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Drinking To Your Way To A Healthier You
Written by: Siobhan Gamble
The next time you're thirsty, instead of reaching for a few unwanted pounds, reach for something that can actually help you to shed some of that weight. Why not treat yourself to a delicious, healthy cup of Green Tea?
Mold Biology And Mold Related Heath Issues
Written by: Daryl Watters
Fungi share some basic similarities with plants and bacteria but are not plants nor are they bacteria. They are in their own kingdom, the Fungi Kingdom. Read this article to learn more about mold and the health problems it can cause.
How Is Imperial Formosa Oolong Tea Graded?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
If you're new to oolong teas, you must give them a try. Oolong teas are flavorful and fragrant, with a more complex taste than you'll find in many other tea varieties. And, Imperial Formosa Oolong tea is one of the best oolong teas available. It's unlikely you'll find an oolong tea with more flavor or character than Imperial Formosa oolong tea.
What Is Imperial Formosa Oolong Tea?
Written by: Marcus Stout
Oolong teas are rapidly gaining popularity in the Western world. And, among oolong teas, those created in Taiwan, referred to as Formosa oolong teas, are some of the most delicious. If you haven't tried Formosa oolong tea, you're in for a real treat.
The Evil 13 - 13 common indoor air quality conditions
Written by: Daryl Watters
When leakage occurs it results in the growth of mold that in turn results in the release of pungent smelling and irritating volatile organic compounds, and allergenic mold spores into your air. Persons with allergies or asthma often have reactions to such contaminates in the air while others may have no reaction at all. People with compromised immune systems may even contract infections from some molds.
How Is Imperial Formosa Oolong Different From Other Teas?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Many tea drinkers are unfamiliar with Imperial Formosa oolong teas. Oolong teas, in general, are not as well known in the Western world as other teas, but they are certainly worth investigating.
Pure Water And Employee Productivity: A Good Investment
Written by: Jon M. Stout
In a competitive world productivity is king. When employees are productive in their jobs, everyone benefits from the individual employee, the firm, the consumer and the economy as a whole. Increased productivity is one of the main elements returning a depressed economy to health and growth...
Fungal Infection of The Lungs
Written by: Daryl Watters
The most common type of mold encountered by certified mold inspectors are Penicillium and Aspergillus, These two genera (large groups of closely related types) each has has nearly 200 species.
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Tea: What Makes A High Quality White Licorice Tea Garden?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Flavored white teas are becoming increasingly popular. White tea is fairly new to the Western world, but is becoming more popular each year. White tea is the mildest of all teas, so it is a natural choice as a base for flavored tea, since the additional flavorings really shine in white tea. One of the most popular flavored white teas is white licorice tea. White licorice tea is a flavorful blend of licorice and the best white tea.
Low Back Pain & Pregnancy: How to Have a Pain-Free Back During & After Pregnancy
Written by: Dr. Robert Duvall
Four million women will successfully give birth this year – and that's just in the United States. The bad news is that two out of every three women will suffer from lower back pain and herniated discs by the 36th week of pregnancy.
Tea: What Is Jasmine Tea?
Written by: Marcus Stout
One of the tea blends you simply cannot miss is Jasmine tea. If you've never tried it, you're missing a real treat. Much of the world has already discovered the fragrance and flavor of Jasmine tea. In fact, it is the most popular Chinese flavored tea.
Tea: The Best White Persian Melon Tea Pluckings
Written by: Jon M. Stout
If you haven't experienced White Persian Melon tea, you've missed a real treat. White Persian Melon tea is a flavorful blend of white tea combined with sweet melon nectar. It's one of healthiest and most refreshing beverages you can drink.
Tea: How Is Jasmine Tea Different From Other Teas?
Written by: Marcus Stout
If you're a tea drinker, it's likely that you've tried jasmine tea. Jasmine tea is the most popular blend of Chinese tea, and has been produced for more than 700 years. It was first produced during the Sung dynasty, by plucking the jasmine leaves as soon as they begin to bloom.
Tea: The Best Green Tea Blends
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Green tea is fast becoming one of the hottest ways to look after your health. More and more research is surfacing that suggests that drinking green tea may be one of the simplest things you can do to live a longer and healthier life.
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Tea: What Makes Quality White Persian Melon Tea?
Written by: Marcus Stout
In today's tea market, the product gaining popularity the most rapidly is white tea. Though white tea has been around for centuries, it is fairly new to the Western world for two reasons. The first is that it is the rarest of all teas; just a little is grown each year. Secondly, in Asian cultures white tea was traditionally reserved for only the highest tea ceremonies; it was not considered an everyday beverage.
Tea: When Are The Best Green Tea Pluckings?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Green tea has become a very popular beverage in the Western world. It has been popular in Asia for centuries, where it was produced more than 3000 years ago. Today, most green tea is still produced in Asia, though other countries produce green tea, as well. There are literally hundreds of varieties of green tea, and many different grades of quality within these many varieties.
Tea: Varieties and Grades of Green Tea
Written by: Marcus Stout
If you've ever shopped for green tea, no doubt you're aware that there are a vast number of choices. There are green teas from many regions of the world, and many varieties, grades and flavors from each region.
Tea: How Is White Licorice Tea Different From Other Teas?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
If you've never experienced White Licorice tea, you're in for a real treat. White licorice tea is a blend of the finest loose white tea and star anise to provide the licorice flavor. For many years, white tea was consumed almost exclusively in Asia, but today it has gained popularity in many other countries.
Tea: How is Green Tea Different from Other Teas?
Written by: Marcus Stout
For years, green tea was consumed almost exclusively in Asia. For centuries, green tea has been used by Chinese herbalists to treat many health maladies from menstrual difficulties to headaches. In China and Japan, most people drink green tea all day long. There are many ways to enjoy green tea, and many things to learn about it. There are several differences between green tea and other types of tea.
Tea: Drinking Green Tea
Written by: Jon M. Stout
The art of brewing and drinking green tea has been around for centuries. In fact, green tea has been used for many different tea ceremonies in China and Japan. In these countries, there are rituals that must be followed and tools that must be used in brewing tea to be served to guests.
How To Lose Weight And Enjoy Life
Written by: Liz Labrum
It's for slimmers who are fed up with the cycle of dieting and then feeling bad about not making lasting changes. This article helps them understand how they can make small changes that will make a big difference to their dieting.
Tea: Ordering White Persian Melon Tea Online
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Whether you've been drinking tea for years or are new to this category of beverages, you simply must introduce yourself to white tea. White tea's light and delicate flavor appeals to most everyone, including people who find black teas too strong.
Tea: What is Green Tea?
Written by: Marcus Stout
Green tea has been the most popular drink in Asian countries for centuries. But, in the Western world, black tea has been overwhelmingly more popular than green tea until recently. But, as we have learned more about green tea's unique taste and many health benefits, it has gained popularity all over the world.
Tea: How Is White Persian Melon Tea Different From Other Teas?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
If you're new to drinking white tea, you may be unaware of the many positive health differences between white tea and black tea. And, White Persian melon tea offers even more health benefits than regular white tea.
Tea: Drinking White Persian Melon Tea
Written by: Marcus Stout
White tea is fast becoming a very popular drink in the Western world. Once consumed only in China and Japan, and only for the most elegant of occasions, white tea is now being consumed as an everyday beverage for people all over the world.
