Unleash Your VitalityYour Guide To Natural Health, Personal Fitness & Lifestyle Freedom

Lately, many people have been wondering what teas I’ve personally prepared and enjoyed myself. We’ve talked about my experience with peppermint tea several times now, but what are some of the other herbs I’ve experimented with lately? This is your chance to take a look at a few of the most powerful herbs I’d recommend for consistent use, as well as some other blends I’ve been checking out lately just to get involved and see what’s actually working out there.

Here’s The List:

• Cat’s Claw Tea (Wildcrafted, Tea-Cut) - Cat’s Claw is a large, woody vine that grows in South America’s Amazon Rainforest. The tea itself is the dried, ground and tea-cut inner-bark of the Cat’s Claw vines. This makes an incredible, natural anti-viral tea that’s been proven to help balance out over-stressed immune systems. The flavor? Woody and heavy, with a nice “bite” to it :) You can enjoy this tea straight-up or with some form of natural sweetener (like goji berries, yacon root syrup, agave nectar, etc). Again, absolutely incredible for your immunity. More On Cat’s Claw
• Pau d’Arco Tea (Wildcrafted, Tea-Cut) - Pau d’Arco tea is the inner-bark of a “majestic, flowering Amazonian tree” that can grow up to 3 meters wide at the tree’s base! The story goes that indigenous people saw these wonderful trees – even when dead – never begin to rot. Based on this observation, it’s likely they began to use the rich inner-bark medicinally to ward off and protect against fungal conditions. Just as Cat’s Claw is revered for it’s anti-viral capacity, Pau d’Arco is noted for it’s powerful anti-fungal and mold capacity. Anyone struggling with poor air quality, damp environments, or fungal and/or mold conditions should definitely consider investing in this herb on a consistent basis (very inexpensive). Flavor is naturally much more neutral than Cat’s Claw and is even considered slightly sweet by some – I personally enjoy the light, woody flavor it has to offer. More On Pau d’Arco
• Swadhisthana – Sacral Chakra Tea - For anyone who’s into spirituality or energy medicine (as well as many types of current alternative treatments gaining popularity today), you may be familiar with the 7 chakras, or “energy centers”, of the body. This tea is a synergistic blend of 7 different herbs (Orange Peel, Rosehips, Annatto Seed, Cloves, Allspice, Organic Peppermint & Organic Lemon Grass) designed to balance and nourish the second chakra, or the sacral chakra. The second chakra has to do with your creative and sexual energies, which are more intertwined than you might think, and addresses how you reproduce results in your life – meaning things like problem-solving, drive to get things done, persistence, etc. Knowing this, it was hard to separate the placebo effect of expectations from the actual effects of the tea. Either way, the combination of the feeling the tea left me with and the mental direction I was focused upon has always put me into a state of increased drive, results and creativity – in short, getting the job done. Tastes absolutely incredible - what I’d consider to be a perfect blend – and leaves a pleasant aftertaste every time…highly recommended. Check Out This Line Of Teas (*Note: I’m not affiliated financially here – just trying to pass along helpful resources your way!)
• Focus & Concentration Tea - This was a loose-leaf bag of mixed herbs I picked up at Passiflora the other week. While I don’t have the ingredient list with the package, I was able to talk to the hostess about the ingredients in person – and it’s a terrific blend. Gives you a slight boost in focus and concentration without having to resort to coffee and other drinks heavy in caffeine. Extra edge for when you need that intense focus and attention on the job, in your personal life or at school – without burning out your adrenals in the process! Check Out Passiflora (Located in CT)

So there you have it – that’s what I’ve been getting my hands on lately in the world in herbalism. As I’ve said before, I highly recommend jumping right into this fascinating arena and seeing for yourself firsthand. The power that each individual herb can hold has been revered by cultures across the globe for thousands of years – it’s nothing to be taken lightly, but it is something that can bring you a world of fun and fascination along the way. As with all else, moderation is key. 9 teas/day will take your body out of balance and likely dehydrate you – as well as throw some cramps and nausea your way! 1-2 teas a day? Excellent. I personally cycle my days, depending on lifestyle and what I’m up to at the time. I may have 2 teas/day for a few days in a row, and then nothing but pure, clean water for a week. Go with moderation and you’ll be fine.

If you’re trying to get results from powerful herbs that really do affect your mood and wellbeing, remember moderation but also remember consistency. 1-2 teas everyday will always beat out 4-5 teas every few days. If you are trying to treat yourself for any serious condition, remember to get in contact with a licensed practitioner – they’ll keep you safe and monitor your actual results so you can see what’s working over time. Keep yourself in a state of balance and start experimenting with what’s really possible for yourself!

Unleash Your Vitality,

– John Brackett

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