After a year of an invisible enemy and lockdowns perhaps it’s no wonder that our lifestyle may have slipped from healthy to ‘could do better’.
Maybe now’s the time to ditch the comfort eating, the ‘is it too early for a glass of wine?’ habit and swap the TV for long walks (socially-distanced of course).
Gently as it goes though, self-kindness and patience are important too – and Pukka teas are a particularly pleasant way to start.
Do you remember when herbal teas tasted like coloured water? No, you’re probably too young, but trust me, Pukka is a totally different experience.
Pukka teas are all certified organic, and are harvested sustainably, and growers paid fairly. The company was established by entrepreneur Tim Westwell and practicing herbalist Sebastian Pole.
Sebastian expertly blends practitioner-grade herbs and spices, which contain the highest level of essential oils and active ingredients. He uses Ayurvedic principles, a centuries-old Indian health practice which classifies people into three types, or Dosha: Vata, Pitta and Kapha, which can be rebalanced to restore health. You can even find your personal Dosha using the questionnaire on the Pukka Herbs website.
I love the various Pukka tea collections , but Day To Night has a particularly great selection, from getting you up in the morning with Ginseng And Matcha Green tea, Turmeric Gold to help reduce inflammation naturally, Revitalise (with cardamom which I adore), and then as we get towards evening, winding down with the naturally caffeine-free teas After Dinner and Night-Time.
But let’s talk a little more about night-time and sleep because sleep patterns have generally suffered during the pandemic. Research shows strong links between sleep and our immune system, and good quality sleep may even help our response to vaccination. So now is a good time for sleep hygiene.
Pukka’s new Night Time Berry is ideal – a mixture including different berries, valerium, chamomile, lavender and echinacea – a fabulous combination of natural sleep-inducers with immune-system support. And the best bit, it tastes absolutely delicious.
So, as a first step to your new healthy life, why not pop a box of Night Time Berry on your shopping list. Available from Waitrose, Amazon and Holland & Barrett for RRP £2.99 for a box containing 20 sachets.
By Dr K Thompson, award-winning author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope: Getting through breast cancer – by a doctor who knows
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Note: These articles express personal views. No warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information given and you should always consult a doctor if you need medical advice.