the dry or flaky skin cells. It contains antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that help to reduce redness, itching, and burning. It controls the excess production of skin cells and reduces the appearance of scars on the skin.

Mix equal quantities of tea tree oil and olive oil (or any other carrier oil) thoroughly and warm the mix slightly to apply it on psoriasis affected skin areas. Massage gently for few minutes and leave for few hours to overnight. Rinse the area with water and dry the scalp to get rid of itching, irritation, and dryness.

13. Kills Mold:

Mold infestation is a common problem faced by most of the people and at oftentimes, it occurs without even being aware of it. So, prefer to buy a diffuser and fill it with tea tree oil diluted water. Turn on the light to start diffusing tea tree oil in the air around the home.

This process will kill mold and other bad bacteria in your home and surrounding. You can also spray tea tree oil cleaner on your laundry machine, shower curtains, dishwasher or toilet to clear the mold and other harmful microbes.

14. Boils:

Skin abscess or boils is a bacterial skin infection that occurs when the skin pores are blocked due to bacteria, white blood cells, and proteins that form as pus. These are large pimples with pus in the center and they form as groups called carbuncle.

Tea tree oil exhibits antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiseptic properties that help to clear bacteria (staph) and other impurities causing boils. It has an anti-inflammatory property that reduces the pain and soothes your skin irritation.

Clean the boils affected skin area and dry it gently. Take a clean cotton swab and pour few drops of tea tree oil on it and dab it gently on the boil affected area. Wait for few minutes and wipe it off with a damp clean cloth. Repeat it regularly till you get complete relief from boils.

15. Warts:

Warts are small bumps that are caused by the viral infection (human papillomavirus HPV) in the skin’s top layer and tea tree oil with its antiviral, antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that fight off the virus and thus eliminate warts.

Add 4 – 6 drops of tea tree oil in 1 tablespoon of any carrier oil and mix well to apply it to the affected skin areas. Wait for a couple of hours and rinse with warm water. Do it once or twice daily till you get rid of warts (including genital warts).

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16. Vaginal Infection:

For treating vaginal infections (like vaginitis, yeast infections, and bacterial vaginosis), tea tree essential oil works best with its antifungal, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. It also helps you to get rid of the unpleasant vaginal odor.

Mix 2 – 4 drops of tea tree oil in a small bowl filled with warm water and stir well. Now use this water to rinse your vagina for once daily till you get complete relief from the infection (or) mix 3 – 5 drops of tea tree oil and 3 cups of white vinegar in your bathtub filled with lukewarm water. Stir and soak the lower part of your body in this water for about 20 – 30 minutes. Repeat it once daily.

Always remember that pregnant or nursing women should not use this tea tree oil for treating their vaginal infection. Make sure to consult your doctor and take proper medications.

17. Oral Health:

Tea tree oil has the ability to kill the bad bacteria and soothes the inflamed skin at the same time with its antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. So, it is the best ingredient used in homemade toothpaste or mouthwash. It is the best remedy for those who are suffering from bad breath, gingivitis, inflamed gums or plaque.

It also helps to reduce gum bleeding and tooth decay. So, use tea tree oil as your natural mouth rinse to clear fungal or bacterial oral infections. Make sure that not to swallow tea tree oil, as it contains toxic compounds that can result in side effects like nausea, disorientation and even coma.

Add a drop of undiluted tea tree oil to the toothpaste right before brushing your teeth to enhance your oral health or simply prepare DIY toothpaste by mixing 10 drops of tea tree oil with 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil and use it as your toothpaste. Or mix 2 – 3 drops of tea tree oil in 1 glass of warm water and use it to rinse your mouth for once daily.

18. Remove Makeup:

Tea tree oil is also used to clear makeup easily. For dry to normal skin, mix 10 drops of tea tree oil and 1/4 cup of canola oil in 4 ounces of a sterilized glass jar that has a tight-fitting lid. Shake well to mix the ingredients and store it in a cool, dry dark place.

For usage, saturate a cotton ball in this oil mix and use it to sweep over the face to remove makeup. Finally, rinse your face with warm water followed by cold water. Apply toner for additional benefits.

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19. Pest Control:

Tea tree oil helps to keep the insects away either by destroying or suppressing the growth of parasites (like fleas, ticks, leeches, lice) with its anti-parasitic properties. It also repels mosquitoes, spider, ants and many more.

Douse cotton balls which are dipped in oil and place it all over the house to keep the biting critters out of the home. Spray tea tree oil diluted water evenly all over the body to prevent mosquitoes and other bugs coming near you. Also, repel flies using tea tree oil by simply sponge the sides of the upper portions of the garbage cans.

20. Garden Uses:

Tea tree oil helps to control problems like leather rot in strawberries, fruit rots, Alternaria solani on potatoes, Cercospora beticola on sugar beets and other fungus or bacterial growth on your plant that inhibits its growth.

Mixing 2 tablespoons of tea tree oil with 2 cups of water in a spray bottle and spray this on your plants in every 3 – 7 days. This oil also helps to repel whiteflies which cause sooty mold fungi to grow on foliage and the best time to spray this oil mixed water in the morning and then during any hot, dry spells to avoid burning leaves that are treated with oil.

