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​Herbs to Help Relieve Stress and Encourage Healthy Weight Loss

Many women overeat because they are stressed out or emotional about something going on in their lives. They find comfort in food and eat even when they are not really hungry. Usually their food choices are sugars and carbs which causes weight gain. This can lead to even more stress which leads to more emotional eating…it’s a vicious cycle!

How do we solve this problem?

1. 1. Stop yourself from eating while stressed or emotional, and cut out sugar from your diet. This can be difficult and will take a conscious effort. Do it on a gradient, a little at a time for as long as it takes. Unhealthy habits take time to correct and carb and sugar cravings are not easy to conquer.
2. 2. Make a list of healthy activities you can replace the stressed, emotional eating with. Instead of grabbing a bag of cookies, go for a walk. Call a friend and go to the park or to the lake. Something active to help relieve that stress without eating.
3. 3. Utilize herbs  or essential oils  to help reduce stress by balancing hormones and strengthening your adrenal glands.

This is where DIY Slim Assist Adaptogen Tea comes in!

Herbs can help nourish the body and bring harmony.  They can aid digestion and elimination, help balance hormones, relieve stressed organs, and gently detox the body. 

The herbs chosen for this particular blend are:

• Nettle – My number one herb for nourishing the body with bioavailable vitamins and minerals.
• Chickweed – A common, little weed that can do big things! Great for aiding weight loss, nourishing, and anti-inflammatory. 
• Dandelion Leaf – Another common weed that most people use weed killer on. Nourishing, bitter herb that aids digestion. Great for detoxing the liver. 
• Ashwagandha Root – An Ayurvedic, adaptogenic herb which means it is very soothing to the nervous system. Helps calm the adrenals and relieve stress. 
• Shatavari Root – Another Ayurvedic, adaptogenic herb that relaxes the nervous system which can encouraging healing of stressed, hormone producing organs, like the adrenal glands. 
• Marshmallow Root – Soothing to the entire digestive tract, from the throat through elimination. 
• Slippery Elm Bark – As slippery as its name implies. Helps digestion and elimination, and also soothes.
• Sweet Cinnamon Chips – Adaptogenic in nature, and works as a catalyst between other herbs.
• Orange Peel – Another catalyst herbs that bring synergy to the blend as well as flavor and essential vitamins like C. 
• Fennel Seed – Wonderful digestive aid. Relieves gas and bloating, as well as stomach inflammation. 

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Instructions:
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1. Blend all of the herbs into a clean ball jar.
2. Cover with a lid and label.
3. To Brew: Place 1-2 tsp of dried herb blend into a cup of boiling water and allow to steep for up to 20 minutes.
4. It's best not to sweeten or sweeten just with stevia.
5. Drink 1-4 cups per day.

While this blend is gentle enough to drink daily, it’s best used as a 21-30 day detox type tea. Drink 1-4 cups daily while cutting back on sugar and refined carbs (like bread, muffins, cakes, etc.).

Don’t want to make it yourself? Buy it from my 90210 Organics Shop!

​Be nourished. Be Happy.
Enjoy!

 

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My lifesaver during teething is my amber teething necklace. It is incredible! I also love Hyland’s Teething Tablets and have used them with all of my 4 children. Sometimes though I need a little extra help for my little one as he cuts 4 molars and 2 eye teeth at the same time. It’s tough!

We don’t use conventional pain relievers. We haven’t used Tylenol or Motrin for about 8 years now. We don’t miss them!!! I’ve learned to use herbs and homeopathy to naturally relieve pain. I am not okay with giving medication to children unnecessarily. Acetaminophen is toxic to the liver even in small doses and ibuprofen is toxic to the kidneys and to the stomach.  These are drugs and should be treated as such. I’ve learned to use herbs and homeopathy in place of those drugs for the health of my family.

Teething tea is a wonderful blend of soothing, calming herbs that help relive the pain and discomfort of teething. It also helps the other symptoms that sometimes go along with teething like fever and runny nose. It’s great for the immune system to help ward off any colds or other viruses that might want to attack when baby’s defenses are down.

The herbs I chose for the teething tea have a long proven history of being used for these sorts of things. They are a common blend of anti-inflammatory, analgesic herbs. Taste is key because you don’t want to give something that is gross when your baby is already uncomfortable. Teething tea is so pleasant that I drink it!

