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Inside This Issue 1 A Wilderness Adventure on the South Fork American River 2 How Many Brains Do You Have? 3 Take Care of Your Joints 3 Easy Chipotle Portobello Tacos 4 Healing Herbal Teas
Green Tea Is there a healthier beverage? Other than water, probably not. Green tea has a long list of well-documented benefits. First, it’s filled with antioxidants, which have numerous health benefits and even play a role in preventing certain types of cancer. There is also evidence that the compounds in green tea can improve your brain function and reduce the rate of brain aging. Even better, green tea helps burn fat, and regularly enjoying the beverage can lead to weight loss. That’s still not all — people who drink green tea tend to have lower LDL (“bad cholesterol”) scores. The drink might also reduce blood sugar and prevent bad breath! Chamomile Tea We all know chamomile tea is calming and helps some people sleep. But
did you know it holds several other benefits? Chamomile is packed with antioxidants and contains small amounts of vitamins like potassium and calcium. Research suggests chamomile tea may help protect against heart disease and boost immune function. And its relaxing reputation has merit — chamomile reduces inflammation and anxiety. These properties make it a promising natural remedy for tension headaches. Ginger Tea The most common medicinal use for ginger tea is as an anti-nausea remedy, but there are other reasons to enjoy this full-bodied beverage. One study found ginger tea relieves migraines as effectively as the prescription drug Sumatriptan. Many people also report
Humans have enjoyed tea for its complex flavors, relaxing aromas, and energizing effects for centuries. But many societies have also used the beverage as medicine, and these ancient practices are increasingly backed by research. Herbal teas, in particular, may have numerous medicinal benefits. Here are some of the teas with the most scientific backing for the healing properties they possess. TEAS THAT HEAL YOU HOW MANY HAVE YOU TRIED?
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