July 28, 2009

Green tea for healthy cholesterol

A big part of learning about cholesterol and how it relates to your good health is knowing the difference between good and bad cholesterol. First of all, cholesterol cannot travel by itself in the bloodstream, so it travel in packages called lipoproteins. There are two kinds of lipoproteins that carry cholesterol. The bad cholesterol is low density lipoprotein, or LDL, because it carries cholesterol to body tissues, like the arteries in your heart. High amounts of LDL in your blood can cause buildup in the arteries of your heart, leading to heart disease or heart attack.

The good cholesterol is high density lipoprotein, or HDL, because it takes cholesterol from the body tissues to the liver, which ultimately removes it to the body. The key to having a healthy cholesterol level is having a low level of LDL (bad) cholesterol in your blood, and a high level of HDL (good) cholesterol in your blood. A number of medical researchers have found that green tea can help increase good cholesterol levels, and lower bad cholesterol and overall cholesterol levels. Check with a health-care professional to see if green tea can help you achieve a healthy cholesterol level.

July 14, 2009

Green tea’s role in arthritis care

Which chronic disorder afflicts women three times more often than men? Which disorder is most frequent in people aged 40 to 50 years old, but can also occur in anyone, young or old? Which disorder can lead to chronic pain and lost of mobility? The answer to all of these questions is rheumatoid arthritis, and green tea antioxidants may help prevent and treat the disorder. A 1999 study reported that people who drank four or more cups of green tea each day were less likely to get rheumatoid arthritis, and it reduced the severity of the disorder for those who already had it.

As an alternative prevention and treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, green tea works in three ways. First, its antioxidants help protect joints from free-radical damage. Second, green tea helps promote “friendly” bacteria to the intestine, which help in the therapy of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. And third, those friendly bacteria that green tea encourages are needed for a healthy intestine. While other arthritis treatments may be needed – always consult your doctor – green tea can be a delicious, soothing addition to your healthy regimen.

June 30, 2009

Green Tea Extract for Healthier SkinWhile green tea might not be able to cure all the world’s diseases and ailments, it has such diverse uses that many believe it is a panacea of sorts. For example, one of the many green tea health benefits is healthier skin. While drinking green tea won’t provide healthier skin, a salve that includes green tea extract can be used to moisturize and fortify skin for a cleaner and healthier look. Green tea is effective as a skin care product because it is rich in antioxidants. These antioxidants, when applied to the skin, moisturize and remove toxins that clog pores. When applied to the skin, green tea skin care rejuvenates and protects, and can also reduce and prevent the appearance of wrinkles and other effects due to aging. Green tea extract is included in a wide range of antiaging skin care products.

For men and women who want to look more youthful, use green tea skin care products on a daily basis for a more vibrant appearance for several years to come. While green tea can’t reverse the effects of aging, it can slow them down!

Green Tea for Weight Loss

Author: BeanTea
June 16, 2009

Green Tea for Weight LossGreen tea is one of those miracle substances that has such a multitude of positive applications that it’s difficult to name them all. However, most will agree the antioxidants in green tea are the cause of its health benefits. The antioxidants in green tea can do much to improve overall health and wellness. But perhaps green tea extract is most often used in combination with weight loss. The antioxidants in green tea oxidize fat cells, and move them into the blood stream, which then causes weight loss. In fact, because of this, just drinking a cup of green tea in the morning can be the equivalent of burning about 70 calories. There are few substances in the world that can claim an ability to burn calories when ingested. Green tea also can be used to increase metabolism, and has been shown to provide benefits to fitness as well.

Because green tea functions as a natural antioxidant supplement , it is often used as a weight loss supplement in tandem with diet and exercise. For people who want to lose weight and not have to change a whole lot about their lifestyle, drink a few cups of green tea each day; it works wonders!

Green Tea Tastes Terrible!

Author: BeanTea
June 1, 2009

Green Tea Tastes Terrible!Green tea is more of an acquired taste, and for people who haven’t drank green tea or been exposed to it throughout their lives, it’s often a bad taste at the beginning.  Despite not tasting good to some individuals, most recognize that green tea is an amazing supplement in terms of the health benefits it provides.  For all those people, green tea tablets and green tea capsules are the way to go.  Green tea comes available in supplement form with tablets and capsules, allowing people to benefit from the antioxidants in green tea without having to taste it.  Green tea tablets and capsules can be used for weight loss, skin health, or a quick pick-me-up in the morning and throughout the day.  Most green tea tablets and capsules contain green tea extract, which is an even more potent version of green tea leaves. 

