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Three or more cups of green tea per day reduces risk of breast cancer!

Three or more cups of green tea per day reduces risk of breast cancer!

Green tea is loaded with polyphenols that function as powerful antioxidants.  These substances reduce the formation of free radicals in the body and protect cells and molecules from damage.  Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) is one of the more powerful compounds in… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, Nutritional Medicine
Fourteen metabolism boosting behaviors that will help you keep your weight loss resolution

Fourteen metabolism boosting behaviors that will help you keep your weight loss resolution

Forty-five percent of American’s make New Years Resolutions, twenty-one percent of these resolutions are with the desire to lose weight!  Unfortunately, one in three have given up on their resolution by the end of January. (1) Forty-five percent of American’s… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Nine foods that will boost your metabolism and improve weight loss!

Nine foods that will boost your metabolism and improve weight loss!

A recent Gallup poll found that Americas desire to lose weight does translate into effort.  Fifty-one percent of adults desire to lose weight but only 25 percent say they are seriously working toward the goal. (1) Gallup poll finds that… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Food, Health, Health, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Weight Loss
Diet and health tips – a few straightforward pointers

Diet and health tips – a few straightforward pointers

Here are some straightforward Health and Diet tips from a UK Nutritional Therapist VARIETY AND FIBRE Eat plenty of different things, different foods contain different nutrients that are essential to us, so a limited diet will mean you miss out… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss
What is DHT and How to Reduce it Naturally?

What is DHT and How to Reduce it Naturally?

One of the major causes of hair loss, otherwise known as DHT or dihydrotestosterone, is a bi product of the testosterone found in an adult human male. While this metabolite is essential for facial growth during the early years, it… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care
Green tea: a refreshing way to manage type 2 diabetes

Green tea: a refreshing way to manage type 2 diabetes

During the warmer months, it can be difficult to quench your thirst. While water is a common recommendation to prevent dehydration (1), it can be tempting to reach for beverages that may not help to keep you hydrated. For some… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care
What Happens when You Drink Green Tea for Blood Pressure?

What Happens when You Drink Green Tea for Blood Pressure?

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition which effects millions of people all over the world and the World Health Organization has named it as the number one risk factor for cardiac mortality, since it can easily lead to… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
The Potential Risk Factors of Drinking Green Tea While On Certain Medications

The Potential Risk Factors of Drinking Green Tea While On Certain Medications

You all know that green tea is one of the healthiest beverages that you could possibly drink, but daily consumption of this beverage could actually cause particular medication from not working properly and causing you many health problems. One in… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care
Healthy snack ideas to boost immune system function

Healthy snack ideas to boost immune system function

Eat healthy foods and snacks to boost immune system function. During times of stress, or when you are exposed to environmental or infectious toxins, snack on these natural foods to build immunity. Adding goji berries, blueberries, pumpkin seeds, green tea,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
5 Detoxifying Beverages that Cleanse and Heal the Body

5 Detoxifying Beverages that Cleanse and Heal the Body

Detoxifying the body can go a long ways to improving your overall health. When toxins build up in the body, it works harder to stay healthier. The organs suffer along with the main systems of the body such as the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Health, Health, Nutrition, Recipes, Water