Winter is here and so are the coughs and colds, but what would a naturopath recommend you to stock up to get the through the cold months with balanced immune health?

1. Thyme: Warming and soothing thyme is particularly useful at loosening mucous membranes and helping us to expel impurities naturally from the lungs.

2. Oregano: Known for its fragrant aroma and a common feature of Mediterranean dishes, Oregano has high anti bacterial properties which helps to clean out parasites and toxins.

3. Basil: A highly anti bacterial herb, basil supports respiratory health and also offers deep cleansing anti bacterial properties.

Incorporate these three herbs, preferably organic into your diet now to build up preventative immunity towards your winter health store! Stay healthy, stay centred and stay with nature!

The Best Coffee Alternative

Earl Grey tea  arises from the Camellia Sinensis plant and is filled with polyphenols, flavonoids and vitamins and minerals. Earl grey to is great for providing a natural energy boost, and an alternative to dehydrating caffeine sources like Coffee. If you are an avid coffee drinker yet have concerns about some of the negative associations, switching to Earl Grey tea may be a very smooth move.

Gain More Energy

If you struggle to get out the bed without the idea of a caffeine kick then let Earl Grey fill in the gap. Containing less caffeine than the average cup of coffee, but just enough to swing you into action, this tea can give a gentler but similar benefit to coffee without side effects such as hyper alertness or jitters! Earl Grey tea helps you to maintain hydration thanks to a high potassium content which has the ability to balance water within the body.

Brain Booster!

If you find that by noon you are crashing out, a top up kck with a cup of Earl grey may help you to regain focus and concentration. Black tea is known for containing the amino acid L-theanine, this amazing amino super acid helps to invigorate alpha energy in the brain, leading to clarity, focus and a smoother brain processing. Earl grey tea has so many benefits for heart health,due to the bergamot extracts contained within the tea.

Aromatherapy Tea for Kings and Queens

Earl Grey Tea is a flavour of its own, with its unique addition of bergamot extract, this is a tea that was blended for Aristocrats, and there is no wonder why! Endless benefits of this tea such as reduction in anxiety, aiding digestion and supporting weight management mean it is the perfect tea for busy individuals with an interest in remaining  healthy and appearing focused and relaxed even in the toughest situations. 

Fight the big C with Tea

There is a bounty of antioxidants which help to fight free radical cells, the bergamot oil which is the secret to Earl Greys distinctive citrus flavour plays important part in helping to fight these cell types. Studies from the University of Messina in Italy showed that bergamot juice may be viable at prevent certain cancers, especially within the colon. It was found in these studies that bergamot juices displayed antiproliferative activity which helped to stop malignant cells from spreading to healthy tissues within the body. 

Black Moon 女王 recommends Earl grey above all teas, for a few reasons, it is overstated yet underrated, it is the best coffee alternative, and we understand coffee drinkers over here! Finally, the benefits of green tea are now widely known, hence green tea has got enough advertising! Earl Grey tea is a great tea to exchange from coffee, also this beautiful fragrant tea and its aroma essential oil benefits make it the perfect addition to the Black Moon 女王 health basket.