Thursday, December 25, 2008

Is the Elixir of Long Life our Fountain of Youth?

By Lydia Peru

Kombucha tea is an amazing brew that you can purchase or make at home. Back in the Chinese Empire of 200 BC Kombucha was known as the Elixir of Long Life.

Does the name Kombucha have meaning? Many believe it originated in Korea two thousand years ago. A medicine man treated the emporer with this elixir of long life. This healer, Kombu, appears to gain credit for this cha, or tea.

Kombucha is not really a mushroom or a fungus. It's really bacteria and yeast working together to form a culture that looks like a spongy pancake.

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.

Our digestion is aided by the probiotic qualities of Kombucha. We need our healthy flora to digest, and Kombucha does not interfere with that process. Kombucha even restores our metabolic balance.

Conditions such as rheumatism and skin problems like acne have been aided by this pH restoring drink. Research continues worldwide into the benefits of Kombucha tea in treating tumors and 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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