Tea:What is White Licorice Tea?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
White tea was once reserved for only the most elegant affairs in China. In fact five years ago most Americans had never even heard of white tea. Today, however, white tea is rapidly gaining popularity in the US. White tea is much milder and sweeter than black tea and lacks the grassy flavor of many green teas.
Tea: What Are Good White Tea Blends
Written by: Jon M. Stout
One of the most recent trends in Western tea drinking is white tea. Though white tea has been around for centuries, it has only recently become popular outside of the Asian world. And, even in China and Japan, where most white tea is grown, it was traditionally reserved for special occasions because of its rarity. Today, however, tea drinkers all over the world are enjoying white tea more and more.
Tea: What is White Persian Melon Tea?
Written by: Marcus Stout
White tea is gaining popularity in the Western world very rapidly. Renowned for its mild, sweet flavor and enormous health benefits, white tea appeals to a whole new crop of tea drinkers. White tea has a mild flavor that attracts those who might find black teas too bold and green teas too grassy.
Tea: What is White Tea?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Tea drinking has gained enormous popularity in recent years. Of course, in many parts of the world, tea has overwhelmingly been the most popular drink for centuries. But, today we're finding that tea is still gaining new fans; many of them giving up their coffee and switching to tea for its health benefits and lower caffeine content.
Tea: How is White Tea Different from Other Teas?
Written by: Marcus Stout
In recent years, white tea has gained great popularity. Tea connoisseurs everywhere have come to appreciate white tea's delicate, slightly sweet flavor. Though white tea comes from the camellia sinensis plant, just like black tea, green tea and oolong tea, there are several significant differences between white tea and other teas.
Tea: How Do You Drink White Tea?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Tea is the world's most popular beverage, next to water. But, some people are still fairly new to tea drinking, and are still learning the popular varieties and deciding which ones are they like best.
Mold Spores In Your Home - How Much Is To Much
Written by: Daryl Watters
Health responses to mold spores can be affected by the length of time you are exposed to spores, the size or type of spore you are exposed to, the levels of dust mite and roach allergens, individual sensitivity to allergens, emotional stress, general health, as well as other substances and factors that have not yet been discovered by mold inspectors. Thus, as a result mold spore levels alone at your property cannot always be relied on to always answer questions such as "Are molds in my environment making me sick."
Get a Great Night's Sleep
Written by: George Esser
Reasons why we need magnesium supplements to get a great night's sleep. Research points to reduced restless leg syndrome and other sleep disorders.
Pure Bottled Water Clubs In The Federal Government
Written by: Marcus Stout
Generally speaking, the Federal Government does not purchase pure bottled drinking water for Federal employees unless it can be proved that agency drinking water is unsuitable for drinking. Proof of water quality however, is a long and time consuming process and many agency employees are forced to drink low quality, bad tasting tap or well water in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
The Five Principles Of Pure Water
Written by: Marcus Stout
Almost everyone would like to improve their lifestyle and increase their longevity and a good place to start is by drinking purified water. Purified water is totally different from tap and well water and most other bottled water because purified water, unlike other forms of drinking water is contaminant free and, because it does not contain chlorine, tastes and smells great.
What Is Black Tea?
Written by: Marcus Stout
In recent years, new emphasis has been placed on the therapeutic benefits of drinking tea. Of course, there are many different varieties of tea that a consumer can choose from. As a result, unless you've really studied the issue, you may not know one kind of tea from another.
How is Black Tea Different from Other Teas?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
There is plenty of evidence to suggest that drinking tea can be a healthy experience. Tea contains ingredients which may be beneficial in the fight against heart disease, cancer, and various stress-related illnesses. In the Western World, green tea has gotten a great deal of attention in recent years. However, black tea remains a popular beverage worldwide.
Basic Fungual Biology For Concerned Homeowners And Mold Inspectors
Written by: Daryl Watters
Basic fungual biology for concerned homeowners and mold inspectors.
What Is A Quality Black Tea Garden?
Written by: Marcus Stout
Black tea has helped to revolutionize the beverage market. Over the years, the exotic drink had become the world's most popular tea. In fact, 80 percent of the tea consumed in the U.S. is actually of the black tea variety. Perhaps black tea is so popular because of its boldness-it is darker and stronger than green tea is.
Black Tea: India vs Ceylon
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Black tea is certainly one of the most intriguing beverages on the market today. It comes in a variety of forms and flavors, making it popular among a diverse cross-section of people. In addition, researchers now believe that black tea may have medicinal qualities-a finding which has increased its stature among health-conscious consumers.
Home And Office Bottled Water Delivery In Northern Virginia: 5 Valuable Tips for Selecting a Supplier
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Throughout the United States many consumers and businesses are electing to purchase bottled drinking water instead of tap or well water. The trend is clearly on the rise.
Pure Water And Fine Tea
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Tea originated in China 5,000 years ago and the selection and brewing of tea has been refined to an art with health and spiritual aspects emerging as part of the process.
The Secret To Anti-aging Cannot Be Found In Vitamins Or Potions
Written by: Paul Harris
Anti-aging creams, potions and herbal preparations have been sought after by rich and poor, the world over, since the dawn of Humanity.
Pure Water Hydration In An Avian Flu Pandemic
Written by: Marcus Stout
A threat to the nation's health is emerging in Asia and the Indian Sub Continent that has potentially devastating implications. Avian Flu (the H5N1 strain of Influenza A) is a fact in many parts of Asia, although to date the avian strain has not combined with human influenza in a sustained manner. If a new strain emerges in humans with the fatality profile of the H5N1 virus, the effect on the world population will be dramatic.
Water Quality And Carbonated Soft Drinks
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Perhaps the greatest challenge to a healthy lifestyle in the United States today is the inclusion of carbonated soft drinks in the individual diet; this is particularly true in the diets of teenagers and younger children. Sales of carbonated soft drinks in elementary, middle and high schools are of particular concern to parents and consumer action groups.
Well Water: The Hidden Problem
Written by: Marcus Stout
The traditional rural population within the United States has changed significantly with the emergence of urban centers in the past 50 years. Although this development has provided for other sources of water, there are many areas in the country that still rely on wells and ground water for drinking. Recent EPA estimates assert that over 15% of the population still uses well water for drinking, washing, crop support and other general purposes; close to 45 million Americans depend on well water for their basic necessities in life.
Improve Your Health And Wellbeing With Wu Long Tea: Benefits Of Drinking Wu Long Tea
Written by: Jon M. Stout
The Wu long (also referred to as oolong) family of teas is characterized by a partial oxidation process that is controllable by varying degrees of heat. Wu long tea has the benefits and taste of both Green Tea and the fully oxidized Black Tea.
Loose Leaf Tea In The United States – A Short History
Written by: Marcus Stout
The market for loose leaf tea in the United States is growing strongly as tea drinkers from all walks of life rediscover the taste, health benefits and value of loose leaf tea. But one must ask the question: why is loose leaf tea less popular in the United States than in the rest of the world? The answer lies in the combination of the political and economic history of our country and the presence of the low quality tea bag.
Green Tea's Effect On Cholesterol During Weight Loss
Written by: Marcus Stout
By now most of us have heard that green tea may be able to help us lose weight. And, we may have also heard that green tea may be able to lower cholesterol, helping to improve our cardiovascular health.
