Tea-licious!

I have been investigating teas recently... herbal teas. Teas are a tasty beverage and I drink them often.

I have been investigating them not for their taste, but for their health benefits.

Did you know that (depending on your tea choice) you could be getting healthier while enjoying a tasty herbal beverage?? *Happy dance!* Now that is definitely something to celebrate.

Here are just some of the fabulously healthy teas:

Green Tea:

• contains polyphenols (helpful in dissolving sugar and fat) which promote weight loss and reduce tooth decay
• eases arthritis pains
• stabilizes cholesterol
• contains antioxidants that help strengthen immune system, slow the aging process, and prevent acne
• contains enzymes that slow the onset of alzheimer's and parkinson's disease
• prevents cardiovascular disease

Red Clover:

• helps establish fertility in women
• high vitamin and protein content aids the uterus and body
• absorbable calcium and magnesium relax the nervous system and promote good hormonal health
• alkalinizes the body and can help balance the acidity levels in the female reproductive organs, limiting infections such as yeist.

Dandelion Leaf:

• strengthens the liver
• helps kidney function
• good source of calcium and potassium
• contains folic acid and iron which help to aid and prevent anemia

Nettle Leaf:

• helps with human growth and health
• contains vitamins A, C, D, and K, calcium, potassium, phospherous, iron, and sulfur
• contains chlorophyll which is important to purify your blood stream,
• relieves constipation
• prevents anemia
• nourishes and strengthens kidneys for a better urinary tract
• high calcium content helps to ease leg cramps
• high vitamin K content helps prevent hemorrhaging and hemorrhoids by tightening and strengthening blood vessels

Acai Berry:

• rich in anti-oxidants, therefore good for detox
• can improve circulation and strengthen your heart
• rich in omega fats and fiber
• anthocyanins contained in the berry help prevent the build-up of fats
• can help with concentration
• enhances sexual performance

Comfrey Leaf:

• contains more protein than any other plant (useful for vegetarians)
• contains vitamin A and potassium
• is the only known plant to contain vitamin B12 which is essential for regeneration of red blood cells and is involved in many enzymatic processes.

Chaste Tree Berry:

• works through the body's main pituitary gland to regulate hormones
• aidins in the healing of fybroid cysts and endometriosis
• can decrease the estrogen to gestagen balance in the body (progesterone effect)
• decreases FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) production and increases LH (lutenizing hormone)