Question 1

what are considered well accepted pros and cons of drinking tea?

Accepted Answer

Tea benefits: Hello. Tea is derived from a tree called camellia sinensis.  The leaves contain antioxidant polyphenols which have an anti-carcinogenic effect.  The lighter the tea, the less it has been processed.  White and green teas are especially helpful.  Black teas have been dried and fermented. The linus pauling institute reported a study that suggest extracts from green tea can act as a plant-based  >>>.

Question 2

could there be a difference when drinking tea quickly or slowly?

Accepted Answer

TCM: Traditional chinese medicine recommends sipping with not too hot or too cold temperature to obtain maximum benefits.

Question 3

how to figure out if i am over drinking tea? also is it bad for my health?

Accepted Answer

Generally,: It is recommended that you drink 5 cups or less of green tea per day. Overdose of Green Tea (usually extract) may lead to irritability, insomnia, irregular or rapid heart rate, muscle twitching, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, liver damage, trouble breathing, dizziness, fever, confusion, hallucinations, diuresis, seizures, loss of consciousness &amp; even death.

Question 4

is it better to drink tea or water?

Accepted Answer

Water: Most people do not realize that tea is a diuretic which makes the body lose water.  But it is a stimulant also.  So to stay awake, try tea.  To stay hydrated, drink water.

Question 5

is it okay to drink tea for anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Herbal tea: I'd say it is worth a try - but not caffeinated tea. Try an herbal that has none. Camomile has a good reputation - other might too. If it works, great! You'll avoid side effects. Nothing to lose, maybe you'll win. If lemon and honey don't do it, try milk and honey or however you like it.

Question 6

what are the health benefits of drinking tea every day?

Accepted Answer

This is dependent: of which type of tea is consumed. There are many, many types of teas.

Question 7

woukd it be ok to drink tea more than water or mix it up?

Accepted Answer

Ok: Tea and coffee and water are completely ok. There is no need for prescriptions.

Without sugar all are very good for you. Much better than coke and pepsi and so on.

Question 8

can i drink tea with sceletium while i am on lexamil 20mg?

Accepted Answer

Uptake: Careful. Sceletium is a compound found in South Africa and is in the plant Kanna.  Sceletium has dual properties of being a 5HT reuptake blocker and PDE4 inhibitor. According to an article in Neuropsychopharmacology Sceletium has been used as an adjunct with a SSRI inhibitor. Although like Saint Johns wart you should be cautious. Double check with your provider who is prescribing the SSRI.

Question 9

i heard that drinking tea helps you have better skin. is this true?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Green tea is helpful and can be used on the skiin to help eczema and acne.

Question 10

do you get all the benefits of drinking tea if you take green tea pills?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Although the exact benefits of green tea are unknown with possible benefits from its antioxidants, pills even less likely to be beneficial because of processing into pill form.

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What are the health benefits of drinking tea every day?

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