Green Tea's Effect On Body Fat
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Losing weight is a subject on the minds of many. Our eat on the run, tv watching lifestyle has led many of us to have bigger waistlines than we'd like; and bigger waistlines than are healthy for us. In fact, the US Centers for Disease Control estimates that over 60 million Americans, or 30% of the adult population, are obese.
Wu Long Teas And Weight Loss
Written by: Marcus Stout
According to the American Obesity Association, obesity 'is the second leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. Approximately 127 million adults in the U.S. are overweight, 60 million obese, and 9 million severely obese.'
What Foods Hold The Most Weight Loss Protection?
Written by: Marcus Stout
Obesity is one of the number one health concerns in today's society. The US Centers for Disease Control estimates that over 60 million Americans, or 30% of the adult population, are obese. The term obese refers to people who weigh over 30 pounds more than their ideal weight, or who have a Body Mass Index of 30 or more.
Weight Loss Tips
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Today, doctors are calling obesity our number one health concern in the United States. Today, about 30% of the adult population in this country is considered obese. In addition, 16% of children between the ages of 6 and 19 are overweight. Though it has gained a tremendous amount of attention in the past few years, the problem is still on the rise.
Tea's Potential For Weight Loss
Written by: Marcus Stout
Losing weight is a topic on the mind of many. It's no secret that long term weight loss and maintenance require long term life changes. In order to successfully lose weight and keep it off you must consume fewer calories each day than your body uses. This allows your body to use stored fat as energy, rather than food.
More Evidence That Tea Helps With Weight Loss
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Every little bit of help is useful when you're trying to lose weight or keep your weight stable as you get older. Diet and exercise are still the most important components of weight loss and maintenance, but studies are showing that tea, particularly green tea, may be able to provide some assistance in losing weight and keeping it off.
Are There Really Effective Weight Loss Supplements?
Written by: Marcus Stout
The overweight are always looking for ways to help improve the success of their weight loss efforts. We all know that diet and exercise are critical to losing weight and keeping it off, but finding ways to help us burn those extra calories is certainly welcome.
How Does Green Tea Help Weight Loss?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
For many people, finding a weight loss supplement that's safe and effective would be nothing short of a miracle. We all know that there are no magic bullets when it comes to weight loss; we have to consume fewer calories in a day than our body uses in order to lose weight. However, finding ways to burn fat faster would speed up the process and make it easier.
How Tea And Caffeine Can Help You Control Your Waistline
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Caffeine has often been shown to help speed up metabolism, giving it possibilities as a weight loss supplement. However, the problem with using caffeine as a weight loss supplement is that most of our bodies are accustomed to some caffeine intake, so it may require a significant amount to have any effect. And for some, such a large dosage of caffeine can have side effects.
Can Green Tea And Caffeine Help You Maintain Weight Loss?
Written by: Marcus Stout
Weight loss and maintenance is no laughing matter. Today, 60 percent of American adults need to lose weight, and many of them feel defeated by their struggles. In addition, for many people, keeping weight off after weight loss is even more difficult than losing it in the first place.
Reducing Cholesterol And Body Fat With Tea
Written by: Jon M. Stout
High cholesterol, heart disease and obesity are serious health issues, and seem to go hand in hand. A diet heavy in high cholesterol foods like meat, cheese and eggs can cause weight gain and high cholesterol levels. High cholesterol levels and being overweight, in turn, lead to heart disease. So, getting cholesterol levels and weight under control are significant factors in reducing the risk of heart disease.
Green Tea For Weight Loss And Lower Cholesterol
Written by: Marcus Stout
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.
Where There's a Will, There's a Way
Written by: Joyce C. Lock
It's like Mother always said, 'Where there's a will, there's a way.'
A Roach?!...Where?!
Written by: Aiyana Rayne
Having roaches in your home can be extremely embarrassing and many people will go great lengths to deny that they have them. Roaches seem to be the least tolerable of all pests, and to make it worse, they've been in existence for more than 350 million years despite our attempt to get rid of them.
Obesity: A problem Increasing By The pound
Written by: Aiyana Rayne
No one should be surprised by the large percentage of Americans over weight these days. With faster than ever growing food chains and the way our money and appetites respond to walking past endless, mouthwatering posters in restaurant windows, there's no wonder why diet has become the talk of the century. As many have learned, accomplishing 'weight loss' as not nearly as easy as it is to say it.
Smoking: The Thoughts Of Smoking
Written by: Teedra Woods
The problems and challenges of quitting smoking, and the benifits of doing so.
Can Drinking Tea Make You Live Longer?
Written by: Marcus Stout
Tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, after water. Asian cultures drink gallons of green, oolong and other teas, and the Brits consume large quantities of black tea. In fact, everywhere in the world, tea is a regular part of life. In many cases, we drink tea because we like it, but as it turns out, it may be extremely healthy for us, too.
Can Oolong Tea Help Men Lose Weight?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
It seems that we're all fighting the battle of the bulge. Especially as we get older, it seems to get harder to keep the pounds at bay. We often think of women as being the dieters, but in fact, men are just as subject to weight problems as women.
Long Term Green Tea Consumption And Body Fat
Written by: Marcus Stout
Many people find that they gain weight as they get older. It seems to be a fact of life for many of us; as we age we put on a few pounds. It's no secret that our metabolism starts to slow down as we age; even as early as age 30. However, there does seem to be a simple secret weapon that can prevent the pounds from creeping on as we get older.
Should You Consume Caffeine To Lose Weight?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
People seeking to lose weight are typically anxious to hear about any trick to make weight loss easier. One way to help speed weight loss is to find ways to speed up the metabolism, so that more calories are burned in a day.
The Big Picture Of Permanent Weight Loss
Written by: Will Brink
Most people who read my articles and e-books know me as a science guy who likes to quote studies and apply research to everyday problems such as weight loss, bodybuilding, and other health/fitness related topics. However, sometimes you have to step back from the science and look at the big picture to help bring people back into focus, so they can see the forest for the trees, so to speak.
Use Green Tea As Part Of Your Weight Loss Efforts
Written by: Marcus Stout
Many of us are on a quest to lose weight. According to polls, approximately 40 percent of all women are on a diet at any given time. Yet, overweight and obesity continue to be one of our nation's leading health problems.
The Green Tea/Caffeine Combination For Weight Loss
Written by: Jon M. Stout
In recent years, the subject of green tea has garnered a great deal of attention. Green tea has been touted for its anti-oxidants and their unique ability to prevent illness and fight aging. Green tea has also been purported to help with weight loss, and it has been assumed that tea's anti-oxidants were also responsible for this benefit. However, some findings are suggesting that it's not just the anti-oxidants alone that make green tea an effective weight loss supplement.
Improve Your Diet With Tea And Strength Training
Written by: Marcus Stout
It seems that many of us are dieting today. And, we're always looking for ways to make dieting easier and more effective. Of course, we know that diet and exercise are critical components of any weight loss or weight maintenance program, but there are some other tricks you can use to help make your dieting more productive and less restrictive.
Tea: Are Tea's Anti-Oxidants Really Useable By The Body?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
In recent years, tea has gained a great deal of attention for its ability to protect our health and prevent disease. But, many have wondered if the anti-oxidants in tea are actually absorbed by our bodies in enough quantity to really be helpful, or if we're better off taking supplements.
Tea: Can Tea Drinking Reverse Endothelial Dysfunction?
Written by: Marcus Stout
Endothelial dysfunction is a precursor to heart disease. It is often seen years before actual heart disease. In fact, it is estimated that about half of those over the age of 40 have endothelial dysfunction.
