Tanya Pants asked:


And are there any unpleasant side effects?

Jared Bryant asked:




One of the health advantages of drinking green tea is losing weight and getting more trim. A study conducted by the University of Geneva in Switzerland demonstrated that by mixing tea extract and caffeine burns more calories that caffeine on its own. The health advantages to drinking green tea every day have been demonstrated through numerous studies in the last 10 years, not to mention the wisdom from ancient China. Can it be considered as a miracle tea?

There are several convenient ways in which the health benefits of Green tea may be taken. Liquid tea can be enjoyed any time, but there are also many supplements available, including capsules.

A limited clinical study found that green tea was very helpful in preventing tooth decay that results in cavities. More studies must be done. The chances of getting heart attacks or strokes can be lessened by drinking tea leaf. One can lower bad cholesterol, while simultaneously increasing good cholesterol levels by consuming green tea, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Researchers at a medical center say that drinking tea meant men had lower cholesterol than those who didn’t, maybe because its polyphenols carry cholesterol through the body rapidly so there’s less absorption.

It’s been found that drinking tea can have a big effect on health. Leaf tea is an antioxidant, but in addition it may prevent cancer and arthritis as well as protect the heart and liver. It may be best not to drink green tea at night, since it is caffeinated and can cause insomnia. This is not a big concern, as the amount of caffeine found in tea is less than coffee. It seems that tea drinkers have slimmer waistlines than those who don’t. It was discovered via a survey done by U. S. National Health and Nutrition that drinking at least two cups of tea daily helps men stay slimmer than men who don’t do this.

Those who want to lose weight can be helped by the addition of this tea to their diet. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, men who drink green tea daily will burn more calories than those that don’t.

For cancer protection, studies recommend you may drink three or more cups of green tea daily. But an extract that can be ingested as a supplement is available, too. According to research, these components help lower cholesterol, reduces fat, reduces chances of having a stroke, helps alleviate heart disease and cancer problems, and helps refresh the entire body!

Markus Boesch asked:




I **** to admit it, especially being a certified personal trainer, but I was hooked on Diet Coke. I’m not a coffee drinker, so I thought I needed a replacement drink for coffee to give me that morning buzz, that liquid kick-start. I knew drinking diet soda wasn’t good for me, actually no soda is good for you and I really wasn’t drinking it because it was a “diet” soda, I just liked the taste of it better than regular soda. I’ve read tons of articles on the negative effects of soda, especially diet sodas with artificial chemical sweeteners (the dangers of artificial sweeteners is whole other topic!), but I found myself living in denial.

I thought to myself hell, it’s my only vice and how bad could a few a day be? But after some deep thought I realized that being a health and fitness professional and a firm believer that I should always practice what I preach, I knew I had to kick this bad habit. As with all bad habits, I knew this one wasn’t going to be easy.

Like quitting any bad habit, be it smoking, not exercising or over-eating, the first step was to admit to myself that yes, I am a diet Coke addict. Then I knew I had to commit to change in my life and make myself realize the hard work I was facing to kick this unhealthy habit. Now I am also a believer in “moderation,” which means on occasion having a diet Coke when I really craved it was OK, but the key is never to abuse this golden privilege.

In my quest to find a healthier beverage I discovered iced black tea (un-sweetened) and soon after started doing some research on Green tea. I was so totally blown away by the many health benefits of Green tea and since made iced and hot Green tea my new beverage of choice. I think after you have read the following you might do the same.

From all my research I did on Green tea, it’s a clear fact that for centuries the Chinese have known about the many health and medical benefits of this extraordinary tea. To be honest it didn’t come as a big surprise that the Chinese people were hip to Green tea, they have been way ahead of the curve in regards to preventative and alternative medicine for years.

Green (and Black) tea comes from the Camellia Sinensis plant. Research shows that Green tea is rich in Catechin Polyphenols, especially Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) which is a proven and potent anti-oxidant.

The difference between the two is that the tea leaves are processed in very different ways. Green tea leaves are steamed which prevents the compound Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), also known as Epigallocatechin 3- gallate from being oxidized. On the other hand Black tea leaves are made from fermented tea leaves resulting in the Epigallocatechin gallate compound being changed. The change in the EGCG compound in Black tea greatly lowers the positive health benefits of the tea.

Centuries ago, the Chinese first used Green tea as a natural remedy to treat headache and depression, but over the past years research has proven that Green tea is an effective component in the treatment of several forms of Cancer. (Studies show that properties of Green tea aids in slowing the growth of cancer cells).

Green tea also is used as a treatment and helps the management of Cardiovascular Disease, Impaired Immune Function, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Infection, regulating body temperature.

A traditional use of Green tea is to control blood sugars in the body.
Researchers passionately support the evidence that the use of Green tea will help prevent the development of Type 1-Diabetes and slows the progression of the diseases once it has developed.

