Herbal Teas

Digestive health
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Hi all,

After a rather bad flare up of IBS and all bloods coming back fine, I have decided to change my diet. I am still having 1/2 black coffee's in the morning, but am not having any during the day. I have read that peppermint, and lemon and ginger tea can be very beneficial. I tried the peppermint yesterday, and it tasted better than I thought it would! Am sitting now with a cup of lemon and ginger tea. Anyone know what the recommended amount per day is? I've read that too much can do harm. I have also started to drink more plain water to replace the numerous cups of black coffee a day! Any thoughts on this greatly appreciated :D

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I also use some herbal teas instead of coffee and normal tea. I use mostly Lavandula, chamomile and Liquorice tea.

I find Lavandula the best one because it has relaxing effects. Peppermint is not an option for me because it makes reflux worser in some cases.

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hi Lisa, I'm not a dentist but from a programme I watched recently I'd be more worried about what fruit teas might do to my teeth, I'm not suggesting you avoid them altogether but I wouldnt drink them throughout the day to replace coffee, i imagine the likes of peppermint, green tea and camomile are better options for that reason with the odd fruit tea here and there for variety

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I too have cut down dramatically on coffee and drink depcaf tea and drink more plain water than ever before.

The jury is till out as to whether this regime is helping or not..

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Hi

I was drinking a lot of black coffee. Cut it out altogether. I drink 3 cups of green tea a day. I believe all herbal teas are good. I don't think amounts matter unles they give you diarrhea. If not you are ok.

Vivian