2009 June | Back To Health Naturally | Natural Cures | Herbal Medicine

There are many health benefits of black tea that regular tea drinkers should be aware of. Though most people think that black tea may not be good for you when compared to green tea or white tea, there are health benefits for those who drink the black varieties. It can be very good for you if you drink tea on a regular basis.

There are several health benefits associated with this type of tea. There are many different types of blacks and some provide more health benefits than others.

Here is a list of the common health benefits in most types of the black variety.

Black Tea can assist with weight loss. There are no calories in black tea, and it can aid in weight loss if used as a substitute beverage that contains sugar. Every time you reach for a soda or juice, try a cup of black tea instead. Those extra pounds will melt away.

It promotes blood flow and can lower blood pressure if drank on a regular basis. It is also a health tonic for those suffering with high blood pressure.

It naturally contains flouride, drinking black varieties can help prevent tooth decay.

These are just a few of the health benefits associated with drinking black tea.

Some types of blacks are better for you than others. Here are a few more things you should know.

Of course as with all things in this world, there are certain types of black tea that are better for us than others for us.

Tea Bags (commercial type like Liptons) are the least beneficial
Loose Tea – much better for us than commercial tea bags
Organic Loose Tea is far better to drink than commercial tea bags or non-organic loose black tea. There are no chemicals or additives.
Organic Loose Tea Blends- can be extremely beneficial depending on the blend.

Blacks are sometimes blended – and you then have an Oolong Tea. Oolong teas are a blend of black tea and green tea. This is more beneficial to drink than black tea alone. You can also blend blacks with any number of Herbs. Herbs can provide any number of additional benefits.

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Natural healing methods, now known as Alternative Medicine, have been around for centuries. Chinese herbal remedies have become known throughout the world for their healing abilities. Indian tribes have been known to use the barks from trees, plants, and seeds to heal their ailments. Even the Bible tells us of natural things we should use to promote good health.

That is not to say Traditional Medicine has no place in this world. The medical world has come a long way. Have you ever tried to perform brain surgery, or replace a limb or heart? Best to leave that to the trained professionals.

However, there are many natural remedies that can work wonders for our bodies and can help prevent many diseases. By learning how our bodies work we can greatly improve our health. Our bodies produce millions of new cells every day. By ridding ourselves of bad cells, and what’s causing them, we are well on our way to good health.

Many studies have shown that 70-90% of most illnesses, such as irritable bowel syndrome, arthritis, chronic fatigue, and many others, begin in the digestive tract. Doing a colon cleanse once or twice a year is a great way to rid our bodies of toxins that may have been in our bodies of years and have not been properly disposed of.

Drinking lots of water also helps to dilute unhealthy toxins and flush them out of our bodies.

Some illnesses are caused from a deficiency of certain vitamins or minerals. Taking a good vitamin with minerals every day can help replenish the source that may be lacking.

Many berries, such as blueberries and gooseberries, are filled with antioxidants that help promote healthy cells and help to heal the damaged cells in our bodies.

Taking fish oil every day helps to keep our arteries from clogging which help prevent heart attacks.

There are so many other natural remedies for: yeast infections, acne, and the list goes on and on.

When a plant has a bad leaf we pull it off. If our car breaks down or starts running badly, many other parts of the car will start to break down as well, until we get to the core of the problem. The same is true with our bodies.

We need to educate ourselves about our health and bodies. Just as we would not leave our children in the care of someone with a nothing more than a good reputation, (most of us would want to check the person out for ourselves), we should not leave our health soley in the hands of traditional medicine.

Cathy lives in Salt Lake City and is a freelance writer. She has studied lots of natural methods of healing to promote better health. She loves music, writing, sports, the outdoors, and helping others achieve their goals.

For more information on natural remedies for better health click here: http://naturalcures4u.blogspot.com

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