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  • admin 10:00 on 31/01/2012 Permalink | Reply
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    Most of us know that one of the leading contributors to heart disease is high cholesterol. And, weve all been told to limit our saturated fats to help lower our cholesterol levels. But, what you may not realize is that simply drinking green tea you can help reduce the effects of the cholesterol in your diet, and reduce your risk of heart disease, too. Cholesterol comes in two forms. HDL cholesterol or high density lipoproteins is what we refer to as good cholesterol. HDL cholesterol carries bad cholesterol away from the heart and deposits it to the liver where it passes out of the body. HDL cholesterol protects you from hear disease, so we want this cholesterol level to be high. You can raise your level of HDL cholesterol by using good fats like olive oil and nuts in your

    diet in place of saturated fats. LDL cholesterol low density lipoproteins is bad cholesterol. This cholesterol circulates in the blood. When too much of it is present, it oxidizes, becoming hard. Then it sticks to the walls of your arteries. This is what is known as arterial plaque. This is very dangerous because it constricts these arteries, restricting blood flow. Narrow arteries are more susceptible to blockage, particularly from a blood clot. One particularly interesting study was conducted to evaluate the benefits of drinking green tea to cardiovascular health, particularly related to the reduction of LDL cholesterol. This study evaluated 12 healthy men, who ranged between 28-42 years of age. Each participant drank 600 ml of green tea every day for four weeks. Their blood was taken before the test began, two weeks into the test and again at the end of the four weeks. Several measures of the blood were taken. Overall LDL levels we re measured, along with the oxidation activity of this LDL cholesterol. The anti-oxidant activity and the levels of cell adhesion were also measured. The study showed that drinking green tea did not lower overall cholesterol levels in the blood, nor did it show an increased level of anti-oxidant activity. However, it did show a significant decrease in the amount of LDL cholesterol that was becoming oxidized, and a lower level of LDL adhesion to the bodys cells. This represents important information for those trying to prevent heart disease. While drinking green tea doesnt rid your body of the bad cholesterol,

    it does seem to prevent it from oxidizing and turning into plaque. Without the oxidation process, the cholesterol doesnt harden and stick to the arterial walls, causing constriction. We know that the danger of LDL cholesterol is in the fact that it hardens into plaque and narrows the walls of our arteries. If we can prevent this process, we eliminate the danger that LDL cholesterol brings to our health. While were not certain why green tea has this effect, we suspect that its related to green teas high level of anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants are known to fight free radicals that are created in the body as a by-product of our digestive process. Free radicals also go through an oxidation process as part of doing damage to the body, so we know that anti-oxidants have the power to interrupt the oxidation process of free radicals. Therefore, it stands to reason that the anti-oxidants in green tea are the reason that it is able to interrupt the oxidati on process of LDL cholesterol, too. Its certain that we need to do more research on this subject. Its also certain that research of this sort on humans will take years to complete in such a way that we have irrefutable conclusions. Most of the research that has been performed to date has been on laboratory animals, with only a few tests on humans. And, conclusive human studies will take years to perform, if we wish to have an understanding of the long term effects. In the meantime, however, drinking green tea has no downside. Green tea is refreshing and healthy. And, while it does contain caffeine, the

    caffeine content is significantly lower than that of coffee and black tea, so it is usually well tolerated, even by those who are caffeine sensitive. There are many ways to enjoy green tea. Brew if for drinking hot, or chill for a refreshing cold drink. There are green tea supplements you can take, and there are even recipes containing green tea so that you can put it in your favorite foods. As time goes on, its highly likely that we will discover more and more benefits of drinking green tea. The research that has already been conducted has shown that green tea may have many potential benefits, including preventing many forms of cancer, Alzheimers disease and Parkinsons disease in addition to heart disease. However, while were waiting for those results, theres no harm in getting a head start on your health!

