Re:Re: More info on Teas please!

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Fiona

White

tea is OK, as is black and green. Elaine approved of mint teas and ginger

teas, although some individuals can’t tolerate them (like me, but then my

stomach objects to white and green, and most black teas, so I’m not the

greatest example here!)

The

problem with herbal teas is that herbs are, for the most part, polysaccharides,

which impacts our digestive tract. Herbs used as seasonings keep the

amounts tiny, and usually don’t cause an immediate impact or long-term

damage (although some folks have to be careful with spices/seasonings too, like

me…) But teas give our digestions a large amount that have to be

processed, and since our digestions may not be up to the task, that leads to fermentation

and intestinal damage.

Which

is why Elaine only approved of the few types of tea.

I

would hold off on a lemonbalm tea until you’ve been symptom-free for a

while. And the chamomile as well. Some of us also have to be careful

with mint and ginger teas as well, and even green, black and white teas.

All depends on your symptoms, and how long you’ve been on SCD.

Vanilla

in your tea is fine, if your digestion will tolerate it, and the vanilla doesn’t

contain added sugar (check the bottle labels carefully).

While

you’re dealing with digestive symptoms, you need to be cautious with teas

just as you are with foods.

Kim M.

SCD 6+ years

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 7 years

neurological & spinal deterioration 4 years

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I

am really disappointed to read that chamomile is illegal. Gutted. It's so

healing on the CNS and gut lining... is it not? I don't have loose stools... so

is it ok for me to consume before bed?

What about licorice tea?

I am having green tea every morning for morning tea, and sometimes I mix it

with white tea; is white tea legal? Not black tea with milk, but actual white

tea leaves. Higher in antioxidants than green tea, and less caffeine.

Can I put vanilla extract (organic) in my teas?

Can I drink an infusion of peppermint, spearmint and lemonbalm tea??

Thank you,

Fiona