January 20th, 2010 | No Comments »

Green Tea has for years been the nutrition tea of all teas for the Chinese. They recognized its power and abilities to heal and prevent illnesses over 4,000 years ago. In this article I am going to discuss those powers in detail, so pay close attention…

To begin with, the reason why Green Tea stands out against other teas is that it is produced differently. Its leaves are steamed during production which prevents any of the antioxidants from being destroyed or changed. Other teas such as Oolong Tea and White Tea’s leaves are fermented, changing the antioxidants into other forms. The main antioxidant in Green Tea that holds most of the ‘power’ is a catechin polyphenol called Epilgallocatechin Gallate, in short EGCG.

EGCG is basically a flavanoid, and is similar yet more powerful than its cousin flavanoids found in broccoli, red wine, grapes and green cabbage. EGCG is capable of binding itself to protein cells that are found on tumour cells and dramatically slowing down their growth. A receptor found on the surface of cancer cells called Laminin, was treated with EGCG concentrate and the results of this showed significant reduction in further cell growth. This finding was revealed in April’s issue of Nature Structural and Molecular Biology magazine. It was also stated that the concentration of EGCG’s that showed these results were the same amount you get from drinking just 3 cups of Green Tea a day.

Another discovery, by Dr. H -H Sherry Chow of University of Arizona, Tucson showed that the body creates a detoxifying enzyme naturally, called Glutathione S- Transverase (GST). These GST enzymes assist the body in defending against cancer causing compounds and other toxic substances. Dr. Chow’s study showed that GST enzymes were stimulated by EGCG. With a group of people who showed lowered levels of GST , a concentrate of Green Tea extract was used to test these claims. The group had an average of 80% increase in the production of GST. Accordingly their strength in defending against cancer was heightened spectacularly. The Green Tea extract that was used in these tests was more potent than what you would get on a daily basis from having a few cups of this nutrition tea, however it is clear that by introducing Green Tea into your diet, or by increasing your intake, that you will build up your GST enzyme levels over time and help keep them activated, growing and defending for you.

Another astonishing find shows that EGCG can react with Leukaemia cells in that it halts communication between the cells, which deters them from growing and multiplying any further. On this note I would like to point out that, regardless of the multiples of Green Tea products you can buy for your skin, or extracts you can take as supplements – a freshly brewed cup of Green Tea is the best way to avail of the powerful antioxidants it contains. During production, as I stated earlier, the leaves are steamed dry during production, thus saving all antioxidant concentrates. When the leaves/tea bag is soaked in hot water, this is how the antioxidants are set free if you will. So this is the absolute freshest way you can obtain their full influence and take full advantage of the potency straight away, before it is produced again to make an extract or a cream. Get it at its best!

Are you interested in learning more about this ‘nutrition tea‘, its amazing properties and how it can help you with your health? Follow this link and relish in the information offered = http://www.how-to-make-green-tea.com

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October 20th, 2009 | No Comments »

More than ever people around the world are struggling to find time to actively maintain their health. Most of us aren’t just procrastinating. In the majority of cases we are struggling to overcome our unhealthy lifestyle habits as well as deal with internal imbalances that beset our efforts. If we stop and look at what these various factors are in each of our individual lives we can then make the needed changes. There are several main issues that we all have to look at. 1. The state of our emotions- are we too stressed? 2. Our diet- too much fatty acids, preservatives or sugar? 3. Drug use- Legal or illegal. 4. Our environment- clean water and air are hard to find these days. 5. Gene pool- we have all inherited a slew of strengths and weaknesses.

Our bodies are capable of defending us against all of these stresses as long as we have a healthy immune system. Having a healthy immune system prevents viruses from multiplying in our bodies, which makes a healthy immune system vital.

Regular ionic foot detox sessions can provide an excellent foundation for improving ones immune system, as the whole purpose of this therapy is to boost the body’s ability to rid itself of toxins and help balance our level of acidity. During and after an ionic detox session, the negative ions that are circulated throughout the body can neutralize harmful substances including free radicals, acids, waste products such as urea and creatinine, and heavy metals such as mercury, lead, aluminum and cadmium. Once these toxins are neutralized, they become more expellable through the natural metabolic functions. According to M. Amin, Ph.D., Doctor of Naturopathy, “Ionic Detox will strengthen the immune system to fight any invading germs, bacteria or viruses. I am a classic example. I do not take any medication including flu shots since 1989. Do I get the flu? Never! Sometimes I feel my body fighting the attacking viruses. My entire family follows the same lifestyle: Regular ionic detox, high quality supplements, eating properly, exercise, prayer and positive thinking. ”

Another part of having a healthy body and functioning immune system is maintaining an appropriate level of acidity, which is pH 7.3 to 7.4. In order for proper metabolism to occur in our bodies we must have an appropriate balance. Within our cells the fluids are acidic, while without they are alkaline. That balance is destabilized by eating too many acidic foods. Stress also prevents a well maintained balance. All of this weakens the system and allows for greater imbalance which is a spiraling effect that we want to stop and avoid.

We will find success in improving our health if we look first to our diet and then to ionic detox. To obtain the correct balance of alkaline to acid we should look to consuming a diet of 60/40 alkaline to acidic foods.

In addition to a proper diet, ionic detox sessions can also help reduce the pH level in the body by neutralizing acids. Many of these steps towards a healthy body overlap in purpose and go hand in hand, like reducing toxins, increasing alkaline balance and reducing acidity. When your body becomes more alkaline and more efficient at removing toxins, sundry health benefits may occur. In a January 2009 survey, 126 ionic foot detox customers were asked what specific health benefits they or their clients received from using HEALTHandMED.com ionic detox foot bath systems. The most common they reported were pain relief, increased energy, improved sleep, improved digestion, decreased swelling, improved circulation, reduced weight, improved skin and emotional benefits.

Steps to a Healthy Body and Strong Immune System: 1. Eat Right ” reduce acids (especially sugar and high fructose sweeteners) and increase level of alkaline foods. 2. Sleep ” the body does its best healing at full rest 3. Digestion ” a healthy digestive system is vital to a strong immune system 4. Exercise ” stimulates cleansing blood flow and stress-reducing hormones 5. Exposure to sunshine ” the best source of vitamin D, a natural anti-viral vitamin 6. Ionic Foot Detox ” reduce acid levels, neutralize toxins making them easily excreted

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