Chamomile is so gentle and lovely that even Peter Rabbit and his siblings were given a spoonful before bed. It’s calming and helps the child rest. It is an incredible would healer and helps heal the mouth as the teeth are pushing through. It’s soothing to the stomach and can even help fight against colds.

Lavender is beautiful and brings this tea to life with its bright purple hue. It helps with the feverishness and headaches that can sometimes accompany teething. It also encourages sleep and relaxation, relieves anxiety and reduces pain.

Catnip has the opposite effect on humans as it does on cats. Don’t worry! It’s very calming and beneficial for pain relief and allowing the child to sleep peacefully. It’s also a wonderful herb for fever support.

Skullcap like catnip is great for calming, restful sleep. It’s very relaxing and relieves the stress cutting teeth brings.

Oatstraw is very nourishing and contains many vitamins and minerals like calcium and magnesium, vitamin A and B-complex vitamins. It strengthens the nervous system and relieves has anti-spasmodic properties.
Rose Hips are a lovely addition to this tea because they provide much needed vitamin C which is great for the immune system and for those new teeth coming in. So many times a cold will accompany teething and rose hips can help prevent that.

Red Clover is another highly nutritive herbs that nourishes the body and provides much needed support. It contains isoflavones which are linked to bone health.

Cloves are naturally analgesic and are such a wonderful part of this tea. They provide a pleasantly different taste from other herbal teas. Cloves have been used for gum pain for centuries and for their antibacterial properties. They are also anti-inflammatory and full of vitamins and minerals including vitamin K.

To make this wonderfully nourishing, soothing teething tea: mix 1/2 ounce of each herb and place into a jar for storage. Don’t forget to label your jar! When you want to make the tea, add 1-2 teaspoons of dry herb mix per 1 cup of water. Let steep for at least 20 minutes and up to 4 hours or overnight for a more potent infusion. Give warm or chilled. Can be frozen into ice cubes or on a clean cloth for further teething relief.

If you don’t have all of the herbs on-hand and need something ASAP, it’s okay to leave some of the herbs out. Use what you have while you build your herbal medicine chest.

Two great places to buy herbs can be found here and here.
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What are your favorite methods for teething relief?

I hope your little one gets some relief soon!

​Headaches while pregnant or breastfeeding are tough because if you are like me, conventional, over-the-counter medications are out of the question. Sometimes getting something to eat or drink, like a small glass of fruit juice can help alleviate a headache. Always do a mental nutrition check. Are you getting enough nourishment? A headache could be a clue that you are deficient in something, especially magnesium.

Sometimes a headache can be due to the weather, stress, fatigue or another reason. A cup of herbal tea can really help nourish the body while relieving stress and allowing you to get some rest. Herbs during pregnancy and breastfeeding should be used with caution and the user should always check for contraindications. During the first trimester, especially if you have a history of miscarriage you will want to educate yourself on herb safety. 

Now that I got my little herb safety PSA out of the way, let’s talk herbs! I have used herbs during my pregnancies and they have been quite helpful. I am very confident in the safety of the herbs I chose for this headache tea. Here is some information about each one.

• Chamomile is a very gentle herb. It has long been used for headache relief. It helps ease tension and can even help with migraines. 
• Skullcap is relaxing, great for insomnia and when you have a headache, sometimes the best thing to do is sleep it off. It is rich in calcium which is a headache remedy itself. 
• Lemon Balm is uplifting and tastes a bit like a lemony green tea. It’s also great for anxiety.
• Lavender is full of soothing phytochemicals and an excellent headache reliever when taken in a tea or inhaled.
• Lemon Peel has vitamin C and is astringent. It adds a pleasant flavor to the tea as well as boost it’s headache relieving properties. It is considered a catalyst to all the other herbs. 

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Mix 1 part of each herb together. 1 part can be anything from 1 teaspoon to 1 cup or whatever measurement you choose. Store in a glass container or tea tin. To brew, place 1-2 teaspoons of herbal tea per 1 cup of hot water. After reading water softener reviews, I realized maybe some trace impurities might cause my headaches, I am currently shopping to install this major upgrade into my house. I like to use a tea ball. Let steep at least 15 minutes and sweeten as desired with raw honey or other natural sweetener. Enjoy hot or chilled whenever you feel a headache coming on. 
Rather buy this tea already blended? You can purchase it here from my Poppyswap Shop.

