Tea Time

Think tea is a drink best served with breakfast? Tea can actually be an excellent source of antioxidants to help eliminate toxins from the body at any time of the day. Herbal infusions can aid digestion, stimulate circulation, soothe nerves, and decrease sleeplessness.

Here’s a look at some beneficial teas:

• Peppermint: helps treat digestive conditions of the gastrointestinal tract.

• Ginger: improves blood flow and circulation, helps detoxify the kidneys, and removes toxins from the body.

• Hibiscus: relieves and treats constipation.

• Chamomile: contains anti-inflammatory agents to help soothe the discomfort of gastritis, ulcers, bloating, and indigestion.

• Cinnamon: contains anti-inflammatory properties to calm indigestion, diarrhea, and detoxifies the gastrointestinal tract.

• Echinacea: improves digestion and removes toxins from the blood stream.