| Now that I've previously mentioned some of the | | | | products in their local health food store or nutrition |
| brighter benefits from the use of tea leaves, there is | | | | center. |
| another aspect of this amazing, little leaf that you | | | | ROSEMARY hasn't been used much as a tea ever |
| should know about. | | | | since it was discovered as an herb for preserving |
| Since we live in a world that requires balance in all | | | | & cooking meats. Research shows that it was |
| areas, it wouldn't be right unless I gave you some of | | | | also used for nervous headaches, indigestion, muscle |
| the WARNINGS regarding the use of teas. | | | | pain, and depression. Mix 1 tsp. Ground rosemary with 1 |
| Caffeine in tea is only about half that of coffee, but it's | | | | 4 tsp. Ginger, & boil for up to 10 minutes. It's bitter |
| still an addictive chemical that can produce acids inside | | | | as a tea. So try 2 Tbs. honey or sweetener of choice. |
| your stomach if taken in excessive quantities. | | | | The Food & Drug Administration regards |
| Researchers have discovered that caffeine is linked to | | | | rosemary as safe to use. Excessive use can cause |
| birth defects and should not be used during pregnancy | | | | an upset stomach. |
| or nursing. Weaker tea solutions should be used for | | | | HOLY THISTLE (or blessed thistle as it is sometimes |
| children under two years of age and adults over 65. | | | | called) is an excellent herb for a nasty migraine |
| If you're still with me after the warnings, I'll list a few | | | | headache. This little miracle worker has qualities of |
| herbs and teas that are known for providing relief | | | | strengthening your memory as well as soothing your |
| from headaches. | | | | brain. Holy Thistle is also good for your kidneys, liver, |
| GINSENG, one of the most popular herbs, is also called | | | | and lungs because it actually cleanses your blood. |
| the root of immortality. It's widely known to minimize | | | | "Now that's a blessing in itself!" |
| the effects of stress, aging, radiation, alcohol, & | | | | FENUGREEK seeds can be taken whole, ground, or in |
| drugs by affecting the adrenocortical system (adrenal | | | | tea bags. They are excellent for migraine headaches, |
| glands) . Boil root 10 minutes. It's somewhat earthy | | | | sore throats, coughs, ulcers, allergies, digestion, intestinal |
| tasting and may need a sweetener of choice. | | | | inflammation, and for anyone who suffers from that |
| FEVERFEW belongs to the daisy, dandelion, and | | | | wicked breathing disorder, emphysema. |
| marigold family and is usually sold in capsule or powder | | | | VIOLET is used for severe headaches as well |
| form. (1 capsule = 2 tea leaves). This is an herb that | | | | because it relieves pressure inside your head. |
| usually works well for migraine headache sufferers. | | | | Many of these herbs can be found in almost any |
| HOREHOUND is another herb that is soothing for | | | | well-stocked drug or health food store. Because they |
| headaches resulting from flu , plus it has healing | | | | are natural, they will normally cost a little more than a |
| powers for severe or continuous sore throat and | | | | large bottle of aspirin. It just gives more options as to |
| cough. Boil 1 bag for 2 cups, & add 2 Tbs. Honey | | | | how you're going to shake that "HEAD POUNDER" of |
| or sweetener of choice. | | | | a headache you have. |
| The Chinese name for Horehound is " HO YAN HOR | | | | This is a 12 part series, so please take the time to read |
| " for those who are lucky enough to have an herbalist | | | | the next part in this series of How to lose headaches |
| in your city! Everyone else will have to find these | | | | for life. |