Green Tea is good for your Health!

June 1, 2009 Filed Under: Vitamins

We should be thankful to the ancient Chinese for bringing to our attention the wonders that can be found in a simple but enjoyable cup of green tea.

For hundreds of years, green tea was used to relieve headaches and depression in China. The habit of drinking tea has been passed on and today it is becoming popular because of the many benefits being discovered by regularly drinking this relaxing drink.

Tea is actually available in many forms and varieties but basically there are three distinctively different types.

Whether black, green, or red, all tea originates from the leaves of a warm weather evergreen known as Camellia Sinensis and it’s the processing that ultimately makes the differences in the end product.

The more processing the leaves undergo, the darker the tea becomes, and thus “green” tea has had the least change to its original form.

Green tea is usually processed by quickly steaming the leaves, while black and red teas are dried, crushed and fermented, making them appear stronger and more potent.

Don’t be deceived by this obvious attribute, because as believed by many, the closer it is to its original state, the more potent and stronger its healing properties are.

Polyphenols exist in teas and it is an antioxidant which is known to protect our bodies from free radical damage.

The measure of antioxidants is known as the ORAC score and tea ranks higher than many fruits and vegetables so including them into your daily diet is something to be strongly considered.

Aside from preventing blood clotting, studies have shown than polyphenols can decrease cholesterol levels. Consuming four to six cups a day may also reduce gastric, esophageal and skin cancers. Try searching through the internet and you will see the endless list of ailments, aches, and pains that can be relieved by simply drinking green tea.

Some of the more popular ailments that can be cured are cancer, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and impaired immune functions.

Drinking tea also aids us against digestive disorders, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s while increasing metabolism and fat oxidation. It is even said that green tea helps prevent tooth decay because it kills the bacteria which causes dental plaque.

Regardless of the reason you might have for drinking green tea, it’s clear that everyone can derive some benefit from daily consumption.

It should be stated that many of today’s more popular “herbal teas” may or may not be tea at all because these products have already been blended with herbs and spices with other plant parts included for flavoring.

These do not offer the health promoting qualities of Camellia Sinensis. You should read ingredients carefully to make certain that you are getting the product that you expect.

Christian Goodman is a well known natural health researcher and the creator of the Natural Health Blog. His latest work is the migraine headache treatment , which has now helped thousands of people heal their migraine naturally.