The concept of Lowering Blood Pressure by drinking tea is not at all new. For years eastern cultures have understood the impact that drinking green tea or oolong tea can have on Lowering Blood Pressure.
Tea is being proven more and more to create a number of positive health benefits for drinkers. The antioxidants in tea are now being widely promoted for their positive effects on health. There are a number of theories around as to why tea assists with Lowering Blood Pressure. The most commonly heard theory is that the calming effect experienced by tea drinkers is what plays the biggest part in reducing hypertension.
Substituting tea in place of other beverages such as Alcohol or carbonated drinks will also assist in Lowering Blood Pressure as well as provide other obvious health benefits. If you are in the process of Lowering Blood Pressure, head out and grab a tea pot and some Green or Oolong Tea, put your feet up, drink and relax!
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:43 pm
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