TEA AND CANCER
Tea and Cancer have a long history together, but the last hundred years are when it has all kicked off. This is in relation to both herbal tea and proper tea and cancer.
Tea and Cancer information usually revolves around "cures" or prevention.
Does standard (Camellia Sinensis) tea cure cancer? No. Prevent Cancer? Perhaps a little, various studies have implied some causation, and a good dose of water plus antioxidants is a good part of a healthy diet.
Does "Yerba Maté" cure cancer? No. It is popularly believed in South America that it does, but it doesn't. There are scientific studies that show that compounds in it are very effective at killing cancer cells, but only in the lab or in animals, and usually at concentrations that would actually kill you. Killing you is the worst "cure" for cancer that there is .Prevent Cancer? Quite the opposite. Despite being a good dose of caffeine and antioxidants, several good quality, peer-review studies have shown that high consumption of Yerba Maté corresponds to higher levels of lung, esophageal, and mouth cancers, and Yerba Maté drinkers have seven times the likelihood of getting bladder cancers according to a study in Uruguay.
Does "Essiac Tea" cure cancer? No. This combination of herbs is quite simply an antioxidant rich beverage sold by unscrupulous merchants as a cure. Based on the theory that every doctor in the world knows about it but doesn't want to mention it because Big Pharma are beaming their lizard thoughts into their brains etc. Prevent Cancer? While there has been at least one unexplained death, the general consensus is that it's a good cup of antioxidants and may be beneficial in the same way regular tea is.
One fact that is indisputable is that people die when they choose to put off chemotherapy and other conventional medicines in order to try to drink themselves healthy. Please do not do this. Please do not let your loved ones do this.
So, is there any good news about tea and cancer?
Yes! There is no doubt a good cup of antioxidants and polyphenols may help you avoid cancer, it's just that other factors are far bigger., such as smoking and genetics.
There is a large amount of anecdotal evidence that people who are undergoing chemo may be able to drink tea when they have trouble keeping any other food or drink down. Different people have reported different teas being helpful after chemo, so if that's you, you should experiment a bit and find one you like.
Tea and Cancer information usually revolves around "cures" or prevention.
Does standard (Camellia Sinensis) tea cure cancer? No. Prevent Cancer? Perhaps a little, various studies have implied some causation, and a good dose of water plus antioxidants is a good part of a healthy diet.
Does "Yerba Maté" cure cancer? No. It is popularly believed in South America that it does, but it doesn't. There are scientific studies that show that compounds in it are very effective at killing cancer cells, but only in the lab or in animals, and usually at concentrations that would actually kill you. Killing you is the worst "cure" for cancer that there is .Prevent Cancer? Quite the opposite. Despite being a good dose of caffeine and antioxidants, several good quality, peer-review studies have shown that high consumption of Yerba Maté corresponds to higher levels of lung, esophageal, and mouth cancers, and Yerba Maté drinkers have seven times the likelihood of getting bladder cancers according to a study in Uruguay.
Does "Essiac Tea" cure cancer? No. This combination of herbs is quite simply an antioxidant rich beverage sold by unscrupulous merchants as a cure. Based on the theory that every doctor in the world knows about it but doesn't want to mention it because Big Pharma are beaming their lizard thoughts into their brains etc. Prevent Cancer? While there has been at least one unexplained death, the general consensus is that it's a good cup of antioxidants and may be beneficial in the same way regular tea is.
One fact that is indisputable is that people die when they choose to put off chemotherapy and other conventional medicines in order to try to drink themselves healthy. Please do not do this. Please do not let your loved ones do this.
So, is there any good news about tea and cancer?
Yes! There is no doubt a good cup of antioxidants and polyphenols may help you avoid cancer, it's just that other factors are far bigger., such as smoking and genetics.
There is a large amount of anecdotal evidence that people who are undergoing chemo may be able to drink tea when they have trouble keeping any other food or drink down. Different people have reported different teas being helpful after chemo, so if that's you, you should experiment a bit and find one you like.
Some 'after chemo' options to try:
Compassion for Mrs. Bennet's Nerves
A$22.50
The Devotea are proud to be the Australian distributor of Bingley's Tea's Jane Austen Series.
Here's how they describe this one:
* A Tea House Times Editor's Pick!
"Mrs. Bennet, an inspired tisane from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is the first tisane of our Jane Austen Tea Series Teas ®
At last there is compassion for what poor Mrs. Bennet suffers with her nerves! Ideal for late afternoon tea when caffeine is not wanted but a beautiful cuppa is needed.
Our tisane of plump chamomile flower buds, spirited peppermint, calming passion flower and linden, romantic rose petals for her wishful match making, rosehips, and lovely garden lavender, perhaps from a prettyish sort of wood.
We are pleased to share that friends who have told us they previously sipped tisanes only for health benefit, now say they happily make themselves of cup of Compassion for Mrs. Bennet's Nerves purely for the enjoyment of it. That is praise indeed!
