Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Herbal Detox Tea


     So the last time I wrote I mentioned to everyone that the Arbonne Herbal Detox Tea was my new favorite tea in the world. It is not only wonderfully delicious but healthy too! (All natural and caffeine free) Well, since then I have had about a cup a day, occasionally two and I must be honest and say, that I truly do feel the difference!

     How? Well, let’s start with what this tea does for you. It is a detox tea that supports the liver and kidneys for overall health. Detoxification takes place in the liver and kidneys. It is the kidney's job to process about 48 gallons of blood per day. Kidneys reabsorb nutrients and water, phosphates and calcium from food while ridding your body of toxic wastes. The kidneys also help secrete a hormone called erythropoietin which stimulates red blood cell production. If your liver and kidneys are not detoxifying or draining toxins from your blood stream properly then this buildup of toxins in our body can lead to many ill feeling symptoms and allows for disease to easily set in. Symptoms may include fatigue, poor memory or brain fog, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, restlessness, vertigo or a sense of imbalance among others. Not to mention, one MAJOR symptom for us women, amplified mood swings with PMS. So for me, I have been feeling less "brain foggy" and more energetic. I have also noticed that my erratic sleep patterns have decreased. I am getting a much more relaxed and better quality of sleep. On a more personal note, during my PMS, I had the cramps, the bloating and the fatigue, but the intensity of the cramps and boating were decreased. Not dramatically, but to a more manageable level. As for the moodiness, well, let’s just say, my husband did not make any excuses to leave the room I was in. Nor did he suddenly have to run multiple errands outside our home! So I think that speaks volumes!

     I am not saying that this tea is the cure for dysfunctional liver and kidneys. It is merely an aid in promoting healthier liver and kidney function. There are several ways to achieve better liver and kidney function and overall health. Maintain calcium, iron and magnesium levels. Eat foods rich in magnesium, like green veggies, nuts and whole grains. Limit your salt intake. Limit your alcohol intake. Avoid fried foods, processed carbohydrates, caffeine and sugars. Also, don't indulge in heavy meals. Overeating does not help your digestive enzymes to break down food properly.

     For more details on liver and kidney health you should speak to your primary physician. I am not a physician. These are all things I learned from my Doc. after I mentioned the tea to him. He also said "Any natural way to detox is a good idea. If this tea is working for you, then drink up! I do not see any downside to drinking it, unless you were using it with certain medications. Or if you were pregnant, nursing or trying to become pregnant." So, there you have it, the typical doctor spiel.

     It is my personal goal to achieve and maintain better kidney and liver function. The Arbonne Detox Tea is just one tool I am using to help me along. If you were interested in trying the Arbonne Detox Tea, then here is the link:

https://arbonne.com/shop_online/showitem.asp?ProductId=2076&menuId=225&withLinks=1
           Herbal Detox Tea

     I would love to hear from anyone one on other ways that I could promote better health for my liver and kidneys. I would also love to hear about other delicious herbal detox teas! I'm open to trying them, however, after drinking the Arbonne tea, the others teas have a pretty big cup to fill! I am interested in learning your opinions and experiences with any detox teas!

      So here's to better health and a good cup of tea! Take care all!

                 (I just love my vintage teacup & saucer!)


Sunday, December 30, 2012

About Brooke

        Being Brooke (thats me) is a full time job!  It requires mandatory round the clock maintenance and overtime.  Being Brooke requires being a wife, being a mother, a disciplinarian, a playmate,  a friend, the good neighbor, a member of the PTA, a homemaker, a cookie baker, the booboo healer, money making entrepreneur, girls night organizer, date night coordinator, budget keeper, the voice of reason, and the one who tells joke that breaks the ice. (Not saying that the jokes are good, but they've always broken the ice. ) These are just a few of the requirements for Being Brooke.
         About Brooke; I am a modern woman, clinging to old fashioned values with a wide variety of interests including cooking, writing, reading, movies, shopping, photography, scrapbooking, crafting, do-it-yourself projects, fashion, family and community.  I have MANY MANY things to be thankful for and a few things I could (and probably will) grumble about.  I am honest, sometimes to a fault. I like the idea of maintaining a healthy life style, but that last peice of cake for breakfast sometimes gets in the way. I love the sunshine, but I dont mind it when it rains. It's a fun way to take a walk or play outside with my daughter. I am overly organized, except when it comes to my clothes closet. I complain to my family about having to go to the market for groceries although I secretly love having that hour to myself to slowly peruse each aisle. 
         So, if the requirements for being Brooke sound like the requirements for being you or any of my hobbies or interest mirror yours, then you are reading friendly text! Go ahead and get your favorite cup of joe, tea or wine, settle in and get ready to read, laugh, commiserate, and share with me the trials and tribulations of being us.
         By the way, my new favorite tea is Arbonne's Herbal Detox Tea. You can find it at www.Arbonne.com It is an all natural herbal tea with a pleasant minty taste. I drink a cup a day. Sometimes two cups a day especially during allergy season. If you have not tried it, I HIGHLY recommend it.
 
         In my future blogs I plan to share stories, anticdotes, tips, recipes, home remedies, good reads, consumer reports, product reviews, coupon deals, bad jokes and whatever other interests I come across during my busy schedule called LIFE.  I'm looking forward to all the reciprocations on any of these rambling topics of mine.  I'm always looking for ways to improve my life, whether it be finally finding the perfect cheesecake recipe to saving money, stain removal, must see movies and destressing techniques.