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.
The papaya, a tropical tree-like plant, was originally cultivated in Mexico and can grow more than 30 feet tall. The papaya plant bears a versatile fruit that is eaten both ripe and unripe. According to "Papaya the Medicine Tree," the entire papaya plant -- roots, leaves and fruit -- offers medicinal value.
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AriZona Green Tea is available in a variety of flavors, including Georgia Peach, Mandarin Orange and Pomegranate among others. In terms of nutritional content, AriZona Green Tea contains some vitamin C and other antioxidant compounds.
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Tetley is a British company that has sold tea since 1871. Tetley offers several blends of black and green teas in both regular and decaffeinated varieties. The iced tea blends are formulated to minimize cloudiness upon refrigeration.
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Many people use a cup of tea as a caffeinated alternative to coffee or as a means of relaxing after a long day. Regardless of whether itβs hot or cold, tea can do more than wind you up and calm you down. It can also keep your teeth healthy via its fluoride content, as well as help you lose weight.
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Whether you make it occasionally at home, drink it only when dining at an Asian restaurant, or have it every morning when you wake up, green tea has a number of health benefits. Green tea is one of the most widely consumed drinks in the world, though it not widely in the United States.
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There are a number of foods and beverages you may be used to drinking that aren't a good idea during pregnancy, because they contain chemicals that can harm your developing fetus. While regular black tea is best avoided, you can safely drink decaffeinated black tea during your pregnancy.
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A class of antioxidants in green tea called polyphenols is responsible for the potential benefits -- ranging from cancer prevention to cholesterol control -- of this health-promoting drink quaffed by humans for thousands of years.
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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the bronchial airways constrict causing shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing and chest tightness. Generally, asthmatics will exhibit sensitivity to environmental factors, such as pollution, animal dander, smoke and exercise.
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Sipping a cup of tea is a relaxing way to unwind during the evening, but not if the hot drink's caffeine content disrupts your sleep. Reaching for a cup of rooibos, which has a sweet flavor somewhat reminiscent of tobacco, shouldn't disrupt your quality of sleep.
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Colds and flu are viral illnesses that infect your upper respiratory tract, causing symptoms such as chest congestion, runny nose, watery eyes and cough. Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, can also cause fever, nausea and vomiting.
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You may be exploring ways to enhance your fertility without resorting to fertility medications. You've probably heard that some herbal teas are reputed to be helpful for enhancing fertility. If you have no structural infertility conditions, medicinal herbs may be an answer to boosting your pregnancy chances.
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Caffeine exists in the typical diet from various sources, particularly beverages such as tea, coffee and cola drinks. A naturally occurring substance found in certain plants, caffeine stimulates the central nervous system.
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Licorice root teas have been traditionally used to treat a number of different conditions, from upset stomach to the common cold. True licorice root teas contain a bioactive compound called glycyrrhizin that can have both good and bad effects on human health.
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Discover natural ways to alleviate depression symptoms with herbal teas like St. John's Wort, Ginkgo Biloba, and Chamomile. Learn how these plants can enhance your mood and improve mental health.
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Nerve damage, also called neuritis and neuropathy, can result from injuries, infections, diabetes and viral diseases, toxic agents, autoimmune disorders, muscle spasm and vitamin deficiency. Damage to peripheral nerves may affect how you feel heat and pain, and how your muscles respond to stimuli.
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The Green Tea Triple Fat Burner diet supplement from Applied Nutrition contains three different kinds of teas -- black, white and green -- as well as vitamins and caffeine. The company claims that the combination of the three teas in its formula help to promote weight loss.
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Sleepytime tea is a type of herbal tea produced by Celestial Seasonings. The company maintains that this tea is made from all-natural herbs, has zero calories and is caffeine free. According to Celestial Seasonings' website, Sleepytime tea has a "comforting aroma" that can help soothe your body after a long day.
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Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that develop in the uterus. For most women, fibroid symptoms go unnoticed but for some, these growths can be very painful, cause heavy menstrual bleeding and debilitating pelvic pressure, says MayoClinic.com.
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Made from the Camellia sinensis plant, green tea is a rich source of antioxidants called flavonoids that may have certain health benefits, including a reduced risk of some cancers and heart disease. But green tea also contains caffeine, which can have negative effects if consumed in excess.
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Chest congestion is the result of inflammation and excessive mucus in the lungs caused by the common cold, allergic reactions or bronchitis. If you are experiencing chest congestion, make an appointment with your doctor for a proper diagnosis.
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