Tuesday, July 17, 2007

THE CUP THAT CHEERS – ALSO CURES

From the dawn of tea drinking, the brew has been acclaimed as a divine remedy for various ailments.

The Chinese used green tea to treat rheumatism, stimulate blood circulation, cure colds, digestive and liver problems. In paste form it was applied externally to heal wounds and skin tumors.

Tea has a refreshing effect and relaxes the nerves. The caffeine in tea increases alertness and a capacity for sustained intellectual effort apart from inducing a more rapid and clear flow of thought and a more perfect association of ideas. Caffeine also reduces drowsiness and fatigue.

Tea also contains appreciable amounts of vitamin ‘E’ and ‘K’. The fluoride content of tea has shown to be effective in preventing dental cavities.

Tea can assist in reducing weight, lowering cholesterol, preventing coronary heart diseases, resisting cancer and reducing hypertension.

So, go ahead and drink the brew – the beverage of the man who dares to think…