Recipes using Tea Tree Oil:

Here are some recipes that are prepared by using tea tree oil for your skin and hair care products. Have a look at these recipes and prepare these DIY’s.

Recipe – 1: (Deodorant)

We already came to know that tea tree oil is used to eliminate the body odor with its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that help a lot in killing the bacteria causing bad odor and also helps to keep your skin dry and fresh all the time.

  • Add few drops of tea tree oil and baking soda in 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil.
  • Stir well to make a smooth paste and store it in an empty deodorant stick.
  • Let it cool for few hours and then start using it as your deodorant on daily basis to get rid of sweat and body odor.
  • For treating shoe odor, simply add few drops of tea tree oil and lemon essential oil to the shoes and sports gear to make it smell fresh all the time.

Recipe – 2: (Aromatically)

  • Pour some tea tree oil in an oil diffuser and start diffusing it throughout the home
  • Or you can inhale the oil directly by sniffing it right out of the bottle
  • Or else apply some of the oil on your skin or clothes and start smelling it like you do to a perfume.
  • This aromatherapy helps to relax your mind and clears nasal problems but make sure that not to inhale too much.

Recipe – 3: (Topical Application)

Topical application of tea tree oil is one best way to use it for treating many health and skin problems.

  • Simply dilute tea tree oil with any carrier oil (like coconut oil) in 1:1 ratio.
  • Stir well and apply it directly on the skin where you’re suffering from the problem.
  • Let it sit for few minutes and rinse off with water.
  • Dry the area and repeat the same for 1 – 2 times daily until you get relief from the problem.
  • The combination of tea tree oil and coconut oil is very effective in treating various skin and health-related problems, as they boost up the immunity and enhance proper health.

Recipe – 4: (Homemade Tea Tree Oil Lemon Household Cleaner)

In general, most of the commercial cleaners available at the market will have synthetic fragrances and harsh chemicals but this homemade tea tree oil cleaner will clean the household items with its natural antibacterial, antimicrobial and insecticidal properties.

  • Add 15 drops each of tea tree oil and lemon oil and 4 oz of distilled white vinegar in 8 oz of water.
  • Stir well and pour this mix into an empty spray glass bottle and close it.
  • Shake it well and spray it on the area where you want to clean in your home.
  • Make sure to shake the bottle before each spray.
  • Regular usage will not only clean the area but also leaves the place with a naturally refreshing aroma.

Recipe – 5: (Cuticle Soften Gel)

Tea tree oil helps to soften the cracked and ragged cuticles. Here is the gel that helps you in maintain soft cuticles.

  • Pour 1 tablespoon each of jojoba oil and avocado oil in a small dark colored glass bottle.
  • The mix 10 drops each of tea tree oil and lavender oil in this bottle and screw on cap.
  • Shake it well before every usage.
  • Apply it on the cuticles and massage the nails and cuticles daily to soften the cuticles and prevent it from splitting.
  • Regular usage of this oil will soften the nails and cuticles and prevent it from splitting.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Tea tree oil is one of the safe essential oil for undiluted usage on the skin. But for people with sensitive skin, they should apply it by diluting with any carrier oil (like coconut, olive or almond oil).
  2. For those who are using first time make sure to do some skin patch test to whether it causing any skin irritation when applied undiluted.
  3. Make sure to use 100% pure tea tree essential oil and buy the one that labeled as therapeutic grade and organic that ensures it is tested and free from chemical fillers, toxins or solvents.
  4. Never ever take tea tree oil internally, as it results in some toxic or side effects like diarrhea, mental confusion, inability to walk, skin rashes, hormonal imbalance, memory loss or even leads to coma.
  5. Over or excessive usage of tea tree oil will cause skin irritation, dryness, stinging, skin redness, itching and swelling of the applied skin areas.
  6. Pregnant or nursing women should not apply this tea tree oil without consulting their doctor and even if applied then it should be advised to use diluted tea tree oil on their skin.
  7. Avoid applying this oil on the babies younger than 6 months, as it causes burning sensation and irritation on their sensitive skin.
  8. Tea tree oil when mixed with frankincense oil will exhibit anti-cancer benefits and you can treat abnormal skin lesions, just simply mix frankincense oil, tea tree oil, and raspberry seed oil and place it on the affected area for thrice daily until you get relief from the problem.
  9. Tea tree oil can also be used for cleaning household things. All you need is to mix water, vinegar and lemon essential oil with tea tree oil and use it to spray on the countertops, shower, toilets, kitchen appliances and sinks.
  10. Remember that light, moisture, heat, and exposure to air will affect the oil stability of essential oils. So, keep your oil stored in cool, dark and dry conditions, prefer to store it in a glass container.
  11. Consult your doctor or healthcare provider if you see any symptoms persists after using tea tree oil, as the same treatment may not help for everyone’s problem.

Final Word:

Include tea tree oil in your daily regimen to stay away from many health and beauty problems. Do you know any other successful tea tree oil uses for health, beauty, household or garden? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.

Super Foods that Burn your Fat in a Fast and Natural Way

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Superfoods that Burn Fat and Lose Weight

Are you suffering from health or beauty issues due to overweight and obesity? Do you want to lose weight and stay healthy?