Green tea promotes proper digestion, improves mental processes, and medical studies suggests it slows the effects of Alzheimer’s as well as Parkinson’s Disease.

There is substantial research signifying that Green tea lowers total Cholesterol Levels and significantly improves the ratio of good cholesterol – HDL or High-Density Lipoproteins to bad cholesterol- LDL or Low-Density Lipoproteins.

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a study that was conducted at the University of Geneva in Switzerland that stated, drinking Green tea raises the metabolism and increases fat burning. Wow, what great news for dieters to replace that diet soda with a glass of iced or hot Green tea.

Drinking Green tea also reduces the risk of heart diseases, heart attack and stroke by diminishing the serious risk of Thrombosis, a life threatening condition in which a blood clot is in a vein or artery, creating a dangerous loss of circulation to the area served by the vessel. If it breaks away, it often travels to the lungs causing pulmonary embolism.

Green tea can even help prevent tooth decay and promote oral health. Just as its bacteria-destroying abilities can help prevent food poisoning, it can also kill the bacteria that cause dental plaque.

Green tea can also be found in skin care products. It delays skill cell aging, soothes and heals stressed skin, firms skin and balances tone and helps prevent and repair sun damage.

What can’t Green tea do?

We now make it a point to educate all our personal training clients, yoga and martial arts students at The Fitness Underground-Los Angeles about the benefits of drinking Green tea.

Mandy Buchanan asked:




For many years green tea was used in the East but it has only recently gained popularity in the West and rightfully so according to many recent findings on the health benefits of green tea. In this article I will examine some of the recent findings pertaining to the health benefits of green tea.

Recent findings on green tea, according to the BBC website, have shown that green tea may have the ability to shut down a key molecule involved in the development of cancer. The BBC website says that, “The molecule, known as the aryl hydrocarbon (AH) receptor, has the ability to activate genes – but not always in a positive way. Tobacco smoke and dioxins, in particular, disrupt the functioning of the molecule and cause it to trigger potentially harmful gene activity. The researchers, from Rochester University, found that two chemicals in green tea inhibit AH activity”.

Cancer however is only one of the many health benefits attributed to green tea as other recent findings on green tea have shown. Another study done by Japanese researchers at the University of Tohoku examined data on adults’ health in a region where vast quantities of green tea are drunk and followed their health for a period of eleven years. “Compared with people who drank less than one cup per day of green tea, those who consumed five or more had a 16% lower risk of dying from any cause during the 11 year study,” says the BBC website, “they also had a 26% lower risk of dying from CVD in the seven years of follow-up.”

A number of websites have published recent findings on green tea studied by Dr Hsu. In these findings Dr Hsu points out that some of the health benefits provided by green tea, and in particular those related to the skin, may be due to EGCG in green tea re-activating dead skin cells. The Nutra Ingredients website said the following regarding these recent findings, “‘When exposed to EGCG, the old cells found in the upper layers of the epidermis appear to start dividing again,’ Dr Hsu said. ‘They make DNA and produce more energy. They are reactivated.’ While further research is needed, he suggests that if dying skin cells can be energized, skin condition could be improved. This could benefit skin conditions including psoriasis, rosascea, wrinkles and wounds.”

In conclusion, a number of recent findings on green tea have proven that green tea provides many health benefits including helping to protect against cancer, cardiovascular disease, a variety of skin problems and a number of other health conditions.

Nilo asked:


Not really looking for opinions or anecdotes here. Just looking for randomized studies that show that drinking tea causes more or there is no differences detected in health between those who do drink tea and those who do not. Know of anything? Thanks.

Gaetane Ross asked:




There are many different strains of the Human Papillomavirus. To date, there are over one hundred to be exact! It has been estimated that up to thirty of these strains can lead to the onset of cervical cancer. Then, of course, there are types that can lead to the development of irritations on the skin, warts on the skin, and even ******* warts. This is a relatively common strain of viruses, as it turns out. Approximately thirty million individuals in the United States alone have a strain of this type of virus. Conclusive evidence indicates that once an individual has this type of virus for approximately two to three years, the immune system clears it up automatically. Here, I will review how green tea can help with HPV.

The Health Benefits of Green Tea

There are many health benefits of green tea. This type of beverage is believed to be loaded with a large number of antioxidants. This beverage is an effective means of preventing several different health complications. The following details some of the conditions and diseases that green tea has proven to be successful in preventing:

1. Men who drink this beverage on a regular basis have been found to have less of a chance of developing prostate cancer.

2. For individuals who suffer from high blood counts, green tea can effectively reduce the count to a healthy number.

3. Those that are risk for serious conditions like heart attack and stroke, this substance may play an important role in the prevention of these serious conditions.

4. Drinking this tea on a regular basis may assist in the prevention of arteriosclerosis.

5. Cerebral thrombus has been successfully prevented with this beverage.

6. Those that stand a chance of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease reduce their chances drastically by ingesting this substance.

