Hibiscus For Lowering Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol
Posted by Phuong on May 30th, 2010
  According to a 2004 study published in the journal Phytomedicine (2004;11:375-82), people suffering from hypertension can lower their blood pressure significantly by drinking hibiscus tea daily. Besides lowering high blood pressure and high cholesterol, this healthful hibiscus beverage has several characteristics that make it so valuable: caffeine free - so kids can drink it too! hibiscus tea is also rich in Vitamin C hibiscus te...
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Tea and Stroke Defense
Posted by Phuong on May 5th, 2010
  In a recent review of nine research studies, researchers determined that drinking 3 cups of green or black tea a day could reduce the risk of stroke by 21%. Dr. Arpita Basu of Oklahoma State University said that tea's antioxidants appear to reduce this risk in the following ways: 1. Fighting oxidative stress and inflammation 2. Maintaining normal blood pressure 3. Preventing plaque buildup in arteries 4. Promoting healthy blood vessel f...
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Comments
  • Strawberry White Tea Smoothie Nadine Sanders Says: October 26th, 2011, 10:10am You truly are beautiful and full of the serenity you share. Your recipes have help me through a death and a medical crisis. I hope you will be blessed with personal fulfillment and joy always. Thank You for helping me make it through 2011.
  • Ohhhh Crepe Michele Says: August 31st, 2011, 3:23pm love these. And the photos are scrumptious...
  • Energizing Green Tea Smoothie Jalal Hameed Bhatti Says: July 20th, 2011, 2:55am Wow I liked it and stumbled upon it.
  • Energizing Green Tea Smoothie Phuong Says: June 27th, 2011, 11:40am Oh thanks for catching that! I just updated it in the blog. * Add 1 handful of spinach. Have a great day Anna!
  • Energizing Green Tea Smoothie Anna Mortensen Says: June 26th, 2011, 11:35pm It sounds yummy, too yummy... I think you left the spinach out of the recipe. :)
  • Why You're Not Losing Those Last 5 lbs Phuong Says: June 10th, 2011, 12:14am Hi Kirk! After doing some research, this is what I found: Herb Teas, Lemon Water: Most Alkaline Green Tea: Alkaline Ginger Tea: Lowest Alkaline Tea: Lowest Acid Coffee: Acid Beer, Soft Drinks: Most Acidic Have a great day!
  • Why You're Not Losing Those Last 5 lbs Kirk Says: May 26th, 2011, 12:00am Phuong: I got to this place via post on FB some lady was asking re: wt loss. I am interested in the Ph aspect, and u touched on it; short story do some of your teas help raise the ph level? btw. thx for the xtra samples..love the pot/ infuser/tumblers.Amanda is awesome! Take care. Kirk
  • Why You're Not Losing Those Last 5 lbs Phuong Says: March 25th, 2011, 10:03am Hi Vikki! The phytoestrogenic and antioxidant activity of Licorice Root is believed to be helpful for hormonal disorders such as fatigue, mood swings, and hot flashes in menopausal women. KONI Throat Revival is a great one and it is caffeine free which is also what you want. <3
  • Why You're Not Losing Those Last 5 lbs Vikki Says: March 15th, 2011, 12:51pm Hi Phuong, I know you're too young, but was wondering if you have done any research on how tea can help with on-going Hot Flashes and if so what would be the best blend of tea. Thanks Vikki
  • The Best Banana Bread Recipe Phuong Says: March 7th, 2011, 9:21pm First time making KONI Matcha Banana Bread in Colorado....it bakes in 40 minutes at 350 F vs 55 minutes at 350 F in Michigan.