six amazing health benefits of drinking hibiscus tea every day hibiscus tea is a herbal drink
that's made by steeping either fresh or dried hibiscus flowers and the calyxes in hot water the
most common variety of this tea has a deep red color however there are other colors available
such as pink or yellow but they all have a similar flavor hibiscus tea was originally
used in Africa thousands of years ago as a natural medicine as it's packed full of antioxidants and
healing phytonutrients that support the human body in various ways in recent years however
hibiscus tea has had much more attention in the scientific community and it's been studied for
its use as a natural medicine and healer in this video we will be exploring the six powerful health
benefits of drinking one to two cups of hibiscus tea every single day just my usual reminder this
video is for educational purposes only so do speak to your doctor if you have any medical
concerns the first benefit of hibiscus tea is its ability to reduce high blood pressure hibiscus
tea is actually one of the best natural remedies for high blood pressure and it's been shown in
studies to reduce both diastolic and systolic blood pressure you see people with high blood
pressure usually have too much Angiotensin in their blood that's a chemical that narrows your
blood vessels and makes it harder for your heart to pump blood through your body hibiscus acts as
a natural ACE inhibitor which works similar to blood pressure medication with less side effects
the natural flavonoids in hibiscus help to relax your arteries by blocking Angiotensin production
this will naturally open up your blood vessels and allow the blood to flow through them freely
and unrestricted therefore naturally lowering your blood pressure and and reducing the risk
of developing plaque in your arteries the second benefit is lowering LDL cholesterol certain types
of LDL cholesterol in your body are more likely to stick to your artery walls and then they cause a
buildup of plaque which can eventually lead to a heart attack or a stroke hibiscus tea can help to
normalize your cholesterol levels and reduce LDL in order to protect your cardiovascular system
it's recommended to drink one to two cups of this tea per day to keep your arteries clear
and help to keep inflammation in your heart at Bay the third benefit is that it fights harmful
microbes in my experience plants that contain deep natural pigment colors like red blue or
purple usually have powerful immune boosting properties you see plant pigments are called
anthocyanins and carotenites and these all act as powerful antioxidants in the the body similar
to vitamin C drinking hibiscus for example has been shown to be more powerful than penicillin
in fighting off certain types of bacteria in particular this drink has been shown to help
destroy the harmful bacteria called H pylori that often causes stomach acid problems so if you've
caught a cold or an infection start drinking hibiscus tea two to three times per day with
a little Stevia to sweeten it this drink will help to support your immune system in fighting off the
bacteria or the virus that's infected your body if you're finding this information helpful at all
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health and nutrition tips now I want to talk about how hibiscus tea can protect your brain in benefit
number four Research into the protective benefits and Botanical herbs and teas is constantly ongoing
as we learn more about how these natural medicines interact with our bodies recently hibiscus tea was
shown to have neuroprotective properties helping to improve brain function and reduce the risk
of developing Alzheimer's Disease by helping to control your blood sugar levels drinking hibiscus
helps to reduce the risk of a buildup of amyloid plaque in the brain that's often linked with
diseases of the brain so why not start replacing some of your coffee your tea and your soda drinks
with a hibiscus infusion once or twice per day I also recommend adding one teaspoon of Xylitol or
a little Stevia to sweeten this drink as it is naturally sour with a fragrant Aroma bringing
me on to the fifth benefit which is supporting the ever herbal plants and vegetables that are
naturally very bitter usually have natural liver cleansing properties according to several studies
the powerful antioxidants and phytochemicals found in hibiscus help to support your liver
in removing harmful toxins from your body hibiscus helps your liver to produce more enzymes which can
help to remove chemicals like alcohol nicotine or medication byproducts from your blood the
anthocyanins which give hibiscus its deep red color have also been shown to reduce the amount
of fat that's stored inside the liver making it an excellent drink for anyone who is overweight
has a pot-shaped belly or has a fatty liver which is very common and finally the sixth main benefit
of hibiscus tea is weight loss if you're trying to lose weight you'll want to cut out refined foods
and drinks as much as possible and focus on a natural and varied diet drinking herbal teas
like hibiscus green tea Rooibos or peppermint is a great option as these can help to satisfy
your cravings and also induce a sense of peace and relaxation by luring inflammation inside
your liver helping to control your blood pressure and reducing insulin resistance herbal teas like
hibiscus have a very powerful effect on combating the root causes of fat gain on top of the six key
benefits that we've talked about today here are some other benefits of drinking hibiscus tea on a
regular basis it can help to regulate periods and reduce menstrual pain for women it can be used as
a hair rinse to get rid of dandruff and scalp irritation it's sometimes added to skin care
creams and products because it helps to improve skin health and elasticity the antioxidants in
general help to reduce inflammation throughout your body you can drink the tea in the evening
to stimulate melatonin that's a brain chemical involved with helping you to sleep deeply at
night and hibiscus has also been shown to trigger programmed cell death in stomach cancer cells now
let's take a look at a simple hibiscus tea recipe you will need one tablespoon of dried hibiscus
flowers two cups of water one squeeze of lemon juice which is optional and a little Stevia boil
the water and pour it over your hibiscus flowers allow the mixtures to steep for three to four
minutes add the lemon juice and the sweetener strain it and then drink alternatively you
can steep hibiscus flowers in cold water and refrigerate them for 24 hours this will make
a cold infusion be sure to drink hibiscus tea one to two times per day for the best effects
an important note please make sure that you speak to your doctor if you're taking any existing blood
pressure medications as this drink can double the effect if you aren't careful giving you low blood
pressure which you don't want and on this topic if you'd like to learn more about the top 6 drinks
that naturally lower blood pressure go ahead and tap on this video on the screen now thank you so
much for watching my video today and as always I wish you great health wealth and happiness