Herbal teas have been used in traditional medicine systems. In addition to cool off, experts have prescribed herbal tea rich in antioxidants to treat a wide variety of health problems.
You interested? Here are some types of herbal teas and their benefits can be your choice:
1. Alfala leaf tea Alfala leaves and flowers used to be tea. Tea is rich in vitamins and has long been used to help relieve
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Tea May Reduce Brittle Bones Risk
The benefits of tea have been more often associated with the content of antioxidants in it that could prevent cancer and aging. Whereas drinking tea regularly also provide other benefits, one of which inhibit bone loss.
A recent study in Taiwan shows, women who often drank tea less often affected by osteoporosis or bone thinning. Research conducted by experts from Cheng Kung University, published
A recent study in Taiwan shows, women who often drank tea less often affected by osteoporosis or bone thinning. Research conducted by experts from Cheng Kung University, published
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Tea Could Improve 5 Most Important Areas in Your Life
Most people prefer coffee than tea, when his intention to awaken from sleep, or increase energy. In fact, tea also has the "builder" is no less great. Usefulness not only refreshes the mind, but also improve your mood, relieve stress and relax the body and mind. The key to choosing just the right tea to be enjoyed according to your current physical condition.
According to Kiley Holiday, an
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
- Tea: Try drinking green, chamomile, or black. Loaded with antioxidants they boost immune function, fight cold and flu, and destroy cell-damaging free radicals.
- Zinc: have 15 to 25 mgs of zinc a day as some consider it the single most important nutrient for maintaining optimal immune function. It can be found in red meat, poultry, beans, nuts and fortified cereal.
- Almonds: are full of vitamin E which helps boost the immune system by increasing the amount of the body's cells that destroy germs.
- Broccoli: helps mucous membranes form to protect your body from damage by repelling environmental threats. It also contains vitamin A, C, and glutathione, all of which are known to help boost immunity.
- Vitamin C: Studies found that people who take vitamin C experience 45 to 91 percent reduction in common cold incidence while most people find them in citrus fruits, strawberries actually have a higher vitamin C concentration.
- Fiber: helps to support the production of white blood cells that fight bacteria. Fiber also allows your body to absorb immune boosting nutrients. Try a bowl of steel-cut oats with flax-seed.
- Mushrooms: contain beta-glucans known to enhance immunity. They also contain selenium, deficiencies in this nutrient are linked to developing the flu.
- De-Stress: Try yoga, tai chi, or meditation. Stress causes the immune system to be more susceptible to the common cold and other viruses.
- Watermelon: The antioxidant glutathione found in watermelon helps fight and fortify cells against infections.
- Yogurt: Yogurt containing "live and active cultures" may reduce your changes of getting a cold.
- Simple sugars: avoid them! Sugary foods and sugary juices can impair immune function.
- Vitamin D: linked to immune function and regulation, deficiency increases the risk of infections. Few foods contain vitamin D and its best to get your dose from short periods of sun exposure without sunscreen.
- Garlic: several antioxidants found in garlic battle immune system invaders. It has strong anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal qualities.
- Capsaican: studies have shown that capsaican, the substance that makes hot peppers hot, can fighting colds before they start when taken daily by increasing your
- Echinacea: this supplement stimulates production of white blood cells. It has anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, and anti-viral powers that strengthens the body's natural immunity. It can be found in teas or taken as a supplement.
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