7. Green tea is very effective when it comes to burning fat and increasing the overall metabolism in the body.

8. The immune system may receive an optimization by ingesting the ingredients that are part of the tea.

9. This has been found to reduce the amount of infections that the body experiences. HPV is just one of these infections.

10. The overall maintenance of the body is drastically increased when an individual ingests this type of tea.

The Dangers of the HPV Vaccine

We see the commercials and we hear the advertisements…all people – especially women – should get the HPV Vaccine. Mostly women because cervical cancer is a common side effect of HPV. Unfortunately, most of us do not hear about the dangers associated with the HPV vaccine. The following represent some of the complications that have been associated with this vaccine:

1. Not all strains of HPV are covered by the vaccine, so in many cases it is completely ineffective.

2. The vaccine may actually weaken the immune system.

3. Nearly 10,000 complaints have been filed against the vaccine, called “Gardasil”. These complaints are due to the adverse side effects that occurred once the vaccine was administered.

4. At the date in which this is being written, it has been estimated that approximately twenty people have died as a result of the Gardasil vaccine for HPV.

5. The manufacturer of this particular vaccine is completed protected from lawsuits that have to do with untimely deaths as a direct result of having the vaccine performed.

6. Many untimely deaths are a direct result of symptoms such as blood clots, cardiac rest, and even respiratory failure. There are a number of deaths that are contributed to causes that are considered to be unknown.

Cervical Cancer Prevention

There are a number of ways that cervical cancer can be prevented, apart from indulging in the HPV vaccine. The following lists some strategies:

1. The HPV infection is sexually transmitted, so it is important to properly protect yourself during ***********.

2. Learn the early symptoms of both HPV and cervical cancer.

3. Consume a large amount of green tea.

4. Take the steps necessary to increase the effectiveness of the immune system.

5. Engage in a healthy diet and exercise program.

Conclusion

If you are battling HPV, it is much more effective to avoid the HPV vaccine and do things that are healthy to combat this condition. Drinking green tea and building the immune system with healthy foods and an exercise program are the best steps to take.

Patricia Wagner asked:




Want to enhance your health in surprising ways? Drink green
tea.

We’re not talking about a new health discovery here. This
beverage has been used for thousands of years by the
Chinese. It has proved itself for centuries as worthy of being
included in our diet for its health properties.

Not only has this drink been endorsed for ages, but modern
science also has discovered astonishing facts about what
it may be able to do for your health.

There are a lot more benefits to drinking green tea than are listed
below, but here are seven:

1. Drink it to help shed extra pounds.

A study published by the American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition in November, 1999, is encouraging. It shows that
this drink may enable people to burn more calories.

2. This ancient brew may help combat signs of aging.

That’s because it contains large amounts of vitamins E and
C which are antioxidants. Antioxidants have the reputation
of being able to combat free radicals that damage cells.
Cancer, heart attacks and diabetes can result from damaged
cell membranes.

In April, 1999, researchers at Case Western Reserve
University in Cleveland revealed that green tea may ease the
symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

3. This drink may help asthma sufferers.

Because it contains theophylline (a muscle relaxant), it can
help the muscles surrounding bronchial tubes to relax. This
helps asthma sufferers to breathe with less restriction.

4. Green tea may help lower blood pressure.

High blood pressure makes you susceptible to heart attack
and stroke. This ancient brew may also keep blood clots from
forming.

5. Green tea has been reported to help in the fight against
cancer.

Doctors from the prestigious Mayo Clinic found that green
tea extract given to four leukemia patients seemed to help
three of them experience regression of the disease. And even
the fourth patient showed some improvement. The reason the
doctors tried green tea extract is that a 2004 test tube
study showed that leukemia cells were killed by the
extract.

By the way, in Japan there are fewer reported cancer deaths.
Could it be because the Japanese drink a lot of green tea?

6. Drinking this beverage my help lower cholesterol.

Lowering cholesterol with no side effects has been reported
in studies using green tea. Your ability to fight heart
disease and ward off stroke is tied in with your cholesterol
count.

7. This brew may help your body fight infections.

The New York Times reported in April of 2003 that the immune
system’s ability to fight disease may be strengthened by
drinking green tea. Microbiologist Milton Schiffenbauer,
professor at Pace University (New York) stated, “Our
research shows tea extracts can destroy the organism that
causes disease. If we can stimulate the immune system and at
the same time we are destroying the organisms then it makes
sense to drink more tea.”

Now that you’ve learned 7 ways green tea has been shown to
help your health, why not give it a place in your daily
diet? It’s not a magic cure, but this proven ancient
beverage may just help you to be healthier.

Lauren asked:


I like the health benefits of green tea, but I’ve never really liked the taste of tea. I’m willing to try it again though, but I’d like to know a brand of green tea that is a good one that you think non-tea lovers will enjoy.