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Medicine Man — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:43:13 GMT

Chinese Green Tea Benefits

Medicine Man — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:35:36 GMT

Dating back more than 4,000 years, the Chinese green tea diet has been long revered as a tasty drink that can ward off diseases and improve one's well-being. There are only a few herbs that can surpass its impressive history.

Since its first recorded use during the time of Emperor Shen Nung, the link between the Chinese green tea diet and good health has never been severed. Today, further studies are made to test the benefits of the remarkable health elixir.

Traditional Health Benefits of the Diet

According to tradition, this diet could cure anything from headaches, body aches, and pains to constipation and depression. Over the centuries, more health claims are made on account of the Chinese green tea diet.

Chinese green tea detoxifies the body. The presence of polyphenols, a naturally occurring antioxidant in this particular tea, is said to combat harmful free radicals and help keep the body free from diseases. In this regard, Chinese green tea helps maintain the overall well-being of the body. It fights against the anti-aging process because the antioxidants can boost immunity, preserve young-looking skin, and brighten the eyes.

An additional health benefit of green tea is that it increases the blood flow throughout the body. Because it contains a little caffeine, ingesting this drink stimulates the heart and allows the blood to flow more freely through the blood vessels. For the same reason that tea stimulates blood flow, it also stimulates mental clarity.

For many years, men of science remained skeptical about the health claims made by Chinese green tea diet enthusiasts because the health benefits are truly vast in number. Their doubt was changed to a more positive reception when subsequent researchers proved its disease-preventing attributes and confirmed most of the health claims.

The Heart

Study after study has shown that drinking green tea and eating polyphenol-rich foods reduces the risk of any heart complications. It helps strengthen the blood vessels that provide oxygen and valuable nutrients to the heart and brain. It has also been researched that men who use the diet have a 75 percent less possibility of having a stroke than those who don't use the diet.

The green tea diet helps lower total cholesterol levels and improve the ratio between LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol. Study shows that men who drink nine or more cups of Chinese green tea daily have lower cholesterol levels than those who drink fewer than two cups. While nine cups may seem a lot, break it up through out the day and you'll realize it's not that difficult to drink that many cups. You could have one during and after each meal and during your breaks.

Longevity

The role of the 'Chinese diet' in promoting longevity has been investigated by many researchers. They found that Japanese women who are greater-than-average green tea drinkers have lower mortality rates compared to others. This led the researchers to believe that the diet has "a protective factor against premature death."

The polyphenols found in the diet may be held accountable. With its high amount of polyphenols, it seems to have a stimulating effect on the immune system. A stronger immune system as a result of drinking the green tea helps reduce risks of getting many illnesses.

If these health benefits of doing the Chinese green tea diet don't motivate you to start drinking this miracle in a cup, chances are you'll never become motivated to lose weight. So start today and drink up. The health benefits go well beyond weight loss!

- Julie Health

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Medicine Man — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:57:48 GMT

First Aid Training: Worth Your While

Medicine Man — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:46:25 GMT

Simple first aid training is easy to perform and takes only a short time. Any skill level is better than none, and could play a crucial part in the future of a loved one caught in an emergency.

1. Although death rates from heart disease are declining in the UK, more than 300,000 people each year experience a heart attack. Learning basic CPR can mean the difference between the life or death of a relative or friend.

2. In the UK more than 150,000 people a year experience a stroke. Basic first aid skills give you the knowledge to recognize the symptoms of a stroke and to get help fast.

3. A child is more likely to suffer from suffocation in the home than any other accident. Quick thinking by a properly trained adult can certainly save a life or prevent injury caused by a lack of oxygen.

4. Hot water burns account for a significant percentage of accidents in the home, especially for young children. While prevention is better than cure, in this situation it is vital to know how to reduce the impact and extent of injuries, and even prevent death.

5. More than 28,000 children are treated in the UK of poisoning or intoxication. Quick action and experience is invaluable in dealing with such cases.

6. Accidents on broken glass can cause serious life-threatening cuts. Stopping blood loss quickly and effectively can definitely save someone's life.

7. Children can drown even in a negligible quantity of water.

First aid courses are available right across the UK - just do a search on the internet to find one near to where you live. A day of your life could save someone else's life.

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Medicine Man — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:43:51 GMT

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Diabetes Testing Products

Medicine Man — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:40:04 GMT

Why should you use Diabetes Control Solutions?

* To practice monitoring your blood sugar levels (important for recently diagnosed diabetics).
* To determine if a new meter is functioning properly, this serves as a way to calibrate your diabetes meter.
* To make sure your blood glucose meter and diabetes test strips are not damaged, if your meter has fallen accidentally or if your vial of glucometer test strips have been left open or in the heat.

Things to remember when purchasing Glucose Control Solution

* Each brand of Diabetes Control Solution is made for that specific brand of diabetes test strips, and not necessarily for that specific brand of diabetes meter.
* The Diabetes Control Solution range is usually found on the package of diabetes test strips.
* If an error occurs, follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to isolate and correct the error.

Calibrate regularly. Diabetic Control Solutions are important tools for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of your blood glucose monitor and your blood glucose test strips.

Glucose Test Strip

Diabetes test strips, also called glucometer test strips, are used with a Diabetes meter to help measure the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood stream. Test strips are designed to be paired with specific meters. In order to use a test strip properly, a small blood sample is drawn from the body using a lancet. The sample is placed on the blood glucose test strip and then run through the Diabetes meter.

Each Diabetic blood sugar meters and test strip system works differently; some meters use light reflected from the test strip to measure the amount of sugar in the blood, while other systems rely upon electricity generated from the chemical reaction in the test strip.

Blood glucose test strips vary based on which chemical, or reagent, is used to react with the sugar in the blood. The three chemical bases used to make test strips are: Glucose oxidase (GLOO-kohs ok-si-deys), dehydrogenase (DEE-hy-druh-juh-neys) and hexokinase (hek-SUH-Ky-neys). The manufacturer of each Diabetic meter determines which chemical is used for each particular style of Diabetic test strip.

Generic Test Strips

While all meter manufacturers make test strips that are designed specifically for use with their meters, you may be able to find generic test strips, that generally cost significantly less, to fit your meter. These generic test strips are called "generic glucose reagent strips." Be sure to check with the manufacturer of your meter to ensure that the generic test strips you purchase will be compatible with your Diabetes meter.