Herbal Tea

Herbal tea is not made of leaves from the tea plant. It’s name d thus simply because it is made in the same fashion as tea is. Herbal teas are made from a wide variety of plants & herbs such as hibiscus & mint. A relatively modern creation they have become popular as medical science has paid great attention to the health affirming nature of certain plants & herbs.

Tea & Health: Osteoarthritis treatment

Tea has proved beneficial in treating rheumatoid arthritis & osteoporosis especially in post menopausal women. Osteoporosis & liver disease may also be reduced by drinking green tea. Tea also reduces injury induced by radiation.

Tea & Health: Strong teeth

Tea contains fluoride it is considered teeth friendly. It protects against tooth decay & inhibits plaque formation. It also improves the clinical manifestation of oral lesions.

Tea & Health: Resists to cancers

High concentration of phytochemicals may help in stabilizing free radicals, thereby decreasing the risk of cancer. Tea could play an important role in changing the genes involved in the process of causing cancer, a claim which has also been supported by chemical studies. It also increases apoptosis a process whereby tumour calls are eliminated.

Tea & Health: Better metabolic functioning & intestines healthy

Polyphenols, which are present in tea, have a beneficial effect in changing intestinal bacterial growth. What happens is the bacteria that are less useful in maintaining a healthy intestinal physiology are partially suppressed by tea and beneficial bacteria are favored.

Tea & Health: Lowering heart diseases

Due to the presence of antioxidants tea acts as an oxygen radical scavenger. Several diet recommendations have included both green & black tea to help protect against cardiovascular diseases.

Cup of Tea contains: Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins & Minerals like carotene a precursor to Vitamin A, Thiamin, Riboflavin, nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid, ascorbic acid, Vitamin B6, folic acid, manganese & potassium. Plus when added to milk which is how tea is enjoyed by most, it can provide a number of other vitamins & minerals.

Cup of Tea contains: Fluoride

Fluoride is required to support bone mineralization & protect teeth against dental caries. Tea provides 70% of our daily fluoride intake.

Cup of Tea contains: Antioxidants

Antioxidants are one of the key requirements for human nutrition. Tea contains high levels of antioxidants called polyphenols or flavonoids, which reduce our risk of developing cardiovascular disease, cancers, cataracts, macular degeneration, cognitive impairment, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s and liver diseases.

Tea: Cupful of healthy benefits

Tea was discovered by the emperor Sheng Nung, when tea leaves accidentally fell into a pot of boiling water. Tea is the most commonly consumed liquid after the water in world with an estimated one billion cups consumed daily worldwide. Director Emeritus of American Health Foundation has certified that a regular intake of up to 10 cups of tea a day will contribute to our health and wellbeing. The most popular beverage in the world is tea, except in England & Ireland, where beer is more popular.

Optimize your Day (Make the best use of each day): Drink milk

Milk encourages the release serotonin, a sleep enhancing hormone. And make sure you avid caffeine and alcohol tow hours before bed because they can make it hard to nod off.

Optimize your Day: Use lavender oil

A few drops on your pillow at night can help make you feel dreamy.

Optimize your Day (Make the best use of each day): Get better bed

A standard double gives a couple just about 67 cm each, less then a baby in a cot. Most people turn over 70 times a night, so the more room you have, the better.

Optimize your Day: Turn off the television

Bright light from late night television can disrupt your sleep cycle, making it hard to nod off. Try reading or listening to calm music instead.