Photo by Işıl Agc   As a teenager, I struggled with PMS, the worst of all, the monstrous period cramps. That was until I started drinking chamomile tea. Before I discovered chamomile tea, I used to take over-the-counter medications which didn't help at all. Initially, my drinking of chamomile tea was to remedy my mood swings and insomnia. I had no idea it would come in handy in remedying my period cramps. I saw results within a month of drinking it every morning at breakfast. I have researched and tried a total of four herbal teas that can minimize or completely get rid of period cramps. Here are the details of what I've learned: Chamomile tea is a popular herbal tea that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including menstrual cramps. Chamomile contains anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties that can help relax the uterus and ease cramps.  Guinea hen weed , also known as anamu, is an herb commonly used in traditional medicine to treat a ...

Photo by Anna Pou Can you lose weight by drinking tea? Whenever I hear Westerners talk about dieting, it often involves cutting back on carbs, especially foods high in simple carbs such as rice and noodles. Westerners tend to believe that Asians don't gain weight because of their good genes, but that is a nonfactual stereotype. In fact, whenever Asians start gravitating towards Western fast food, which of course, consists of a lot of sugar, they do gain weight, just like us. However, when I observe the diets of Asians, such as the Chinese and Japanese, I see that they eat noodles and rice without hesitation. The vast difference is that tea is always included in their meal plans and serves as a substitute for juice. I am committed to naturally maintaining my weight and believe I have been successful in keeping it between 115-130 pounds throughout my adult life. My research and tryouts have been constant and my years of research have revealed that drinking tea can contribute to weigh...