Health Benefits of Green Tea

So tea as in my previous post here has its own advantages. Today we will concentrate on Green tea which has its own health benefits. Before we go into health benefits of green tea, let me run you through some of the ill effects of green tea and then we can discuss if they are worth ignoring the positive effects of green tea on health.

Less Amount of Caffeine and Tannin : Tea has a couple of harmful ingredients caffeine which is considered to be a addictive drug and Tannin which is considered as a risk for oesophagal and nasal cancer. Now when it comes to green tea. Green tea actually reduces the quantity of caffeine as well as tannin present in it. In comparison to a normal tea, green tea has 50% less amount of caffeine and tannin. To be specific and statistical, every 150 ml of green tea will have just12 to 60 mg of caffeine and tannin. Green tea helps in bringing down cholesterol levels and maintain desired ratio between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol levels.

Green tea is also a very good source of quercetin which helps body in boosting the immune system and fighting against flu, Alzheimer's, pancreatic cancer and other cardiovascular diseases.

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Health Benefits of Honey

Honey the loving word! Has anyone imagined why we call our loved ones by the name honey? Because honey is the sweetest of all known products that one can get. But one should know honey is far much better than being sweet, as it has its own health benefits.

• To discuss in brief honey is known for being antioxidant, antiseptic, moisturiser and age fighting capabilities.
• Honey gets its germ killing power from its sweetness. So is also know for being able to heal the wounds on the body.
• The sticky and thick property of honey makes an idle condition to keep the infection on the outer side and creating a moist and healing condition within. The most accepted approach to get rid of blisters.
• Honey has the capability of bringing the free water that lies within the tissues to the surface of the skin. Thus creating a plump effect to the skin. Who doesn't want to give a morning presentation with plumpy glow on the face. Besides it also get rid of the wrinkles for temperory purpose.

If you want to experience a soothing effect. Try the following facial which I read in a local newspaper. Get a mixture of 2 tablespoons of honey and milk each. Warm it in a microwave. Apply it to the face for 10 minutes. Rinse your face with warm water. And Wow!!! see the effect yourself.

Health Benefits of Herbs - Part 2

I know, I know it is quite a hectic to read all the herbs and their benefits in one go. So I have divided the post in two parts. In the last post, I covered health benefits of Bitter Melon, Babool, Garlic, Amla and Bael Fruit. Today I shall cover the health benefits of Haritaki, Ginger, Neem, Tulsi and Chyavanprash.

Health Benefits of Neem

• Neem is mostly known to fight diabetes, viral and bacterial infections.
• Neem is a wonderfull catalyst for detoxification of body and a good blood purifier.
• Strengthens the immune system and helps in maintaining a healthy skin.

Health Benefits of Tulsi

• Tulsi is used during following condition common cold and fever, anxiety, stress, heart dosorder an, respiratory tract infections.
• Tulsi is widely known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.

Health Benefits of Ginger

• Provides mangesium, calcium, phosphorus, potassium.
• Remedy for digestive problems and food poisoning.
• Helps in bone formation and benefits the heart.
• A good antioxidant.

Health Benefits of Chyavanprash

• Made from more than 40 herbs, with gooseberry being one of the main content. Some other contents are ghee, sugar, oil, sesame and honey.
• Known to be a anti stess and anti aging tonic.
• Strengthens the immune system and provides energy to the body.

Health Benefits of Haritaki

• Some properties of Haritaki are laxative, stomachic, aleterative and tonic.
• Nourishes the tissues of the body.
• Good for hair, skin, eyes and liver.