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Chamomile Tea Reduces Thyroid Disease

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Drinking chamomile tea on a regular basis reduces risk for benign thyroid disorders and thyroid cancer, according to a Greek study published in the European Journal of Public Health. After analyzing data from more than 500 people, including those with and without such diseases, researchers concluded that drinking the tea between two and six times a week, for 30 years, reduced risk of thyroid diseases by nearly 80 percent.