Tips for healthy living

[emmanuel ewumi]

Outbreaks of cancer, diabetes, strokes, cardiac arrest etc are on the rise in the country.

Doctors in the house should educate and inform us on some of the practices that can enhance our health.

making money, without the good health to manage, multiply and enjoy it is not the best.

[emmanuel ewumi]

i want to start with the health benefits of black tea. i hope this will not lead to high demand for lipton in the market.



Black Tea Health Benefits for Stress, Diabetes and Weight Loss



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The Benefits of Black Tea

[emmanuel ewumi]

Daily consumption of black tea, with no sugar or milk is very good for the health.

One can sweeten the black tea with lime, lemon or honey.

[emmanuel ewumi]

Black tea is said to be very reach in anti-oxidants, that prevents the growth of cancerous cells.

Black tea is quite cheap. A packet of Lipton or Top tea is about N150. 300 nara worth should be enough for a month.


As a matter of fact, I have not been admitted in the hospital in 6 years, may be this is due to my regular consumption of this beverage.

[emmanuel ewumi]

Black tea prevents the clogging of arteries which is life-threatening. Thus it prevents cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks.
At the Boston University School medical specialists found four cups of black tea in a day help a lot in improving condition of patients who have cardiovascular diseases.
Black tea also inhibits the growth of cancer which is the most deadly disease in the world. Black tea contains certain chemicals which strongly decrease the growth of cancer in the body.
Black tea contains TF2 which is an anti-cancer compound and it suppresses Cox2 gene. Cox 2 gene is responsible for inflammation.
Black tea has a high content of anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants prevent the damage caused by free radicals. These free radicals can cause numerous diseases.
It is also believed that black tea delays the process of ageing to certain extent.
Many creams and lotions are prepared with the extract of the tea. These lotions help to retain the young look of the skin.
Black tea also helps in burning fat. So for those who are trying to lose weight it is an excellent drink. Along with having black tea if you exercise regularly then you will see tremendous improvement in the rate at which you lose weight.
It also increases the rate of metabolism.
There are two types of cholesterol in human body: good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. Black tea helps in reducing the level of bad cholesterol in the body and increasing the good cholesterol level.
Black tea also contains fluoride. Fluoride helps in preventing tooth decay as it strengthens the tooth enamel.
Black tea also helps in bringing the sugar level of the body. So, those with diabetes can have black tea to keep a control on their sugar level.
Black tea also neutralizes many viruses in the body.There are many germs which cause disorders like diarrhea, pneumonia, cystitis and skin infections. Black tea helps in terminating such germs and thus protects the body from diseases caused by these germs.
Black tea also contains Vitamin B1 (thiamine). This is a water soluble vitamin. It helps the body in utilizing carbohydrate for energy requirements of the body.Studies have also found that women who regularly drink black tea have very low chances of suffering from ovarian cancer.
In women black tea has also been found to reduce the risk of developing stones in the kidneys.
Black tea also hydrates the body. So, drinking a cup of black tea can help you in keeping the skin moisturized.
Black tea also regulates the functioning of the digestive tract. So drinking black tea regularly ensures that you will not suffer with any problem related to digestion.
Like all other teas black tea also increases the level of mental alertness.
There are evidences which show that men who regularly consume black tea have almost 27% lower chances of developing lung cancer.
Black tea also contains high levels of magnesium. Magnesium is a mineral which is not soluble in water and it helps in keeping the teeth and the bones healthy.
Magnesium also helps in reducing the severity of asthma. So drinking black tea is very beneficial for people who suffer from asthma.
Black tea is also very beneficial for those who suffer from arthritis. There are evidences which show that black tea acts as a soother for those who have arthritis.
Black tea also reduces the chances of developing Parkinson’s disease.



23 Health benefits of Black Tea

[emmanuel ewumi]

Having about 3 to 5 cups of black tea in a day proves to be very helpful. Studies have found out that mixing of milk in black tea reduces the benefits if the tea. Experts suggest that one should not have the tea with either milk or sugar. Black tea has several health benefits. With regular exercise and a proper diet along with 3 to 5 cups of black tea daily you can prevent your body from developing many diseases. But it is very important that you prepare it in the correct manner.

