Recipes to Keep the Pipes Flowing Flax Fennel Tea

Recipes to Keep The Pipes Flowing Flax Fennel Tea

Flax seed tea is amazing for soothing irritated mucous membranes including the intestines, throat, lungs, kidney and bladder. The volatile oils in fennel help relax the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract and can assist in reducing gas and bloating. (This tea can be made without the fennel also)

Many people are discouraged from making their own flaxseed tea because when heated in liquid, whole flaxseeds will become somewhat gummy and slimy. However, doesn’t happen with ground flaxseeds that are steeped in hot liquid. This unique tea has a rich yet delicate flavor.

2 Tb ground flaxseed (grind whole flax seeds in a spice grinder) 2 Tb coarsely ground fennel seeds (grind in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle) 2 cups boiling water juice of 1 lemon Stevia to taste

• Put the flaxseed meal and fennel seeds into a 2-cup measuring cup and fill with boiling water. Allow to steep about 15 minutes. • Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the steeped tea through the strainer into a tea pot or small pitcher.* • Add lemon and stevia. Makes 1 very large cup or 2 generous teacups of delicious flaxseed tea.

NOTE: If you let the tea cool it will get a little thick. You can reheat it or use it in your smoothies

*Save the ground flaxseed for your smoothies

Fenugreek Tea

Benefits of Fenugreek

Fennugreek tea will support your cleanse but does not have a laxative effect. It is available in most health food stores. Natural Cure for Heartburn and Acid Reflux - Fenugreek seeds contain a lot of mucilage, which helps sooth gastrointestinal inflammation by coating the lining of the stomach and intestine. Therefore, for an effective remedy against heartburn or Acid Reflux, simply sprinkle 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds onto your food. Another option is to take one teaspoon of seeds and swallow them with water or juice before any meal. Fennel tea after a meal is also very soothing.

Good for Balancing Cholesterol - It acts as a decongestant for the bile ducts and helps support normal bile flow which breaks down the fat.

Good for Lowering Blood Sugar Levels – This helps prevent or cure insulin resistance which improves your ability to burn fat.

Help Reduce Fat - It acts as a decongestant for the bile ducts and helps support normal bile flow. Bile breaks down the fat in the small intestine. Intestinal Calm Tea

Marshmallow root provides a number of purported benefits, which include reducing inflammation associated with stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel diseases asthma, sore throat, skin irritation, bronchitis or cough.

Dr. Oz recommends Hawthorne tea for stress and is soothing for the whole body. This tea comes from England and is part of the rose family. Originally, Hawthorn tea was studied for cardiovascular health. This tea is high in flavonids and a great soother for emotional stress and high blood pressure. Hawthorn tea doesn’t contain any sedative properties, so you can enjoy a cup morning noon and night.

1 serving

2 tsp Marshmallow root 1 tsp Hawthorn berries • Add 2 tsp of chopped marshmallow root to 1 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil • Simmer for 15 minutes, and then add the hawthorn berries • Allow the liquid to cool about 30 minutes and then strain. • Drink one cup up a day.

Slippery Elm Porridge

Slippery Elm has been shown to neutralize acidity and protect mucous membranes along the GI tract by coating the membrane surface. This "buffering" of the membranes helps the irritated area (stomach, intestines, throat) heal themselves while the acidic offending environment is isolated from the membrane. The coating action also soothes ulcers.

This easy slippery elm porridge really soothes your stomach and intestines. It helps with constipation and is very gentle. It does not cause bloating. It is allergen free and can be spiced up to your liking.

1 serving

2 Tb slippery elm powder ½ tsp cinnamon 4 Tb water 3/4 cup nut or hemp milk Pinch of nutmeg (optional) 1/2 tsp raw honey or several drops stevia (optional)

• Whisk together the slippery elm, cinnamon, water and nut milk • Pour mixture into a small pot, stir over a low flame, gently heating the mixture and stirring constantly until it thickens 1-2 minutes. It will be like the consistency of yogurt • Turn off the heat and add nutmeg and sweetener. • Eat immediately