Health benefits of tea continue to mount. A recent study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology seem to indicate that green tea has the effect of reducing overall risk of endometrial cancer.
The combined RR for ever drinkers vs non/lowest drinkers was 0.85 (95% CI, 0.77–0.94). Compared with non/lowest drinkers, the summary RR was 0.88 (95% CI, 0.78–0.98) for low to moderate drinkers and 0.75 (95% CI, 0.64–0.88) for high drinkers. An increase in tea intake of 2 cups/day was associated with a 25% decreased risk of endometrial cancer. In subgroup analyses, tea consumption was significantly associated with reduced endometrial cancer risk in Asian studies and studies using interviewing techniques. Furthermore, the protective effect of green tea on endometrial cancer seemed more evident than that of black tea.
When it comes to India, there are a lot of stereotypes. For instance, I get asked time and again about treatment of women in India, often in a wistful, lamenting tone. Granted there is a huge issue of female illiteracy, and every now and then one hears of the tragic stories of female infanticide, but that alone doesn’t tell the whole story. By and large Indian women, unlike their counterparts in neighboring countries like Iran, Afghanistan or Pakistan, participate in the society in a very big way, often taking on leadership roles not only in social (eg. Medha Patkar of Narmada Bachao Movement) and political realm (eg. Indira Gandhi), they also occupy great positions of power in the world of business. So, I am very glad that NY Times decided to do a feature on the success women have achieved in the tony world high finance. Here is a quote…
HSBC, JPMorgan Chase, Royal Bank of Scotland, UBS and Fidelity International in India are run by women. So is the country’s second-biggest bank, Icici Bank, and its third-largest, Axis Bank. Women head investment banking operations at Kotak Mahindra and JPMorgan Chase and the equities division of Icici. Half of the deputy governors at the Reserve Bank of India are women.
If you would like to read the whole story, simply click on this link. Let us celebrate the success of these Indian women and recognize the Indian society for creating such opportunities. I have two daughters - Jaya and Jiya, and although they live here in US, it is very important to me that they should know of the success Indian women are enjoying within India.
And, oh don’t forget to get your purchases in by the end of the month. As you know, Jaya Teas will donate 25% of the proceeds from all the sales from January 16th to the end of the month to International Red Cross to support our neighbor Haiti’s rebuilding efforts. Read more about it here.
If you are like me, you have probably been deeply affected by the tragedy that struck the island of Haiti just a few days ago. While natural disasters are never a desirable event, when they impact the poorest of poor, the impact is felt many folds more. Over 70% of Haiti lives on less than $2 a day, so when for the average Haitian, this earth quake is nothing short of complete devastation of their life!
While this tragedy is going on we cannot sit on our hands and do nothing. This is why, Jaya Teas is announcing a unique program to help the victims of this tragedy. From now until the end of January, Jaya Teas will donate 25% of all the sales made through our website to American Red Cross, to help the Haiti relief effort.
If you would like to do something for Haitians, one way to do so would be by buying your tea needs before the end of January. We will donate 25% of your purchase value to American Red Cross. If you are not a tea drinker, or if you are well stocked with your teas, we encourage you to help out by donating directly to American Red Cross.
Here is a brief video from our First Lady Michele Obama explaining how you can help.
Please join Jaya Teas in helping our neighbor in her hour of need.
