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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

5 Things You Don't Know About Green Tea

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Mei Tao

Mei Tao

By now, we know that drinking green tea is undoubtedly good for our bodies. The antioxidant and free-radical scavenging properties of green tea have made it a must-have for the health conscious and numerous studies highlight the potential benefits of green tea including cancer prevention and weight loss.

But green tea isn’t just a delicious and healthful drink; it can also be used as an at-home health and beauty remedy. Read on to find out The Things You Don't Know About Green Tea.

1. It’s great for teeth: Green tea has fluoride in it, making it a superstar for keeping gums and teeth healthy. Green tea can even be used as a mouthwash to maintain breath.

2. It’s a room deodorizer: Green tea leaves have traditionally been used to naturally absorb odors in a room. Place tea leaves in a bowl to help absorb unpleasant odors or leave some in the fridge in place of baking soda.

3. It’s good for the bones: Naturally high in minerals, green tea aids in strong bone density, which is important for maintaining good posture.

4. It can soothe skin: Spent a little too much time in the sun? Use the naturally calming properties of green tea to soothe sunburned skin. Place green tea in a spray bottle and mist on sunburned areas for all-natural relief. Because it has anti-bacterial qualities, green tea can also be used as an antiseptic to spray on skin blemishes or irritations.

5. It’s good for the feet: Soaking tired feet in green tea can prevent unpleasant fungal infections.

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  • Blythe's Avatar
    Posted by Blythe Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:19am PST

    Green tea isn't great for everyone. It can interfere with folic acid synthesis, so do NOT drink while PREGNANT! Try a massage for those achy feet.

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  • Lucky's Avatar
    Posted by Lucky Tue Dec 30, 2008 12:34pm PST

    I drink green tea daily for my diabetes..I have found that drinking ice cold green tea with a sugar substitute I have stopped the fever blisters associated with diabetes.

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  • Dee Nice's Avatar
    Posted by Dee Nice Tue Dec 30, 2008 6:11pm PST

    I like what I read of all the good things about green tea, but fluoride??

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  • Erwyn's Avatar
    Posted by Erwyn Thu Jan 1, 2009 7:48am PST

    does green tea prevents hypertension? lowers blood pressure

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  • Ashley's Avatar
    Posted by Ashley Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:23pm PST

    I had no idea that green tea was THIS good for you. These facts are amazing and good to know because I drink green tea almost every day!

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  • monar's Avatar
    Posted by monar Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:37pm PST

    Much of green tea grown in China, Thailand and Vietnam is sprayed with DDT. Be very careful of anything you consume from the far east.

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  • fabuluz 369's Avatar
    Posted by fabuluz 369 Sat Feb 21, 2009 5:13pm PST

    nice to know,coz i'm green tea addict,my night is not complete without

    having a night cup, what i noticed was, it relieves gas pain and colic

    and the aroma is like a sedative for me,my favourite is twinning earl

    grey green tea.

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  • J's Avatar
    Posted by J Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:11am PST

    fluoride is good for you !? that's ridiculous..

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  • Louie's Avatar
    Posted by Louie Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:30pm PDT

    Green tea is so overrated. A scientific review of the benefits of green tea towards cancer prevention or cure shows no significant or promising results. Fluoride and enhancer of bone density? Presence of minerals does not necessary translate into absorption into the body. I think green tea is more of an economic or marketing success than a medical miracle. It has been used as a cure-all. Too bad.

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  • wt's Avatar
    Posted by wt Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:57pm PDT

    Hi Marie: you said, "Green tea has fluoride in it," - I have been using green tea for 10 years and never read or heard this before. Please send me your research so I may share it with my group of researchers.

    Thank You

    Harry

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