Tea , the medicine for all your illnesses

Teas as used in ancient days healed the diseased, promoted relaxation after a day long work. But as days keep passing many new drinks come into existence , thereby giving a tough competition to tea . But the outstanding health benefits of tea cannot be compared with any other drinks in the world. Lets understand its health benefits in the modern world: 

• Discard Cavities:Green tea contains antioxidant known as catcheins which helps in fight against cavities and promoting healthy teeth and gums. Combined with a good dental hygiene regimen, this could keep your teeth healthier for longer.So drink green tea everyday for better health .

Procedure: Rinse your mouth everyday with green tea at least six times for 30 seconds each at four-minute intervals. 

 

• Abandon Pain: Turmeric tea contains the chemical curcumin that decreases inflammations, headaches and all other sorts of pain.

Procedure: Add half an inch of fresh turmeric powder to a cup of boiling milk and let it boil for a minimum of two minutes. Drink hot once a day. 

 

• Prevents Cough and Cold:Green tea is rich in catechins which builds immunity. 

Procedure: Steep one teaspoon green tea in a cup of hot water for two-three minutes. Strain, add lemon/honey. Drink it twice a day.

 

• Ditch Sleeplessness:Chamomile tea lowers risk of depression. Studies show that three cups of chamomile tea if taken every single day reduces depression upto a certain extent.

Procedure: Pour a glass of boiling water over two to three teaspoons of dried organic chamomile leaves. Allow it to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink it warm at bedtime.

 

• Repairs Brittle bones:White tea, helps in bone formation , strengthening. Studies confirm that regular tea drinkers have stronger bones than non-tea drinkers, potential for treating osteoporosis and other bone diseases.

Procedure: In one cup hot water, infuse the white tea for over five to seven minutes.

 

• Eliminates Indigestion:Stress, excessive alcohol, overeating creates a feeble digestive system. A cup of carom seeds (ajwain) and ginger tea, without milk, sipped 30 minutes after meals, cuts down heartburn ,bloating, acid reflux.

Procedure: Peel the skin off a one-inch piece of ginger, add boiling water with one teaspoon of carom seeds. Boil for three minutes, strain and sip hot.