The Many Health Benefits of Tea

The Many Health Benefits of Tea
by Jeanine Byers Hoag

benefits than water!

Better than Water

"[Researchers] found clear evidence that drinking three to four cups of tea a day can
cut the chances of having a heart attack."-Dr. Carrie Ruxton

Water replaces the fluid you have lost. But researchers found that tea rehydrates just
as well as water does. And tea provides antioxidants and flavonoids that water does
not provide.

What are the Health Benefits of Tea?

(1) Drinking green tea helps reduce the risk of breast cancer.

(2) Drinking green tea or black tea regularly has anti-aging effects.

(3) Tea has been found to improve your cognitive ability.So if you are going to study
all night, drink tea instead of coffee.

(4) There is a compound in green tea that may slow down or help to prevent type 1
diabetes, which suggests it may be good for children to drink as a preventative
measure.

(5) Green tea has been found to help your body recover more quickly after weight
lifting. And seems to increase endurance during exercise, in general.

(6) Even drinking one cup of black tea every day can help protect you from heart
disease and lower your risk of having a stroke. Green tea and rooibos tea do, as well.

(7) Drinking tea boosts immunity. And white tea, in particular, helps fight germs by
slowing down bacteria growth.

(8) Speaking of white tea, research suggests it may be the answer to our national
problem with obesity. It has been found to prevent the formation of new fat cells.
Green tea also has been found to be helpful in preventing weight gain.

(9) If you're stressed out, black tea will be soothing. And daily cups of black tea may
improve your ability to manage stress and recover from it.

(10) Chamomile tea has a very tranquilizing effect and is a good way to calm down.
It has been shown to help with heartburn, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome,
morning sickness and other stomach upsets. It also can help with tension headaches,
allergies and menstrual cramps.

"For thousands of years, wise people have poured hot water over tea leaves and
found pleasure in both the experience and the drink that is created." -Theresa
Cheung, Tea Bliss: Infuse Your Life with Health, Wisdom, and Contentment

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About The Author

Jeanine Byers Hoag is a certified holistic healing practitioner, hand analyst and
certified spiritual story midwife. Visit her life purpose website at
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"For thousands of years, wise people
have poured hot water over tea
leaves and found pleasure in both the
experience and the drink that is
created." -Theresa Cheung, Tea Bliss:
Infuse Your Life with Health, Wisdom,
and Contentment

A Favorite Among Many

After water, tea is the mostly
commonly consumed drink in the
world. It may not surprise you to
hear that it offers many health
benefits. But recently, researchers
have found that it is offers more

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The content on
this website is for educational purposes only. Please consult with your physician before using natural
remedies and before making any drastic changes to your diet or exercise program.