EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 29 MIN
What If the Most Powerful Thing in Your Kitchen Is Something You Already Drink?
from The Habit Healers · host Laurie Marbas, MD, MBA
What are the healthiest teas to drink every day? In this episode, I open up my tea medicinal cabinet: six teas backed by real research, from hibiscus tea for blood pressure to chamomile tea for better sleep.I’m Dr. Laurie Marbas, and on The Habit Healers Podcast today, we’re looking at what the science actually says about the health benefits of tea, and where popular claims quietly stretch the evidence. You’ll hear why green tea drinkers aged 50 to 69 showed a 37% lower risk of cognitive impairment, why hibiscus tea performed comparably to some blood pressure medications in controlled trials, and what a large analysis of nearly 2 million people found about tea and heart health. We’ll also cover chamomile tea for sleep quality, peppermint tea for digestion, ginger tea for nausea, and the honest answer to when a supplement is the better choice than the cup. Plus, exactly how to brew each one so you get the most from every steep.What you’ll learn:* The six healthiest teas to stock in your cupboard and why each one earned its spot* How hibiscus tea may help lower blood pressure naturally, and who benefits most* Green tea benefits for brain health and longevity in regular tea drinkers* Chamomile tea for sleep: what it improves and what it doesn’t* Peppermint tea for digestion and ginger tea for nausea: when tea works and when to consider the capsule* Brewing temperatures, steep times, and the best time of day for each teaDr. Marbas Substack Article: https://drlauriemarbas.substack.com/p/what-if-the-most-powerful-thing-inCheck out the Habit Healers Community: https://www.skool.com/habithealers/about Get full access to The Habit Healers at drlauriemarbas.substack.com/subscribe
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