Detox teas to consume while fasting

My top three elixir tonic bases and what detox teas are safe to consume while intermittent fasting.

I've been making elixir tonics for over 15 years. Some of my best recipes are up on my YouTube channel at Andrea Cox TV! The number one question my clients ask when they attend my retreats is “what do you prefer to use as a base of your elixir tonics”? And, "what detox teas to consume while fasting"? I'm about to share with you my top three elixir tonic bases below and their health benefits. 

Contrary to popular belief, matcha is not my base of choice, nor is coffee. Coffee taxes the adrenal glands and leaves you feeling more tired rather than uplifted. Matcha contains EGCG. EGCG is extremely healthy unless you have an MTHFR deficiency. Considering 40% of the population has an MTHF gene mutation (myself included), I tend to stay away from green teas.

So what are my top three elixir tonic bases? See below!

Gynostemma 

Gynostemma is one of the number one anti-inflammatories around. Gynostemma is a form of ginseng that adapts to what you need. If you are tired it will aid your sleep. If you need heightened energy it will fuel you. This is my go to base of choice!

Again, this is my FAVORITE base for tea! Here are just a few of the health benefits of the beautiful herb gynostemma.

The benefits of gynostemma

• Gynostemma acts as a ‘master switch’ for metabolism. AMPK senses and response to low levels ATP, the energy provider for cells. It turns up processes in cells and mitochondria to enhance the conversion of food into energy. This action supports healthy aging and cellular function.
• Gynostemma contains an extract known as actiponin. Actiponin has been proven to increase weight loss and promotes a greater reduction in abdominal fat.
• Gynostemma is believed to promote antioxidant defense and research has associated this antioxidant activity to support a healthy liver contributing towards regulating blood sugar levels. It is also believed to promote healthy gut flora.

Licorice Root

Licorice root has a delicate sweet taste and is an excellent bass for your morning tea as it invigorates and energizes you without affecting the adrenal glands.

The benefits of licorice

Licorice has many health benefits. My favorite being its unique ability to heal eczema.

Eczema is just one of the ailments that healing sweet-flavored licorice tea heals. Eczema is the term for a group of skin conditions that affects over 30 million people in the US, according to the National Eczema Association.

Eczema can cause itching, redness, scaling, and a very irritating form of skin inflammation.

Glycyrrhiza glabra extract, or licorice root extract, may be effective against bacteria that can infect the skin. This makes licorice tea a win-win for those of you who suffer from chronic skin conditions. 

Stomach discomfort and ulcers

Infection with bacteria called Helicobacter pylori can cause peptic ulcers in some people. Research suggestsTrusted Source that a licorice extract may help kill H. Pylori bacteria. A clinical trial of 120 people found that the addition of licorice extract to the standard treatment significantly improved H. Pylori eradication.

Hepatitis C

Glycyrrhizin may help treat hepatitis C, a virus that infects the liver. Without treatment, hepatitis C can cause inflammation and long-term liver damage. ResearchersTrusted Source has reported that glycyrrhizin demonstrates antimicrobial activity against hepatitis C in cell samples and may hold promise as a future treatment for this virus.

Doctors in Japan use an injectable form of glycyrrhizin to treat people who have chronic hepatitis C that does not respond to other treatments. The results of laboratory studies in Japan suggest that it may be helpful for this.

Tooth decay

Some research suggests that licorice may help kill bacteria in the mouth that cause tooth decay. This is a win-win for anyone suffering from tooth decay! This does not mean it has potential as a future cavity treatment though.

Guayassa

Guayusa is one of those teas that you need to be careful with as it does contain caffeine. I recommend this tea to all of my clients who are trying to get off of the coffee train!

The benefits of guayusa 

In addition to helping boost energy, some proponents suggest that sipping guayusa on a regular basis can reduce your risk for diabetes and heart disease.1 It’s also suggested that drinking guayusa can help promote weight loss.

At this point, however, little is known about how drinking guayusa might influence health. Studies investigating the health properties of guayusa are extremely limited, and almost no studies have been performed on humans.2

The caffeine content in guayusa and in coffee can vary greatly according to the way it is manufactured and brewed. However, the caffeine in one cup of brewed guayusa is said to be comparable to the caffeine in a cup of coffee.

Antioxidants are compounds that help prevent cell damage from oxidation in the body. Several studies have confirmed the antioxidant properties of the guayusa plant.

Whatever base you choose remember, coffee dehydrates you! Green teas are often not sourced organically and are a real hit or miss.

Herbal teas feed your adrenal glands. Check out over 700 detox raw vegan recipe videos on my YouTube channel AndreaCoxTV

I also welcome you to take the FREE health assessment on my website. this will aid you in assisting what herbs and herbal supplements are right for you!

My favorite elixir recipe to drink while intermittent fasting

Gynostemma is a long-revered longevity tea from Japan, similar to ginseng. Combined with Sun Potion herbs, almond milk, and a date for some sweetness, it tastes fantastic and is especially soothing right before bed.

SERVES 1

1 cup brewed Dragon Herbs gynostemma tea, hot

⅓ cup fresh oat milk and hazelnut milk combined

2-3 Medjool dates, pitted 

1 tablespoon of The Raw Detox Formula

1 real cocoa bean

⅛ teaspoon ceylon cinnamon (this will stabilize your blood sugar levels)

1/3 tsp green leaf stevia (optional)

Directions 

1. Brew gynostemma tea and set aside to cool for 2 minutes.

2. Next, add all ingredients to a blender, and mix until warm and frothy.

3. Pour and drink slowly. Enjoy the cup of warming inner peace.

Blessings of peace, health, love & abundance ~ Andrea