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Is the Elixir of Long Life our Fountain of Youth?

December 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Arthritis

by Lydia Peru

Thousands of years ago people around the world knew of the values of Kombucha tea. This incredible brew continues to reign as one of the most amazing nutritional supplements, and is all natural.

Documented for over two thousand years, the name Kombucha originates in Korea. A medicine man named Kombu treated the emperor with what is known know as Kombucha tea. Over the centuries this elixir of life has spread worldwide.

What exactly is Kombucha? It’s often referred to as a mushroom, but it isn’t. It’s just a symbiotic relationship between beneficial bacteria and yeast that create a culture that looks a little like a spongy cake.

What does Kombucha do for you? Let’s start with the detoxification, aiding the body in clearing toxins from the liver. Kombucha also brings balance back into the body systems, creating a better acid and alkaline balance.

Digestion can be improved by drinking small quantities of Kombucha tea before or after a meal. Kombucha does not disturb the healthy flora in the intestines, but aids in digestion, providing a pro-biotic effect.

Can we improve our health through something as simple as drinking Kombucha tea? Many believe so, and conditions like acne and rheumatoid arthritis have responded to this simple drink. Studies continue around the world into the benefits of Kombucha for ailments as serious as cancer.

This Elixir of life can be consumed and used topically for healthy skin and hair. Pets benefit from this wonderful tea as well. Kombucha tea is known world wide, and has been used as a restorative drink for centuries.

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