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July 17, 2017 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Confirmed By Science: Flavonoids In Tea Lower The Risk Of Fracture
…pmc/articles/PMC2754215/ 12 Lee KW, Lee HJ. “Antioxidant Activity of Black Tea vs. Green Tea.” The American Society for Nutritional Sciences. 2002. 132(4). 785. Web: https://jn.nutrition.org/content/132/4/785.full 13 Ludwig D, Willett WC. “Three Daily Servings of Reduced-Fat Milk An Evidenced-Based Recommendation?” JAMA Pediatrics. 2013. 167(9). 788-789. Web: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/1704826 14 Lorenz M., et…
March 8, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Try These 7 Teas That Help Repair Damaged Bones
…uoride ends up in your tea. Loose leaf tea has slightly less fluoride than tea in teabags. Decaffeinated green and black teas actually show higher fluoride content in general than regular caffeinated tea. Instant iced tea mixes also contain fluoride, probably due to the low-quality tea used in such mixes (the lower the tea quality, the higher the fluoride content). Savers already know that fluoride is deleterious to bones. And that high levels of…
November 2, 2010 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Drink This, Not That For Better Bone Health
…u can simply ask at a local grocery or specialty store. How About a Cup of Tea? But tea is not the magic elixir for your bones either. In the past several years, we’ve been regaled with the benefits of tea, particularly green tea. You’ve probably heard a myriad of health benefits of green tea thanks to its high content of free-radical fighting polyphenols. And a study conducted in the UK found that black tea can improve bone density.3 Most of thes…
April 11, 2022 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Save Our Bones Bulletin: Study On Green Tea And Bone Loss; Jump Your Way To Stronger Bones; Three Seconds Of Lifting Weights Make You Stronger
…eration should be practiced– try to drink no more than three cups of green tea per day. Synopsis A study compared the green tea drinking habits of 3530 postmenopausal women to their bone mineral density (BMD) measurements. Women who drank between one and three cups of green tea per day had a lower prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis at all BMD measurement sites. Six Minutes Of Jumping Each Week Builds Stronger Bones According to a recently p…
March 29, 2016 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
The Amazing Tea That Builds Your Bones And Much More
…nd cut into one- to two-inch pieces. And it’s also available in convenient tea bags, of course. As we explore the health benefits of this delicious tea, I’d like to begin with the specific ways that lemongrass, which is alkalizing, is good for your bones. Bone Health Benefits Of Lemongrass 1. Fights Insomnia Did you know that quality sleep is important for your bone health? A great deal of bone remodeling takes place during sleep, and if you’re no…
January 24, 2019 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
These Seven Herbal Teas Fight Colds And The Flu And Build Your Bones
…hot teas reduce cold and flu symptoms, but unlike black, green, and white teas, hibiscus and other herbal teas are alkalizing and do not contain fluoride. They offer bone-healthy, comforting relief from sore throat, drippy nose, cough, fatigue, and chills.5 Hibiscus tea has the additional benefit of lowering blood pressure, according to a 2010 study published in the Journal of Nutrition.6 That’s a result of its rich antioxidant content. Those ant…
March 26, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Save Our Bones Bulletin: GMO Apple “Approved”, Ingredient In Black Tea Prevents Bone Loss, Awful Fluoride Side-Effect Just Confirmed, And More!
…https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/02/24/national/science-health/osaka-team-find-black-tea-substance-effective-bone-loss-treatment/#.VRL6C-HC-M9 3 Di Donna, Leonardo, et al. “Hypocholesterolaemic activity of 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl flavanones enriched fraction from bergamot fruit (Citrus bergamia): ‘In vivo’ studies.” Journal Of Functional Foods. 2014. Web. https://www.richardbogle.com/uploads/1/6/7/1/16713358/jffarticle.pdf 4 “Fluoride in…
July 23, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
More Bad News For Milk: It Destroys Antioxidants, Inhibits Magnesium Absorption And Causes Liver Problems
…benefits. Participants were given plain boiled water, freshly brewed black tea, or brewed black tea with the addition of skim milk. The plain black tea group experienced improved FMD (flow-mediated dilation), but the same effects were not observed in the tea-with-milk group2. Scientists followed up with rat studies and observed the same phenomenon: “Milk counteracts the favourable health effects of tea on vascular function.”2 But that’s not all. A…
October 8, 2018 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Forget The Flu Shot! 4 Essential Oils That Improve Immunity
If you’ve ever breathed eucalyptus oil-infused steam when you’ve had a cold, or sprayed lavender around a room to create a calm environment, you’re familiar with the principles of aromatherapy. A natural, non-invasive treatment, aromatherapy has been in use for at least 6,000 years, rooted in ancient civilizations found in India, China, and Egypt.1 As colder weather approaches, this is a good time to support your immune system with natural method…
October 28, 2016 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
The Intriguing Connection Between Building Your Bones And Fighting The Flu And Colds
…grow indoors during the winter, and you can even make it into a delicious tea. Speaking of tea… 6. Drink Green Tea Before I delve into the bone-health, immune-boosting properties of green tea, I want to clarify its role in the Program’s clinical nutrition guidelines. Yes, green tea is acidifying and contains fluoride; but it does offer many healthful benefits that place it in the category of bone-smart foods. To reap the benefits, a prudent idea…