Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Tea - Not Only Perks You Up, But Benefits Your

A sip in the morning, while reading your newspaper just makes
your day complete. Most people's understanding about tea is
that, it is a source of refreshment and nothing more. Many do
not have a clue about its benefits and how useful it has been
in making our life a healthier one. 
 
For many who are not aware about the importance of tea, can get
to know it a little better. Tea has been around for more than
5,000 years and hopefully would be around for another 5,000
years. There are four basic types of tea black, green, oolong
and the most uncommon and rare breed is the white. 
 
All teas come from the same plant called as "Camellia sinensis"
a shrub which happens to grow up to 60 feet if found in wild.
The processing pattern is different for each tea which makes
the difference. 
 
You can also have iced tea which is equally beneficial like any
other hot cup of tea. Tea carries anti-cancer properties of
polyphenols which helps to fight cancer. There is very less
risk of heart disease as it prevents blood from clotting and
helps to reduce cholesterol levels. 
 
With the charm of refreshment and adding sparkle to your life,
it also helps in shielding you from some of the most deadly
diseases mankind has ever known. After a thorough research it
has been said that drinking 2 cups of tea everyday can reduce
your risk of developing ovarian cancer by 50%.
 
It has been very useful to maximize your body defenses to fight
diseases like cancer and heart disease. Black tea protects you
against cancers. It also helps in reducing your bad
cholesterol.
 
Having tea in comparison to coffee is better because coffee
contains more caffeine which is not good for our health. One
who adds milk to their tea helps in developing strong bones as
milk has calcium which is good for the bones. 
 
Tea contains fluoride and tannins which drive the plaque away.
It helps in keeping your dental records white and shiny, of
course including your usual dental regime which would involve
brushing and flossing. 
 
Even though there has been research that caffeinated fluids
dehydrates your body which includes tea. But it has now been
seen that caffeine doesn't dehydrate you entirely, unless you
happen to drink five to six cups at one time. So having little
tea can help you remain hydrated.
 
Having ginger tea may help you get relief from sore throat.
Having herbal tea can be very good to get rid of the early cold
attack. Teas like enchinacea, peppermint and chamomile would do
wonders against the cold if you combine all these together to
make a brewing hot cup of tea. If taken 2 to 4 times a day, it
may just do the trick.


About The Author: Sharon Hopkins manages home remedies sites
such as
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com to help you in
your daily life with simple and easy home care remedies. Tea
has been known to be very therapeutic for our system. It helps
us fight many diseases without many of us not being aware of
the same.