Vitamin C regulates blood pressure

By Cory Quirino
Philippine Daily Inquirer

DRINKING one to two cups of black tea daily helps relieve headaches, treat digestive disorders, fight infections and prevent cavities. However, recent findings reveal that green tea has higher protective value than black tea. The polyphenols in tea, substances which contain antioxidant properties, can stop and slow down cancer.

Tea-making

Clean teapot/teacup.
Fill pot with fresh, clean cold water. Don’t use reheated water, it affects the flavor of tea. Bring water to boil.
Use one tea bag or one teaspoon of tea for every cup of water. Pour boiling water over tea.
Brewing time—about three to five minutes. If it’s too strong, add water to dilute.
When making iced tea, add 50% more tea. For eight glasses, use 12 tsp of tea or 12 tea bags. That’s because the ice will dilute the flavor.
Boil water. Remove from stove. Add tea bags. Let them stand for five minutes. Keep tea outside fridge as the color turns cloudy. Pour over ice. Stir and serve. For frothy tea, place ingredients in blender with small amounts of honey. Serve with sprig of mint.

Vitamin C

Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia found that 67 men and women with high levels of vitamin C in their blood had an average blood pressure reading of 104/65. Even those with only 1/5 of vitamin C level showed a reading of 111/73. The higher the vitamin C dosage, the lower the blood pressure. Take vitamin C in its natural form such as guava, kiwi, orange, papaya, strawberry, broccoli, grapefruit, green/red pepper, cantaloupe, sweet potato, lettuce, spinach and cabbage.

Bad breath

Halitosis or bad breath can be cured. Eliminate abdominal problems by addressing the causes of hyperacidity: spicy food, stress, not eating regular meals, parasites, fungus infection, antibiotics, alcohol and coffee.

Take probiotics or yogurt with active culture of good bacteria to correct the imbalance in your stomach. For more potent relief, try kefir. (Call World of Wellness at 7233878).
Drink plenty of water.
Brush your tongue.
Breathe through your nose.
Eat something sweet or chew on parsley, a natural deodorizer. Sugar and complex carbohydrates keep bad breath away.

Affirm: “The sweetness of life is in my breath.”

Love and light!