Top 5 Reasons to Drink Chamomile Tea

Chamomile tea is a pleasant tasting, caffeine-free, herbal tea with numerous health benefits. Need more convincing? Here are some of the top health benefits of one of my favourite teas:

1. Digestive aid. It helps soothe upset stomachs and muscle cramping associated with indigestion.

2. Anti-microbial. This tea is packed with anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties, which makes it a great tea if you feel like you are coming down with a cold or flu.

3. Decreases anxiety and is an effective sleep aid. This tea is calming to the nervous system and helps calm the mind, which makes it useful for insomnia.

4. Decreases menstrual cramps. Contains anti-spasmodic effects, meaning it helps stop muscle spasms associated with painful periods.

5. Anti-inflammatory. Helps decrease inflammation associated with joint and body pain as well as numerous diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.