Always remember that doing exercises or spending most of the time in gyms are not the keen to lose your weight. If you want to cut down your excess calories and stay fit and healthy then you have to follow the combination of healthy diet and regular exercises.

In general, the food which we consume should undergo processed stage to convert into energy and nutrients. This process makes the body to burn calories and this is different for different foods and its combinations. The thermionic effect of food (TEF) will range from 10 – 15% of calories according to the intake of foods.

So, choose foods which are high in TEF and combine them properly to burn your calories rather than including more fattening foods to have many combustion processes to burn more of calories. All these processes will help to prevent food to store as body fat and thereby gain more weight.

Most people thought there will be a specific diet to be followed to get rid of excess weight and gets boredom with that diet. But do you know that there are some super foods that help you to increase metabolism and stimulate combustion?

All you need is to give priority to these foods at your table and it should not be missing from your diet and recipes. In this article, we will provide you the information on all about the best superfoods that help you in burning your fat (especially belly fat).

Superfoods that Burn Fat and Lose Weight:

Here are the list of superfoods that help for burning your belly and body fat. Include them in your diet and perform some regular exercises to get relief from the belly fat, cleanse your colon, prevent digestive disorders and to keep your body fit and healthy.

Let’s get started on the list of superfoods that burn your fat by enabling metabolism accelerators and help you lose excess weight.

Fruits that burn your fat:

Have a look at the fruits that help in enhancing metabolism and speed up the food burning process to separate it as energy and nutrients by aiding proper digestion.

1. Pineapple:

Pineapple is a refreshing tropical fruit that has rich source of dietary fiber, vitamins (A & C) and minerals (manganese, copper, potassium, calcium, folate, etc.) and low in calories. It has an excellent source of a bromelaine enzyme that helps a lot in improving the functioning of your digestive system and reduces the inflammation in the body.

It suppresses your appetite and makes you feel full for a longer time. The rich content of the water will help you to stay hydrated and thereby cleanse your body to flush out toxins and cut down excess calories. It effectively promotes the breakdown of protein from foods and thus helps to prevent digestive disorders.

You can consume pineapple slices alone or add yogurt over pineapple slices and top up with grated walnuts. Make sure to consume pineapple with some natural proteins to facilitate their assimilation.

2. Avocado:

Avocado has wholesome amounts of healthy fats, vitamins (B5, K & E), potassium, and dietary fibers that help you a lot in keeping you satiated for a longer time and thereby aids in weight loss. This superfood helps to improve overall health and prevent high cholesterol. But make sure to not to consume avocados, as it is high in calories, so consume less or controlled amount and enjoy healthy weight.

Use avocado in the form of smoothies, salads, top-ups, garnish, etc. (OR) simply mix chopped iceberg, avocado, onions and lettuce topped with lemon juice. Drizzle with dried herbs and vinaigrette and consume it.

3. Tart Cherries:

Cherries have a powerful antioxidant that helps to promote the burning process of your belly fat and thereby cut down your excess calories. It also has rich content of melatonin, a sleep hormone that induces a healthy sound sleep and also aids in proper digestion.

Consume few tart cherries as a whole or else drink its juice. In a study, it is proved that people who drink 1 cup of tart cherry juice once in the morning and once in the evening for at least a period of 2 weeks have reported a sound sleep and healthy weight loss.

4. Apples:

We all are aware of a popular saying called ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’. That includes in burning your belly fat as well. It contains phytonutrient compounds (like catechins, phloridizin, quercetin and chlorogenic acid) that exhibit powerful antioxidant property to burn your fat effectively and makes you look fit and slim.

It contains pectin fiber that curbs your appetite and makes your belly feel full for a longer time and prevents you from overeating. Other than nutrient-rich fruit, it aids in proper digestion and keeps you away from digestive disorders.

5. Watermelon:

As the name says that a melon filled with water. Watermelon contains 70 – 80% of the water that definitely makes you feel full for a prolonged period and removes the sodium content in the body. Consume 1 cup of this vitamin C enriched watery fruit as your snacks to fulfill your hungry cramps and to maintain a healthy body.

6. Banana:

Most people think that banana will make them gain weight but it is a wrong assumption. You can consume this fresh fruit as a nutritious snack which leaves you with a feeling of fullness and thus prevents you from overeating of junk or processed foods.

Just like apples, bananas also contain pectin fiber that aids in proper digestion and prevents digestion related problems. It is enriched with vitamins (A, C, E, B6) and minerals (magnesium, potassium, and calcium) that aids in good health. Serving of 1 banana fruit will provide 75 – 135 calories, depending on the size of the fruit. But consume less quantity, not more.

7. Grapefruit:

The rich amounts of vitamin C, citric acid, pectin, nargininis (a phytonutrient) will help to raise the mobilization of stored fat. Researchers suggest that eating 1/2 a grapefruit before every meal will help the dieters to lose weight effectively. It is low in calories and curbs your cravings with a feeling of fullness.

You can also consume other citrus fruits like orange, lemon, tangerine, sanguine, pomegranate, lime, etc. instead of taking grapefruit. Simply prepare a salad by mixing chopped cabbage, orange and grapefruit slices and grated carrot. Stir and consume it by sprinkling olive oil on it.