    Copyright c 2007-2010 Marcus Stout

    Marcus Stout is the President of the Golden Moon Tea Company. Golden Moon Tea carefully selects the finest rare and orthodox teas, which are processed slowly and handcrafted with extreme care. At their website, you can learn more about their current tea offerings, including their exceptional green tea http://www.goldenmoontea.com/greentea, white tea, black tea http://www.goldenmoontea.com/blacktea, oolong tea also known as wu-long and wu long tea and chai. Visit http://www.goldenmoontea.com for all details concerning the Golden Moon Tea Companys fine line of teas. Read More Articles From Marcus Stout: http://thephantomwriters.com/recent/author/marcus-stout.html

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  • admin 23:26 on 18/01/2012 Permalink | Reply
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    High cholesterol is one of the leading precursors to heart disease. And, research has shown that our diet and lifestyle, combined with our genetics determines whether we have healthy or unhealthy cholesterol levels. To keep your cholesterol levels in check and prevent heart disease, there are several measures you can take. The first is diet. Cholesterol in food comes from animal products. Meat, eggs and dairy products are all culprits. Reduce the amount of red meat you consume, replacing it with fish or chicken. Use low fat dairy products and reduce the number of egg yolks you eat, or use egg substitutes. Increase the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet and eat whole grains rather than refined products like white flour. The second is exercise. Be certain

    to get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week. This will help you shed pounds if you need to, and will also help lower your serum cholesterol. Walking is a very good way to help get your daily dose of exercise. In addition to making lifestyle and diet changes, many people take supplements to help control their weight and cholesterol levels. There are many supplements available, but one of the best is something you likely have in your cupboard right now. Its tea particularly green tea. Asian cultures have consumed green tea in large quantities for centuries. And, throughout history they have had fewer problems with obesity and lower incidences of heart disease and many forms of cancer. Scientists are beginning to find a link between this high green tea consumption and better health. Much research has been performed on the ability of green tea to slow down the aging process and prevent illness. The magic potion in tea seems to be its anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants, which are also found in fruits and vegetables, wine, cocoa and coffee, fight our bodies free radicals. Free radicals are created as a by product of our digestive process. Free radicals, left unchecked, damage our cells and DNA, leading to aging and disease. But, anti-oxidants combat anti-oxidants before they can hurt our bodies. This is why its so important to have anti-oxidants as part of your every day diet. All tea contains anti-oxidants, but green tea retains more of its anti-oxidants in their original, natural state because it goes through less processing

    than other types of tea. In particular, green teas anti-oxidants have been shown to be effective at reducing cholesterol levels and helping with weight loss. Tea prevents the oxidation of LDL cholesterol into plaque, the hard substance that clogs our arteries, making us more susceptible to heart attacks and strokes. Studies have suggested that even if your LDL cholesterol level is high, drinking tea may prevent it from causing a problem. Tea is also thought to have an anti-inflammatory effect, which helps the heart in its overall function. In addition, green tea seems to have the ability to help patients lose weight. For overweight patients, losing weight usually means an automatic reduction in cholesterol levels. So, tea has a two fold effect for overweight patients with high cholesterol! In terms of weight loss, it appears that the combination of the anti-oxidants in green tea and the caffeine speeds up the metabolism and promotes the oxidat ion of fat. Both of these attributes contribute to weight loss. In recent years, there have been several studies on green teas ability to speed weight loss. One of the most interesting studies was conducted by Osaka University in Japan. This study evaluated 98 men and 97 women, between the ages of 22 and 65. All subjects were healthy, though some were moderately overweight. The participants were divided into 3 groups. The first group received a placebo drink, the second group a green tea drink with a low dose of tea catechins anti-oxidants and the third group a green tea drink with a high

    dose of tea catechins. The study was conducted over a 12 week period, during which time participants consumed their study beverage three times a day at meals. At the end of the twelve week period, participants who received the green tea beverages had lost weight and reduced their body fat and BMI, unlike the group who consumed the placebo drink. The group with the higher dosage of tea catechins reported more success than the low dose group. This study concludes the way countless others have in recent years: with the suggestion, at least, that drinking green tea can help you lose weight. And, losing weight can help you lower your cholesterol. In addition, other studies have shown that green tea may help lower cholesterol levels even in subjects who did not lose weight. So, drinking green tea may provide double the results for those patients seeking to lose weight and lower cholesterol levels. Adding green tea to your diet, along with making dietary changes and getting the recommended amount of exercise each week may be all you need to get your cholesterol and your weight under control. * http://jhs.pharm.or.jp/512/51_161.pdf

    Copyright c 2007-2010 Marcus Stout

    Marcus Stout is President of the Golden Moon Tea Company. For more information about tea, http://www.goldenmoontea.com/greentea green tea http://www.goldenmoontea.com/blacktea and black tea go to http://www.goldenmoontea.com Read More Articles From Marcus Stout: http://thephantomwriters.com/recent/author/marcus-stout.html

