Weather the Winter Season with Healing Teas, Ayurveda, Yoga and Steeped Spa Treatments Your Own Personal Firewall for Cold and Flu Season .............................18-21 An Ancient Health Brew ...................................2-3 Make Mine Spicy! .........................................22-23 e Wonders of Tea e Secret is Revealed: Grind Your Own e Science of Life ............................................4-7 Submerge Yourself in the Tea Culture e Teas that Bind ..........................................8-11 of Ureshino, Japan .....................................24-29 Cultivating Nourishing Traditions with Your Children Tea & Healing Dr. Andrew Weil in New Orleans ..........................................30-33 Bodhisattva Tea Spa and his Passion for Tea ...............................12-13 A Beautiful Connection ................................34-38 Heart Health in a Tea Cup ............................14-17 Tea & Yoga e Cardiovascular Benets of Teas Tea and Obesity/Body Weight This is the fi rst time in recorded history that children born today An Ancient Health are not expected to exceed the life expectancy of their parents. Obesity has become the biggest health concern in the U.S. as it Brew threatens our youngest citizens and contributes to this disturbing decline in longevity. the wonders of tea Beverages account for approximately 20% of total calories con- sumed in the typical American diet. As tea is calo- by Michelle Rabin rie-free and counts toward our recommended daily consumption of fl uids to maintain adequate hydration, it’s easy to see and white teas and some black teas; and Camellia sinensis var. assamica ICK UP ALMOST ANY how tea can be a game changer. from India which is traditionally larger leafed and used in the production health-oriented magazine today and Shifting away from high sugar of many black teas. Different processing of the leaves after harvest produce you’ll likely find an article about the beverages in favor of tea can many well known types of tea such as partially oxidized oolongs and fer- health benefits of tea. People around have a profound effect on mented pu-erhs. the globe are embracing this beverage everyone’s health. In addition, the The term “herbal tea” refers to a beverage that is decocted or infused along P with the scientific research that supports its mild level of caffeine and active tea in hot water from herbs or any plant material such as flowers, fruits, roots impressive health claims. catechins add to the opportunity to or twigs. This may include rooibos, chamomile or honeybush, for example. While many things may be called “tea,” the maintain a healthy body weight as well The Europeans refer to this class of infusions as tisanes. The health benefits term actually applies specifically to the Camellia as promoting weight loss. considered in this article will focus on the ones derived from true Camellia sinensis plant which has over 180 varieties. This “Several studies have evaluated the sinensis teas. evergreen shrub was believed to be discovered potential role of green tea catechins and caffeine on obesity preven- The Camellia sinensis plant contains powerful antioxidants which neu- during the Shang Dynasty during the second tion. It has been shown that green tea can increase energy expenditure by Cognitive Enhancements millennium BC in the region of the Yellow River tralize free radicals that damage the body’s cells. Polyphenols are the pow- 4-5% and fat oxidation by 10-16 percent. A daily increase in thermogenesis Tea has historically been associated with cogni- that has come to be known as the Cradle of erhouse in tea that not only impact the taste of the drink through tannins, of approximately 95 calories can eventually lead to substantial weight loss,” tive benefi ts such as mental clarity and concen- Chinese Civilization. This was a time of important but also deliver important antioxidants, a class of flavonoid called catechins according to a study by Hursel, Viechtbauer and Dulloo. Add to that the tration. Centuries ago, early monks drank tea to discoveries and tea was valued for its significant that include the much-discussed EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate-3). EGCG reduction of calories that substituting tea with soft drinks will produce and aide in their meditation practice by reducing the medicinal properties. Isn’t it remarkable that to- neutralizes chemical reactions that lead to cell damage and subsequent you’re looking at substantial potential weight loss. likelihood of falling asleep. Recent scientifi c fi nd- day, in the 21st century, we’re finally confirming disease. Tea is in fact the greatest contributor of flavonoids in the American • Hursel R, Viechtbauer W, Dulloo AG et al. The effects of catechin rich teas ings attribute these benefi ts to caffeine and L-the- the healthful properties of tea that the ancients diet. and caffeine on energy expenditure and fat oxidation: a meta-analysis. anine, two constituents of green tea. With the already knew? Fueled by a desire to bring together scientists from around the