Autumn is in full swing here in the Midwest.  The golden hues are making everyday life stunning.  The moment Fall officially arrives, my thoughts are completely obsessed with anything COZY!  At the top of the list is deliciously warm drinks.  Regrettably, a lot of hot drinks are bad for you and loaded with sugar which adversely affects your immune system.  Why when we are heading into cold and flu season do we continue to choose sugary drinks?  It doesn’t have to be that way!  I am so excited to share with you my very own recipe for DIY Cozy Anti-Inflammatory Tea.  It just happens to be healthy, nutritious, and delicious too!

This recipe is Paleo, Keto, Gluten-Free, AIP, sugar-free, dairy-free, and nut-free!

 

You may be asking yourself why eating an anti-inflammatory diet is important?

 

Inflammation is a vital part of the immune system’s response to injury and infection. It is the body’s way of signaling the immune system to heal and repair damaged tissue, as well as defend itself against foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria.

Without inflammation as a physiological response, wounds would fester, and infections could become deadly.

However, if the inflammatory process goes on for too long or if the inflammatory response occurs in places where it is not needed, it can become problematic. Chronic inflammation has been linked to certain diseases such as heart disease or stroke, and may also lead to autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. But a healthy diet and lifestyle can help keep inflammation under control.  – Live Science

 

 

 

DIY Cozy Anti-Inflammatory Tea

 

Makes approximately 1 quart

 

Ingredients

1 cup organic green tea

1/2 cup organic rooibos tea

1/2 cup organic chamomile

1/2 cup organic ground rose hips

1/2 cup pau’ darco

1 TBS powdered turmeric

1 TBS powdered cinnamon

6 drops frankincense essential oil

1 drop fennel essential oil

7 drops cinnamon bark essential oil

2 drops clove essential oil

1 drop basil essential oil

3 drops copaiba essential oil

 

*For a sweeter tea add 1/8 tsp. of stevia or swerve.

*Make sure the essential oils you use are for internal use.

 

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine all ingredients in a glass canning jar.  Shake vigorously and store in a dark, dry place.
  2. For one cup of Cozy Anti-Inflammatory Tea, add 1 tsp into a tea strainer.  Pour boiling water into a china cup and let steep for 4 minutes.  Learn how to make the perfect pot of herbal tea HERE!

 

ENJOY!

 

Don’t feel like making this homemade anti-inflammatory tea?  Try Pique Tea Crystals, they are not only delicious, 100% organic, support the microbiome, anti-inflammatory but also contain probiotic for gut health!  My favorite right now is the Mint Green Tea, the tea comes in tiny packets that you just pour into hot or cold water, which makes it extremely easy!  My son ( a 6′ 3″ manly kind of guy) LOVES the Hibiscus Beauty Elixer Tea!  I can not keep enough on hand for him as he drinks one or two cups a day.  As, you can imagine he gets a fair amount of ribbing from his sisters but no matter, he proudly states that he NEEDS his Beauty Elixer!

 

Blessings,

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*These statements have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Pregnant or lactating women and persons with known medical conditions should consult a physician prior to the use of essential oils.

 

 

 

Janelle Esker

Janelle Esker is the grateful wife of Michael and homeschooling mother of six amazing children. She lives with her family, 4 cats, 1 dog, 3 ducks and 12 chickens in scenic Ohio. Janelle received her B.A. in Education from Ohio Northern University. She is the author of CHOSEN: One Family's Journey with Autism.

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