Month: April 2018
Do you love to indulge your senses with a cup of tea the first thing in the morning? Treat yourself with a cup of green tea to feel refreshed and rejuvenated. Green teas are known to be one of the best natural blends that offer remarkable health benefits. You can also stay beautiful for long. But, what so special about green teas? Following are some of the benefits of drinking it:
Health benefits
1. Anti-oxidants that protect the cells of your body and remove malignant cells (without creating adverse side-effects) are present in large amount. It is also the store house of Epigallocatechin gallate – the anti oxidant that is twice as effective as Resveratol that is present in red wine.
2. Recently, a Japanese research has proved that green teas if consumed on an average of 5 times per day regularly can help you to reduce your weight by 70 calories per day! So, if you are on a weight-loss diet, include this beverage to your meals.
3. This beverage is also effective in lowering LDL and raising HDL i.e. it reduces bad cholesterol content and increases the amount of good cholesterol in the body.
4. Such a product is generally rich in polysaccharides and polyphenols. Such substances lower blood pressure and sugar level in the body. It has been proved to prevent Type 2 Diabetes.
5. It is also known for retarding arthritis, and conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzhemier’s. That is why it is recommended for people of all ages. It being an anti-bacterial agent can also prevent HIV viruses from getting bound to healthy cells of the body!
6. Beauty benefits
7. Green teas also help in flushing out the toxins thereby, gives you fresh, glowing skin. It has also been found effective against premature skin wrinkles and blemishes. It is also effective solution to cure skin acne, psoriasis, rosacea, and warts.
8. Flaveboids and polyphenols in the teas also increase immunity and relieve from allergy. Such anti oxidants have the capacity to suppress allergy causing receptors within your system. So, you can avoid ugly marks left by skin allergies.
9. Large amount of fluoride present in green teas prevent cavities. The polyphenols present in the product also acts against the enzymes of the streptococcus bacteria, which stimulation of dental plaque.
Today, you will be able to find loads of stores that sell green tea. However, there are certain criteria for buying green teas, which you might not be aware of. For example, you should check whether the product you are buying contains at least 40% of raw tea leaves. So, when it comes to buying green teas, it is better to buy the best brands in the market.
In the first century, the Greek herbalist Dioscorides wrote about the health-giving properties of the berries of the white-thorn, or hawthorn tree. Thereafter, Romans, Greeks and even Renaissance herbalists utilized the rose-like petals and red berries of the hawthorn tree as a powerful tonic for heart health.
In modern Europe, doctors regularly prescribe hawthorn extract to alleviate a variety of mild to moderate heart related symptoms. Hawthorn is listed as an official drug in the Pharmacopoeias (official drug compendium) throughout China, Europe and South America, as an effective treatment for heart ailments and cardiovascular disease. It is used in cases of angina pectoris (chest pains), arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat), aged related cardiac insufficiency, arteriosclerosis and to regulate both high and low blood pressure.
European studies indicate that hawthorn can reduce strains on the heart by dilating peripheral blood vessels (lowering blood pressure), while it simultaneously increases cardiac output as it strengthens the contractility of the heat muscle (allowing it to pump stronger). Angina cases are often relieved because it is believed to dilate coronary blood vessels, increasing the oxygen supply to the heart muscle. This may reduce the risk of having a heart attack and increase your chances of survival if one does occur. Studies have also shown hawthorn to speed the recovery of those who have suffered a heart attack.
Hawthorn berries contain cardiotonic amines, polyphenols and vitamin C with significant amounts of bioflavonoids. Universally considered to be safe even in long term use, hawthorn is non-toxic, not habit-forming and does not appear to interfere with any conventional medications. It is sometimes given concurrently with much more toxic allopathic medicines to reduce the dosage and necessity of the drugs. Over a dozen clinical trials have concluded that hawthorn berry extract can be a safe and effective option in cases of chronic congestive heart disease.
Hawthorns valuable clinical effects include:
A powerful antioxidant free-radical scavenger to reduce the plaques of atherosclerosis
An arterial dilator to infuse more oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle, alleviating angina (chest pains) while lowering peripheral blood pressure
An anti-arrythmic (steadies the heart beat by stabilizing the hearts rhythmic contractions) to prevent deadly, vessel-plugging clots
A cardiovascular tonic which increases cardiac output and endurance
Is mildly sedative, reducing some of the nervousness associated with angina or palpitations
Hawthorn taken in conjunction with other heart healthy supplements like vitamin E, Co Q10 and omega-3 fats (from fish oils), is a ideal way to support longevity, endurance and preventive heart health at any age.