8. Pears:

Fresh pears are rich in fibers, catechins, and flavonols that enhance your fat burning process and prevent the food from storing as cholesterol. It is low in calories so consume a pear before each meal to keep yourself hydrated and prevent from hungry cramps.

9. Berries:

The berries help to boost your metabolism and thereby fight your belly fat. It has a rich source of fiber that aids in proper digestion and thus helps to beat bloating. It is low in calories so you can either fresh or frozen berries (like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pomegranate, blackberries, etc.) to prevent hunger pangs and to stay fit and healthy.

The antioxidant content of these berries will neutralize the damage of free radicals and there will be a link between antioxidants and weight loss. People who consume more of plant-based antioxidant-rich products will have smaller waistlines and less of total body fat compared to those who eat foods high in calories.

Vegetables that Burn your Fat:

Have a look at the vegetables that help in enhancing metabolism and speed up the food burning process to separate it as energy and nutrients by aiding proper digestion.

1. Chilled Potato:

Chilled potato is the best vegetable that helps for effective reduction in your belly fat. Simply refrigerate a potato overnight and it will form a resistant starch crystal that stimulates 2 hormones which curb your appetite and thereby burns more fat till the fat cells are not available.

The more of starch content in potato will help a lot in burning more of calories and thereby helps you to enjoy slim and healthy body. If you don’t like to consume chilled potato directly then you can eat it in the form of vinegar potato salad for added taste and benefits of losing weight effectively.

2. Cucumber:

Cucumber is a refreshing food with 90% of the water that definitely helps to keep your hunger at bay. It is low in calories that make you consume more of cucumber without any worry about the side effects or damages caused to your body.

It aids in proper digestion and keeps you stay hydrated by maintaining a proper balance of electrolytes in the body with its all essential nutrients and dietary fibers. Consume 1 – 2 fresh cucumbers daily to burn your excess calories and to keep yourself healthy.

3. Celery:

Celery is another low-calorie food that has only 8 calories per stem. It has rich content of nutrients (vitamins A, K, C, calcium, potassium, folate) and dietary fibers will make it as a fat burning superfood. It effectively clears the fat buildup in the liver and thereby helps to flush out toxins from the body and clears digestive disorders.

So, include celery as a part of your daily diet to prevent storage of fat and also to burn the existing fat cells from the body (especially in the belly area). Simply consume fresh celery smoothie before each meal to burn the fat and makes you feel full and it has apigenin (active compound) that protects you from the risk of getting cancer.

4. Leafy Greens:

Adding leafy green vegetables in your daily diet will help you a lot in getting flat tummy quickly than any other vegetables why because all the leafy vegetables are low in calories and high in fiber and nutrients. The intake of leafy greens will remove water retention without causing bloating or any other discomforts in the tummy.

So, consume leafy greens like broccoli, spinach, parsley, kale, Swiss chard, mustard greens, iceberg, collard greens, cilantro, cabbage, etc. for a slim body with good health. Fill your plate with leafy green vegetables to make your belly fat disappear completely.

Beverages to Burn your Fat:

There are some beverages that not only used to refresh and rejuvenate you but also help you to burn excess calories and make you healthy. Have a look at them and include them as a part of your daily diet regimen.

1. Milk:

Consuming low-fat milk will definitely help you in burning excess fat in the body. The link between calcium and weight loss is still confusing why because for some people it promotes greater weight loss and for other, it is not that much effective. In a study, it is proved that for every 100 milligrams of calcium consumed per day, there will be a loss of 1 inch of intra-abdominal fat (the bad stuff that tucked in and around the internal organs that may cause the risk of heart problems and cancer).

Calcium also aids in sound sleep and prevent muscle soreness or cramps. Regular intake of calcium (milk) will help you burn excess calories, relax your muscle nerves and fiber content prevents the digestive disorders.

2. Black Coffee:

In general, we use coffee as a refreshing and relaxing caffeinated beverage and we all heard various things about the amount of coffee and its caffeine content. But black coffee is different from other caffeinated drink, as it has fat burning qualities that help to reduce calories over time.

Do you know that the caffeine content in 1 cup of coffee will boost up the metabolism and burns 4% calories in the body within 2 hours 30 minutes? The only thing you have to remember is that not to add sugar or cream into the coffee to grab the full benefits of fat burning in your belly area.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar:

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) helps to lose your weight and belly fat with its acetic acid, essential nutrients and enzymes that stimulate the ability to burn your stomach fat of the body. Regular usage of ACV will definitely help you to get relief from excess calories and to make you fit and slim.

You can simply mix 1 tablespoon of ACV and some raw honey in 1 glass of lukewarm water and drink it to burn your belly fat (OR) mix ACV with ginger juice (or honey with lemon juice) to get the best fat burning effect in the body.

4. Green Tea:

Green tea helps to lose your excess weight by burning the calories effectively and this is a well-known fact to all of us. Green tea is rich in catechins, a group of antioxidants that assist in burning the fat cells. In a study, it is proved that drinking 1 – 2 cups of green tea daily for about 3 months has lost nearly 16 times more belly fat than those who consumed other teas.