world, Obes Rev. 2011 Jul;12(7):e573-81. aging of the largest segment of the population, The two varieties that most of us are familiar using respected research methodology and collaboration to investigate this baby-boomers, it will be interesting to see what with is the one from China, Camellia sinensis var. amazing plant and its potential health benefits, the International Scientific Tea and Bone Health role tea plays in preventing cognitive decline and sinensis, with small leaves and yellow-white flow- Symposium on Tea and Human Health was born. The fifth symposium, held Osteoporosis is responsible for millions of fractures a year. For the elderly Alzheimers disease. ers which is traditionally used to produce green in September 2012, identified five key areas of ongoing research at major population, this reduces mobility; the loss of independence inevitably • Effects of Tea on Cognitive Performance, universities across the country and around the globe. reduces the quality of life for countless seniors. Research suggests that fl a- Suzanne Einother, MSc Unilever R&D Vlaardingen Tea and Heart Health vanols, the subclass of fl avonoids that contain catechins, in green tea help to reduce infl ammation by promoting antioxidant protection. Infl ammation The Netherlands Upon review of hundreds of studies focusing on tea and is believed to be the culprit in many common, chronic conditions. Evidence I think Symposium chair, Dr. Jeffrey Blum- the cardiovascular system, it appears that tea may play a supports bone building benefi ts as well, both by improving the formation berg of Tufts University, said it best when he con- supportive role in heart health by improving arterial func- of new bone but also in decreasing the degradation of existing bone. cluded, “There is now an overwhelming body of tion and blood pressure and therefore is associated with • Tea and Bone Health: Steps Forward in Translational Nutrition, Chwan- research around the world indicating that drink- a reduced risk of stroke and heart disease. This is great Li (Leslie) Shen, PhD, CCRP Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ing tea can enhance human health....The many news for anyone diagnosed with hypertension as research Lubbock, TX bioactive compounds in tea appear to impact has documented that drinking a cup of tea after eating a virtually every cell in the body to help improve high fat meal shows reductions in both systolic and dia- Cancer health outcomes, which is why the consensus stolic blood pressure. As cancer rates continue to climb, it’s encouraging to review clinical stud- emerging from this symposium is that drinking at • Impact of Tea on Functional Measures of Cardiovascular ies regarding the impact of tea on cancer. Studies suggest that the daily least a cup of green, black, white or oolong tea a Health, Claudio Ferri, MD University of L’Aquila , Division consumption of 3 - 5 cups of green tea could potentially prevent numerous day can contribute signifi cantly to the promotion of Internal Medicine, Hypertension and Cardiovascular types of cancer from developing. In addition, research indicates that green of public health.” ● Prevention Unit Rome, Italy tea may play a role in a reduced rate of recurrences of certain cancers. • Tea Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, • Role for Tea in Chemoprevention: Observational Evidence, Jian-Min • For more information visit: http://www.tea.ca/ Lenore Arab, PhD David Geffen School of Medicine at Yuan, MD, PhD University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Pittsburgh, PA wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Fifth_Internation- UCLA Los Angeles, CA al_Scientifi c_Symposium_Program_FINAL.pdf 2 www.thedailytea.com www.thedailytea.com 3 2015_Layout 2.indd 104 11/3/14 8:56 AM 2015_Layout 2.indd 105 11/3/14 9:02 AM the science of life by Jerome Holmes Jr. and Yolanda Cosme-Holmes Embracing Ayurveda OU MAY HAVE HEARD THE WORD Ayurveda is based on eight principles of practice: “Ayurveda” once or twice lately, whether it was on a health 1. General Medicine and wellness show, a trendy TV reality show or maybe in 2. Pediatrics your favorite yoga class. It just seems to be a popular holistic 3. Gynecology health treatment these days, whether used for serious health 4. Obstetrics Yconditions or just for relaxation as a spa treatment. 5. Geriatrics and Rejuvenation Years ago we stumbled upon Ayurveda while looking for a modality 6. Poisons, Ghosts and Planets to help with our recovery from a major accident. We tried it, noticing that 7. Ear, Nose, Throat, Eye and Head some of the same principles that are used in the “Eating Right for Your 8. Surgery Blood Type” protocol may be derived from Ayurveda. Although slow and Being a holistic practice, the goal of Ayurve- steady, we have achieved great results with Ayurveda and we are now liv- da is treating the person as whole, mind, body ing a happy, healthier life. and spirit using nutrition, herbs, yoga and specif- For those that haven’t heard of Ayurveda, we recommend you try it ic treatments known as Panchakarma.