Is Tea a Powerful Health Tonic?

re: Is Tea a Powerful Health Tonic?

Lel — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:08:24 GMT

Doesn't anyone know of a fluoride filter that tea can be poured through so we can benefit from the phenols without the suffering the ill effects of the fluoride? How about it Dr Mercola? Now that's a product I would buy!

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aswego — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 18:27:31 GMT

I have never cared for Green Tea, but I drank it anyway because it was supposed to fight cancer. I noticed when I did drink it the joints in my fingers would get stiff. This would also happen with regular tea and decaf varieties.

In my research on cures for cancer I came across an exception. *** cancer patients were advised NOT to drink green tea. The reasons ran something to the effect that it stimulated estrogen production and some *** cancers are estrogen seeking.

re: Is Tea a Powerful Health Tonic?

cmichaelo — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:23:19 GMT

What's wrong with herbal teas that contain no caffeine, or very little at least. Like ginger, sage and dandelion teas. Aren't these teas downright good for you. In fact, even better than water. I mean, ginger is a wonder herb, no? Up there with garlic, avocado and coconut. Check out some books about ginger and sage and dandelion etc by Stephen Buhner for example. I don't think there's anything bad at all about these teas. It beats water any time. Green tea, IMO, is way over hyped. It contains caffeine and flouride. As always if something is strongly marketed, have a weary suspecion of its real health benefits.

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johan monkau — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:14:47 GMT

What about coffeetea for a change. Seems to have same properties as green tea with a lot less caffeine than green tea

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Health 1 — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:42:35 GMT

Chiro Tom.....I don't think it's as much about points, as it is about edifying and helping each other. Just add your positive and helpful comments thereby unconditionally helping the ones who are seeking it on everyone's behalf. I have long ago disallowed myself to be influenced by the grading system of any type, except of course University etc...I am now writing my five year Boards again as a DNM, which is mandatory for our standing. Other than that, Know that your intentions are to be of help, thus your heart is in the right place....so to speak. God bless your invaluable work Tom. You are deeply appreciated.

Blessings

Dr. Trudy

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WFH — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 22:10:13 GMT

If your looking for a good green tea, I recommend man kind green tea with blueberries. I contacted Man kind to make insure that their tea's are 100% organic. It's taste great cold or hot.

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Ditzy1 — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:37:40 GMT

I have started drinking Oolong (Wulong) tea recently. I get mine shipped over from Taiwan. Supposedly it has 3x the antioxidents as the green teas, helps with weight loss and metabolism. It is only slightly oxidized and has no bitter taste. I started drinking it for the weight loss promise, and actually have at least maintained my weight. I have found it to be so good that I no longer want coffee at all, and I feel so much better. I'm having better blood sugar control, sleeping better, and I love it! I just need to learn to like the stevia I put in it, and get off the poisonus splenda, as I can't use the raw honey as much as I'd like, being diabetic. This tea is devine with honey!

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MDS_203 — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:31:52 GMT

Am I missing something? By tea do they mean black tea and green tea? What about caffeine-free herbal teas? I weaned off coffee and switched to tea. Then I weaned off regular tea and switched to herbal tea.

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PanthersClaws4 — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:06:54 GMT

this confusing research just points to some very basic and clearly overlooked problems---using PURE sources---whether its an herbal supplement or a tea or any other organic substance --it needs to be pure ---free of any toxins mold or irradiation to even begin to decide what benefits, if any, that are garnered from it. only then can not only its benefits but the real situations it should be used in as well as proper dosing be deternined

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halcyon — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:51:32 GMT

I think the best way to use tea is to make some kombucha.

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Pauletta — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:46:33 GMT

Who knew there was so much to say about tea! I stopped my coffee/caffeine habit about a month ago in an attempt to reduce my blood pressure naturally, I also stopped taking HPB mds. I really enjoy "white" tea, as well as "red". Thanks to everyone for all the great information. I love this site, thanks Dr. Mercola. I am currently looking for a naturpath physician, any suggestions for Milwaukee, Wisconsin area?

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Rainy — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:18:24 GMT

For the last couple of months I have been consuming the best green tea I have found. It is Yerba Mate, which is Brazilian green tea that is 100% organic in unbleached bags, and made by Mate Factor. It is delicious, and I can get about 4-5 cups fulls out of one bag! The more uses, the greener the tea appears. And the best yet - it is a product sold by a Canadian company. Check them out at www.commonsensenaturalproducts.ca

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know_buddy — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:13:21 GMT

I love the red teas. There is Rooibos (literally "red bush") and Honey Bush, both from Africa. Honey Bush has a mildly sweet aftertaste without sugar. No caffeine in either one!

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samurai — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:09:52 GMT

Starbucks sells hot tea, and I drink their teas because the water system that they have is SUPERIOR; soooooo clean! I can really taste the difference vs. when I brew at home. A great green tea is China Green Tips from TAZO.

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4life — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:53:14 GMT

ROOIBOS Tea is from South Africa and is awesome! There is over 4,000 years of research (CHINA) on Rooibos

Tea. I have been drinking it for 3 years. The "best" Rooibos Tea I have found is from Adagio Teas. They are NOT

an MLM but do give "frequent cups" rewards for referrals. ROOIBOOS Tea is amazing for people with Cancer & Fibromyaliga. Just steep the tea a little longer (up to 15-20 minutes). Take 2 cups/day; one before bedtime induces a deep sleep. Look ROOIBOS TEA on the Internet for its health properties. For someone on DIALYSIS,

ROOIBOS Tea has actually reduced the number of times per week from 5/week down to 1,down to ZERO. ROOIBOS Tea can be used by people with kidney problems where regular black tea cannot be used.

If you wish to order it from Adiago, may I suggest you get the wonderful Infuser Cup that holds 16 oz of boiling

water poured over the loose tea; once "brewed" just place over (separately) 2 8 oz. cups or one 16 oz. cup

and it "automatically" pours out the bottom of the infuser cup! (Immediately rinse with cold water/then suds so

it won't stain the cup). The Infuser cup is called "IngenuiTea Teapot. The link is as follows:

www.adagio.com/replica.html?d=28723086325 Enjoy!

Linda Chamberlain/4life