Green Tea has proven not only to protect brain cells, but also to regenerate them.  A recent study at the Thechnion Institute in Haifa, Israel found that feeding green tea extract to mice with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s protects brain cells from dying, and helps ‘rescue’ already damaged neurons in the brain.  Although numerous studies conducted around the world have shown that drinking green tea may help support the brain as people get older, this study is the first to show how the antioxidant in green tea actually works when it crosses over to the brain.  The polyphenol of green tea extract (EGCG) given to the mice was equivalent to drinking about two to four cups of green tea per day.

Perhaps even Superman should start drinking green tea?  Given all its proven benefits, who knows?  Maybe green tea would combat the effects of kryptonite?

It is no wonder that for centuries both the Western and Eastern cultures have turned to tea for its calming and soothing effects as well as for treatment of maladies, such as stomachaches and migraines (click here for more tea information).  What a gift!

Tea kills germs — drinking 20 oz. daily for two weeks can double the immune system’s infectious fighting output.

Tea reduces stress – green tea flavored with peppermint counteracts stress by improving relaxation response and 4 cups of black tea per day lowers stress hormones in the bloodstream after emotional situations.

Tea improves skin – whether you drink it or apply if topically, green tea polyphenol can improve the appearance of wrinkles, wounds and rosacea and protect from ultraviolet carcinogens.

Who wouldn’t want to be healthy (kills germs), relaxed (reduces stress) and look younger (improves skin) especially during the holiday season?  Give the gift of tea…who could ask for more…make sure to visit the Holiday Catalog at www.bigelowtea.com.

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