Posted by GeishaGirl on December 7, 2004, at 13:31:11
In reply to Re: Alternative Treatment for Asthma? » GeishaGirl, posted by KaraS on December 3, 2004, at 14:44:57
Hi rainy,
> That's really interesting. Thanks. Wasn't there some controversy over the safety of mate though?Also, that would work if you're home and could brew it. What about if you're out somewhere?I havent heard about the controversy the you mentioned. I did mention this previously:
If you are sensitive to stimulants, I'm not sure how you'll react to mate. I have a hard time drinking a lot of coffee (jittery and angry), but not with mate. Others I have known some people with coffee sensitivity that have a problem drinking mate.Is this along the lines of what you are referring to? I'll elaborate a bit. I've had problems with feeling too speedy and also having 'anxiety' and I have no problem with mate. However, I do know some people who get too speedy and have 'anxiety' and they cannot drink mate because it makes things work for them.
What I have taken to doing when I hear conflicting info is trying something once or twice in very small amounts and see how my body and spirit are feeling and then decide whether or not to continue taking it.
As far as travelling is concerned...I tend to bring things with me when I travel or am out all day. I sometimes bring already made mate with me in a travel cup or thermos(it works the same for me regardless of temperature) or I carry some tea with me, along with a stainer (I don't use teaballs because they're too small. Mate exands a lot upon brewing.) Most cafes are good about giving out free hot water, if you have a cup with you or will sell it to you for the price of a cup of tea. Some cafes also sell mate, but it is much less stron. It's a bit of a pain, but after awhile I got used to it.
Hope this is helpful.
Geisha Girl
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