Endometriosis

July 3, 2010 Q&A
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endometriosis, just to put the topic at the top *grins*.. i have endometrosis, which i have recently had surgery for, however they were unable to get it all, but we will see how it all goes. anyways i was wondering two things.. a tea that is good for balancing womens hormones, as it is [...]

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Herbfest, healthy eating, and feeding your baby.

June 18, 2010 Events

It is that time of year again, and Take Charge Tea is sponsoring the tea tasting table at Midsummer Herbfest for the third year.  As well, this year, we will have a Breastfeeding Comfort Station for nursing mothers.  This will be located near the tea tasting tables and hopefully will make new mothers feel comfortable [...]

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“Mugwort’s” serendipity

June 7, 2010 Teazine
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There was this angelic human I met one time…she teaches shamanism but at the time was teaching sacred geometry and merkaba meditations while traveling with aboriginal elders.  I found the teaching (and especially the Merkaba meditation) to be so profound that over the past decade I often google her to see what she is up [...]

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Mugwort’s Herbology for kids

June 7, 2010 Events
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Mugwort is such a magical herb which I have discovered is held with very high esteem in certain circles. I am thrilled to be embarking on this journey of discovery along with open young minds and the spirit of Mugwort.  I’m eternally grateful for the inspiration coming to me but I really have J.K. Rowling [...]

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Chamomile Mint Iced Tea Lemonaid

May 29, 2010 Teazine
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Chamomile Mint Iced Tea Lemonaid
What a golden, smooth and delicious cup of sunshine for a hot afternoon on the verandah!
3 tablespoons Chamomile Catnip Calendula blend
1 tablespoon of dried spearmint
4 cups boiled water
steep 10 minutes
juice 4 medium or large lemons
strain tea into pitcher with lemon juice
1/2 cup unpasteurized honey added to warm tea till melted
fill [...]

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Good Night Tea

May 26, 2010 Q&A
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Hi My question is this: I will be turning 50 years old next month, have been starting to experience mild pre-menopausal symptoms. I have an overactive bladder, and I suspect it might be prolapsed as well. I have to avoid coffee and any caffeinated drinks. In the evenings, I would love to be [...]

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Elegant Elderberry Iced Tea

May 26, 2010 Teazine
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We make the Nettle, Mint, Stevia tea strong and add ice on a regular basis but there are a few special iced teas that we bring to potlucks, picnics or bbq’s. These are gorgeous, delicious and refreshing; always a hit!
Elegant Elderberry Iced Tea
6 Tablespoons of Elderberry, Echinacea Take Charge tea
8 cups boiling [...]

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Fibromyalgia and Blood Sugar management

May 17, 2010 Q&A
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Do you recommend any teas for fibromyalgia
or Type 2 diabetes?
–Pam

I designed the Green tea with Fennel and Ginger specifically for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and weight management. This is my recommendation  as the Green tea is not only cleansing to improve elimination but stimulating because of the small amount of caffeine.  It boosts [...]

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Managing Sinus Congestion

May 10, 2010 Q&A
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Please tell me a good tea for sinus problems. Sometimes this is related to a cold and other times due to allergies. Thank you
–anonymous
The first thing I would do is drink strong peppermint tea, this would be the best first aid relief for you to feel instantly. For a more [...]

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In the Beginning

April 1, 2010 Teazine
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The winding path leading to the creation of Take Charge Tea. (part one)
In 1990, I decided to take an evening course called “Herbology, Level 1″ with my dear friend Ulli from Austria. The course was held in a business park office in Ottawa south, and the teacher’s name was Lyn Armor. She was [...]

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Spice up your Love Life

March 29, 2010 Teazine
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We are often finding herbal remedies popping up in publications, articles, and news clips. In conversations with friends, it has become the norm to offer or receive a recipe or tea or tincture suggestion to combat a cold, or achey joints. Even some savvy family doctors are starting to suggest chicken soup or [...]

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Herbs are for busy families

March 27, 2010 Teazine
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These days families are busier than ever with jobs and schools and commuting and fitness classes and music classes. Then there is the deluge of information about nutrition we are fortunate enough to have access to, and all the things in our diets that we should avoid; and all the things that grow strong [...]

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