10 Reasons Tea Will Change Your Life

Sheila’s Tips For Supporting The Ways of Tea

Improved Mood

Sipping on a warm cup of tea in the morning can be a heavenly experience. There is peace, a kind of connection that comes with holding a warm mug. The research shows that some types of tea, such as saffron, can be as effective as antidepressant drugs. If you’re feeling down, or sleep-deprived sip on a cup of chamomile tea.

Headache Relief

Black tea can improve overall mental awareness. It’s antioxidant properties such as catechins, is sure to have you thinking clearly shortly after drinking it. Its important to find the right tea for you. Teas come in many different flavors. Some teas are strong and pungent and others are light and floral. Find one which resonates.

Cancer Prevention

Researchers have disputed the effects of tea(i.e. green tea) in the prevention of cancer.  Tea contains a high amount of catechins, and antioxidants that fight and can prevent cell damage. Cell damage is significant in the development of cancer.

More Sleep

If you have a hard time sleeping the full eight hours, a cup of chamomile tea might be your magic bullet. Chamomile tea has been linked to alleviating abdominal gas, indigestion, and anxiety, resulting in better night’s sleep. Sip on a cup of chamomile tea before bed and turn off the mind. You may find that your sleep longer and feel more refreshed.

Weight Loss

Oolong tea contains two components that work successfully together for weight loss. Caffeine and theophylline work as a team. Together, they assist your metabolism to burn fat quicker. The polyphenols are micronutrients that block enzymes that build fat.

Improves Memory

The research found that tea can help memory. A common chemical found in green tea called epigallocatechin-3 gallate, or EGCG, can help aid the neural cells in the brain, resulting in better memory.

Hibiscus

According to the American Heart Association, hibiscus tea is said to have beneficial effects on blood flow. It lowers blood pressure, leading to a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Lowers Cholesterol

Tea can lower cholesterol (i.e. Green, black, and white). These teas contain some of the most potent anticancer properties than most teas. The catechins found in white tea have been found to help prevent hardening of the arteries, resulting in atherosclerosis.

Theanine

The theanine is Black and green tea produces a natural calming effect. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, brew a cup of black or green tea and see what happens.

Catnip Teas

Catnip teas are known to relieve queasiness in humans. The dried leaves when made into a tea are said to act as a sedative, as opposed to the stimulating effect the plant tends to have on cats.

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