12/28/2006
During these cold winter months, you may want a nice warm cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa. Now doctors are saying…go for it. The popular hot drinks will not only warm you up, but could also heat up your immune system and possibly help prevent certain ailments. Experts say coffee is the number one source of antioxidants in the U.S. diet; hot cocoa contains more antioxidants per cup than tea or red wine; and chamomile tea, the popular herbal drink, may actually help relieve a wide range of health ailments, including colds and menstrual cramps.
If you’re a woman and love drinking coffee, rest assured…there’s no link between drinking coffee and hypertension. However, researchers have found a connection between caffeinated colas and high blood pressure. And the link is still there even with diet cola’s. If you’re concerned about your blood pressure, stop by St. John’s Health Connection at Northpark Mall. You can get a free blood pressure check, every Wednesday between 7:30 and 10. For more info, call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