 

Need a little help combating invading germs? ImmuniTea is a wonderful immune system booster that can be used daily during the cold and flu season. It is full of nourishing herbs that will help your body fight viruses and infections naturally. 

Tea is a huge part of my life! As a mom and herbalist I turn to herbs for healing every single day. They are my lifeline for health and wellness along with a real food diet!

Classic immune boosting herbs are used in this blend that support the immune system and keep it strong. They have been used for thousands of years to prevent illness and have a long history of effectiveness. This is a blend that my family has been using for quite a long time with wonderful results. It’s one of the many natural tools we use to prevent illness or shorten duration. 


What you’ll need to make ImmuniTea

I’ve linked to where you can buy all the ingredients for your convenience. 
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• Organic Elderberries – Rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, B, and C. Used to fight colds, coughs, flu, bacterial and viral infections. Bioflavonoids along with other proteins in elderberry destroy the ability for a cold or flu virus to infect the cell.
• Organic Elderflowers – Wonderful for the respiratory system. Helps keep allergies at bay and the sinuses clear. Also wonderful for fevers, especially those that come on suddenly. It helps support the body’s natural defenses. 
• Organic Chamomile – Very calming and anti-inflammatory. Wonderful for stomach ailments and colds. Also has antibacterial properties.
• Organic Rose Hips – Contain 50% more vitamin C than oranges! Excellent immune system booster. Also high in vitamin A and a variety of antioxidants. 
• Organic Astragalus – Wonderful immune enhancing herb. Useful in preventing the common cold.
• Organic Echinacea Purpurea – Stimulates the cells so they can fight infection. Has anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. 

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Use 1 part of each herb for this blend. A part can be anything from a teaspoon to a cup or beyond. I make this in large batches for my store so I use a cup as my part. The recipe looks like this:
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​Simply mix all the herbs together and store in an airtight container. 


​To Brew

Using a tea ball or by leaving it loose in a mason jar or tea-designated French press, use 1 tsp of ImmuntiTea per 1 cup of hot water and steep for at least 20 minutes or overnight for a more potent herbal infusion. If keeping tea loose, strain through a mesh strainer and sweeten with raw honey for additional healing properties. Can also sweeten with Stevia(herb added to the blend, or liquid – homemade or store-bought) or leave unsweetened
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This tea is safe for all ages and is wonderful sipped hot or cold. Individuals with autoimmune diseases should use caution when using any immune stimulating herb. I do not recommend this tea in those cases. 

Drink throughout the day when you know you will be or have been exposed to illness, or are starting to feel sick.

Enjoy and Be Well!

If you ask me what my favorite tea is, Feminine Balance would be my answer. It is amazing for hormone balancing and doubles as a fertility tea. This is based on a formula given to me a few years ago by my herbalist at the time, Sarah Powell from Lilith’s Apothecary. Using this tea, some additional tinctures and food, I was able to balance my hormones and get pregnant with my 4th baby. 

Since using this tea myself, I’ve been providing it to friends, family and clients with great results. If used properly and daily it really helps harmonize the body and brings balance to stressed hormones. Sometimes, this is just what is needed relax and enhance fertility.

Even if you’re not trying to get pregnant, this tea is perfect for stress, bad periods, PCOS, and other hormone related symptoms. It helps nourish the body at a cellular level and really get things balanced out. 

Here are the herbs in Feminine Balance Tea and what they do for the body:

• Alfalfa – promotes estrogen
• Red Clover Leaf and Blossoms – promotes estrogen
• Raspberry Leaf – uterine tonic
• Nettle – bioavailable nutrients, including calcium and magnesium
• Yarrow – uterine tonic
• Oatstraw – nourishing
• Fennel Seed  – carminative (good for digestion); aromatic
• Rose Petals  – lift spirits
• Lemon Balm* – lifts spirits, carminative
• Orange Peel  – catalyst herb; carminative
• Hibiscus Flowers – vitamin C, flavorful and aromatic
• Peppermint or Spearmint, or both  – aids digestion, uplifting
• Vitex – helps balance hormones

*Leave out lemon balm if on thyroid medication.

To blend:

Combine 1 cup of each herb in a large bowl and mix with a wooden spoon. Store in a quart mason jar with lid out of direct sunlight.

