Question 1

is it ok to add some bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) (not baking powder) to my dry ginger tea? what benefits would that have?

Accepted Answer

Help with nausea: If you are dealing with nausea, a small amount might help, along with the ginger tea. You'll probably burp a bit. This is not something you want to be doing long term or for any particular health benefit.

Question 2

how many cups of ginger tea (yogi) would you need to drink a day to reek the benefits? since drinking tea my bloating and gas has subsided a bit.

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on what's causing your bloating and gas.  You might look at your food intake to see whether there are foods you're sensitive to.  Drinking 2-3 cups of ginger tea per day may help you -- but if your bloating and gas are prolonged rather than temporary, they probably need medical investigation.

Question 3

any medical benefits from ginger root or ginger tea. can it be taken along with amlodipine, ben/hct, d3,  or b12 supplements. thanks.?

Accepted Answer

No and yes: No real hard science regarding any benefit. Yes you can take it with your other meds aslong you dont over do it.

Question 4

hw gud is ginger tea for bp?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Ginger has been reported to improve circulation ; help reduce blood pressure. However, i haven&#x27;t actually read the studies on their effectiveness.

Question 5

what is the benefits of mangosteen tea?

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Not well studied. : Preliminary results of 1 study suggest mangosteen may be beneficial for treatment of periodontist when applied in gel to gums. Mangosteen is being studied to determine effects of xanthones (potent antioxidants) ;  effectiveness as a topical acne treatment. It has been used by native asian healers in treatment of tuberculosis, infections ; diarrhea (but hasn't been adequately studied).

Question 6

any benefit from menopause teas?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: My question to anyone would be:  if you have a heart problem and you go to a cardiologist who prescribes an important heart drug to you, are you then going to ask, "are there any heart teas?"  of course not.  Why then would you ask your gynecologist about "menopause teas."  there is nothing more important to a woman than hormone replacement.....With real hormones.

Question 7

health benefits of darjeeling tea?

Accepted Answer

Minimal: There is no hard data that tea, darjeeling or therwise, has positive health benefits. If you like the taste, go ahead. There may be some benefit from the iodine and anti-oxidants in tea.

Question 8

health benefits of twinings fruit teas?

Accepted Answer

May be real: Some of these contain stuff like lavendar and cammomile that will help soothe a person. Don't expect magic. A good herbalist who's evidence-based can tell you more.

Question 9

what are the benefits of green tea ?

Accepted Answer

Many: Tea's have high content of flavonoids — plant-derived compounds that are antioxidants. Green tea is a source of a  catechins which are more powerful than vitamins c and e in antioxidants. Studies have found an association between consuming green tea and a reduced risk for heart disease. The antioxidants can help block the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol, increase hdl, improve artery function.

Question 10

does drinking ginger tea everyday is good?

Accepted Answer

Yes- many benefits!: Ginger has many health benefits- it is a powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant, soothes the stomach, treats nausea, morning sickness & motion sickness, helps menstrual cramps, can help heartburn, is anti-microbial, may prevent colon, ovarian & other cancers and may be effective in treating certain cancers. See www.Huffingtonpost.Com/leo-galland-md/how-to-fight-inflammation_b_849387.Html.

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