Healing Power of Tea
Drinking tea is good for you. The humble cuppa contains a wealth of nutrients such as Vitamin C, flavonoids, and polyphenols, which have been found to help boost the body's defenses against seroius illness.
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Tea is also rich in two key minerals - manganese, which is essential for bone growth and body development; and potassium, which helps keep the heart beating and maintain the fluid levels in the body. Tea is also tooth friendly, as it is one of the few sources of fluoride. Oral hygienists increasingly believe that tea improves overall health by preventing tooth decay and reducing plaque.
Scientists have revealed that black and green teas appear to help protect people against Alzheimer's disease by altering brain chemistry, and have recently published their findings in the academic journal for herbal medicine Phytotherapy Research. There is also growing scientific evidence that the antioxidant effects of the flavonoids in tea are important for helping to prevent cancer of such organs as the pancreas, prostate, colon, esophagus, and mouth.
Of equal importance is tea's ability to combat heart disease and reduce the risk of strokes; studies show that tea reduces blood cholesterol and blood clotting and lowers blood pressure.
Generally, any side effects such as digestive upsets, insomnia, headaches, and stained teeth, can be relieved by drinking no more than three to four cups a day and drinking lightly brewed tea. ~ Info quoted from the book, "Tea Bliss" by Theresa Cheung; Conari Press ©2007
The Healing Power of Tea
