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... is no better cure for this languid stretch of summer than iced tea. Of course, sweet-as-pie Lipton isn’t the only route. Lately, those with ... on the innate characteristics of a particular brew—hydrating wild pear; white lotus, which aids digestion—a glassful can offer more than refreshment, ...

... flowers in the Cistus genus bloom in lovely colors ranging from pure white to bright pink. Just looking at one of these plants, one would not ... restore a healthy microbial balance in the human body. Drinking cistus tea, or even swishing with it as a mouth rinse, has been shown to decrease ...

... steps We are struck by some ache or pain at some point in our lives Instead of reaching for the painkillers, experts reveal you can eat to ease ... especially acid-forming and pro-inflammatory. Refined carbohydrates – white bread, pastries, pasta, pizza etc. – break down quickly into sugars ...

The history (and health claims) of the tea How do you take your tea – with a drop of poisonous chemicals or a spoonful of ... emerged, with increasing oxidation producing darker teas ranging from white to green to black. Other plant substances were added, including onion, ginger, ...

... diet high in sugar and high-glycemic index (GI) carbohydrates such as white rice, pasta, bread, and sweets have now been shown to cause inflammation ... avoiding all starchy, grain-based foods, even the brown versions. Instead, she advised eating lean proteins such as beef, lamb, chicken, fish ...

... makes stem removal a lot easier. For more medicinal applications, thyme tea is a good choice. Consider Hippocrates’s recipe: “Boil in one pound of ... oils. Pure thyme essential oil is also available in either red or white. Red thyme oil is stronger and more expensive, but is also more likely ...

... of broccoli may help keep your cancer from returning. Drinking green tea is being recommended Red wine is fine What about alcohol? In 2013, scientists ... this enzyme are purple grapes — preferably with seeds — plain white mushrooms, strawberries and pomegranates. Dark dreams Most of us know ...

... and every spring it erupts in clusters of small blossoms (pink, red, or white depending on the variety). In the fall, hawthorn produces small, hard, ... is also available as a candy, jelly, or powder for a sweet and sour tea to sip after dinner. Given the success of hawthorn as a heart medicine ...

... with plenty of vegetables and potatoes. I drink a large glass of red or white wine five days a week, and maybe two glasses at the weekend, and enjoy ... so isn’t as healthy a choice. n Nuts and seeds, dark chocolate, green tea and coffee also help boost good bacteria. n Probiotics have only been ...

... claim For example, in research cited in Florida 30 years ago, white grapefruit were much more popular than sweeter red and pink grapefruits ... properties. Quercetin, a bitter chemical found in green tea , broccoli and red wine can help protect against lung cancer. Other surveys ...

... how easy it is to brew medicinal beer. When I saw the bubbles and white frothy head of my first batch, I thought: Wow! Me and the microbes ... forcing people to buy waste gasoline for their cars and tractors instead of the clean-burning apple alcohol they used until Prohibition came ...

Iced Teas to Boost Your Health The right brew of this popular summer drink can have powerful health ... (Note: You must drink it regularly to experience any reduction in blood pressure.) Iced white tea with fresh ginger Pour one cup of freshly boiled water over one teaspoon of grated ...

... dries damp conditions. Like other trees used as medicine (such as white oak), ginkgo is an astringent. Ginkgo had many names in ancient China—Buddha’s ... by Dan Bensky and Andrew Gamble, the antidote to ginkgo toxicity is a tea made of boiled licorice root, or boiled ginkgo nut shells. Because ...

Time for a brew: How a cup of tea can perk up your brain activity in just 30 minutes Neurological activity increases ... while regularly drinking black tea has been shown to visibly lower stress levels. White tea could also help prevent obesity, as it was found to lessen the growth of ...

... invaders. Typically an allergic reaction is rapid. The body generates white blood cells known as mast cells and basophils. This results in acute ... and has been used for centuries. The easiest way to use nettle is as a tea, though supplements are also available. I suggest the Alvita brand nettle ...