Comforting Teas: Ginger, Nettle and Turmeric

We can easily take moving freely for granted. If you live with arthritis, gout or stiff joints, your doctor is the best guide to treatment, but a warm, comforting cup of tea can still be a pleasant part of your day.

Always follow your healthcare professional's advice. Here are some teas and herbs that people have traditionally enjoyed.

True Tea

Tea, whether black, green, yellow, white, oolong or pu’erh; naturally contains polyphenols that researchers continue to study.

Green tea's best-known polyphenol, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), is one of the most studied compounds in tea, though research in people is still limited.

Ginger

Ginger has a long history in traditional cooking and herbal drinks, and ginger tea is a warming, spicy way to enjoy it. Lemon Ginger Snap, Ginger Mint Lemonade and Climber’s High are excellent teas featuring ginger!

Nettle

Nettle has been used in traditional herbal practice for centuries and makes an earthy, green-tasting tea. If you take medication, check with your doctor before drinking nettle regularly. Try pure nettle tea, or a blend such as Peace and Harmony, Spa Relax, or Evening Joy.

Turmeric

Turmeric has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic tradition, and in India it is enjoyed regularly in curries and other spiced dishes. Tea is just another wonderful way to add some to your day! Holistic Health is a great choice, featuring both turmeric and ginger.

These warming teas are a delicious, comforting way to slow down and enjoy a moment for yourself.

This article is for general information and isn't medical advice.