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Tea Recipes to Combat Fluid Retention
Fluid retention is a problem that brings unpleasant symptoms like bloating and swelling of the legs. We have more women than men, and are one of the most common causes for medical consultation. Within the world of tea, there is a variety that promotes the elimination of toxins and balances the renal function, helping to counteract fluid retention.
Here are some recipes for herbal teas and
Fluid Retention
Ingredients: 15 grams of juniper berries, licorice and 5 grams of 1 liter of water.
Preparation and dosage: Crush lightly with juniper berries and licorice root cut into small pieces. Pour in boiling water, maintaining the boiling for at least five minutes. Then, turn off heat, cover dish and let stand for another ten minutes. Filter the decoction and drink a cup a day, distanced meals. Licorice gives it a nice flavor to this tea. Remember that licorice can increase blood pressure, so this tea is contraindicated in cases of hypertension.
Ingredients: 30 grams of corn beard and 1 liter of water.
Preparation and dosage: add styles or strands of corn to boiling water and boil for about ten minutes. Turn off heat, cover dish and let stand for another ten minutes. Strain and sweeten the tea. Take a cup to get up and another after lunch.
Tea Recipes to Combat Fluid Retention
Iced Tea Benefits
Here are some recipes for herbal teas and herbal teas against fluid retention.
Ingredients: 15 grams of juniper berries, licorice and 5 grams of 1 liter of water.
Preparation and dosage: Crush lightly with juniper berries and licorice root cut into small pieces. Pour in boiling water, maintaining the boiling for at least five minutes. Then, turn off heat, cover dish and let stand for another ten minutes. Filter the decoction and drink a cup a day, distanced meals. Licorice gives it a nice flavor to this tea. Remember that licorice can increase blood pressure, so this tea is contraindicated in cases of hypertension.
Ingredients: 30 grams of corn beard and 1 liter of water.
Preparation and dosage: add styles or strands of corn to boiling water and boil for about ten minutes. Turn off heat, cover dish and let stand for another ten minutes. Strain and sweeten the tea. Take a cup to get up and another after lunch.
Stress and Food Tips
We are only beginning a new year and although most of us comes from a short vacation (or we are still enjoying), it is difficult to disconnect and forget the stress. Stress is something most of us experience, or have ever felt, basically it’s a natural reaction of a psychiatric condition. When we feel overwhelmed or have problems, it is difficult to handle stress.
One of the problems we feel when we are stressed is that, generally, our food is impaired. What increases our stress levels and creates other problems. There are several studies showing that stress and diet are linked, good nutrition is essential to maintain our physical and mental health.
That’s why we look at some tips for good food even when we are feeling that “we can not anymore.”
Iced Tea Benefits
A very good choice to make and is super easy to make at home is the iced tea. The properties of tea are very interesting, such as green tea provides vitamin C, minerals and essential oils. The amount of vitamin C in green tea is comparable to the amount you can find in a glass of orange juice.
However, any type of tea has several benefits, as soon have it in your fridge can be perfectly healthy. Tea is rich in potassium, folic acid, niacin, manganese, vitamin B, B1 and B2.
Specifically some of the benefits of iced tea are:
- Vitamins, minerals, polyphenols and alkaloids. Read the rest of this entry »