In Asia, green tea has been used for centuries to ward off ailments, and is now one of the most common drinks in areas like China, Taiwan, and Japan.  People of all shapes and sizes can benefit from green tea, and as a natural supplement, it’s 100% safe to use and has no ill side effects. 

May 18, 2009

Green Tea: This Stuff’s Amazing!When it comes to weight loss, skin care, and even a health oriented drink to wake up to in the morning, green tea is the way to go.  Because of antioxidants contained within green tea leaves, green tea has some amazing properties that allow it to accomplish much more than even penicillin in terms of health benefits.  Green tea is amazing for weight loss; the antioxidants contained within oxidize the fat cells in our bodies.  It’s predicted that by drinking a cup of green tea, we eliminate 60-70 calories from our daily intake.  When we think about most coffee drinks that contain sugar, cream, and other fattening products, just eliminating coffee from the diet and drinking green tea can be a difference of 250-300 calories.  Green tea weight loss supplements are even available for those who don’t want to drink it.  Green tea also makes for an amazing skin care product.  The antioxidants enrich the skin, and allow it to breathe, unclogging pores and making the skin smoother and even more resilient to damage.  While green tea isn’t as potent a coffee, it does contain more than enough caffeine to wake up or remain focused, it’s also much healthier

People who utilize green tea or green tea extract on a daily basis will enjoy several health benefits that the average person will not.  Green tea is the wave of the future, start using it now and reap the benefits later! 

April 29, 2009

Green Tea Extract for Healthier Skin?What can’t green tea extract accomplish?  That seems to be a better question that what else it can do.  Green tea extract is one of the most amazing substances known to man, and it’s because of its antioxidants that it can be so good for our bodies.  Green tea skin care is quite prominent these days, and the antioxidants in green tea are used to rejuvenate skin in tandem with other beneficial substances like Aloe Vera and Vitamin E.  When our skin ages, it becomes thinner, less vibrant, and begins to wrinkle.  But with green tea skin care, we can help our skin to look more youthful. 

The proper regiment of green tea skin care over time can even lead to having more years of youthful skin.  If possible, start your skin with green tea moisturizers at a young age; this will help to prevent damage and aging to the skin over time, and give you more youthful looking years. 

Weight Loss with Green Tea

Author: BeanTea
April 15, 2009

Weight Loss with Green TeaWhile most people wouldn’t think drinking green tea or taking a green tea supplement could lead to weight loss, it can!  Green tea contains powerful antioxidants which can do wonders for people who are overweight or people who are just looking to lose a few pounds.  The antioxidants in green tea oxidize the fat cells in the body and move them into the bloodstream, which, over time, translates into weight loss.  Taken as an antioxidant supplement, green tea is quite effective.  In fact, drinking a cup of green tea in the morning can be compared to the equivalent of burning 60-70 calories!  There’s few substances chemical or natural that can make that kind of statement.  But the best part about green tea is that it’s all natural, and working in tandem with diet and exercise it can have amazing results. 

You can find green tea, green tea extract, and green tea antioxidant supplements at most retailers that sell vitamins and online stores.  For people who don’t like drinking tea, taking a green tea supplement makes weight loss a cinch!

How I Lost the Weight!

Author: BeanTea
April 2, 2009

How I Lost the Weight!

Since I was a teenager, I’ve been plagued with obesity.  While I’ve never slipped to a weight that could classify me as obese by legal standards, I’ve always been right on the margin.  Doctors have told me that I’m about thirty pounds overweight, and at my height, that’s a lot.  I had tried for years to lose weight through diet and exercise, but it just wasn’t happening, and when I didn’t see results I would get discouraged and slip back into my old habits.  Then I met up with another woman who had struggled to lose weight after pregnancy, and she told me about the program she had used.

The program of course included diet and exercise, but it also utilized nutritional supplements including a supplement to increase metabolism as well as green tea capsules.  With dedication and the right program, I started to notice that I was losing weight after about a month, and it continued until I was well within a normal body weight for my height.  I think for all the people out there who want to lose weight, all you need is willpower and the a program that works for you!  

March 19, 2009

Benefits of a Green Tea Supplement

While drinking green tea can be of significant benefit during daily life, taking a green tea supplement is even better.  Nutritional supplements complete with green tea extract can enhance multiple functions within the body.  For example, as an antioxidant, green tea oxidizes fat cells, which in turn increases your metabolism and energy, and assists you with losing weight.  When taking a green tea supplement, it’s been suggested that taking it between meals rather than at meals is better for health.  However, it’s also important to limit your intake because excessive caffeine can be dangerous.

Green tea supplements all have green tea extract, and can be purchased at most stores that sell vitamins.  In addition, green tea supplements have become more common at pharmacies and supermarkets because of their popularity and the variety of people who use them on a daily basis.