Rooibos for Children and Babies - As
well as their Mothers
The
amazingly soothing effect of Rooibos on colic babies and allergic tots is well
documented and much acclaimed – and gave origin to the fond expression “The
Miracle Brew”. Rooibos also alleviates diaper rash when applied topically with
each diaper change.
In South Africa Rooibos has been used for
generations as a supplement to breast-milk and is fondly known as "The Miracle
Brew" due to the amazingly soothing effect it has on allergic babies. This
phenomenon was discovered accidentally (and this is a TRUE story!) when one day
a frantic mother with a screaming baby in her arms , searched for a quick way to
warm her baby's bottle (this was before the microwave era). She added some warm
Rooibos tea to it and fed it to her baby. To her profound surprise the baby
stopped screaming and actually went to sleep peacefully and happy. To make a
long story short, this mother went on to help literally HUNDREDS of colicky
babies using Rooibos tea as a supplement to both breast and formula milk. She
recounted her experiences in a book called, "Allergies: an amazing discovery"
and became famous instantly. As did Rooibos tea! Those who were not already
serving Rooibos tea for it's affordability and wonderful taste, were now rushing
out to get to the ULTIMATE SOLUTION for colic and allergies!
For pregnant and breastfeeding mothers
there is the following indications:-
This tea can be drunk in unlimited quantities and will not disrupt sleeping
patterns
Pregnant women can drink Rooibos throughout the day without increasing
nausea and heartburn!
During pregnancy and breast feeding the body’s iron levels become depleted.
Tannins
in regular teas can strip you of up to one third of your diet’s iron - which
can leave you with chronic fatigue.
With Rooibos, this negative effect can be limited to a minimum.
The
anti-spasmodic compounds relieve stomach cramps and colic, while the
anti-inflammatory properties helps with digestive problems and skin
irritations.
Rooibos
also alleviates
diaper
rash when applied
topically with each
diaper change.
In
South Africa Rooibos has been used for generations as a
supplement to breast-milk. It is safe and
nutritious. The
minerals in Rooibos
supplement the daily intake of fluoride and calcium needed by growing children to develop
strong teeth and bones.
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