Question 1

is sassafras tea good for headaches?

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Sassafras: Sassafras can slow the nervous system down meaning you could get drowsy and sleepy which could help your headache however there are no clinical trials for the use of sassafras in the treatment of headaches.  Sassafras oil can be deadly as well so not one that i would recommend.

Question 2

what is it about tea that is good for you?

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Green tea: Tea is derived from the camellia sinensis tree.  The leaves contain antioxidant polyphenols. The linus pauling institute reported a study that suggested  green tea can assist w glycemic control. Studies show that the polyphenols in green tea have an anti-carcinogenic effect as well as leading to a reduced heart disease death rate.  Too much caffeinatted tea can cause anxiety, GI upset or isomnia.

Question 3

green tea is good for?

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Quenching your : Thirst.  It has antioxidants and may be useful in preventing cell damage from oxidants.  But the useful effects are difficult to quantitate.

Question 4

is green tea good for weight lose?

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Doesn't Work: Despite the hype, there are no proven teas, coffees, or other foods that burn fat. The national institute of health says it is a myth. Don't bother with such products for weight loss.

Question 5

are tea bags good to relieve swelling?

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Tea bags: No: use ice 10 minutes on the swollen area, 5 minutes off.  Tea bags can help reduce bleeding: bite on one after a tooth extraction for 20 minutes. It usually works as tannic acid is a clotting agent.

Question 6

is lipton pure green tea good for you?

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Very good but...: Green tea is proven to have many health benefits;it is rich in antioxidants like catechins, as well as l-theanine which has a calming effect.Among the proven benefits of green tea: preventing cardiovascular disease, lowers cholesterol & blood sugar, prevents many different cancers, protects the liver. Lipton is fine but i prefer organic teas.See http://www.Umm.Edu/altmed/articles/green-tea-000255.Htm.

Question 7

i'm wondering is green tea good for you?

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Possibly: It is known to contain antioxidants which may be helpful but it depends on your nutritional status. No harm in drinking if you don't have problems with caffeine.

Question 8

does drinking ginger tea everyday is good?

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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.

Question 9

is tea good for you if it contains caffeine?

Accepted Answer

Green tea: Tea is derived from the camellia sinensis tree.  The leaves contain antioxidant polyphenols. The linus pauling institute reported a study that suggested green tea can assist w glycemic control. Studies show that the polyphenols in green tea have an anti-carcinogenic effect as well as leading to a reduced heart disease death rate.  Try decaffeinated tea because too much caffeine can cause problems.

Question 10

help please! is eating green tea good for you?

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Yes: Yes - unless sensitive to it.Tea is derived from the camellia sinensis tree.  The leaves contain antioxidant polyphenols. Studies suggest green tea can assist with glycemic control, have an anti-carcinogenic effect as well as leading to a reduced heart disease death rate.

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