There are many varieties of green tea available in the market in which you can try them regularly instead of sticking to the normal one. Caffeine is another important compound in green tea, which makes it act as a stimulant to burn excess calories and fat cells faster.

For best and effective results of burning belly fat, you have to drink 24 ounces of green tea daily. Include black, white, mountain tea and other herbal teas instead of green tea to reduce your excess calories.

Read More on Herbal Teas for Weight Loss.

5. Yogurt:

Most of the people assume that dairy products are high in calories due to their rich content of fats but plain or regular yogurt will not come on this list. Consuming low-fat plain yogurt which is enriched with probiotics (friendly bacteria) will clear digestive disorders and also helps to reduce the belly fat that your body absorbs.

So, include 1 – 2 cups of plain yogurt in your daily diet for effective digestion, burning excess calories and to maintain a healthy weight without fat. Replace yogurt with kefir (2% fat), buttermilk, lassi, etc.

Spices, Nuts, and Seeds to Burn your Fat:

There are effective spices, nuts, and seeds that help you in burning excess calories and fulfill your hunger pangs without adding calories to your body. Have a look at them and include it in your daily diet as fat burning superfoods.

1. Cinnamon:

Cinnamon helps to lower the blood sugar levels and bad cholesterol levels in the body and thereby promotes weight loss. It helps to lower the glycemic index by 18 – 29%, which in turn avoid the spikes in the blood sugar levels and cut down the calories.

It suppresses your appetite and makes you feel full for a longer time and also processes carbohydrates to reduce your excess weight and prevent the buildup of fat in your belly area.

Read more on How to use Cinnamon for Weight Loss.

2. Pepper:

Both chili pepper and black pepper are generally used to add flavor or spice in the recipes but do you know that these foods are fully loaded with metabolism boosting compounds called capsaicin. In general, capsaicin helps to increase the body temperature and thereby boost up the metabolism to burn your calories.

So, include chili pepper, cayenne pepper, black pepper and other forms of pepper for not only to spice up the recipe but also to burn your excess calories.

3. Beans:

Beans (especially black beans) are one of the best foods that help you in burning your belly fat. It helps to develop muscles, improve digestion and thus cut off the excess calories. They have rich content of flavonoids that prevent the buildup and storage of excessive belly fat if taken in the evening time as snacks.

They are rich in proteins, resistant starch and dietary fibers that stimulate proper digestion and effective absorption of nutrients into the body without storing the food as a fat. The black beans make you feel full for a longer time and thus avoid you from overeating or consuming more fatty foods.

Simply include black beans in your daily diet regimen to clear your belly fat and to make yourself fit and healthy. Use dried beans or beans (Lima, red, eyed, black, pinto, etc.) or yellow and red lentils.

4. Linseed:

Linseed has an excellent source of fiber, proteins and polyunsaturated fats that help for the proper functioning of the digestive system. Regular intake of these seeds will definitely help you to increase satiety (prevents you from overeating) and enhance bowel functioning.

You can replace this linseed (or flaxseed) with Chia seeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds or hemp seeds to grab the same fat burning effect. You can simply prepare a recipe by adding mince linseed to yogurt, breakfast cereals or vegetable salads.

5. Edamame:

Edamame (or green soybeans) are high in proteins, calcium, folate, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamins (B & K) potassium and other essential nutrients that help to burn your calories and fat cells. When consumed in moderation along with other low-calorie foods, it is considered as a successful weight loss plan.

A half cup of green soybeans contains 188 calories which makes it as a great snack in the evening times to fulfill your hunger pangs and prevent you from overeating or consuming more of fatty foods. Simply you can replace edamame with soy products (tofu, Mizo, etc.), green beans, peas, okra, etc.

You can prepare a delicious recipe by cooking edamame and brown rice in separate bowls and mix them in equal quantities. Then add red pepper and chopped onion and consume it by slightly mixing olive oil.

6. Dried Plums:

Dried plums (or prunes) are rich in fibers, antioxidants and vitamins and acts as a laxative that makes it as a perfect snack for healthy eating and keeps your hunger at bay. It lowers your cholesterol levels and raises the rate of excretion of the bile in the intestine to enhance proper functioning of the liver.

It has a low glycemic index that prevents spike blood sugar levels after eating and thereby aids in the proper absorption of food and prevent the buildup of fat in the body. So, consume few dried plums for better digestion and to get rid of excess fat deposition in the belly area.

7. Almonds:

We always think that nuts are rich in fatty acids and we keep them away while we are in weight loss diet but almonds won’t come into that list, as they act as a great stimulant that helps to reduce weight. It contains rich content of healthy fatty acids like omega fatty acids and unsaturated fats that stabilizes blood sugar levels and LDL cholesterol levels to reduce your overweight.

The skin of almonds will have high dietary fiber and proteins that aids in proper digestion of foods and prevent digestion disorders to get rid of fat deposition in the body. So, you can consume these almonds as the best snack in between the meals to prevent your hunger and reduce weight.

You can also use walnuts, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, pecans, pistachios, etc. instead of almonds for boosting your metabolism and burning your belly fat.