Tea: Can Tea Reduce Your Stress Level?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Our lives are busier today than ever. We work longer hours and have hectic family lives, too. All of this activity can lead to higher stress levels, and the physical symptoms that accompany such high stress levels.
Tea: Are Black Tea's Anti-Oxidants As Effective As Green Tea's?
Written by: Marcus Stout
In recent years, scientists have been discovering the benefits of drinking tea. Tea's anti-oxidants have become the source of much discussion for their ability to prevent disease and slow the aging process. We've learned that tea drinking can be a simple way to help preserve your health.
Tea: Black Tea Is Good For Your Heart
Written by: Jon M. Stout
In the United States, more people die each year from heart disease and stroke than any other illness. And, the saddest part is that most of the causes of heart disease are completely preventable. While it's true that heredity plays a part in heart disease, lifestyle plays a more important role for most people.
How to Quit Smoking
Written by: Liz Labrum
Have you been trying to quit without success? Do you feel it's almost impossible to quit because it seems such a part of you? Then there's a fact that you need to remember. No one was born a smoker. Smoking is a habit, a behaviour you have learned and practised to the point where it's an unconscious function.
Quick Acne Treatment : Is There Really Such A Thing?
Written by: Mike Walden
The recent proliferation of quick fix acne treatments, miracle cures, and instant acne formulas, has caused consumers to wonder if these alternatives are actually worth their hopes and hard earned cash. Can there be an overwhelmingly easy to follow and quick acne treatment that produces results in days?
Acne Bacteria and The Acne Environment
Written by: Mike Walden
Propionibacterium acnes, or p acne bacteria, the bacteria we all have on our skin is an essential life form. Like all life forms it fights to survive and sustain their lives. Surprisingly, these microscopic creatures that conventional medicine taught us to believe are the cause of acne, are actually a small part of the acne puzzle and a vital player in sustaining our inner balance and the health of our skin.
Learn to Control Stress and Lose Weight
Written by: Kamau Austin
The correlation between stress and weight loss can be difficult to understand but this article will serve to simplify the effects of stress on the body for you and also offer you advice on how you can control stress to help achieve your weight loss goals.
Heavier Weight Sometimes Equals Smaller Jeans
Written by: Kamau Austin
A concept many women sometimes have difficulty understanding is that a smaller weight does not always indicate a fitter body. Muscle mass is more dense than fat tissue. This means two women of the same height, weight, skeletal structure and body type may look drastically different.
The Truth About Food - How to Eat Like an Ape!
Written by: Mike Kinnaird
It's pretty hard to work out what you can and can't eat these days. Which is not a good situation given the alarming scale of obesity and chronic illness in the US and UK. Can eating like an ape improve your health? Can natural nutrition reverse the effects of modern diets?
Find the Right Weight Loss Program for You
Written by: Kamau Austin
The National Institute of Health understands the increasing problem of obesity in America and has created the Weight-control Information Network in an effort to make the public more aware of the weight control options available to them.
Boost Your Metabolism and Lose Weight in Your Sleep after the Birth of Your Baby
Written by: Kamau Austin
One of the biggest complaints new moms often have is difficulty in losing the weight they gained during their pregnancy. If you are one of these moms struggling to lose the excess weight, learning more about boosting your metabolism can be the answer to your weight loss problems.
Preventing Diabetes with Tea
Written by: Marcus Stout
Our country is becoming more and more concerned with Type II diabetes, particularly as the rate of obesity climbs. We need to be concerned with ways to prevent diabetes in both our adults and in children. We know that weight maintenance, diet and exercise are critical to preventing diabetes, but research is showing that there may be other things we can do to prevent diabetes, too.
What Makes Tea So Effective At Preventing Heart Disease?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Many bodies of research have shown that tea is effective at preventing heart disease in several ways. 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. Tea is also thought to have an anti-inflammatory effect, which helps the heart in its overall function.
Can I Add Milk to My Tea?
Written by: Marcus Stout
One of the most popular trends in staying healthy today is drinking tea. And, with good reason. Research has shown that tea may be highly effective in protecting our health and preventing aging and disease. As research continues, we're learning more and more about the many health benefits of drinking tea.
Is Your Thyroid Making You Fat?
Written by: Kamau Austin
You might wonder if your thyroid is to blame for your excess weight. In fact there are a number of questions which require answers when the subject of thyroid disease arises.
Understanding Thyroid Function
Written by: Kamau Austin
The thyroid is a small gland located on the windpipe which primarily regulates the metabolism. However, many other bodily functions are controlled by the thyroid. Growth, fertility, body temperature, cholesterol levels, appetite, brain function, memory, vision and coordination are all influenced by the function of the thyroid.
Green Tea and the Skin
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Natural skin care products are gaining popularity. In addition to the popularity of natural beauty products, many people are also interested in other types of green tea skin products, such as those that can be used for healing cuts and minimizing the appearance of scars. A third area of interest for botanical products is anti-aging.
Preventing Breast Cancer Recurrence with Green Tea
Written by: Marcus Stout
In recent years, lots of research has been performed on green tea's ability to prevent and treat breast cancer. The news has been extremely promising; it appears that as we learn more, we'll eventually determine that green tea is, indeed, one of the simplest things we can do to protect breast health.
Stabilizing Thyroid Function for Optimal Weight
Written by: Kamau Austin
This article will explain hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and will also discuss the prevalence of thyroid disease and how herbal supplements can be used to treat thyroid disease.
The Health Benefits of Black Tea
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, after water. And, in all parts of the world except Asia, the vast majority of the tea consumed is black tea. Scientists have uncovered many healthful benefits of drinking tea, making drinking this very popular beverage a very healthy habit to get into.
Green Tea's Ability to Slow Growth of Cancer Cells
Written by: Marcus Stout
Nearly all of us are aware that green tea has gained attention for research results showing that it can prevent, and possibly even treat, cancer. Green tea has been shown in many studies to have the ability to slow the growth of abnormal cells, and act as a scavenger against them.
Using Thyroid Hormones for Weight Loss
Written by: Kamau Austin
Many women who are concerned about their weight often seek out simple solutions for achieving their weight loss goals. However, unfortunately there are no simple solutions to weight loss.
Green Tea for Weight Control and Maintenance
Written by: Jon M. Stout
At any given time, over 40% of women report being on a diet to lose weight. Many people are constantly looking for ways to become slimmer and healthier. And, while most of us now realize that there are no magic bullets, it's nice to know the little tricks that can help improve our success at losing weight and keeping it off.
Green Tea's Benefits to Cardiovascular Health
Written by: Marcus Stout
Most of us know that one of the leading contributors to heart disease is high cholesterol. And, we've 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.
Sarcopenia, The Undiagnosed Epidemic
Written by: Will Brink
Is a loss of strength, mobility, and functionality an inevitable part of aging? No, it's not. It's a consequence of disuse, suboptimal hormone levels, dietary and nutrient considerations and other variables, all of which are compounded by aging. One of the greatest threats to an aging adult's ability to stay healthy and functional is the steady loss of lean body mass - muscle and bone in particular.
Anti-oxidants for the Skin – Can They Make a Difference?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
With all the recent talk about anti-oxidants and their importance in protecting our health, nearly all of us have learned that we should be eating and drinking more foods and beverages with high anti-oxidant contents. But, what about skincare products that contain herbs and plants that are high in anti-oxidants? Can they help reduce aging when used topically?