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  • admin 20:46 on 03/11/2011 Permalink | Reply
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    One of the most important discoveries resulting from the many years of cancer research is the indication that there may be several natural ways to prevent cancer. Learning how we might prevent cancer could be the most important tool in eradicating this disease. Determining cancer prevention techniques has been difficult in many cases, because we dontmt know what causes many types of cancer. However, there are many forms of cancer that are partly, or completely, preventable. For example, we know that the vast majority of those who suffer from lung cancer are smokers. And, a large percentage of skin cancer is caused by over exposure to the sun and lack of sun protection. If we can further our research and learn the causes of more types of cancer, then we will be well on our way to preventing many incidences of this disease. There have been some promising findings,

    and it appears that one thing that we can do to prevent many different types of cancer is drink green tea. Researchers began looking at green teatms properties because of the vast differences in health concerns between Asian cultures and our own. While more Asians than Americans are smokers, they have a far lower incidence of heart disease and lung cancer the two diseases most likely to affect smokers. In addition, Asians have a lower incidence of cancer, heart disease and stroke over all than Americans. And, Asians drink, on average, four cups of green tea each day. There is very promising news about the possibilities that green tea can help prevent disease. Green tea is loaded with some of the most powerful anti-oxidants around, and we know that anti-oxidants are one of the most important keys to preventing cancer and many other diseases that plague us. Anti- oxidants are important because they combat free radicals in our bodies. These free radicals are created as a by product of converting the food we eat to energy. If they are not kept in check, they wreak havoc on our bodies by damaging our cells and DNA. This leads to faster aging and a higher risk of many diseases, including cancer, heart disease and stroke. They even make us look older. So, to prevent your risk of disease, doctors recommend that you have a diet high in anti-oxidants. And, not all anti-oxidants are created equal. Ittms helpful to eat the foods that contain the most potent anti-oxidants. This includes pomegranates, tomatoes and blueberries. And, it also includes drinking green tea each day. There have been many studies that link green tea with cancer prevention. One of the most interesting articles available on the subject was published

    by the University Hospitals of Cleveland. This article outlines in detail the findings of many studies that lead to the conclusion that green tea is effective at preventing many forms of cancer. Green tea has been shown to be effective at protecting against many types of cancers when it becomes part of everyday life. It has shown promise in preventing colon cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer and stomach cancer. Most of these studies have been conducted on mice in laboratories or in vitro. And while, to be sure, we need to test the findings on humans, the indications are promising. And, to date, several human trials have begun. Of course, in the case of proving that green tea can prevent cancer, studies on humans would need to last for years to be conclusive. There have also been some studies that indicate that green tea may even be effective at treating patients who already have cancer. Several studies have shown th at traditional chemotherapy drugs were more effective when the patient was consuming green tea regularly during the months receiving treatment. In addition to studies that indicate green teatms effectiveness in preventing cancer when added to the diet, there is also indication that it may be effective at preventing and treating skin cancer when applied topically. Several studies have been conducted that have led to more research to be done on humans. Ittms highly likely that youtmll see green tea extract added to your favorite sunscreen and skin care products in the future. Green tea holds such wonderful possibilities, in part because it has no side effects. Even if green tea proves not to be effective at preventing or treating cancer, it is healthy and you can consume

    as much as you want without fear. Another reason that green tea could hold so much promise is that ittms inexpensive. Adding green tea to your diet is a simple and cost effective way to protect your health. It is widely available and affordable to the masses. So, drink up! Green tea is good for you we know that. And, ittms likely that ittms even better for you than you imagined. A cup or two of green tea each day may be the key to protecting your health for years to come!

    Copyright c 2006-2010 Marcus Stout

    Marcus Stout is the President of the Golden Moon Tea Company. Golden Moon Tea carefully selects the finest rare and orthodox teas, which are processed slowly and handcrafted with extreme care. At their website, you can learn more about their current tea offerings, including their exceptional green tea http://www.goldenmoontea.com/greentea, white tea, black tea, oolong tea also known as wu-long and wu long tea – http://www.goldenmoontea.com/wu-long and chai. Visit http://www.goldenmoontea.com for all details concerning the Golden Moon Tea Companys fine line of teas. Read More Articles From Marcus Stout: http://thephantomwriters.com/recent/author/marcus-stout.html

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    • ConstanceVita 08:40 on 05/11/2011 Permalink

      Low cardiorespiratory fitness is a risk factor for disease.

