Health Benefit Claims
Articles reporting claims for health benefits from drinking teas and herbals. These are not intended to replace advice from your doctor.
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Tea With Bite: Bubble Tea
by William I. Lengeman III For those unfamiliar with an offbeat beverage called bubble tea, also known as boba, their first experience can be surprising, to say the least. Though it’s actually more like a tea-based drink than actual tea, bubble tea takes its name from the small pearls of tapioca that reside in the… Continue reading
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Beauty Benefits of Tea Bags
You probably already know that tea has many health benefits, including strengthening your immune system and providing a powerful source of antioxidants. You might even know that drinking tea also provides many beauty-related benefits, such as healthier skin with a natural glow (no makeup needed), but you might not be aware of some of the… Continue reading
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The Myths and Legends of Tea and Caffeine
One of the benefits of tea drinking, at least for many of us, is that tea contains caffeine. When consumed in moderation, caffeine is considered to be a safe way to get a quick boost. Of course, for those who are sensitive to this substance, caffeine’s presence in tea might not be so welcome. What… Continue reading
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Tea and Meditation
Tea has been used as a tool of meditation for centuries. Even the popular tea ceremonies of Japan and China have a meditative feel about them. One can witness for themselves the zen-like qualities which are present in a tea ceremony by watching the following video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tt7NBIVeMY However, using tea in your own meditations does… Continue reading
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Tea and Hydration
As summer approaches here in the northern hemisphere, it’s an appropriate time to take a look at the topic of tea and hydration. Given that water comprises anywhere from 50-70% of our bodies, it’s not surprising that makes up such an important part of our daily intake. According to many accounts, the consensus is that… Continue reading
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Tea and Weight Loss
One thing is for sure, if you enter the word “tea” into a search engine, you will bring up dozens of websites touting tea as a miracle cure for obesity. But is it? While there are some studies that may demonstrate a link between tea consumption and weight loss, the fact remains that losing weight… Continue reading
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Health Benefits of Tea
Since the dawn of civilization there have been countless quests for the fountains of youth. Yes, I meant to pluralize fountains since many ancient societies have their own version. Though it would be wonderful to believe there is such a spring, river, grail, and elixir , unfortunately, (to the best of my knowledge at least),… Continue reading
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The Health Benefits of Green Tea
Ancient Chinese civilizations first used green tea for better health over 4,000 years ago. Infusions of green tea were administered to sufferers for the relief of ailments from a simple headache to psychosis. Today, green tea has been proven by the University of Purdue to be an effective combatant of cancer due to its catechin… Continue reading
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Rooibos Benefits
While nothing compares to a delicious pot of true tea, rooibos holds a special place in my heart. Rooibos (aka redbush or rooibush), is a plant indigenous to South Africa. During World War II, when tea was in short supply, people in the United Kingdom began to drink rooibos instead. (More recently, rooibos has gained… Continue reading
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Why Tea? Because…
As many of you have read, heard or have seen on TV, tea is the focus of many long hours of research. If imbibed, this liquor is said to contain what appears to be almost miraculous properties – from its ability to facilitate weight loss, prevent cancer and boost the immune system, the list of… Continue reading
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