Herbal teas like chamomile and red raspberry offer natural remedies for everything from fertility to digestion. Discover the fat-burning potential of green tea and why hospitals caution against its use with certain medications.
Effortless weight loss by drinking slimming tea either alone or in combination with your regular diet several times a day seems too good to be true -- and that's because it is. Most slimming diet teas contain some combination of stimulants, bulk fibers and laxatives to rev you up, fill you up and empty you out.
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Green tea is rich in polyphenols -- a class of antioxidants that counteract cell damage done by free radicals, which have been known to contribute to disease.
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Caffeinated teas act as a diuretic, making you expel water through urine; however, they also contain hydrating water. Herbal teas typically have no caffeine.
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Fennel tea, a fragrant beverage made from the leaves or seeds of the fennel plant, has been used extensively in naturopathic medicine for hundreds of years. Historically, midwives and herbalists recommended the herb as a holistic intervention for disorders affecting the female reproductive system.
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Having dandelions in your yard can be annoying, but some cultures have used these common weeds -- whose scientific name is Taraxacum officinale -- to treat everything from liver ailments to heartburn to lactation problems.
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Water is the only beverage thatβs more widely consumed than tea, according to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University.
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Like their close cousin, black tea, both white tea and green tea come from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The colors of the leaves reflect the amount of wilting and oxidation they have undergone.
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3 Ballerina Tea is not made from actual tea leaves. This particular herbal diet tea has only two ingredients: malva verticillata and cassia angustifolia, known respectively as Chinese mallow and senna. Neither herb contains caffeine or ephedrines, but they are both powerful laxatives and diuretics.
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Clove tea is a good option for a flavorful, nutritious hot beverage. A potent spice available year round, clove offers a variety of health benefits, according to the June 2007 issue of "Phytotherapy Research," and its oil is widely sold as a nutritional supplement.
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Eating the right foods and drinking water is not enough to achieve normal bowel movements for some people who are suffering from constipation. In those cases, using a gentle herbal laxative may be the next best thing before having to turn to medications or going to the doctor.
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Kombucha tea is increasing in popularity in the United States, according to Dr. Brent Bauer of the Mayo Clinic. The tea is created from yeast and bacteria similar in appearance to mushrooms. The yeast and bacteria are added to green or black tea and sugar and allowed to ripen or ferment.
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Burdock root or Artium lappa is known for its medicinal properties and can be made into a tea, or sliced and added to broths or soups. Grown in Asia and Europe, historically, burdock root was used to treat arthritis, colds, measles, sore throats and tonsillitis.
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Green tea is an infusion of the often slightly withered, unfermented leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The infusion process -- basically soaking the tea leaves in hot water -- brings out chemicals with potent antioxidant properties that are in the green tea leaves.
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Although bloating is not a typical reaction to tea, the caffeine may cause this side-effect in rare cases, according to Drugs.com. Teas with artificial sweeteners, such as sorbitol or mannitol, may also cause gas that leads to bloating, as can very hot or cold drinks, according to Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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A strong black cup of tea sweetened with milk and a spoonful of sugar is a drink that warms the Irish heart. Irish breakfast tea is made from leaves grown in Assam, India. Ideally, these tea leaves should be steeped at 212 degrees Fahrenheit for the characteristically strong brew.
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While a handful of blackberries make a tasty summer treat, tea made from blackberry leaves and parts of the berry may also have health benefits ranging from antioxidant benefits from the anthocyanocides it contains to cancer treatment. Drinking blackberry tea can also have side effects, although they're generally mild.
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Brewing and steeping are both part-and-parcel of the same process. Brewing is the act of making tea, while steeping is the process involved. Brewing the perfect cup of tea requires carefully steeping loose tea leaves or tea bags in fresh water that's heated correctly.
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Tea is one of the most common drinks around the world. Both decaffeinated and caffeine-free teas are reasonable hydration sources, which quench your thirst and can make you feel fuller if you are dieting to lose weight.
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Green tea delivers antioxidants and a gentle energy lift without any help. If you opt to sweeten your green tea, honey may be your best choice, because it contains antioxidants and may add further health benefits.
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Rooibos tea, also known as red tea, is native to South Africa. It has a rich store of antioxidants, substances that help prevent cell damage. Animal and test tube research suggests it might offer benefit for a variety of conditions but this type of research cannot firmly establish actual therapeutic benefit in people.
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