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  • admin 08:32 on 31/10/2011 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: blood glucose levels, common health, diabetes complications, diabetic state, family history, health conditions, heart disease, how to prevent diabetes, incidence of diabetes, kidney problems, lifestyle changes, nerve damage, skin problems, type i diabetes, type ii diabetes, type of diabetes, unprocessed foods   

    Type II diabetes is one of todays most common health conditions. As the rate of obesity has increased in this country, so has the incidence of diabetes. Its becoming more and more important to understand how to prevent diabetes, as well as the best ways to treat it if we discover that were already affected. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, the hormone that converts sugar and other food into energy. The most common type of diabetes seen today is Type II, where insulin is produced though sometimes not in a high enough quantity, but is not used properly. This results in a higher than normal level of blood glucose in the body. Type I diabetes is diagnosed in childhood, and results from an inability to produce insulin. Doctors are not entirely sure what causes diabetes, but we do know that family history plays a part. In addition, we

    know that people who are obese and who do not get regular exercise are at a much greater risk of developing Type II diabetes than those who exercise and maintain a healthy weight. Today, there are about 20.8 million people in the US with diabetes. Nearly one third of these people dont realize they have the disease. In addition, about 54 million people in the US are pre-diabetic, meaning their blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes. Complications from diabetes include blindness, kidney problems, heart disease, stroke, nerve damage and foot and skin problems. Prevention is critical when it comes to diabetes, and even many people who are already pre-diabetic can reduce their blood glucose levels naturally to prevent their pre-diabetic state from turning into diabetes. In addition, some patients who already have Type II diabetes are able to control their condition with lifestyle changes. To p rotect yourself from diabetes, its critical to maintain a healthy weight. Eat natural unprocessed foods that are rich in fiber and nutrients. Avoid sugar and white flour, because both of these foods tend to leave us with an excess of insulin. Exercise every day. Not only can exercise help you keep your weight in check, but it can help your body more effectively use the food you consume, helping to prevent your blood sugar levels constant. Exercising and maintaining a healthy weight are the two most important ways to prevent diabetes, and to help control your insulin even if youve already been diagnosed. But, scientists are also discovering that there might be a secret weapon in the fight against diabetes, and its safe and simple. Drink tea. Both green and black teas have been shown to help control blood sugar

    levels. One study, in particular, performed by the Indian Institute of Chemical Biology in Calcutta, India, showed that tea had a significant effect on the blood glucose levels of diabetic mice. When the mice were given tea, their blood sugar levels stayed consistent and did not rise above normal levels. Tea, particularly green tea, has been shown to be effective in preventing, and even treating, many forms of disease. It has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, Alzheimers disease, and even cancer. And, some studies have shown green tea to even be an effective adjunct to traditional cancer therapies. Some researchers have found that traditional cancer treatments, like chemotherapy, are more effective when green tea is used in conjunction with the treatment. Tea helps keep insulin levels constant in the blood, helping to regulate it naturally. Though most studies showing tea as an effective health protector have recommended green te a over black, this study on diabetes found no difference between the two. So, whether your preference is green tea or black, it may be helpful in the fight against diabetes. For some pre-diabetics who are trying to ensure that their problems dont progress, adding tea to your diet may be an easy way to help get your blood sugar levels back to normal. Of course, you will need to continue with your healthy diet and exercise routine, as well. And, even for those who already have Type II diabetes, a regular regimen of tea may help you keep your blood sugar regulated with less medication, when used along with proper diet and exercise. Of course, as with any other alternative therapy, talk with your doctor. Tea is not designed to replace any medications youre already taking, and should not be used as a substitute

    for diet and exercise. And, beware of drinking highly sweetened tea. Adding sugar to the tea may negate any benefits the tea offers. Use a doctor approved artificial sweetener if you like your tea sweetened. So, add some tea to your diet. Whether hot or cold, black or green, tea is good for you. And, particularly if one of your health goals is to prevent or treat Type II diabetes, tea may be a simple and effective way to help meet those goals.

    Copyright c 2006-2010 Marcus Stout

    Marcus Stout is the President of the Golden Moon Tea Company. Golden Moon Tea carefully selects the finest rare and orthodox teas, which are processed slowly and handcrafted with extreme care. At their website, you can learn more about their current tea offerings, including their exceptional green tea http://www.goldenmoontea.com/greentea, white tea, black tea http://www.goldenmoontea.com/blacktea, oolong tea also known as wu-long and wu long tea and chai. Visit http://www.goldenmoontea.com for all details concerning the Golden Moon Tea Companys fine line of teas. Read More Articles From Marcus Stout: http://thephantomwriters.com/recent/author/marcus-stout.html

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    • Mercola Natural Health Articles 22:19 on 31/10/2011 Permalink

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