To Brew: 

1. 1 tsp dry herbs (use 2 TBS herbs if using a quart ball jar) per cup of hot water.
2. Cover and let steep for at least 20 minutes and up to 8 hours for a more potent infusion.
3. Sweeten as desired, preferably with raw honey or stevia.
4. Drink up to a quart warm or at room temperature throughout the day.

​For best results, make sure to drink a quart every day. It really gives you an energy boost and helps with mood levels, anxiety, balancing, nourishment and so many other wonderful things. Not to be taken during pregnancy.

I highly recommend this tea to anyone suffering from hormone imbalances, fertility issues, stress, painful periods or abnormal PMS symptoms. It tastes fabulous and you’ll look forward to drinking it every day!

Be nourished. Be Happy.
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Enjoy!

 

​It’s pretty dreadful and it’s going to take a little while to heal completely. I attribute it to late nights working and a lot of stress! 

What is Adrenal Fatigue?

The adrenals are part of the endocrine system and one of their functions is hormone production. Many times hormone imbalances are caused when the adrenals are stressed. When the adrenals are stressed, all other systems of the body suffer. It’s a domino effect that leaves you feeling horrible.

When your adrenal glands are over tired from being overworked, your lack of sleep, environmental toxins and even scars that are stressing your nervous system, adrenal fatigue sets in. 

I’ve had 3 miscarriages through the years. One of the functions of the adrenal glands is maintaining pregnancy. I always thought it was low progesterone that contributed to my miscarriages and that makes perfect sense if you look at it by way of the adrenal glands. Since they are in charge of secreting hormones, if you are imbalanced, the adrenals may be the culprit. 


What are the Signs of Adrenal Fatigue?

According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, common signs of adrenal fatigue include:

• Fatigue and weakness, especially in the morning and afternoon
• A suppressed immune system
• Increased allergies
• Muscle and bone loss and muscular weakness
• Depression
• Cravings for foods high in salt, sugar or fat
• Hormonal imbalance
• Skin problems
• Autoimmune disorders
• Increased PMS or menopausal symptoms
• Low sex drive
• Lightheadedness when getting up from sitting or lying down
• Decreased ability to handle stress
• Trouble waking up in the morning, despite a full night’s sleep
• Poor memory

 

What Can I Do To Heal Adrenal Fatigue?

I have almost every symptom on that list. My adrenal fatigue goes in cycles and I’ve been feeling symptoms this time around for about 3 months. I was tested by a Nutritional Response Therapist and I am currently on a nutrition program designed for adrenal fatigue. ​

Something I’ve done over the last few years is drink an adaptogen herbal tea before bed. This was recommended to me by an herbalist friend of mine, Sarah Powell from Lilith’s Apothecary. 

Instructions:
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1. Blend all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Store in an airtight container.
3. To Brew:
4. Place 2 TBS of herb mix in a medium saucepan.
5. Pour 1-2 cups of hot water over herbs.
6. Bring to a quick boil and lower heat.
7. Allow to simmer 15-20 minutes.
8. Strain, and sweeten if desired.

​Note: If you steep/simmer too long, this blend will become bitter. 

I also recommend the Adrenal Fatigue Handbook and Meal Planning Guides that I’ve linked to below. 
Taking care of yourself and getting enough sleep and nourishing food is crucial to adrenal health. Do not ignore these symptoms. Your body may be screaming at you to do something to help yourself! You need to listen!
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For more information about adrenal fatigue, please visit Dr. Mercola’s Website.

All of these herbs are available at Mountain Rose Herbs.

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Be nourished. Be happy.

 

Conventional prenatal vitamins that are not whole food based do not offer the bioavailability that herbs and whole food supplements offer. The body cannot use synthetic vitamins the way it can use actual food.
When I was pregnant, herbal tea was my lifeline for everything, including being a remedy for toothache during pregnancy. I needed the energy and stamina to get through my day and little baby was zapping it on a daily basis. Not only did pregnancy tea help me with all that but it also helped prepare my body for the big birth day!

Today I am bringing you a version of pregnancy tea that I used during my last pregnancy. It was inspired by great herbalists like Rosemary Gladstar, Susun Weed and Aviva Romm. This tea helps nourish both mother and baby.

Because some of the herbs have estrogenic properties, I prefer to use this during the second trimester and beyond. I use another blend for the first trimester or just a plain nettle infusion. *An tea infusion is made by steeping tea for 4 or more hours to make a more potent blend.

Each herb chosen has its own special part to play in this synergistic blend.


Here are the herbs used in DIY Pregnancy Tea.

