Time for Tea: 3 Amazing Teas for Your Body and Mind
Oolong
Oolong tea has a long history in Asian tradition, and has made its way to the Western world as a staple of a healthful and healing diet. Made from the lightly fermented camellia sinensis plant, oolong has a robust yet delicate flavor with many beneficial properties.
Oolong contains flavanoids and other antioxidants like catechin, and boosts energy with its natural caffeine. It can help you lose weight by blocking and burning fat, and raises your metabolism for a short period after drinking. Oolong promotes heart health by lowering cholesterol, and helps with mental alertness and focus. It alkalizes the digestive tract and can sooth ulcers or upset stomachs, aiding in digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Oolong stabilizes blood sugar with its polyphenols, helps form strong bones with its mineral content, and stimulates immune response during infection. The antioxidant and antiseptic properties also prevent tooth decay by inhibiting acid production and bacterial growth in the mouth, and throughout the digestive tract. Oolong can even promote healthier, thicker hair growth when apply directly as a rinse. And it can keep your skin clear, vibrant and youthful by suppressing immune responses that occur with eczema and allergic reactions through its potent and healing antioxidants.
Red Rooibos
Commonly known simply as red tea, rooibos grows in the mountains of South Africa. It has an uncommonly natural sweet taste, so rarely needs any sweeteners to liven it up. It can also be added to other bitter tasting teas to mellow out their flavor.
With its high antioxidant content, including polyphenols and glutathione, red rooibos tea helps boost immunity and fight the ravages of oxidation and free radical damage. Loaded with essential minerals like potassium, fluoride, iron, zinc, calcium and magnesium, red rooibos promotes healthy teeth and bone structure by helping to build stronger bones and repair damaged bones.
Studies suggest rooibos can help get body fat, liver fat, and blood lipids back into healthy ranges. Being caffeine-free, it’s a great alternative to black, green and oolong tea for those who are caffeine sensitive. Its zinc and alpha hydroxy acid help achieve healthy, clearer skin. Acne, rashes and sunburns can be treated by applying cooled rooibos tea as a face wash. Or you can mix it with apple cider vinegar and apply it as facial toner. Alpha hydroxy acid is a known skin brightener and can help clear dark marks and blemishes.
Dandelion Root
Commonly seen as a pesky weed, dandelion is a haven of medicinal goodness. A rich source of vitamin C, iron, calcium, magnesium and zinc, the entire plant is edible; flowers, leaves and roots.
When brewed into a tea, dandelion root aids digestion, stimulates appetite, and promotes probiotic (healthy bacteria) balance in the gut. This detoxifying brew helps the kidneys flush out waste and promote urinary tract health. Dandelion root also improves liver function, stimulates bile production, and reduces inflammation to help the gallbladder remain healthy and unblocked.
Dandelion‘s rich antioxidant density reduces inflammation throughout the body and has been shown to slow the growth and prevent the spread of cancer cells in lab tests. The antimicrobial properties in dandelion root helps boost immune function fights off bacterial and fungal infection. Dandelion also helps regulate insulin and blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
Oolong tea has a long history in Asian tradition, and has made its way to the Western world as a staple of a healthful and healing diet. Made from the lightly fermented camellia sinensis plant, oolong has a robust yet delicate flavor with many beneficial properties.
Oolong contains flavanoids and other antioxidants like catechin, and boosts energy with its natural caffeine. It can help you lose weight by blocking and burning fat, and raises your metabolism for a short period after drinking. Oolong promotes heart health by lowering cholesterol, and helps with mental alertness and focus. It alkalizes the digestive tract and can sooth ulcers or upset stomachs, aiding in digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Oolong stabilizes blood sugar with its polyphenols, helps form strong bones with its mineral content, and stimulates immune response during infection. The antioxidant and antiseptic properties also prevent tooth decay by inhibiting acid production and bacterial growth in the mouth, and throughout the digestive tract. Oolong can even promote healthier, thicker hair growth when apply directly as a rinse. And it can keep your skin clear, vibrant and youthful by suppressing immune responses that occur with eczema and allergic reactions through its potent and healing antioxidants.
Red Rooibos
Commonly known simply as red tea, rooibos grows in the mountains of South Africa. It has an uncommonly natural sweet taste, so rarely needs any sweeteners to liven it up. It can also be added to other bitter tasting teas to mellow out their flavor.
With its high antioxidant content, including polyphenols and glutathione, red rooibos tea helps boost immunity and fight the ravages of oxidation and free radical damage. Loaded with essential minerals like potassium, fluoride, iron, zinc, calcium and magnesium, red rooibos promotes healthy teeth and bone structure by helping to build stronger bones and repair damaged bones.
Studies suggest rooibos can help get body fat, liver fat, and blood lipids back into healthy ranges. Being caffeine-free, it’s a great alternative to black, green and oolong tea for those who are caffeine sensitive. Its zinc and alpha hydroxy acid help achieve healthy, clearer skin. Acne, rashes and sunburns can be treated by applying cooled rooibos tea as a face wash. Or you can mix it with apple cider vinegar and apply it as facial toner. Alpha hydroxy acid is a known skin brightener and can help clear dark marks and blemishes.
Dandelion Root
Commonly seen as a pesky weed, dandelion is a haven of medicinal goodness. A rich source of vitamin C, iron, calcium, magnesium and zinc, the entire plant is edible; flowers, leaves and roots.
When brewed into a tea, dandelion root aids digestion, stimulates appetite, and promotes probiotic (healthy bacteria) balance in the gut. This detoxifying brew helps the kidneys flush out waste and promote urinary tract health. Dandelion root also improves liver function, stimulates bile production, and reduces inflammation to help the gallbladder remain healthy and unblocked.
Dandelion‘s rich antioxidant density reduces inflammation throughout the body and has been shown to slow the growth and prevent the spread of cancer cells in lab tests. The antimicrobial properties in dandelion root helps boost immune function fights off bacterial and fungal infection. Dandelion also helps regulate insulin and blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
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