Anti-inflammatories and herbal teas are proven effective remedies to decrease inflammation, relieving pain, redness, and swelling in affected areas. One effective strategy to lower inflammation levels is by eating anti-inflammatory foods and drinking herbal beverages like tea. Anti-inflammatory food and tea consumption may help alleviate stiffness while improving sleep, strengthening immunity systems and combating chronic conditions like arthritis.
At least some herbs and spices used to craft healthy beverages also help fight inflammation due to their antioxidant, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. Tea contains high levels of polyphenols known for having anti-inflammatory effects.
Turmeric has long been used in cooking and traditional medicine due to its powerful antioxidant content: curcumin. Curcumin helps reduce oxidative stress that contributes to chronic inflammation while ginger contains substances which reduce production of pro-inflammatory cytokines while inhibiting their action, making this combination particularly suitable for arthritis sufferers, according to Arthritis Foundation data.
Green tea contains epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), an anti-inflammatory compound that works to combat oxidative damage and decrease inflammation throughout the body. We utilize it in tea blends such as NutraJoint which are specifically tailored to promote joint health.
Hibiscus, a tropical flower with tart cranberry-like taste, contains several bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory effects, such as anthocyanins and flavonoids. These antioxidants may help reduce osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gum disease by providing relief.
Rosehips, an increasingly popular component of herbal tea, contain high concentrations of vitamin C and quercetin that may help alleviate inflammation-based conditions like gout or sprains. You can either eat them directly or create a soothing tea by infusing dried flowers into boiling water for steeping.
An aromatic cup of warm chamomile tea can be an enjoyable pre-bedtime ritual, as this herb has anti-inflammatory and calming properties to soothe inflammation-related pain, ease anxiety and depression, and increase sleep quality.
Keep an eye out for teas with added sugar as these could negate many of their health-boosting properties and even lead to inflammation. Follow the recommended steeping times and temperatures for each herbal beverage to get the maximum benefit from its healing ingredients. Try drinking your tea unsweetened or with minimally sweetened plant-based milk so as to keep your sugar intake to a minimum. Prior to adding new supplements or teas to your diet, always consult with a healthcare provider first. They can assist in selecting a tea that best meets your personal needs and health objectives; determine if a particular herbal tea is safe based on current medications; as well as provide tasty ideas for tasty herbal combinations you could try adding to your tea collection.