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Expert: Dr. Candice Davis, ScD - 9/4/2009


Question
Is it safe for an 8 yr. old to drink a cup of regular orange pekoe tea a couple of times a week?My daughter loves it and I know that tea is a natural healthy drink in moderation.She has it with milk and sugar. When I was a child, my grandmother made me tea.Looking forward to your response.,
Carrie

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Hello,
I have fond memories drinking hot Lipton Black or Orange pekoe tea in my grandmother's kitchen on sunday mornings.  Your question brought warm smiles to my face, so thank you :) The tea should be fine for your daughter.  I would however suggest limiting the amount of sugar she puts into her cup or mug.  Too much sweet flavor can be hard on the digestive system.  I would limit it to 1 cube or aprox 1/4tsp of a natural sugar (instead of white sugar) per cup. Or better yet, with some honey.
I usually give my children a cup of Chamommile tea with honey before bed on days where they are having a hard time settling down for the day. And if they are grumpy or sleepy in the morning before school, I give them a cup of green tea.
Hope that helps. And don't forget to have a cup of tea for your self.  Rosemary and/or Raspberry leaf tea are wonderful teas for women--even as young as your daughter.  She may even like the Raspberry leaf tea.  But most importantly, enjoy your warm memories you are creating with your daughter.
Cheers,
Dr. C

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Dr. Candice Davis, ScD

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I specialize in answering questions about children's health and diseases. My answers are very empowering in that I teach home remedies and nutrition first. But also am an expert in pediatric herbal medicine. If you want a natural cure or natural mode of healing common to serious childhood diseases/illnesses--Ask Me!

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I have 5 children and have seen everything--if not in my own family, but in my clinic as well. With that said, I have tons of personal experience. On the academic side, I have years of clinical training and apprenticeship in herbal medicine, specifically Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. And further education in pediatric herbal medicine. Plus I have been through it all with my own kids and my neices/nephews.

Organizations
I am a member of the American Herbalist Guilde, East-West Herbal Guilde of Arizona, and National Association of Professional Women.

Publications
URTV-Asheville, NC. I was a guest speaker on the Dale Joyner Show LIve on televison. I discussed healthly lifestyles for the Asheville community.

Education/Credentials
I am a certified medical herbalist specializing in Ayurvedic and chinese medicine. From the Asian Botanical College. I have a doctorate from Ashewood University in Health Sciences. Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP) for health supplements Certified.

Awards and Honors
International Who's Who Award in Medicine--November 2008.

Past/Present Clients
many. one famous one Matt. www.mattannecharico.com

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