Nettle Leaf – My favorite herb in the world! Provides nourishing, bioavailable nutrients like crucial calcium and magnesium, boosts immunity, aids in adrenal and thyroid function, is said to strengthen the baby in utero, helps relieve nausea, alleviates asthma and allergy symptoms, and so much more.
Red Raspberry Leaf – Tones the uterus, high in calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin C. The ultimate pregnancy herb!

Red Clover – Helps keep hormones balanced, anti-inflammatory (omit if on blood thinners).
Oatstraw – Very nourishing, high in B vitamins, calcium, and silica which is a wonderful mineral for hair, skin, nails and bones. It’s also very calming to the nervous system and can help with stress and anxiety.

Lemon Balm – Uplifting and carminative (good for digestion), helps with stress and anxiety and promotes restful sleep. Also high in antioxidants and immune boosting (omit if on thyroid medication).

Alfalfa – Helps keep hormones balanced, good source of vitamins and minerals including vitamin K, vitamin C, Vitamin E, potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium and essential amino acids just to name a few. It’s a nutrient-dense powerhouse!
Orange Peel – Catalyst that helps the other herbs work better together. Also carminative.
Anise Seed (or Fennel) – Carminative, aids digestion and relieves bloating, gas, acid reflux and indigestion. Also aromatic.

Rose Hips – Bioavailable vitamin C, helps with joint pain and sciatica, helps prevent urinary tract infections, is anti-inflammatory and helps keep the immune system healthy and strong.

Hibiscus Flowers – Bioavailable Vitamin C, helps maintain healthy blood pressure levels. (not for use during 1st trimester)

Spearmint – Catalyst herb, carminative and adds wonderful flavor.

This recipe is measured in parts. A part is anything you want it to be…a teaspoon, a cup, etc.

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To make a nourishing tea infusion:
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1. Mix all herbs in a bowl.
2. Take 2 TBS of dry herb and place in a quart ball jar.
3. Pour hot water over and place lid on.
4. Let steep on counter for 4 hours or overnight.
5. Strain and sweeten with raw honey or stevia if desired.
6. Drink up to one quart throughout the day.
7. Store remaining dry herbs in a clean ball jar with lid.

 Earlier this week I shared my favorite herb combination for DIY Pregnancy Tea to nourish mama and baby. Today, I want to share my favorite DIY Postpartum Tea Blend to help balance and support mama and baby. 
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Birth is a natural yet stressful process for the body. There are major hormone fluctuations, new emotions, adjustment to not sleeping and even to breastfeeding. “Baby Blues” are more common than you might think as these adjustments take place. 

Drinking a nourishing, herbal postpartum tea daily can help replace essential nutrients, increase energy, support milk production and provide a general sense of stability and well-being. 
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Over the years, I have had the great honor of learning from some of the great herbalists of our time through their books, websites, webinars and classes. These herbalists include Rosemary Gladstar, Susun Weed, Shonda Parker and Aviva Romm. If you do not already own their books, I definitely recommend going through them on Amazon and seeing which ones you would like to add to your library. I refer to them so often that they are becoming nicely worn out!
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Red Raspberry Leaf – Not just for pregnancy, this herb is a female powerhouse herb that can be used throughout the childbearing years to support the reproductive system. Postpartum, it helps tone the uterus so it will get back to its “normal” size.

Strawberry Leaf – Great for digestion, anti-inflammatory, high in trace minerals and vitamin C.

Spearmint – A catalyst herb that helps the other to work together synergistically. Also adds wonderful aroma and flavor.

Nettle Leaf – You know if you’ve been reading my herbal posts that this is my favorite herb. Provides nourishing, bioavailable nutrients like crucial calcium and magnesium, boosts immunity, aids in adrenal and thyroid function, is said to strengthen the baby in utero, helps relieve nausea, alleviates asthma and allergy symptoms, and so much more.

Chrysanthemum Flowers – This one is huge for postpartum moms! The Chrysanthemum flower is said to relive stress, anxiety, and anger. It has a cooling effect on the body which helps calm nerves and provide mental clarity. 

Chamomile Flowers – Calming, stress-relieving, anti-inflammatory, helps the body to heal after giving birth and helps to fight off infections. It’s also great for alleviating headaches and other pain and soreness.

