An herbal tea that is tea-like in taste?

I wouldn't even try. Many of the tisanes are also full of
antioxidants. So are coffee and cocoa. Get caffiene tablets from the
drug store and take just enough so you don't get headaches. Drink a
lot of water. Toci
Ozzy wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I've recently started a course of chemotherapy, and was told by a
> reputable alternative practicioner/MD that the ideal tea consumption is
> zero throughout the course, and for a few weeks after -- because the
> antioxidants for which *T. sinensis* is famous hamper the effectiveness
> of the chemo agents.
>
> So I'm looking for input as to an acceptable herbal mixture to try that
> has no antioxidants. Some caffiene would be a plus (yerba mate hax been
> nixed as having antioxidants galore), and if it could taste like any sort
> of real tea, that would be ideal - I don't want to go back to coffee for
> necessary caffiene.
>
> Is there anything remotely like that? I figure that this is the place to
> ask if anywhere is. Thanks.
>
> Ozzy

Other things that are extremely high in antioxidants are any berries,
and rooibos. I'd check any tisane or infusion through with your
doctor. Report back to us on what he says? Toci
Ozzy wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I've recently started a course of chemotherapy, and was told by a
> reputable alternative practicioner/MD that the ideal tea consumption is
> zero throughout the course, and for a few weeks after -- because the
> antioxidants for which *T. sinensis* is famous hamper the effectiveness
> of the chemo agents.
>
> So I'm looking for input as to an acceptable herbal mixture to try that
> has no antioxidants. Some caffiene would be a plus (yerba mate hax been
> nixed as having antioxidants galore), and if it could taste like any sort
> of real tea, that would be ideal - I don't want to go back to coffee for
> necessary caffiene.
>
> Is there anything remotely like that? I figure that this is the place to
> ask if anywhere is. Thanks.
>
> Ozzy

Hey, good luck in your chemo. I don't know but I remember seeing some
links that black puer is good for cancer treatment. Maybe Mike has
some links on his site. I guess I would do some research that all teas
across the board are bad for chemo. A weak cup of tea still taste
good.

Jim

Ozzy wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I've recently started a course of chemotherapy, and was told by a
> reputable alternative practicioner/MD that the ideal tea consumption is
> zero throughout the course, and for a few weeks after -- because the
> antioxidants for which *T. sinensis* is famous hamper the effectiveness
> of the chemo agents.
>
> So I'm looking for input as to an acceptable herbal mixture to try that
> has no antioxidants. Some caffiene would be a plus (yerba mate hax been
> nixed as having antioxidants galore), and if it could taste like any sort
> of real tea, that would be ideal - I don't want to go back to coffee for
> necessary caffiene.
>
> Is there anything remotely like that? I figure that this is the place to
> ask if anywhere is. Thanks.
>
> Ozzy

Ozzy <reply@ng.please> wrote:
>
>So I'm looking for input as to an acceptable herbal mixture to try that
>has no antioxidants. Some caffiene would be a plus (yerba mate hax been
>nixed as having antioxidants galore), and if it could taste like any sort
>of real tea, that would be ideal - I don't want to go back to coffee for
>necessary caffiene.

Look for "Greek Mountain Tea" at a Greek deli. Krinos sells the stuff.
It's a little bit minty but it has a grassy sort of green-tea like flavour.
It's not tea, but it's a nice drink.
--scott

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