Don't Miss Out on the Full Benefits of Tea
By Jon Herring
Dr. Sears and I have written numerous times in ETR about the outstanding health benefits of green and black tea. These teas have been shown to boost brain health, increase metabolism, protect the prostate, and reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
But the extent to which tea helps can depend on how you drink it. If you add milk, you could be negating many of its health benefits.
In a study published in the European Heart Journal, subjects were given either a pint of black tea or the same amount of hot water. Of those who were given tea, half drank it straight, while the other half had it with milk. The researchers discovered that blood flow to the forearms increased noticeably in those who drank the tea straight, but those who had either hot water or tea with milk saw no such benefit.
It is known that the flavonoids in tea (catechins) help to relax the blood vessels. And it appears that these catechins, including the highly beneficial antioxidant EGCG, are bound and rendered ineffective by casein, a protein found in milk.
So if you want the full range of health benefits that tea has to offer, drink it straight or with a squeeze of lemon and a dash of stevia.
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It's Good to Know: Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite
After being nearly eliminated in the 1940s and 50s by intense pest-control measures, bedbugs are reappearing in increasing numbers in American hotels, homes, hospitals, and college dormitories. Scientists and pest-control professionals aren't sure what caused the comeback, but point to increased international travel and decreased use of insecticide as possibilities.
Bedbugs feed on the blood of humans and animals, their bites causing itchy welts and swelling. To get rid of them, experts recommend a thorough cleaning of bedding, mattresses, and any cracks and crevices in the problem room. If that doesn't work, call an exterminator.
(Source: LiveScience)
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Word to the Wise: Modicum
A "modicum" (MOD-ih-kum) - from the Latin for "measure" - is a small, moderate, or token amount.
Example (as used by Douglas L. Wilson in Honor's Voice): "Abraham Lincoln's childhood education, conducted almost entirely by himself, with only a modicum of schooling, is one of the most familiar stories in American history."
Michael Masterson
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These articles appear courtesy of Early to Rise [Issue #2093, 07-13-07], the Internet's most popular health, wealth, and success e-zine. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.earlytorise.com/.
Dr. Sears and I have written numerous times in ETR about the outstanding health benefits of green and black tea. These teas have been shown to boost brain health, increase metabolism, protect the prostate, and reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
But the extent to which tea helps can depend on how you drink it. If you add milk, you could be negating many of its health benefits.
In a study published in the European Heart Journal, subjects were given either a pint of black tea or the same amount of hot water. Of those who were given tea, half drank it straight, while the other half had it with milk. The researchers discovered that blood flow to the forearms increased noticeably in those who drank the tea straight, but those who had either hot water or tea with milk saw no such benefit.
It is known that the flavonoids in tea (catechins) help to relax the blood vessels. And it appears that these catechins, including the highly beneficial antioxidant EGCG, are bound and rendered ineffective by casein, a protein found in milk.
So if you want the full range of health benefits that tea has to offer, drink it straight or with a squeeze of lemon and a dash of stevia.
______________________________
It's Good to Know: Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite
After being nearly eliminated in the 1940s and 50s by intense pest-control measures, bedbugs are reappearing in increasing numbers in American hotels, homes, hospitals, and college dormitories. Scientists and pest-control professionals aren't sure what caused the comeback, but point to increased international travel and decreased use of insecticide as possibilities.
Bedbugs feed on the blood of humans and animals, their bites causing itchy welts and swelling. To get rid of them, experts recommend a thorough cleaning of bedding, mattresses, and any cracks and crevices in the problem room. If that doesn't work, call an exterminator.
(Source: LiveScience)
______________________________
Word to the Wise: Modicum
A "modicum" (MOD-ih-kum) - from the Latin for "measure" - is a small, moderate, or token amount.
Example (as used by Douglas L. Wilson in Honor's Voice): "Abraham Lincoln's childhood education, conducted almost entirely by himself, with only a modicum of schooling, is one of the most familiar stories in American history."
Michael Masterson
__________________________________________________
These articles appear courtesy of Early to Rise [Issue #2093, 07-13-07], the Internet's most popular health, wealth, and success e-zine. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.earlytorise.com/.
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