There are some ingredients in certain kinds of teas which are not advised during pregnancy. At the first place, caffeine can turn out to be harmful for the kid during the pregnancy period. Hence, one should consume Black tea and those of you who are looking for an answer to how to get pregnant fast must know the health benefits of black tea during pregnancy.

[Oracle]

Originally Posted by emmanuel ewumi

Black tea is said to be very reach in anti-oxidants, that prevents the growth of cancerous cells.

Black tea is quite. A packet of Lipton or Top tea is about N150. 300 nara worth should be enough for a month.


As a matter of fact, I have not been admitted in the hospital in 6 years, may be this is due to my regular consumption of this beverage.

You have not been admitted because mosquitoes no dey bite you! It is not the tea!

[Oracle]

Originally Posted by emmanuel ewumi

Daily consumption of black tea, with no sugar or milk is very good for the health.

One can sweeten the black tea with lime, lemon or honey.

Can I dry the black tea after soaking garri?

[Oracle]

Originally Posted by emmanuel ewumi

Having about 3 to 5 cups of black tea in a day proves to be very helpful. Studies have found out that mixing of milk in black tea reduces the benefits if the tea. Experts suggest that one should not have the tea with either milk or sugar. Black tea has several health benefits. With regular exercise and a proper diet along with 3 to 5 cups of black tea daily you can prevent your body from developing many diseases. But it is very important that you prepare it in the correct manner.

There are some ingredients in certain kinds of teas which are not advised during pregnancy. At the first place, caffeine can turn out to be harmful for the kid during the pregnancy period. Hence, one should consume Black tea and those of you who are looking for an answer to how to get pregnant fast must know the health benefits of black tea during pregnancy.

I couldn't stop laughing. As you dey post these things, I dey remember those days wey i dey enter apkuruka buses from Lagos to the East. Those people wey dey sell drugs and black tea inside the buses dey always yarn like this.

[horlads]

Originally Posted by Oracle

You have not been admitted because mosquitoes no dey bite you! It is not the tea!

They have to be malaria-carrying mosquitoes...Not all mosquitoes carry the parasites...they are just vendors...they need to pick it up from someone who has the parasite...

[emmanuel ewumi]

Originally Posted by Oracle

You have not been admitted because mosquitoes no dey bite you! It is not the tea!

Who tell you say mosquito no dey bite me. What about the stress of trying to make ends meet.
What about the effect of the stock market meltdown on investors' health?

[emmanuel ewumi]

Originally Posted by Oracle

Can I dry the black tea after soaking garri?

I take mine first thing in the morning before breakfast. i have observed the routine religiously since 2005.

[emmanuel ewumi]

Marketing and brand management guys at Unilever and Promasidor needs to up their marketing and strategy game.
Lipton and Top tea are the market leader in the black tea market in Nigeria.

If a minimum of 50 million Nigerians and West Africans are targeted this is a commodity that is worth 150 billion naira per annum. If one spend an average of 3000 on black tea in a year.

[emmanuel ewumi]

Tea is the most-consumed hot beverage all over the world. Tea is available in different forms like black tea, green tea and white tea, depending on its ingredients. Black tea is prepared from a plant called Camellia sinesis. The old leaves and the stem of the plant are used in the preparation of black tea, while green tea is prepared from the fresh leaves of the same plant. Black tea is used as a cold as well as a hot beverage.

[emmanuel ewumi]

Black tea in stress


1 It improves the mental alertness of patients suffering from severe stress and depression and prevents aggravation of the condition.
2 It improves the memory and learning skills of the person. Lack of these skills can lead to depression and stress in patients. Consuming black tea improves these skills and reduces the stress.
3 It enhances our information processing skills. It helps in rapid analysis by our brain and thus helps in avoiding stressful conditions.
4 It helps in reducing repeated attacks of headache in patients suffering from stress and depression.

