“As much as you can eat healthy, it's also important to remember to drink healthy too. Tea is very healing.” – Kristin Chenoweth.
For many of us, a fresh, new year equals a lot of reprioritizing and redoubling our efforts to put our very best self forward. Wellness and immune support can provide a perfect basecamp as you prepare to summit whatever your plans and goals may require.
Revving up your immune system predictably proves to be most challenging during this time of year, which is quite notorious for sniffles and sore throats. When seeking to fortify your defenses, where better to turn than the culmination of thousands of years of tried-and-true traditional healing.
Upton Tea Imports just so happens to offer a specially curated collection of herb and spice blends, which are packed with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory goodness, integral to immunity support.*
The common spice, turmeric, contains curcumin, which research suggests is a powerful anti-inflammatory compound.* Our BH100: Turmeric Lemon Apple Herbal Blend Organic combines turmeric with fruit and spices in a fragrant blend that features a pronounced lemon scent, the smoothness of apple, the zest of turmeric, and the freshness of lemon peel, weaving together to create a delicious tapestry of flavors.
Carrots are packed with the antioxidant beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, important for immune support.* Our BH11: Ginger Carrot Beetroot Herbal Blend Organic is a delectable blend of ginger root, carrot, turmeric, roasted chicory, and beetroot, sweetened with licorice root.
There are compounds in ginger that have been shown to have antimicrobial and antifungal properties.* Our BH15: Ginger Root Superior Organic has a zesty, peppery character and a lingering sweet/spicy quality.
Lemongrass is another herb also rich in antioxidants with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.* Our BH18: Lemon Ginger Blend is the perfect marriage of lemongrass and ginger, the ideal combination of warming and invigorating.
For a wonderful blend of traditional Chai spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and black pepper, our BH33: Chai Namaste is a tasty, warming cup that is caffeine-free and full of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of these wonderful spices.*
Overall wellness relies on a network of important systems working together for optimum immune support. Did you know that about 75 percent of the immune system is located in the gut? That is where all the nutrients that you take in are broken down and absorbed while any toxins and other harmful stuff are eliminated. So, if the gut is responsible, in large part, for performing these vital functions, it stands to reason that digestion and digestive health are quite important in your wellness journey.
Soothing your nerves by taking refuge in calming moments is another essential practice. Experiencing less stress leaves space for your body to fully engage its natural defenses against infection. By reducing the risks associated with high blood pressure, stress relief also plays an important role in improving cardiovascular health.* Digestive health and cognitive function also benefit from lower stress levels.
Working hand-in-hand with stress reduction, sharpening your focus by supporting your mind and memory can boost confidence and overall emotional well-being, which is great for optimal cognitive function.*
Vim. Vigor. Pep-in-your-step. Who couldn’t use more energy? Not just for getting you through your to-do list, a whole host of your body’s processes rely on energy. It is fundamental for tissue regeneration, body temperature regulation, and metabolism, while also playing a pivotal role in nutrient absorption.
Last, but not least, we come to a very important vitamin, one that is often the most overlooked: vitamin Z. As in sleep. As in bedtime. Fundamentally crucial to any triumphant wellness journey, sleep and rest are vital to immune function, heart health, cellular repair, brain plasticity, and cognitive function.*
Whether you want to support one specific section of your wellness goals, or a cross section as featured in our SW02: Wellness Sampler Set, take time for you, for auld and new lang syne. Until next time, keep sipping!
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.