Naturopathic lifestyle recommendations – New perspective (Part 2)

Consume Medicinal Tea

Here we can cultivate good habits to boost hydration while providing nutrition and healing benefits from our pharmacopeia.

It is what we do 80% of the time that defines our health. 60% of chronic diseases are preventable, but they are not necessarily reversible. Drinking organic loose leaf herbal tea is a great way to boost active constituents, antioxidants and anti microbial properties; correct nutrient deficiencies; take time to relax and hydrate! By incorporating medicinal teas in your daily rituals, you are more likely to create a positive habit that is sustainable for the rest of your life. A habit that, if cultivated, is good for you and can support preventative health, enhance life quality and promote relaxation. 

As a Naturopath, we advocate medicinal teas for these reasons and prescribe them in consultation or sell online where you can choose a tea to support different areas in the body from distressing, to hormones to immunity.

Here’s a little break down on some of the ingredients in my Immunity Tea:

Echinacea: increases white blood cells, modulates immune system

Olive leaf: antioxidant, anti-viral, boosts immunity

Calendula: anti-viral, accelerates connective tissue repair

Rosehip: rich in vitamin C

Cinnamon: rich in antioxidants, reduces inflammation, breaks down mucus, is anti fungal and viral and is warming. It reduces insulin resistance, lowers blood glucose levels and is anti Diabetic.

These extracts are certified organic and loose leaf, in their most potent and natural form. And they taste amazing!

We Are What We Eat, Right?

What is in the soil is also what is inside of our bodies. We need to eat seasonally, locally and organic food or food with limited pesticides. Eat a wide range of plant-based foods with different textures and colours and you will rediscover the joy of healthy food while you get on track to preventative health.

Here’s Some that Support Immunity and Preventative Health:

·       Vitamin A: carrot, sweet potato, squash, (think orange & yellow fruit/veg); dark green leafy vegetables

·       Vitamin C: citrus, red paprika, berries, kale, kiwi, tomatoes, sweet potato, broccoli, parsley

·       Vitamin E: green leafy vegetables, raw organic nuts& seeds; & vegetable oil (sunflower, wheat germ)

·       Essential fatty acids: chia seeds, flax seeds, raw organic walnuts, deep sea oily fish

·       Zinc rich foods: raw organic cashews, seeds, legumes, shellfish, oysters

·       Protein: consume with every meal

·       Probiotics: fermented veggies, fermented yoghurts

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To summarize, good health and wellness is based on good nutrient intake, adequate hydration and water consumption and regular exercise. Get a routine going with all three and you are already half way there to better health.

If you missed Part 1, please click here

About the author:
Renée, an English-Australian citizen, has a passion for nutrition, herbal medicine and Homeopathy. Renée holds a Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc Homeopathy) and an Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Adv Dip HSc Naturopathy). Currently, she works in private practice in Enge, Zurich where she blends her hand crafted organic herbal teas.

 

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