Disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) and celiac disease are the most serious causes of gastrointestinal bloating.[1]
A sluggish bowel is also a major cause, particularly when it leads to chronic constipation. When your gut isn’t emptied often enough, your abdomen can become too ‘full’. Similarly, bloating can result from gastroparesis, a delay in the emptying of food from the stomach into the small intestine. This is often the result of low stomach acid.[2]
Most often, poor gut bacteria are to blame. When ‘bad’ gut bacteria overwhelm your ‘good’ bacteria, the result is some form dysbiosis. If untreated, this can lead to Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) (too many bad bacteria in the small intestine) or Candida overgrowth.
SIBO occurs when bacteria from one part of the digestive tract end up in the small intestine, or when the naturally occurring bacteria in your small intestine grow out of control. This imbalance of bacteria in your gut can cause bloating, diarrhea, and pain.[3]
Similarly, an overgrowth of Candida albicans yeast can lead to gas and bloating. Candida yeast can usually live naturally in the gut without causing any problems – but when it grows out of control, it can wreak havoc on your normal digestive function.[4]
There may also be certain foods you are allergic or intolerant to. Wheat and dairy are some of the most common causes of bloating, along with fructooligosaccharides (present in onions, garlic, apples and other foods containing high FODMAPs).
Of course, there are times it’s really hard to avoid certain foods! For example, you might know that beans and spices give you a terrible stomach-ache, but your boss has just shouted lunch at the local Mexican restaurant… or, you know that you can’t tolerate dairy products, but your best friend has just given you a box of chocolates for your birthday.
In these cases, it’s helpful to know that relief is just a tea away!
There are many amazing medicinal herbs that can be brewed into a tea for bloating and gas relief. Drinking these teas throughout the day can help to relieve the pain and discomfort of digestive ills.
Ginger Tea
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The next time you pop in to your favorite coffee bar, consider skipping the pumpkin-spice lattes, caramel macchiatos, and cold-brew iced coffees; instead, go for a soothing, steaming cup of tea. Because in addition to tea’s well-known power to soothe sore throats and even help prevent cancer and diabetes, it could actually help you drop a few pounds.
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Drinking tea may support weight loss or weight maintenance because it fills the void of beverages that are high in sugar and calories," says Josh Axe, D.N.M., founder of Ancient Nutrition. "When you switch out flavored lattes, coffee with added cream and sugar, and sugary sodas or juices, and replace them with tea, you are cutting a massive amount of calories a day." (We, too, love a salted caramel mocha, but a grande packs a whopping 420 calories compared with 0 in a Wellness Tea!).
Here's an added bonus: In addition to its absence of calories (unsweetened tea is basically plant-flavored water), certain varieties contain compounds that give them an even bigger fat-burning boost. Here are eight delicious ones to try:
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Saffron is a rich, yellow-hued and ancient spice. Saffron threads are a deep reddish orange, but turn golden yellow when cooked, or brewed as a tea. Because saffron’s harvesting process is so labor intensive, the price point can get pretty steep — it’s the world’s most expensive spice. But a little goes a long way, so a jar of the precious stuff should last you for a bit.
Saffron comes from flowers of the Crocus sativus, which grows in the middle east and parts of Europe — it’s most commonly cultivated in Iran, India, and Greece. Saffron has been used since ancient times to add color and flavor to foods, as a fabric dye, and also has benefits when brewed as a tea. It was prized by the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians as a medicinal remedy; some research shows that saffron is effective for a variety of uses and that low-dose supplementation has antidepressant properties.
Saffron’s antidepressant features may be the result of increased serotonin action in the body; effects include an elevated mood and a reduced desire to munch on snacks. According to Dr. Michael Murray ND, recent clinical trials also show that there may be more benefit to saffron supplementation than previously known — beyond its antidepressant effects. Brewing the golden spice into a soothing tea may have a number of benefits; here are just a few.
Helps Kick Low-Grade Depression To The Curb
Saffron’s antidepressant properties may be one of its most powerful attributes. A 2013 study published by the Journal of Integrative Medicine included a large-scale analysis of saffron’s mood boosting properties, and found that the spice’s depression-relieving potential is pretty profound. While larger scale studies would help confirm saffron’s efficacy as an antidepressant, current research looks promising, so feel free to enjoy some tea each day to help up your mood, and reduce the urge to snack. Prepping some saffron tea is simple; add a few strands to some hot water, let steep for about 20 minutes, give it a good stir, and sip.
Has Powerful Anti-Cancer Properties
The deep, golden color of saffron tea comes from the crocin compound — a chemical component found in the flower that’s loaded with phytonutrients and antioxidants. Recent studies show that both crocin and crocetin have potent anti-carcinogenic effects in lung, breast, pancreatic, and leukemic cells, and also liver, skin, and cervical cancers. The research regarding saffron’s potential anti-cancer benefits is super exciting; all the more reason to get your daily cup of tea in.
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Roses, the queen of flowers and the flower that we all cherish. This magnificent one is the symbol of love, beauty, and happiness. So when you gift a bouquet of roses to your loved ones, did you know that this flower is packed with loads of natural goodness other than its beauty? If not, it’s time to know everything.
So how to turn this lovely roses into a delicious tea?
Our divine roses are originated in renowned Rose Valley of Bulgaria and are organically grown to make sure it is a safe product to consume. This valley is famous for its rose cultivations that go back to centuries and the roses are appreciated and celebrated every year.
When it comes to preparation, the fresh buds are simply dehydrated to make rosebud tisanes, and the organic rosebuds tea are free from any artificial chemical sprayings.
How to brew?
This is the background story of this lovely beverage. Not only is the backstory it important to know to brew this properly.
The recommendation is to steep rose buds for 4 to 5 minutes in hot water at 150 F temperature and use a covered glass or ceramic teapot for this purpose. You could use around 2 teaspoons of rosebuds for every 500ml of water. Once brewed it is ideal to use a glass or double wall glass cups for presenting so that the beautiful brew is visible. However, you could still brew this little longer if you prefer somewhat stronger tea.
This exquisite brew has sweet and floral taste notes and also lovely fragrance of rose to make it more appealing to drink. The tea has mild and calming properties, yet it will act as a wonderful refresher to lift your day.
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