Theaflavins in tea are potent anti-HIV-1 compounds. They inhibit HIV-1 entry into target cells.
Oral health
Random surveys have reported that black tea reduces the incidence of dental cavities.
Polyphenols in tea inhibit bacterial growth and wards off mouth infections. Tea is a natural
source of fluoride, therefore helping to promote healthy tooth enamel. Also, tannins present in
black tea inhibit the growth of plaque-causing bacteria apart from inhibiting the action of
salivary amylase, thus making their contribution in cavity prevention.
Immune defense
By making tea a common part of your everyday food intake you can build up your immunity.
Tea won't keep you complete safe from getting sick but it can help.
Anti aging
Being a very high source of antioxidants, black tea is said to slow down aging process and age
induced diseases.
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In Awe Of new
----- Rituparna Bhattacharjee
How many times have we all thought of doing something new, starting something afresh, finish
the unfinished tasks, mend the old rips, get back to old pals, forget the grievances, embrace the
present and live to the fullest? Why are we always in awe of something new?
The answer to the above cannot be no for any one of us because we live in the hope of making
them true. But when the time really is apt to get into the act, why are we skeptical, why are we
averse, what holds us back?
It's the fear, the fear of failing, the fear of rejection, the fear of not being accepted, the fear of
being mocked at and this fear takes with it the little chance of making our dreams come true. If
we fail once, we are afraid that we might fail always and living in this dilemma, we never try
again!!
In this futile attempts of doing and not doing we turn our life into a routine of monotony only to
dream again of what we could not achieve but wish to achieve. We learn to be happy with what
we have rather than chasing our rainbow of wish list and this everlasting feeling of chasm.
Enough has been said and written about what could not be done. Let’s try and do what we can,
let's muster up all our courage and ignore the consequences and march forward towards what we
want to, let's not think about people who matter less to us, about situations not in our control,
about results not being in our favor, about things turning wrong on the way or even failing at the
final turn. Let us just try with minds open and hearts full of utopia. The destination might be a
mirage, but the journey will be worth taking as it will lead to self-realization and self-satisfaction
which are very important aspects to lead a happy life!!
So happy trying!!!
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