Re: Top 10 Health Benefits of TeaOn Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:42:14 -0700 (PDT), Dennis Pang
<dpang77@gmail,com > wrote:
>Tea (to borrow a catchphrase) does a body good. While some marketers
>tend to place undue emphasis on just how much good tea can do us,
>there's compelling evidence nonetheless to show that it can benefit
>our health on a number of fronts. Here are some of the potential
>benefits we've examined thus far at the Twinings Tea Blog.
>
> 1. Heart Health
>
> Have a healthy heart. It's a goal all of us should pursue and if
>a number of studies on the matter are any indication, tea might help.
> http :// www .twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/03/Heath-Benefits-of-Tea-Tea-May-Aid-in-Efforts-to-Have-a-Healthy-Heart
>
> 2. Weight Loss
>
> There are several studies that indicate that tea may play a role
>in weight loss.
> http :// www .twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/03/Heath-Benefits-of-Tea-Studies-Indicate-That-Tea-Might-Play-a-Role-in-Weight-Loss
>
> 3. Diabetes
>
> Research has indicated that green, black and oolong tea may all
>help protect against diabetes.
> http :// www .twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/03/Heath-Benefits-of-Tea-Green-Black-and-Oolong-Tea-May-Play-a-Role-in-Fighting-Diabetes
>
> 4. Alzheimer's
> Evidence this far shows promise for tea and tea extracts in the
>battle against Alzheimer's.
> http :// www .twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/04/Health-Benefits-of-Tea-Tea-Shows-Results-in-the-Fight-Against-Alzheimers
>
> 5. Lung Cancer
>
> The health problems posed by tobacco smoking are surely no
>secret to anyone these days. What probably isn't so well known is that
>tea may help guard against lung cancer.
> http :// www .twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/06/Health-Benefits-of-Tea-Tea-and-Lung-Cancer
>
> 6. Cholesterol
>
> There are no shortage of claims for the many potential health
>benefits drinking tea can provide, including the possibility that it
>may lower your cholesterol level.
> http :// www .twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/02/Research-Shows-Link-Between-Tea-Consumption-and-Lower-Cholesterol
>
> 7. Osteoporosis
>
> For tea drinkers, there may be benefits related to osteoporosis,
>according to a number of research studies.
> http :// www .twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/03/Health-Benefits-of-Tea-Tea-Drinking-May-Help-Increase-Bone-Density-and-Guard-Against-Osteoporosis
>
> 8. Parkinson's Disease
>
> For Parkinson's sufferers, the possibility that tea may help
>fight the disease can only come as welcome news.
> http :// www .twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/03/Health-Benefits-of-Tea-National-Parkinson-Foundation-Research-Green-And-Black-Tea-May-Aid-in-Protecting-Against-Parkinsons-Disease
>
> 9. Prostate Cancer
>
> It's probably fair to conclude that drinking a couple cups of
>tea a day is not a bad way to help guard against prostate cancer.
> http :// www .twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/01/Tokyos-National-Cancer-Center-Research-Finds-That-Green-Tea-May-Aid-in-Fighting-Prostate-Cancer
>
> 10. Stress
>
> Tea might possess qualities that help reduce stress and aid in
>relaxation.
> http :// www .twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/06/Health-Benefits-of-Tea-Tea-Might-Reduce-Stress-and-Promote-Relaxation
Another benefit might be providing a "social institution," where even
national characteristics are involved. Some countries have tea
houses, as others have coffee houses. In Europe, some countries are
associated with a tea type, like English, Irish, and Scottish. British
have conventions involving "high tea", tea break, what constitutes a
silver tea service, the mug of tea available to workers and victims
during an emergency, etc.. bookburn