Non – Vegetarian Foods to Burn your Fat:

Here is the list of foods that are liked by the people who are non – vegetarians why because most of us believe that non-vegetarian foods contain fats that make us gain weight but it is a wrong assumption. Non-vegetarian food when consumed in a right quantity and at right time then it helps to burn your calories and makes your slim and healthy.

1. Fish:

Fish is an effective option for those who want to lose their weight. It has rich content of omega – 3 fatty acids that make pineal gland in the brain and thus helps to regulate your nervous system. It makes changes in the melatonin (sleep hormone) production to help you sleep better.

It also has a high source of protein that satiates your appetite and burns more calories with a simple logic that when your digest protein than when consumed fats or carbs then it burns your fat, especially in the belly areas. Consume fish once or twice a week (or) simply have some fish oil capsules by consulting your healthcare provider. Prefer fishes like salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, herring, cod, canned squid, etc.

2. Meat:

Turkey meat is another best food that helps to burn your belly fat with its natural CLA content. It has a rich source of proteins that enhance body’s fat burning capacity as much as 30% of calories after consuming it. You can also use other lean meats for burning your belly fat.

It stimulates serotonin production due to its high content of tryptophan and while consuming turkey sausage, always prefer those which are derived from pure fillet and sugar but not too many preservatives or salt.

A simple recipe is that marinade few turkey fillets in beet and then place it in an ovenproof glass pan. Slightly brush some mustard oil and olive oil. Place this glass pan in the oven and wait till it gets cooled well. Finally, once it cooked then pour yogurt sauce and mustard for best taste and lose your excess weight.

3. Eggs:

Eggs are rich in proteins and low in fat, carbohydrates, and calories. Egg (especially boiled one) will help to burn your belly fat effectively. Other than proteins, it has many other essential nutrients, antioxidants and amino acids (leucine) that makes the egg to act as a catalyst in burning your extra fats.

It is enriched with omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins (A, B6, B12, E, K & D) and minerals (choline, calcium, zinc, iron, folate, lutein, phosphorus, etc.) that helps to burn your stomach fat. The best time to include eggs in your diet is the breakfast, prefer to add more of egg whites than yolk for faster burning of your fat cells in the body.

Other Superfoods that burn your fat:

There are some other fat burning super foods that includes…

  • Oatmeal
  • Dark chocolates
  • Pulses
  • Natural Oils (coconut oil, walnut oil, flaxseed oil, olive oil, etc.)
  • Kelp Noodles
  • Quinoa
  • Hot Mustard
  • Kiwi
  • Artichokes

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Drink plenty of water and other fluids to increase your metabolism and to flush out the harmful toxins from the body.
  2. Avoid taking sugary foods except only at occasions why because the sugar will delay the burning process and helps in fat storage.
  3. Usage of whey proteins as supplements will also help to reduce your weight, as they help in burning process and utilizes the nutrients in building muscles.
  4. Consult your healthcare provider or nutritionist for best advice on how to plan your diet with these fat burning foods and thereby to get rid of your overweight and obesity problems.
  5. Exercise regularly, have a sound sleep for 7 hours and reduce your stress levels by performing yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises.

Final Word:

Always remember that losing your belly fat is not a big issue (if it is not by genetics). Follow the above-mentioned fat burning foods in your diet and you will definitely notice the reduction in your belly fat and thereby your overall weight.

Do you know any other successful fat burning superfoods? Then share your experience with us in the below comments section.

16 Proven Health Benefits of Red Rooibos Tea

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Health Benefits of Red Rooibos Tea

We all know that tea (herbal tea) has many amazing health benefits. Red rooibos tea or Rooibos tea is one among those herbal teas which exhibits various health benefits.

Red rooibos tea is gaining popularity these days as a delicious and healthy beverage. It is originated in South Africa and became a popular beloved drink for people in all over the world.

It effectively cures several health problems like hypertension, chronic headaches, asthma, allergies, eczema, insomnia, premature aging, bone weakness and other skin problems. You can find this tea as caffeine free and as a best alternative to black or green tea due to its low content of tannins.

So, you can enjoy this red rooibos herbal tea as your refreshing beverage all the day with its great taste and unique color without any possible side effects. Most of the South Africans treat this as an herb that fermented in red color but not a tea.

The US Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC has affirmed that this red rooibos tea is capable of reducing heart problems, cancer, premature aging signs and other serious health problems.

Before going into the details of this tea, let’s have a look at some nutritional facts.

Red rooibos tea is rich in many minerals like calcium, manganese, iron, potassium, zinc, copper, magnesium, etc. It doesn’t have oxalic acid and contains antioxidants (nothofagin, aspalathin), alpha hydroxy acids and other extremely potent and versatile phenolic compounds.

Now let’s know the health benefits of red rooibos tea in detail.

Amazing Health Benefits of Red Rooibos Tea:

Many experts agreed that this high antioxidant tea fight against a large range of diseases and almost every part of your body gets benefited from this rooibos tea. It became a health drink or beverage for those people who care for their health and fitness.

Here are some of the benefits of red rooibos tea are mentioned below. Have a look at them and include this tea as your regular herbal tea.

