4 OF THE BEST

T2 Liquorice Legs Loose Leaf Herbal Tisane (£8 for 100g, t2tea.com). Perfect for anyone who loves a proper pot of loose-leaf tea, this energising, minty-fresh brew has a sweet note from the liquorice.

Krocus Kozanis Herbal Tea with Honey, Orange & Saffron (£3.50 for 10 sachets, greeksaffron.co.uk). Saffron has been lauded as a medicinal plant since ancient times and Greek saffron growers welcome guests with this fragrant tea. Delicious served hot or cold.

Voya Fennel Fusion Organic Seaweed Tea (£9.40 for 20 sachets, voya.ie). A colleague loves this refreshing blend from Ireland’s west coast, which is designed to help detoxify your body and aid digestion.

Pukka Herbs Turmeric Gold Tea (£2.39 for 20 sachets, pukkaherbs.com). This organic blend features the golden Indian spice turmeric, which fights inflammation of all kinds, plus green tea, cardamom and lemon. A reader with gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) writes to say that Zymbion Q-10 Toothpaste (£7.95), which contains coenzyme Q10 and fluoride, is ‘amazing. I take an oral supplement, too, but since I started using the toothpaste as well I’ve had absolutely no bleeding,’ she says. Those who prefer fluoride-free toothpaste could try Aloe Dent Triple Action Toothpaste (£4.09, both victoriahealth.com), which contains coenzyme Q10, tea tree oil, green tea and natural whitening silica, plus soothing aloe vera.