31st July, 2008: More Health Benefits From Drinking Tea
Chinese Tea Masters and Scholars of historical importance observed and documented more than 20 pharmaceutical functions of tea.
More recently, Bigelow® joined the ranks of recorders by citing the Top 10 reasons for drinking tea and today has increased that number to 33 Health Benefits of Drinking Tea.
- Tea contains antioxidants.
- Tea has less caffeine than coffee.
- Tea helps keep you hydrated.
- Tea can create a calmer but more alert state of mind.
- Tea lowers the chance of having cognitive impairment.
- Tea lowers stress hormone levels.
- Tea eases irritability, headaches, nervous tension and insomnia.
- Tea can cause a temporary increase in short term memory.
- Tea may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Tea may protect your bones.
- Tea may protect against heart disease.
- Tea can help lower cholesterol.
- Tea can help lower blood pressure.
- Tea aids in digestion.
- Tea helps inhibit intestinal inflammation.
- Tea can reduce stomach cramps.
- Tea helps protect your smile.
- Tea is calorie-free.
- Tea increases your metabolism.
- Tea helps keep your skin acne-free.
- Tea can help bad breath.
- Tea strengthens your immune defenses.
- Tea protects against cancer.
- Tea can help prevent arthritis.
- Tea can help fight the flu.
- Tea helps fight infection.
- Tea may reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
- Tea can prevent food poisoning.
- Tea can lead to the inhibition of HIV.
- Tea may help prevent diabetes.
- Tea can lower blood sugar.
- Tea can prevent iron damage.
- Tea can help with nasal congestion.
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I’m constantly amazed by all the different things that tea is said to help. I can’t believe that it’s healthier than water!
Comment by Stephen — September 3, 2008 @ 4:53 pm