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 A few of the new teas I have been creating to help you along this time.

 

Organic Mint Memory Max Brain Rejuvenate|Mental Fog|Slump, Balanced Herbal Tea
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Feeling tense? What herbs can we use for you.

Nervous Tension - Vivid blue flowers are typical of many of the best nerve herbs and skullcap is one of them. Chop 1/2 cup of the leaves and flowers and add to 2 cups boiling water. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Sweeten with honey and drink several cups a day. Can be used to treat epilepsy, convulsions, and any involuntary trembling of the limbs. Skullcap is also used during drug or alcohol withdrawal to lessen symptoms of withdrawal.  End of Tether is my go to tea for tension. Or Headaches associated with tension? Try this.

The Benefit of Rosehips Tea

Rosehip tea is an herbal tea made from the pseudo-fruits of the rose plant. It has a delicate, floral flavor that's slightly sweet with a distinct tart aftertaste. ... Rose hips have been linked to numerous benefits, including improved immunity, heart health, weight loss, and skin aging.

Medicinal Claims / Health Benefits. Fresh rose hips contain a lot of vitamin C, so they share many uses with vitamin Cincluding preventing and treating colds, flu, and vitamin C deficiencies.

Digestion is vital to feeling good, very few of us can say that we have a fine flow of our internal workings. There are several things we can do to support the process.  One simple step, gentle herb teas contributes to nourishing and healing the gut while cleansing and restoring natural, more regular function.  Today, I want to discuss in brief, Demulcents and add a recipe therewith, to start you on a journey of simple wellness.

Demulcents

Botanicals that are demulcents contain mucopolysaccharides: chains of sugar molecules which are often found in our mucus and in the fluid around our joints. The mucilaginous action of demulcent herbs triggers a reflex within the body—including in the digestive tract—that promotes natural, moistening secretions, which have a soothing, relaxing effect on any irritated mucous membranes they come into contact with. People have used demulcents since ancient times to soothe the mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach. Because of their cooling nature, demulcent herbs can also be helpful in hot, dry conditions.

Keep in mind that mucopolysaccharides are destroyed by heat, so demulcents should be extracted as an infusion in room temperature or cool water, rather than with heat or in an alcohol tincture form.

Soothing Marshmallow Rose Tea Recipe

 Ingredients

• 3 parts organic marshmallow root
• 2 parts organic rose buds
• 1 part organic sweet cinnamon chips, or 1 organic sweet cinnamon stick, or 1/2 part organic sweet cinnamon powder
• Distilled, spring, or filtered water
• Raw, local honey, optional

Directions

1. Measure out herbs in proportions above to fill a pint-size jar one third of the way—if desired, bundle the herbs in cheesecloth first.
2. Fill jar with cool water and put on lid.
3. Refrigerate overnight.
4. Strain.
5. Add honey to taste if you’d like a little more sweetness. Drink and enjoy!

My recuperation story.  I was diagnosed with kidney cancer 4 years ago, it was quite unexpected. I thought I had enough to contend with dealing with the weirdly rare conditions I already have. The Hyper IGM syndrome does make me more susceptible to cancers, but with a good diet and as holistic living (plus my own ally - IVIG immune replacement therapy) as I could maintain it seemed to have had staved it off. Anyway, it took three cancelled surgeries to finally get the Tumour and sadly, a friend turned foe, kidney removed. Yes, I certainly tried to keep my little kidney, searching and researching for any hope I could grasp, sadly, it had to leave, the tumour had embedded too deep and there was just no other way.  My experiences (and they are vast) have been teachers in themselves, I put my heart and soul into all I do because of my own trials and afflictions, I believe this is what makes a true healer, the deep and compassionate desire to help others foraged through adversities and sufferings. Every experience, no matter how painful, I go through leads me to create something that ultimately will promote healing and help others. 

......to be continued.

Right, now onto another year. It has been quite an eventful year, one with struggles and adjustments.  With the surgery has come some complications, new challenges occur but are being dealt with by some of the best Doctors I have ever had. San Antonio certainly is the medical city!  The difficulties do not restrain my work only increase my own desire to accomplish even more, I value my time on earth even more than before and trust me, that was pretty intense then. I am busier than ever, I have great plans for Amber's Organics and cannot stop until I feel a sense of fulfillment and that things are where they should be.

The Tea and soap bar are in full swing.

My new door sign. I love it.