More Evidence That Green Tea Reduces Prostate Cancer Risk
Written by: Marcus Stout
Only skin cancer is more common in men than prostate cancer. Each year, more than 200,000 men are diagnosed with this disease, and it is the third leading cause of cancer death in men.
Is Green Tea Effective Regardless of How It's Administered?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
In recent years, green tea has gained a lot of attention for its ability to prevent disease and protect health. The potent anti-oxidant ability of green tea has been shown to prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Reducing Your Breast Cancer Risk With Green Tea
Written by: Marcus Stout
This year, 40,000 women will die from breast cancer, and over 200,000 will be diagnosed with the disease. Researchers are hard at work to determine ways to prevent breast cancer, helping women learn how to protect themselves from this frightening disease.
Can Drinking Green Tea Prevent the Flu?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
In the U.S. alone, between 25 and 50 million people get the flu each year. 150,000 people are hospitalized and 30,000-40,000 die. So, it's clear that getting the flu is a significant health concern. Most of those who are hospitalized or die from the flu are the very young and the very old; so flu prevention is even more essential for this population group. If you're concerned about preventing the flu virus this year, here are some things you can do to reduce your risk.
Prostate Cancer Preventers
Written by: Marcus Stout
One of the forms of cancer of most concern to men is prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, after skin cancer, and is the third leading cause of cancer death in men, after colorectal cancer and lung cancer. One in six men will get prostate cancer in his lifetime and over 200,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year.
Why We Need More Research on Flavonoids
Written by: Jon M. Stout
In recent years, alternative therapies have regained popularity in our culture for their possible use in preventing and treating disease. And it appears that one of the best things we can do to prevent disease and help ensure we live a long and healthy life is to be careful of our diet. A good diet is a simple way to help our bodies stay healthy and heal themselves.
Protect Your Teeth – Drink Green Tea
Written by: Marcus Stout
Dental health is important to all of us. We buy special toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss and rinsing agents to help ensure that our smile is white, our teeth are cavity free and our breath is fresh. But, did you know that drinking tea may be one of the best (and simplest) things you can do to protect your teeth?
Having Trouble Losing the Last Five Pounds?
Written by: Kamau Austin
If you are like many women, you may find that no matter how hard you try, you just can't lose the last five pounds you need to meet your weight loss goals. For many women the root of this problem may be a condition known as hypothyroidism which is characterized by a decreased basal metabolic rate (BMR). This means the amount of calories required for the body to sustain life in a state of rest is lower than the BMR of a woman with a thyroid which is functioning properly.
Green Tea's Role in Cancer Prevention
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Green tea has recently caught the attention of scientists working to discover ways to prevent and treat cancer. Researchers began looking at green tea because of the significantly lower rates of certain diseases in Asian culture, where green tea is widely consumed. Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world, after water; so if we can harness health properties in this beverage, it could have huge impact on our health.
Manganese Content in Tea
Written by: Marcus Stout
Manganese is an essential mineral for health. We should be able to get an adequate supply of manganese from our natural diet, yet many people are deficient in this critical mineral.
Fight Your Slowing Metabolism as You Age
Written by: Kamau Austin
This article will assist you in your weight loss efforts by explaining what metabolism is and offering some excellent ideas for improving your metabolism to help you achieve your weight loss goals.
The Use of Medicinal Herbs and Herbal Supplements for Weight Loss
Written by: Thor Sturluson
Information on medicinal herbs and herbal supplements that can be helpful to lose weight naturally.
Can Green Tea Help With Gastrointestinal Illnesses?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
For the last several years, there has been an abundance of research on the effects of green tea and the many health benefits that it can offer. For centuries, Asians have used green tea for health, both to prevent disease and treat illnesses.
Green Tea and Ovarian Cancer
Written by: Marcus Stout
In recent years, scientists have given much attention to natural and alternative therapies for preventing and treating cancer. One of the most promising natural remedies is green tea. In study after study, green tea has been shown to prevent heart disease and several forms of cancer.
Drug Interactions with Alternative Therapies
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Herbs and other alternative therapies were the original medicine. Ancient cultures used herbs and plants to stay healthy and cure illness. But, for years after the pharmaceutical world took over treatment, the Western world lost interest in alternative therapies.
Losing Weight the Natural Way
Written by: Marcus Stout
Obesity has become one of the leading health concerns in the US. The statistics are shocking. Take a look at these numbers:
Are Our Drinks Making Us Fat?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Recently obesity has become American's number one health concern. The level of obesity in this country has risen to shocking proportions.
Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
Written by: Marcus Stout
Most of us know the lifestyle factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease. Being overweight and sedentary, particularly if you have a family history of heart disease, is like buying a ticket to a heart attack.
Can Lung Cancer Be Prevented?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Lung cancer is the most fatal form of cancer in the US, and other developed countries, today. And the fact is, that most of the cancer treatments that work well on other forms of cancer often don't work well on lung cancer. Add to that the fact that lung cancer is often not diagnosed until it is far advanced, and it's easy to understand why this disease is so often fatal.
Preventing Prostate Cancer With Green Tea
Written by: Marcus Stout
The mysteries of cancer have eluded us for years. However, we are beginning to learn many pieces of valuable information about how to prevent many different kinds of cancer. And, of course, once we learn more about how to prevent the disease, we can better understand how to treat it, as well.
Body Building Myths That Must Die!
Written by: Will Brink
Every culture has its myths and bodybuilding is no exception. Like most myths, most are nine parts fantasy and one part truth, though of course, some myths have no truth to them at all. I have spent much of my career attempting to expose myths surrounding bodybuilding and topics that relate to it, such as drugs, nutrition and supplementation etc.
Can Tea Prevent Alzheimer's Disease?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
One of the most frightening health concerns facing the aging is Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person's memory and ability to learn, reason, make judgments, communicate and carry out daily activities.
Green Tea for Healing the Body
Written by: Marcus Stout
Tea has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. But, as much as it's been relied on for healing, we are really just beginning to understand all the ways that green tea can protect health and prevent disease. Research has been performed on green tea's effects on many different diseases, and the results have been astounding.
Herbal Teas for Preventing Breast Cancer
Written by: Jon M. Stout
In recent years, much research has been done on ways to prevent breast cancer and other disease. Much of the research has focused on green tea, which has been shown in many studies to have cancer preventing qualities. So much research has been done, in fact, that Japan's medical community now calls green tea a known cancer preventative, and other medical communities are expected to follow suit.
Can Tea Help Prevent Food Poison?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
There are dozens of variations of food poison, and none of them are pleasant. One of them is Bacillus cereus. While not usually life threatening, this common form of food poisoning can cause diarrhea, nausea, cramps and vomiting. Symptoms usually appear 8-16 hours after exposure to the bacteria, and can disrupt your life for a few days.
Reversing Endothelial Dysfunction
Written by: Marcus Stout
One of the precursors to atherosclerosis and heart disease is endothelial dysfunction. Because endothelial dysfunction can appear years before more serious heart disease symptoms, it is wise to try and repair this problem before it turns into something more serious.
Using Green Tea to Increase Weight Loss and Control Diabetes
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Many of us battle our weight and are looking for ways to help control our weight easily and more naturally, helping us to avoid weight related health problems. One of the most serious weight related health complications is diabetes. And, while it's likely that we'll never find a magic pill, it is becoming more evident that there are ways to help improve our chances of both losing weight and controlling Type II diabetes.