[emmanuel ewumi]

Black tea in diabetes


1 Black tea can help in prevention of type 2 diabetes in patients who are prone to it due to dietary or genetic reasons.
2 Black tea contains high levels of polysaccharides, which help in treatment of diabetes. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate, which includes cellulose and starch. They reduce the absorption of glucose in the body and reduce the blood sugar levels of diabetic patients.
3 Drinking black tea can expand the arteries and improve the blood circulation in all parts of the body. So, consuming black tea regularly can help in prevention of diabetes related complications like thickening of the arterial walls and heart attacks.
4 Increased cholesterol level is the commonest precursor to diabetes. Drinking black tea reduces the cholesterol in the body and helps in prevention of diabetes.

[emmanuel ewumi]

Black tea in weight loss


1 Drinking black tea increases the basal metabolic rate of the body, which helps in increasing the energy consumption of our body. The food that is eaten is utilized by the body at a faster rate. Thus, black tea can help in reducing the calorie intake of our body.

2 Also, black tea can burn fat at a higher rate and so helps obese people to get rid of excess fat in the body. The fat is mobilized from the fat deposits and converted into energy for its utilization at an increased rate. This helps patients who want to lose weight.

3 Black tea contains several anti-oxidants that help in detoxifying our body to get rid of unwanted toxins. So, black tea assists in weight loss in a healthy manner unlike other methods used for weight loss.

4 Hence, it can be concluded that there are several benefits of black tea for stress, diabetes and weight loss in patients suffering from them. It should be noted that black tea may lose some of its beneficial properties if mixed with milk.

[emmanuel ewumi]

Benefits: Black tea is known for its curative qualities and other health benefits. Some of them are as follows:

1 Heart Ailments: The regular consumption of black tea can help repair the coronary artery dysfunction in many heart patients. Therefore, black tea drinkers are at a decreased risk from any cardiovascular diseases.

2 Diarrhea: Black tea has a healing effect on intestinal disorders due to the presence of tannins. It is advisable for all diarrhea patients to sip plain black tea slowly for maximum benefits.

3 Asthma: Hot and brewing liquids, in general, bring relief to an asthmatic condition. Similarly black tea is extremely beneficial to asthmatics, as it expands the air passage, allowing patients to breathe more easily.

4 Digestion Problems: Black tea is rich in abuidant tannins and other chemicals that have a positive and relaxing effect on the digestive system of human body. This anti-inflammatory quality of black tea is helpful for curing digestive disorders.

5 High Cholesterol: According to a study conducted by American Heart Association in New Orleans, people who consume black tea have reduced bad cholesterol levels responsible for heart strokes and fatal attacks. It has also been found that people who drink 3 to 4 cups of black tea everyday are at lesser risk of heart problems than those who consume minimum or no tea.

[emmanuel ewumi]

The English may be the smartest people in the world, for hundreds of years they have specifically set aside a certain amount of time each day for the drinking of tea. “Tea Time” they call it. Although this is mostly a social time and a cultural thing there may be some great health advantages to this daily routine they follow. Maybe we in North America should be learning something from our forefathers. The main type of tea they seem to be drinking is almost always what we would consider simply “tea”, the normal black tea that is often also sipped by Canadians and Americans. A lot of people enjoy a nice cup of tea in North America too but they may not be aware that this black tea they are drinking is actually healthy for them. We have been exposed to the idea that green tea has health benefits and we should drink it when we are sick and all of that but the concept of good black tea has not become widespread. Through this article maybe we can start to educate people a little more. Black tea is not just tasty; it is good for you too.

[emmanuel ewumi]

Black tea, just like all teas, comes from one special plant, the Camellia Sinensis. It is important to note that not all black teas are the same. The local conditions of the different tea-growing regions in the world determine the characteristics of different teas. The different tea types can be quite different from other types in their colour, flavour, body, and aroma. When it comes to black teas, the differences are noted from their names. These names are based on the different districts where the black tea can be found being grown in different countries. The major tea growing countries of the world have growing conditions that are high in elevation; countries like China, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, and East Africa for example.