1. Polyphenols:

The rich content of polyphenols (organic chemicals) in red rooibos tea will exhibit antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, antimutagenic and anti-inflammatory properties. In general red rooibos tea has many phenolic compounds and polyphenols are considered as the most important one due to its antioxidant property.

This tea helps to fight against free radicals, which are detrimental byproducts of cell metabolism and thereby causes heart and cancer problems. Nothofagin and aspalathin are two essential antioxidants that make this tea as a great beverage which helps to boost the immune system and thereby protects (strengthens) body from most of the diseases.

2. Insomnia:

We already discussed that rooibos tea is a caffeine free and this makes the doctors to recommend it for their patients those who are suffering from insomnia (sleeplessness). All you need is to drink a cup of rooibos tea at night just before going to bed and you will get a sound sleep.

Also, removing beverages that contain caffeine from your diet will also helps to improve your mood and heart healthy, as it reduces your stress levels. Dependent on caffeine is one of the most common addiction but red rooibos tea is not like that it gives energy and healthy without being addiction.

3. Reduces Blood Pressure:

Reducing your stress level is one major health benefits that was interlinked to many health benefits. Reducing blood pressure is one among those benefits you can grab by getting control over your stress levels.

Rooibos tea acts as an excellent bronchodilator that not only helps to relive your respiratory conditions and nervous tension but also reduces your blood pressure and thereby prevents the risk of getting dangerous cardiovascular disorders like atherosclerosis and heart attacks.

4. Bone Health:

The rich content of minerals like manganese, fluoride and calcium will help to assist in maintaining healthy bones and stronger teeth. The regular intake of this tea will help to improve the bioavailability of these minerals in your body and thereby reduces the risk of developing certain bone related disorders like chronic joint pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, etc.

The magnesium helps a lot in stimulating certain enzymes that are essential to build new bones and repair the damages of old ones. Fluoride is more connected to dental health and red rooibos tea is one best source of this mineral and thus helps you in strengthening your teeth. Drink this tea to maintain a healthy bone and teeth structure.

5. Cardiovascular Health:

Red rooibos tea contains another powerful antioxidant agent called quercetin that helps a lot in preventing a variety of heart conditions by fighting against the attack of free radicals all over the body. It increases your HDL (good) cholesterol and inhibits the LDL (bad) cholesterol from binding to the walls of arteries and blood vessels.

In this way, red rooibos tea will give protection against various heart or cardiovascular problems like heart attacks or strokes, atherosclerosis, etc. and helps you a live long with perfect health.

6. Clears Stomach ache in Children:

Most of the South African women claimed that this red rooibos plant is very effective and soothing for their colicky babies. This news has spread to all over the world and mothers started using this tea for their infants those who are suffering from stomach pains or colic.

You can add milk to this tea to enhance its flavor and make it tasty for your little ones. However the exact mechanism by which it soothes the stomach pain and colic is unknown but the anti-inflammatory properties might be responsible for treating stomach ache in children.

7. Controls Diabetes:

Red rooibos tea contains a rare antioxidant called aspalathin that exhibits a number of unique qualities and one among them is balancing blood sugar levels. It improves the insulin resistance and glucose absorption by muscles and thereby boosts the insulin secretion from the pancreas.

This overall process will form a protective defensive shield against developing the risk of type 2 diabetes, which is one of the most widespread and dangerous problem that currently sweeping the world. The best thing is that people who have to prevent the attack of diabetes and people who are suffering from diabetes can drink this red rooibos tea to prevent the spikes and drops in their blood sugar levels and also for their overall health.

8. Skin Care:

The rich content of alpha hydroxy acid and zinc in red tea will make it as a great remedy for treating skin disorders like acne, sunburns, pimples, premature aging signs and other cosmetic problems. Do you know that alpha hydroxy acid are not found naturally but it is essential for skin care? Red rooibos tea has gained its popularity as a natural source of alpha hydroxy acids.

This acid used in the chemical peels will help to revitalize and leave it fresh with a healthy glow. There are some controversies that commercial usage of this alpha hydroxy acids, so, it’s always best to get this acid from the natural sources like red rooibos tea. Simply apply some rooibos powder directly on the skin where you’re suffering from skin related problems to get relief from it.

9. Aging:

The antioxidants plays a major role in slowing down the aging process and this red rooibos tea is a best source of antioxidants, which in turn reduces the aging signs and makes your skin look young and glowing.

It clears free radicals that cause damage to skin, bones, hair and other organs in the body by making vulnerable to disease and degeneration. It also exhibits anti- aging effect that helps to reduce the oxidative byproducts in neural pathways and thereby stimulates focus and concentration levels.

10. Clears Kidney Stones:

The lack of oxalic acid in red rooibos tea will make it as a great beverage for people who are suffering from kidney stone problems. In general, people with kidney stones are not allowed to drink tea of other varieties because of the exacerbating ingredient called oxalic acid, which helps to form crystals like calcium stones or other painful growths in the kidneys.

But that won’t be a problem with red rooibos tea, as it doesn’t contain any oxalic acid. So, people with kidney stones or kidney disorders will drink this healthy tea to make their kidneys function healthy.