Health Savings Accounts and Chiropractic Care
Written by: Wiley Long
How you can use a Health Savings Account to pay for chiropractic care and many other forms of alternative medicine, while saving on your income taxes.
Eat Right and Boost your Immune System
Written by: Kamau Austin
Go ahead and add boosting your immune system to your ever-growing list of reasons why you should eat right. Long or not the reality is, who has time to eat right?
Exercise Gives your Immune System a Boost!
Written by: Kamau Austin
Sounds like the latest tabloid headline, doesn't it? But it's not. It's the truth and it's just one more reason why you need to find time to work a bit of exercise into your daily routine. Read along to learn more about the benefits of exercise on your immune system.
Stress can Kill You More Ways than you Think!
Written by: Kamau Austin
When you think of stress and how it can kill you, do you picture a middle-aged, chain-smoking male with a big rig tire stretched across his belling yelling profanities into his cell phone and think, Nah, that's not going to happen to me!
Being Gerd Free Naturally
Written by: Charles Stewart Richey
Gerd (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) is an ugly sounding word which has become the popular standard for describing acid reflux disease. A simple definition for Gerd would be the reflux or splashing up of digestive fluids from the stomach into the esophagus.
Preventing Cold and Flu by Changing Your Family's Bad Habits
Written by: Kamau Austin
If you become sick this cold and flu season, you're going to count on your immune system working overtime to make you better. Will it let you down? What about your children? If they become sick, will their immune systems take care of them? You better hope so.
Can What You Wear Protect You from Catching a Cold or the Flu?
Written by: Kamau Austin
It's true that how you dress says much about the person you are. But can what you wear some how prevent you from coming down with a cold or the flu? Or vice versa – can not wearing enough clothing some how increase your chances of becoming sick?
Home Remedies for Preventing Cold and Flu – Fact or Fiction?
Written by: Kamau Austin
If scientists ever were able to invent a guaranteed way to prevent the cold and flu, there's no doubt that everyone in the world would wait in line for however long it took so they could get their hands on that magical product. Unfortunately, no major breakthroughs have yet been discovered.
Free Yourself of Acid Reflux Drug Addiction!
Written by: Charles Stewart Richey
Recent statistics from the US Department of Health and Human Services suggest that over seven million people suffer from severe acid reflux in the U.S. alone. It is estimated that over fifteen million Americans suffer from chronic heartburn, as well.
Are Herbs Effective for Preventing Illness?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
We're all on a quest to live longer and be healthier. In the last generation, alternative therapies like herbal treatments were often brushed off by doctors as having no effects.
Reduce Your Cancer Risk – Drink Green Tea
Written by: Marcus Stout
Today, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States and its incidence has risen dramatically over the last 50 years. This leads scientists to the conclusion that our lifestyle and environment must play an important role in whether or not we develop cancer.
How do you Plan to Prepare for Cold and Flu Season?
Written by: Kamau Austin
What do you do to help prepare yourself and your family for cold and flu season? Do you cross your fingers and hope you're lucky enough to keep from becoming infected with the cold or flu virus? Do you put yourself and your kids through the pain of an annual flu shot?
Can Fast-Food really be Part of a Healthy Lifestyle?
Written by: Ian Macdonald
We all enjoy the opportunity to take it a bit easy and "grab" a quick meal from time to time. Or sometimes we just don't get a choice. We are in the middle of getting from one place to another for appointments, or family commitments.
What is EFT-Emotional Freedom Techniques
Written by: Steve B. Reed
What is EFT and What Issues Does it Help? EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a brilliant yet simple method for easing emotional pain. It is both eloquent and effective for a wide range of emotional distress. The Emotional Freedom Techniques method is clinically effective in treating trauma, abuse, panic, anxiety, fears, phobias, mild depression...
How to Boost an Aging Immune System
Written by: Kamau Austin
Unlike fine wines, people don't always get better with age. Some people age gracefully while others unfortunately look much older than their years. How a person ages depends on many factors including genetics and lifestyle choices.
Cancer and Green Tea – Sorting Through The Evidence
Written by: Jon M. Stout
By now most of us have heard that green tea may have tremendous potential in terms of helping us win the war against cancer. There have been many studies that have shown that green tea has been shown to prevent the development of cancer when it is a significant part of your diet. In addition, there have even been studies that have shown that green tea may even have potential for treating cancer.
Can Tea Help With Diabetes?
Written by: Marcus Stout
Type II diabetes is one of today's most common health conditions. As the rate of obesity has increased in this country, so has the incidence of diabetes. It's becoming more and more important to understand how to prevent diabetes, as well as the best ways to treat it if we discover that we're already affected.
5 Ways Women Can Boost Their Immune Systems
Written by: Kamau Austin
When's the last time you thought about your immune system? Most of the time you figure it must be working properly since it's not often that you're sick with the cold or flu. And for the most part, you're right.
Flu Prevention Tips for your Home
Written by: Kamau Austin
So much of the talk you hear about ways to prevent the cold and flu focus on things like keeping hands clean and eating right. And there's no doubt that these two cold and flu prevention techniques alone can go far towards keeping your family healthy and happy during the cold and flu season.
Can Green Tea Help You Lose Weight?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Many of us are interested in losing weight. Weight loss products are huge sellers – even when they make ridiculous claims. But there is evidence to suggest that some substances can help speed up our metabolism. And, we all know that a faster metabolism means more calories burned in a day – and that can easily translate into weight loss.
Can the Beverages You Drink Interact With Your Blood Thinner?
Written by: Marcus Stout
Warfarin and its counterparts are commonly prescribed prescription medications today. Warfarin is a blood thinner, and is used primarily to prevent blood clots in patients with cardiovascular disease, or who are otherwise at a higher than average risk of stroke or heart attack.
Beating the Gain
Written by: Jon M. Stout
We all know about those pounds that tend to creep on as we age. Even if it seems that nothing else changes, our weight tends to creep up a pound or two each year, particularly once we hit 40. But, there are ways to beat this gain that seems to associate itself with aging. Here are some tips to help keep you from getting middle age spread.
Protection Against Digestive Cancer
Written by: Marcus Stout
There are numerous types of cancer that affect different areas of our digestive systems. Two of the most life threatening are cancers of the biliary tract and gall bladder tumors. Tumors and cancers in this part of the digestive system are rare, with only about 7500 diagnosed each year, but are more often fatal than many other forms of digestive system cancer.
Green Tea's Protection Against Diabetes
Written by: Jon M. Stout
In recent years, we've seen lots of attention focused on the health benefits of drinking green tea. Much of the research has centered on green tea's ability to prevent, and possibly even treat, cancer. But, there are other serious health concerns that may be positively affected by adding green tea to your diet. One of the most important is Type II diabetes.
Weapons in the Battle Against Heart Disease
Written by: Marcus Stout
Heart disease and stroke are our nation's number one killers. As we become more sedentary and more obese, heart disease is occurring in more severe forms and at younger ages. But, there are ways to avoid heart disease, if you understand the associated health issues and how to control them. Here's an overview of the contributors to heart disease and how to minimize your risk by managing your life.