Horsetail – Great for helping to prevent postpartum hair loss, skin issues, urinary tract infections, and may help with the brain fog and memory issues many new moms experience. Some mainstream sources say this herb is contraindicated while breastfeeding. Leave it out if you prefer. Can substitute Alfalfa.

Oatstraw – Very nourishing, high in B vitamins, calcium, and silica which is a wonderful mineral for hair, skin, nails and bones. It’s also very calming to the nervous system and can help with stress and anxiety. 

Ginger Root – Warming, carminative, soothes digestion and is anti-inflammatory. Can help with insomnia, depression and fatigue. 

Dandelion Leaf – I could fill up an entire post with the benefits of Dandelion Leaf, but I’ll just list a few here. Helps with liver function, high in vitamins and minerals. Helps with milk production and hormone regulation, and helps regulate the menstrual cycle. 

Rose Petals – A great source of vitamin C, aromatic and uplifting. 

You can also add Rose Hips, and Hibiscus for added nutrients and even more flavor. If your baby is having gassiness or colic and you are breastfeeding, add in some fennel and catnip to help him/her out. 

​This recipe is measured in parts. A part can be any measurement you choose…a teaspoon, a cup, etc. 
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Instructions:

1. To make a tea infusion
2. Blend all herbs in a bowl.
3. Place two tablespoons of the dry herbs into a French Press or quart ball jar.
4. Pour hot water over and cover.
5. Let steep for 4 hours or overnight.
6. Strain and sweeten with a natural sweetener as desired.
7. Drink up to a quart throughout the day.

Be nourished. Be Happy.

Enjoy!

 

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Whenever my kids complain of a sore throat or stuffy nose, I don’t reach for over-the-counter medications. I reach for herbs. I know that herbs do more than just mask symptoms. They help get to the root of the symptom so the body can heal itself. 

By using the appropriate herbs for each situation instead of OTC meds, I know there will be no side effects or any chance of liver or kidney toxicity. Instead of bypassing the autonomic nervous system to force a change, herbs nourish so the body can change itself the way that it was created to do. 

Making your own loose tea blends is very economical. You can make a 4 oz bag of loose tea for about the same price as a box of bagged tea from the store. There’s barely an ounce in those boxes and you definitely don’t get the freshness and quality of loose tea. 

I love cold care tea. I use it along with elderberry syrup and herbal cough syrup as needed for illness. It’s always good to have a few simple-to-make, commonly used remedies available, along with essential oils (I get mine here) to cover your natural medicine cabinet basics. 

There are many herbs that are gentle enough to use on even small children. This specific blend is based on the Traditional Medicinals Cold Care for Kids Blend. It’s great for use during colds, flu, and even allergies. *Note that if you have a ragweed allergy, you may react to the chamomile in this blend.

Organic Linden Flower & Leaf – A wonderful aromatic herbs used to prevent coughs and colds, and helps clear nasal passages. It is also a calming herb to help promote a restful sleep.  It’s also very effective in killing pathogens and there have been some studies done on elder flower and MRSA.

Organic Chamomile – A favorite of Peter Rabbit’s Mother to give before bedtime! It is another calming herb that also helps with inflammation.

Organic Elder Flower – Helps to boost respiratory health and contains anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties. Wonderful for fevers, colds, influenza, and sinusitis. Wonderful for hay fever as well. 

Organic Peppermint Leaf – Not only does this herb add delicious flavor to the tea, it also helps relieve pain. It also enhances the properties of the herbs it is paired with. It’s very anti-microbial and anti-fungal. It is also calming to the stomach while providing vitamin A and C, iron, potassium, and fiber.

​The measurements for this tea are in parts. A “part” can be anything from a teaspoon to a cup, or whatever you prefer. This blend is recommended for children 6 months of age and older. Breastfeeding mothers can drink larger amounts of the tea so that it will pass through the breastmilk for their babies. There is no need to sweeten this blend but raw honey can be added for children over age one if preferred.
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Method:
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• Blend herbs together in a bowl.
• Store dried herbs in a jar with a lid.
• To brew: place 1-2 tsp of dried herbs per cup of boiling water.
• Allow to steep for 20 minutes then strain.
• Give warm as needed to children during a cold. 

Be nourished. Be Happy. Enjoy!

 
​References: Hearst, Caroline, et. al. Antibacterial activity of elder (Sambucus nigra L.) flower or berry against hospital pathogens. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 2010; 4(17): 1805–1809.