We recommend a touch of local honey for a sweet tooth while sitting by the fire reading a favorite Austen novel"
Contains 45g of this wonderful tisane, plus a bookmark.
Here's how they describe this one:
* A Tea House Times Editor's Pick!
"Mrs. Bennet, an inspired tisane from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is the first tisane of our Jane Austen Tea Series Teas ®
At last there is compassion for what poor Mrs. Bennet suffers with her nerves! Ideal for late afternoon tea when caffeine is not wanted but a beautiful cuppa is needed.
Our tisane of plump chamomile flower buds, spirited peppermint, calming passion flower and linden, romantic rose petals for her wishful match making, rosehips, and lovely garden lavender, perhaps from a prettyish sort of wood.
We are pleased to share that friends who have told us they previously sipped tisanes only for health benefit, now say they happily make themselves of cup of Compassion for Mrs. Bennet's Nerves purely for the enjoyment of it. That is praise indeed!
We recommend a touch of local honey for a sweet tooth while sitting by the fire reading a favorite Austen novel"
Contains 45g of this wonderful tisane, plus a bookmark.
White Nights
A$10.00
One of our Fine White Teas range, this exquisite concoction is a white tea version of our best-selling green blend '1001 Nights'. An exciting Moroccan-style blend of peppermint and white tea, with a touch of lemony bite added. Will take as much sugar as you can handle, or none at all.
Wonderful hot, sensational over ice.
Serve with Middle Eastern, African, Indian or other warm, spiced foods.
Ingredients: Chinese White tea, Indian White tea, Peppermint (India/Germany), Lemongrass (Malaysia), Lemon Myrtle (Australia)
60 gram box
Wonderful hot, sensational over ice.
Serve with Middle Eastern, African, Indian or other warm, spiced foods.
Ingredients: Chinese White tea, Indian White tea, Peppermint (India/Germany), Lemongrass (Malaysia), Lemon Myrtle (Australia)
60 gram box
Amba
A$10.00
Amba is a festive Christmassy low caffeine blend.
It combines black tea and rooibos with dried organic cherries and cinnamon.
Great of an evening around Christmas with a fruit mince pie.
This year it's even better as the quality of the cherries is fantastic.
We originally created this for Christmas 2013 in memory our our dear cat Amba - he passed away from snakebite not long before Christmas. We make a small number of boxes each Christmas.
Ingredients: Rooibos from South Africa, Black tea from India, Organic Dried Cherries from south Australia, Cinnamon and cloves from India. (And a few cherry blossoms seem to have made it through)
65 gram box
It combines black tea and rooibos with dried organic cherries and cinnamon.
Great of an evening around Christmas with a fruit mince pie.
This year it's even better as the quality of the cherries is fantastic.
We originally created this for Christmas 2013 in memory our our dear cat Amba - he passed away from snakebite not long before Christmas. We make a small number of boxes each Christmas.
Ingredients: Rooibos from South Africa, Black tea from India, Organic Dried Cherries from south Australia, Cinnamon and cloves from India. (And a few cherry blossoms seem to have made it through)
65 gram box
Apple & Cranberry Fine White
A$10.00
Hand cut and dried South Australian apples, teamed up with fruits and tea to provide a classic fruit-blushed tea.
Have it hot with fish and chips (really, it works), or ice it and serve outdoors around the pool with sandwiches.
Ingredients: Chinese White tea, Cranberries, Apple, Pineapple, Pomegranate flowers, Cornflowers
60g Box
Have it hot with fish and chips (really, it works), or ice it and serve outdoors around the pool with sandwiches.
Ingredients: Chinese White tea, Cranberries, Apple, Pineapple, Pomegranate flowers, Cornflowers
60g Box
Lady Devotea
A$10.00
A delightful scented afternoon tea. Genuine Bergamot, teamed with dried orange and two types of lavender grown by Lady Devotea herself. Truly an inspiring brew to accompany high tea. The base tea is a robust Indian blend.
This tea is excellent throughout the day and goes especially well with citrus tarts and pies or at dinner served with fish-based dishes or chocolate with dessert.
Ingredients: Tea leaves (India), bergamot oil (Italy), lavender (Australia), and orange (Australia)
80 gram box.
This tea is excellent throughout the day and goes especially well with citrus tarts and pies or at dinner served with fish-based dishes or chocolate with dessert.
Ingredients: Tea leaves (India), bergamot oil (Italy), lavender (Australia), and orange (Australia)
80 gram box.
Aussie Ginger Chai
A$10.00
A robust Australian black tea with chunks of dried ginger. Then we took some cinnamon bark, some whole green cardamom pods and some cloves and roughed them up a little before slinging them in. Smooth and tasty, black or milky. Particularly suited to being made extra strong with condensed milk.
Serve with gingerbread, or replace dessert after a roast with this.
Ingredients: Black tea, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves.
80 gram box
Serve with gingerbread, or replace dessert after a roast with this.
Ingredients: Black tea, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves.
80 gram box