How to Over Come Unsightly Veins
Written by: Kamau Austin
Does the fall fashion menu of dress shorts and mini skirts strike fear in your heart because of unsightly veins? Hiding behind long pants and skirts can get terribly boring after a while but it is a way of life for many women with varicose and spider veins.
Acid Reflux and Stress
Written by: Charles Stewart Richey
Although it has not been proven scientifically, many people believe that stress is a major contributor to acid reflux disease.
You Can Be More Immune to Bad Health
Written by: Kamau Austin
Our medical care system is not always pro-active about disease prevention. American doctors are taught extensively, in medical school, about the treatment and curing of illness. Little of the formal education that our doctors receive focuses on prevention and avoidance of illness.
Alternative Breast Cancer Treatments
Written by: Marcus Stout
When diagnosed with breast cancer, many people feel helpless and out of control. Suddenly inundated with doctors and treatment decisions that are difficult to understand, it’s easy to feel that you no longer control your own health or destiny. More and more, however, breast cancer patients are turning to alternative therapies as an adjunct to traditional treatments.
Can Caffeinated Beverages Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Women today are more concerned than ever about preventing breast cancer. There is much speculation about how our lifestyle and habits affect our chances of contracting this and other cancers. Well, there are many risk factors that can make you more prone to breast cancer, but there are also things you can do to prevent breast cancer.
Cancer Preventing Qualities of Green Tea
Written by: Marcus Stout
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.
Can Green Tea Protect Against Atherosclerosis?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Heart disease and high cholesterol are some of the most prevalent health concerns in our country today. One of the things that all of us should be concerned with in our quest to live long and healthy lives is our cholesterol levels. Out of control cholesterol is a leading contributor to heart disease, blood clots and stroke.
Losing Weight Without Gaining Stretch Marks
Written by: Kamau Austin
Few things can make us as elated as seeing the pounds melt way through our efforts of eating less and exercising more. We gain new confidence and vitality as we watch our waistlines reappear and become reacquainted with the tops of our feet. But as the weight falls away we can be plagued by a new assault - one we did not see coming - stretch marks.
Make Yourself More Immune to Bad Health
Written by: Kamau Austin
Scientists now tell us that over 30% of all cancer could be prevented if we paid more attention to our diets. If we couple a healthier diet with exercise and stress reduction we can knock out cancer before it strikes.
Tea: A Natural Cancer Treatment?
Written by: Marcus Stout
One of the best remedies for cancer may be as close as your nearest tea cup. There is an increasing body of evidence to suggest that tea can help prevent the onset of cancer or, at the very least, slow the growth of tumors. This is incredibly encouraging news, given the fact that nearly two-thirds of the world’s population drinks tea each day.
Green Tea: The Best Medicine for High Cholesterol?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
It was reportedly discovered by a Chinese emperor some 40 centuries ago. And, legend has it, the discovery was purely by accident. But that coincidental discovery has improved the health of people around the world, who have turned to green tea in particular to help soothe their pains, improve their digestion, alleviate their depression, boost their immune system, and perhaps even lengthen their lives. But what is it that makes green tea so beneficial to human health?
Disney May Be The Happiest Place On Earth, But With Flowers Your Home May Not Be Far Behind
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF
Ask almost anyone on the street where "the happiest place on earth" is, and they'll probably tell you it's Disney. But, a behavioral research study titled "The Home Ecology of Flowers" indicates that if you make it a point to live with flowers, you might be able to answer that question with, "my house!"
Could Green Tea Provide a Cure for Cancer?
Written by: Marcus Stout
Cancer is a complex, devastating illness which is responsible for the deaths of millions of people each year. For decades, scientists have been attempting to uncover some of the secrets of cancer in order to find a cure. While, so far, a cure has been out of reach, there appear to be some natural remedies which can prevent or slow cancer growth. One of those remedies is a beverage which is commonplace in many Asian householdsâ€"tea.
Unlocking the Secrets to Cancer in China
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Throughout the world, cancer remains a leading cause of death. All told, more than six million people around the globe die of the disease each year. Cancer has become a particular concern in China, where the mortality rate from the disease has been on the rise. In fact, some 1.5 million people in China died of cancer in the year 2000.
Give Your Immune System a Boost
Written by: Kamau Austin
Fall is a beautiful time of year. Leaves are changing to the vibrant reds, yellows, and brown that herald in cooler weather. Putting on a jacket will protect you from the cold, but it is just as important to protect yourself against the colds and flu that also accompany cooler weather.
Zap Those Stretch Marks After Delivery
Written by: Kamau Austin
What a joy a new baby is! From before the first kick, we anxiously await the arrival of these "bundles of joy". And once they arrive we are often totally shocked by the love and instant bonding we, as mothers, feel. After months of unseen nurturing, we finally come face to face with these little wonders of the womb.
Will Alternative Therapies Work with Warfarin?
Written by: Marcus Stout
The medical world has been rocked in recent years by the widespread use of alternative therapies in treating illnesses and injuries. In fact, it’s now estimated that as many as one in three adults in the U.S. uses herbal remedies and other alternative therapies. Sales of herbal medicine skyrocketed nearly 60 percent in 1997, amounting to an incredible .24 billion.
Your Lifestyle and Your Risk for Bladder Cancer
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Each year more and more research is conducted on how to reduce your risk of developing cancer. For some forms of cancer, it’s fairly simple to understand how to reduce risk. For example, we know that most lung cancer victims are smokers, and that many cases of skin cancer are caused by unprotected over exposure to the sun. For other cancers, understanding how to reduce our risk is not so simple, because we don’t really understand what causes them.
Combating Cancer With a Cup of Tea
Written by: Marcus Stout
Generations of families in India and Asia have been turning to tea to cure what ails them. Back in the year 1191, a Zen priest penned a work entitled the Book of Tea, which told how green tea could benefit at least five vital organs, including the heart. At that time, green tea was thought to improve urinary and brain function, combat beriberi disease, and alleviate indigestion. In other words, green tea was considered to be a multi-purpose elixir, able to treat a wide variety of health problems.
Getting Older Can Be a Pain In The Leg
Written by: Kamau Austin
Lately, it seems that everywhere you go people are extolling the idea that "fifty is the new thirty". Middle aged people today are in fact aging, significantly slower than their contemporaries of previous generations. We are enjoying a quality of life that causes us to belie our chronological age.
Saving Your Skin ---- With Green Tea
Written by: Marcus Stout
Green tea has become the miracle drink of recent years. It is mentioned as a cure for everything from stomach trouble to fatigue, from rheumatoid arthritis to tooth decay. People in the Far East have been turning to green tea for various ailments for centuries, so it isn't surprising that the beverage has become a popular remedy worldwide.
Does Green Tea Offer the Prescription for Beating Cancer?
Written by: Marcus Stout
With early detection, cancer is no longer an automatic death sentence. However, an initial diagnosis still brings with it a host of questions: What is the best course of treatment? Are conventional approaches best? Or are non-traditional therapies preferableâ€"particularly if the cancer does not seem to respond to chemotherapy and radiation.
The Fight Against Breast Cancer: Going Green
Written by: Marcus Stout
In the past few years, a number of women have turned to green vegetables in an effort to attempt to lower their risk of breast cancer. With the disease affecting as many as one in eight American women, it is only natural that women look to natural remedies in an attempt to improve their odds in the fight against this all-too-prevalent kind of cancer.
