AboutRachel Johnston Expertise I have a thorough knowledge of tea, tea history, tea types, growing, economical and other interesting information about tea. I also can provide information on herbals and practical daily use of all of the above in every day living. I cannot answer or advise on any illness or treatment of said illness, physical or mental. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV. :)
Experience I have worked as a tea professional in this industry for 5 years and with herbs and essential oils for 10. I owned and operated an online tea business called SBS Teas http://www.sbsteas.com for over 5 years (now under new ownership).
Publications The Essential Herbal Magazine -Regular contributor
The Croc
Education/Credentials Start a Tea Business Course
Hypnotherapy Institute of Seattle
Extended educational courses
I am now semi-retired but do work part time blogging about product reviews:
http://www.weirdstuffinmydesk.com
Question i have heard that oolong tea is really good for burning fat. i am a healthy size 12 so could do with losing about a stone in wieght but what i would really like to know is - is oolong beneficial in lowering cholestral. i have high cholestral and am on symvastatin tablets but would rather take the natural option. if this is good then i will be killing two birds with one stone as it were. i actually hate the taste of tea but would try to overcome this if i thought it were going to work for me in the weight loss and lowering of cholestral. look forward to your reply.
Answer Hi Rani,
I am not a doctor or nutritionist, so cannot answer this question in its entirety. One would need to consult some kind of doctor before making such a change in lifestyle, health and nutrition. Studies have shown that green tea as well as other teas, help on many levels. There are some great studies that are ongoing about black tea and the effects it has on the heart.
