The Benefits of Tea By Eric Braverman MD

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The Benefits of Tea By Eric Braverman MD
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I like to think of tea as the Tree of Life that
saves your health. It's a much healthier option
than coffee, because it is also high in nutrients
and antioxidants, yet does not contain a single
calorie. Make an effort to drink SEVEN 6-ounce
servings of tea per day - hot or cold.
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The health benefits of drinking tea add up fast.
Not only does it get you in the habit of drinking
more beverages, you are simultaneously flushing
out of your system the toxic foods you've been
eating. The nutrients in tea speed up your
metabolism. By itself, tea has no calories and
can stimulate digestion, cleanse the body, reduce
inflammation, lower cholesterol, and give you
lots of energy. These are all necessary for
losing weight and reversing the aging of every
part of your body. A cup of hot tea is also the
perfect antidote for calming an anxious mind.
Both black and white tea are derived from the
same green tea, but each has a different taste
and appearance. White tea is growing in
popularity because it has a higher antioxidant
value than green and black.
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Green, black, and white teas all contain the
nutrient L-theanine, which has been shown to
stimulate alpha brain waves. These waves are
associated with a relaxed but alert mental state,
which may increase attention span. Because
theanine helps the mind to stop racing, it also
seems to help promote a more restful, sound
sleep.  
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Author Bio Eric Braverman MD is a Summa Cum
Laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Brandeis
University and NYU Medical School, did brain
research at Harvard Medical School, and trained
at an affiliate of Yale Medical School. Dr.
Braverman is acknowledged worldwide as an expert
in brain-based diagnosis and treatment, and he
lectures to and trains doctors in anti-aging
medicine.