Green Tea's Effectiveness in Fighting Pancreatic Cancer
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Cancer is one of our country's most frightening diseases. One million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and about 300 people will die from it each and every day. Scientists continue scrambling for understanding into what causes cancer, so that we can prevent it.
Short Skirts are in: Are Your Legs Ready?
Written by: Kamau Austin
There is a saying that as hemlines rise so does the stock market. If that is truly the case then we are in a great position to cash in on the market, as skirts are indeed getting shorter this season.
The Real Anti-Aging Diet - Part 3
Written by: Kamau Austin
All healthy eating plans call for a well rounded approach to nutrition. Any system of eating that is unbalanced, relying too heavily upon one food group or another will not promote good health. In nature balance is the key.
Can Green Tea Improve Your Chances of Surviving Breast Cancer?
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Breast cancer is one of the most frightening diseases faced by today's women. In fact, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, after nonmelanoma skin cancer. About 13% of American women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. And, it is the second leading cause of cancer death among women, after lung cancer.
The Real Anti-Aging Diet - Part 2
Written by: Kamau Austin
Trans fats are in the news daily. And the rate at which products that contain them are being pulled from supermarket shelves is an indication of just how serious a threat to good health they are. Trans fats are distinctly pro-inflammatory in the body.
Green Tea's Influence on Chemotherapy
Written by: Jon M. Stout
For the last several years, there has been an abundance of research on the effects of green tea and its possible ability to prevent cancer. There has been a lot of focus on Asian culture, where the incidence of cancer is significantly lower that that of the Western world.
The Real Anti-Aging Diet - Part 1
Written by: Kamau Austin
Doctors are beginning to recognize the power of good nutrition in promoting good health as we get older. Increasingly doctors are recognizing that inflammation may be at the root of many of the illnesses that affect us as we age.
PTSD-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder -What It Is and What Can Help
Written by: Steve B. Reed
>Causes of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: PTSD results from a person experiencing an overwhelmingly stressful event that exceeds their coping capacity. We typically associate PTSD with catastrophic events such as war, natural disasters or nearly losing one's life.
Short Skirts are in: Are Your Legs Ready?
Written by: Kamau Austin
There is a saying that as hemlines rise so does the stock market. If that is truly the case then we are in a great position to cash in on the market, as skirts are indeed getting shorter this season.
Eat Right and Boost your Immune System
Written by: Kamau Austin
Go ahead and add boosting your immune system to your ever-growing list of reasons why you should eat right. Long or not the reality is, who has time to eat right?
The Real Anti-Aging Diet - Part 3
Written by: Kamau Austin
In part 3 we will look at the dietary changes we need to make in order to promote good health with an anti-inflammatory diet.
The Real Anti-Aging Diet - Part 2
Written by: Kamau Austin
In Part 2 we will focus on trans fats, why they are so bad for us, and what we can do to eliminate them from our diet. Although this discussion may get a bit 'science-y' this information is important for us to understand in order to maintain good health.
Patients on Anti-Coagulants – Be Careful of What You Drink
Written by: Marcus Stout
Many heart patients are routinely placed on anti-coagulants. Anti-coagulants help keep blood thin and flowing freely through veins and arteries; decreasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Heart patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF), in particular, are advised to take anti-coagulants.
The Real Anti-Aging Diet - Part 1
Written by: Kamau Austin
Doctors are beginning to recognize the power of good nutrition in promoting good health as we get older. Increasingly doctors are recognizing that inflammation may be at the root of many of the illnesses that affect us as we age.
Can Green Tea Prevent Clogged Arteries?
Written by: Marcus Stout
Over the last few years, green tea has garnered much attention for the possibility that it has many health benefits. Green tea has been used in Asian cultures for centuries to prevent and treat all sorts of diseases. This, coupled with the lower incidence of many serious diseases in Asian cultures, has led researchers to seriously study the health benefits of green tea.
Is Green Tea Really Healthy?
Written by: Marcus Stout
For the last several years, we have been discovering the health benefits of drinking green tea. In particular, scientists are telling us that green tea may have significant benefits when it comes to reducing our risk of cancer, and may even help slow the progress of cancer in patients who already have the disease.
Exercise Gives your Immune System a Boost!
Written by: Kamau Austin
Sounds like the latest tabloid headline, doesn't it? But it's not. It's the truth and it's just one more reason why you need to find time to work a bit of exercise into your daily routine. Read along to learn more about the benefits of exercise on your immune system.
Stress can Kill You More Ways than you Think!
Written by: Kamau Austin
When you think of stress and how it can kill you, do you picture a middle-aged, chain-smoking male with a big rig tire stretched across his belling yelling profanities into his cell phone and think, Nah, that's not going to happen to me!
President Given the Cure for Herpes and Cold Sores ?
Written by: James Kaylon McIntyre
Viraway was founded by a man who is in his 70s today. As a Young man he suffered from acute cold sores. The discomfort was so severe that he thought they would never go away. A native American Indian gave him a tribal mixture of herbs and told him that this mixture would eliminate the cold sores with in two weeks...
Does Green Tea Raise Your Risk of Lung Cancer?
Written by: Marcus Stout
For the last several years, we have been discovering the health benefits of drinking green tea. In particular, scientists are telling us that green tea may have significant benefits when it comes to reducing our risk of cancer, and may even help slow the progress of cancer in patients who already have the disease.
Can Green Tea Help Treat Bacterial Infections?
Written by: Marcus Stout
It seems that we are only just beginning to discover the power of green tea. Over the last few years, green tea has been linked with reducing the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and rheumatoid arthritis. And, as time goes on, it's likely that we'll find more and more uses for green tea.
The Promising Reduction in Gastric Cancer Rates
Written by: Marcus Stout
The news is full of frightening statistics about cancer and other diseases. From what we read and hear on television, we are led to believe that more and more people are being diagnosed with cancer and that more and more people are dying from it.
Silicosis: The Forgotten Cousin of Asbestosis and Mesothelioma
Written by: Robert Short
Silicosis, Mesothelioma and Asbestosis are all three occupational related diseases that are preventable.
12 Tips To Help You Beat Insomnia
Written by: Liz Beresford
Are you one of the 20 million Americans who suffer from insomnia? Insomnia isn't an illness it is a symptom, a term that simply means you can't sleep, but it doesn't tell us why. There are a number of reasons for insomnia but the most common is stress and anxiety.
Green Tea May Positively Effect Stomach Cancer in Habitual Tea Drinkers
Written by: Jon M. Stout
Stomach Cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the Western World. In fact, the American Cancer Society estimates that 22,228 Americans will be diagnosed with stomach cancer during 2006. They also project that there will be an estimated 11,430 deaths from this type of disease. Therefore, the search for a cure for this disease has been a long standing one. In the past, clinical researchers have hypothesized that drinking green tea may indeed inhibit stomach carcinogenesis, and a few case-studies with animals and human beings have successfully broadened this theory.
Drinking Green Tea Might Prevent The Absorption of Cholesterol
Written by: Jon M. Stout
There are many studies being conducted on the effects of drinking green tea and how it can benefit the body. Along with its possible antioxidant qualities, there are also studies pointing to the possibility that green tea can help you maintain and even lower your cholesterol levels.
Can Green Tea Really Prevent Cancer?
Written by: Marcus Stout
In recent years, green tea has received a lot of attention for its purported ability to prevent, and possibly even treat, cancer. But, is all the hype really meaningful? Can green tea really help in our battle to wipe out cancer?
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