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.

Different Types of Calcium

Copyright (c) 2006 PillFreeVitamins.com

There are three different types of calcium and each type
has it's own use in your body. The different types of
calcium that we take our have In our bodies all do
something that is as important to us as our heart is. The
different types all come from different ways and places and
are able to do their jobs without problems. The three types
of calcium are:

Calcium Citrate Malate (CCM) Calcium Citrate Malate is the
most absorbable calcium available. This is made by putting
calcium carbonate with citric acid and malic acid to help
the increase of calcium absorption.

Calcium Carbonate Calcium carbonate is mined from the earth
and has been one of the most commonly used sources of
supplemented calcium. Calcium carbonate is the most
economical form of calcium and is available in a variety of
tablets, capsules and chewables. It is suggested to take
calcium carbonate with meals for maximum calcium absorption.

Calcium Citrate Combines calcium with citric acid to reduce
the amount of stomach acids needed for calcium absorption.

These different types of calcium are used for their own
special properties. The use of each of these is safe, and
most likely a healthy choice. By choosing to use these you
are enabling your body to function properly and correctly.

The three different types of calcium all have an important
function and are used to boost the natural calcium in your
body. These types of calcium can be found in the foods you
eat, the drinks you drink, and the dietary supplements you
use.

Each of these has been found to improve your blood system,
your muscles your bones, and your teeth. These are in the
simplest form, the same as calcium with the exception that
these actually help calcium do it what it needs to do in
the body.

You Can't Eat the Calcium You Need

The amount of calcium you need increases as you get older.
When you were young all it took was one or two meals a day
to meet the right amount, as you grew you started needing
more calcium rich foods.

There will how ever, come a time when eating calcium rich
foods will not get you the right amount that you need. In
order to get the right amount of calcium that you need you
will have to start taking supplements.

The supplements you take and the amount of them depends on
your body and your calcium levels. If your calcium levels
are extremely low, you may find yourself having to take
supplements as many as three times a day, along with eating
calcium rich foods.

The thing to do when it comes time to start taking
supplements is to find out your current calcium levels, and
then to find the supplement that gives you the right amount
that you need. This can be hard and trying or simple and
easy, it is up to you and your calcium levels.

Some people have problems that call for one type of
supplement that has a small amount of calcium in it
already, and so there for are not able to take some
supplements otherwise they will experience the problem of
too much calcium

The best thing to do when the time comes is to ask your
doctor and friends what they think would be right for you,
after that you simply test each one out unless your doctor
has prescribed a supplement for you.

The thing to remember about taking supplements is that you
can find supplements that have more then just calcium in
them. By finding these types of supplements you can even
cut down on some other supplements you may be taking.

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Steven Godlewski is a self-made millionaire and is
currently working with the staff at PillFreeVitamins.com He
has an extensive background in nutrition as well as other
health related fields. For more health-related articles see
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