Posts

Showing posts from March, 2022

Top 4 Herbs for Athletic Performance

Image
  Although herbs are generally thought of as delicate and fragrant, don't underestimate their power to boost your athletic performance. Instead of turning to heavily processed "muscle-building" shakes or artificially sweetened sports drinks, which are ultimately detrimental to your abilities, look for these herbs that have been promoting a stronger physique for centuries. You will be at your maximum potential for strength, stamina and alertness with these four herbs. Whether supplemented, sprinkled on your food, or sipped in tea, you will see a difference. 1.     Maca (Lepidium meyenii) Loved by bodybuilders and athletes, maca helps increase stamina and enhance concentration, improve strength,. Its hormone-regulating properties also help restore testosterone levels, which are typically depleted after a workout, but are essential for proper muscle growth. In addition, maca contains both complex carbohydrates and protein, so it is great for providing essentia...

4 Rejuvenating Herbal Tea Ingredients

Image
Herbal tea has been around for centuries. Yet, despite their name, herbal teas are not true teas at all. True tea, including green tea, black tea and oolong tea, is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. On the other hand, herbal teas are made from dried fruits, flowers, spices or herbs. This means herbal teas can come in a wide range of flavors and tastes and make for an attractive alternative to sweetened drinks or water. In addition to being delicious, some herbal teas have health-promoting properties. In fact, herbal teas have been used for hundreds of years as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments. Interestingly, modern science has begun to find evidence supporting some of the traditional uses of herbal tea, as well as some newer uses. Here is a list of 10 healthy herbal teas that you might want to try. 1. Chamomile tea Chamomile tea is used for sleep aid and which is commonly known for calming effects. Chamomile tea or extract is best effective on sleep proble...