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To get a little boost of energy when you feel tired, we have always brewed a warm cup of rosemary or peppermint tea. These simple garden plants have been used for generations to wake up the senses, clear the head, and bring back a bit of pep when your spirit is flagging.
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Long done when a little boost of energy
When you feel a sudden wave of tiredness washing over you, the best thing to do is to brew a warm, comforting cup of rosemary or peppermint tea and take a quiet moment for yourself. We all have those days when the body just feels heavy. It often happens when the seasons change, after a long week of hard work, or simply when you have not been sleeping as well as you should. In the old days, we did not run around looking for fancy pills. We just looked at what was growing in the garden to help us find our stride again. For generations, we have turned to rosemary to help us feel a bit more awake and clear-headed in the morning. It is a wonderful little plant, full of sunshine, that people have used since ancient times to bring back a bit of pep when the spirit is flagging. Peppermint is another old favourite of mine. Just the bright, fresh scent of its crushed leaves is enough to wake up the senses and give you a gentle lift when you feel like nodding off in the middle of the afternoon. You simply put a small handful of these dried leaves into your teapot, pour boiling water over them, and let them steep while you breathe in the steam. It is a simple, time-honoured ritual that does you a world of good. Of course, if this heavy fatigue hangs around for too long and you cannot seem to shake it off, it is always wise to go and have a friendly chat with your doctor or pharmacist just to be safe.
Les gestes de Mamie
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A splash of cold water on the neck
When you feel a sudden wave of sleepiness, go to the sink and splash some cool water on the back of your neck and your wrists. It is a simple, old-fashioned trick that instantly wakes up the senses.
- 02
Breathe in some crushed peppermint leaves
Keep a few dried peppermint leaves in a small jar. When your head feels heavy, crush them between your fingers and take a deep breath of that bright, fresh scent to give yourself a quick, natural lift.
- 03
A warm cup of rosemary tea
Steep a small sprig of rosemary in boiling water for five minutes. We have always drank this in the morning to help us feel more awake and clear-headed for the day's work.
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A brisk walk around the garden
Do not stay slumped in your chair. Step outside for just five minutes, stretch your arms high, and take a few deep breaths of fresh air to get your blood moving again.
Une recette à essayer
Mamie's Rosemary and Peppermint Morning Lift
Ce qu’il te faut
- 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon of dried peppermint leaves
- 1 cup of freshly boiled water
- 1 small slice of lemon (optional, for taste)
Comment je m’y prends
- 01Place the dried rosemary and peppermint leaves into your favourite mug or a small teapot.
- 02Pour the boiling water directly over the herbs to release their aromatic oils.
- 03Cover the cup with a small saucer to keep the steam and goodness inside.
- 04Let the infusion steep for about 5 to 7 minutes.
- 05Strain the warm liquid into your cup, add the lemon slice if you like, and sip it slowly while breathing in the fresh, awakening scent.
Questions fréquentes
What is a good natural way to get a little boost of energy when I feel tired?
How do I make Mamie's rosemary and peppermint tea for morning fatigue?
Can I use peppermint leaves to wake myself up quickly in the afternoon?
Are there any safety precautions I should know about when dealing with constant tiredness?
What else can I do besides drinking tea to shake off sudden sleepiness?
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