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07/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Nanoparticles made from tea leaves halted the growth of up to 80% of lung cancer cells, new study shows

New research has found that nanoparticles produced from tea leaves (Camellia sinensis) can stop the growth of up to 80 percent of lung cancer cells. The study, published in the journal Applied Nano Materials, looked at the antibacterial activity of the cadmium sulfate quantum dots (CdS QDs) and compared it with various types of bacteria […]

06/26/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Hailed by traditional Chinese healers as an “immortal health elixir,” kombucha is one of the best beverages for health

For 2,000 years, kombucha has been imbibed as a healthy beverage in the East. Traditional Chinese medicine called the fermented sweetened tea the “immortal health elixir” for its many benefits. A Spanish study determined that the various bio-active compounds in this fascinating superfood work together to support human health. Bio-active compounds are not strictly nutrients since […]

04/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

An apple a day can help prevent diabetes

An apple a day really keeps the doctor away. New health guidelines suggested that eating apple a day could help prevent diabetes. Other foods and drinks, such as yogurt, cheese, and regular cups of tea or coffee, are also being recommended in new health guidelines designed to prevent diabetes. A team of researchers from Oxford […]

03/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Fermented tea protects the liver from oxidative stress with antioxidant properties that regulate glucose levels

A lot of diseases, such as fatty liver disease, are caused by oxidative stress. Fortunately, there are natural treatments that help fight it. One of these is a fermented tea called Pu-erh that contains antioxidant properties and glucose-regulating extracts and can protect the liver from impairment. A team of researchers from China examined the oxidative stress reduction […]

03/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Can caffeine protect you from Parkinson’s?

Caffeine levels in the blood could serve as an indicator of Parkinson’s disease, in particular in its early stages, as a study found that caffeine levels were significantly lower in individuals with neurodegenerative disorder. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from Juntendo University in Japan who aimed to develop clinical methods for early detection […]

01/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Tea boosts your brainpower: Study finds it makes you happy, which boosts creativity

Tea is a beverage famous for having a plethora of benefits, the vast majority of them relating to health. As a recent study has shown, however, drinking tea can boost your creativity as well. Researchers from Peking University have discovered that this beloved hot beverage can improve mood and enhance cognitive function, thus impacting creativity. […]

10/09/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Why you should consider drinking tea: It boosts metabolism and, experts now believe, acts as a prebiotic for good gut health

A new study claims that drinking tea without milk can speed up your metabolism and promote good gut health, as reported by The Daily Mail. The researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles studied the relationship of metabolism and tea by conducting an experiment in mice. They divided the mice into four groups and gave […]

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