11. Antispasmodic:

The tea contains antispasmodic property that helps a lot in easing severe abdominal pains and stomach cramps. It activates the K+ (potassium ions) in the body without antagonizing the activities of calcium. So, this can reduce the presence of hyperactivity in the gastrointestinal tract and thereby prevents diarrhea, constipation, bloating and other intestinal disorders.

12. Have Rare Nutrients:

It contains some rare nutrients like Bioflavonoids and Quercetin that assist you in proper blood circulation and thereby prevents many health issues like heart problems, hypertension and hemorrhaging.

13. Allergies:

Most of the South Africans use red rooibos tea as an effective remedy for treating allergies like hay fever, eczema and allergy related bronchitis with its excellent phenolic content and anti-inflammatory properties. Many doctors suggest this tea for those people who are suffering from various types of topical allergic reactions throughout the body and asthma.

The quercetin blocks mast cells which triggers allergic reactions and also acts as an anti-allergic potential to treat allergies effectively without any side effects. Also, the bioflavonoids found in this tea helps to treat all forms of allergies (like seasonal or food allergies) along with other skin reactions.

14. Cancer:

The plant pigment called quercetin in rooibos tea will help to treat a ton of diseases, including cancer. Most of the doctors will suggest this rooibos tea as an excellent supplement for treating cancer, as it helps to suppress the malignant tumor growth and thereby stops the process that involved in cell mutation.

This tea helps the immune system to produce antibodies that are essential to heal cancer, allergic reactions and AIDS. So, drink this tea regularly to grab all these health benefits.

15. Digestion:

These days, we generally consume western diet like fast foods or junk foods or processed foods which cause digestive disorders. So, the best way is to consume a nutrient rich foods that are free from problematic chemicals and other ingredients that contain processed foods to operate at optimal digestive health.

The intake of rooibos tea will help to maintain a healthy digestive system and thereby prevents you suffering from diarrhea, abdominal pain and other digestive problems.

16. Lose your Excess Weight:

The polyphenols (or flavonoids) and antioxidants in red rooibos tea help to burn your belly fat with its fat burning capacity. So, include red rooibos tea as a part of your daily beverage and in fact you can replace green or black tea with red rooibos tea to expand your overall wellness.

The secret behind losing weight and fighting obesity is that rooibos tea increases the secretion of leptin (satiety hormone) and thereby helps you body to know how to consume food in enough quantities. It also prevents the formation of new fat cells and metabolizes the existing fat faster to lose your excess weight and cholesterol.

How to Brew Red Rooibos Tea:

Red rooibos tea is never bitter and has a natural sweetener with zero calories. You can take this beverage either hot or cold. The only thing it differs is that it has to be brewed for a longer time than other teas why because it has lack of tannins that prevent it from getting bitter, even after brewing long time.

Here are some recipes for recipes of red rooibos tea.

Method – 1: (Hot Rooibos Tea)

  • Pour 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of organic loose leaf rooibos tea in a tea infuser.
  • Place this infuser in a tea mug and boil 1 cup (8 ounces) of water in a pot.
  • Pour this boiling water in a mug and let it steep for at least 5 minutes.
  • Make sure that not to exceed the steeping time up to 15 minutes to get desired aroma and flavor.
  • If you want you can sweeten this tea with honey or any natural sweetener or else drink it.
  • Regular intake of this hot rooibos tea will help to strengthen your immune system and treats many problems.

Method – 2: (Iced Rooibos Tea)

  • Pour 1 – 2 tablespoons of loose organic rooibos leaf in an infuser.
  • Place it on a mug filled with 1 cup of boiling water.
  • Let it steep for 10 minutes and cool it for another few minutes.
  • Then sweeten with honey and pour over ice to serve immediately.
  • Enjoy the taste of this iced rooibos tea.

Method – 3: (Stored Rooibos Tea)

  • Pour 1 gallon of water in a large pot and boil it for few minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup of loose rooibos leaf and stir well for another few minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and allow it to cool completely.
  • Strain the leaves and store this tea in a pitcher and place it in refrigerator.
  • Drink it whenever you want, as it lasts for 2 – 3 days in refrigerator.

Suggestions:

  1. Red rooibos tea is so powerful that can interfere with some medications and treatments, includes chemotherapy and also shown some estrogenic activities in certain studies. So, people suffering from hormone sensitive cancer like breast cancer should avoid using this red rooibos tea.
  2. If you’re an existing kidney or liver problems then the intake of red rooibos tea is more harmful than helping you to get rid of those problems. But you can use it as a preventive medicine for not getting these kidney or liver diseases.
  3. Always remember to talk with your doctor before adding any new dietary elements or beverages in your normal routine, especially like adding some powerful rooibos tea.
  4. Make sure to check whether the tea packs or bags or powder or leaves should be organic and fair trade certified variety. Also, remember that organic loose leaf rooibos tea is more cost effective and you can buy this tea packs from online stores also.

Final Word:

Red rooibos tea is an amazing thirst quencher that was taken mostly by the people like professional athletes, people who travel most often, hyperactive children, people preferring drink without caffeine, etc. as their refreshing drink.

It is an ideal choice to enhance your health and beauty. Have you included this tea in your diet to grab these benefits? Do you have any other successful health benefits of this amazing healthy tea? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.