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Green tea has been in use in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine, it has been used for centuries as a stimulant, astringent and to improve heart health. It is an effective remedy for rheumatoid arthritis, and certain immune deficiencies. Research by the scientific world first confirmed it’s health benefits only about a decade ago.

One main advantage is that it comes cheaper than many medicines and it is herbal. It has been researched a lot. Research shows that the most powerful antioxidant compounds in it are the polyphenols. They are flavonoids (catechin, epicatechin, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin gallate(EGCG), and proanthocyanidins). Catechins in it are over 200 times more powerful than vitamin E and helps in neutralizing the pro-oxidants and free radicals that attack lipids in the brain. Catechins are also more potent than vitamin C. It is rich in vitamin C. EGCG is said to be brain permeable, and it protects the brain.

Green tea and alzheimers

EGCG decreased production of beta-amyloid, a protein that forms the plaques that clog the brains of Alzheimer’s victims. Drinking more than two cups of it a day could cut the risk of dementia by half, had a 50 per cent lower chance of having cognitive impairment, compared to those who drank less than three cups a week. A British study found that drinking it inhibited three important brain-harming chemicals: acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase, and beta-secretase. They are associated with breaking down chemical messengers and forming plaques and protein deposits in the noggin’s gray matter which hinders clear thinking.

Green tea and arthrosclerosis

Artherscloerosis will initiate heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. Green tea has been extensively tested and been found to be highly beneficial in the reduction of blood pressure and aiding the recovery of heart attack victims. It also inhibits the unnatural formation of blood clots which have been known to cause thrombosis and stroke. Drinking it represses angiotensin II which leads to high blood pressure.

Green tea and autoimmune disorder

It protects from autoimmune disorders like xerostamina. It helps in reducing auto antigen levels in healthy cells while not in tumor cells and thus protecting the healthy cells.

Green tea and cancer

It helps in fighting as well as preventing cancer. Cancer is lower in countries where they drink lots of green tea. EGCG inhibit cancer by blocking the formation of cancer-causing compounds and suppressing the activation of carcinogens. It also inhibits cancer cells from growing. It binds to a specific enzyme called dihydrofolate reductase, in the body. Egcg helps in killing cancerous cells and stops its progression without attacking normal cells. There have been many studies that have shown that catechins in it are effective at preventing cancer. It helps in fighting bladder cancer, breast cancer, esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancer,

Green tea and cholesterol

Drinking it helps to keep cholesterol on a healthy level by its inhibitory effect on the intestinal absorption of cholesterol and promote its excretion from the body. It also helps against clot related strokes. At least 5 cups a day are recommended.

Green tea and diabetes

People who drink lots of green tea or coffee every day could lower their risk of diabetes by 33 percent. Green tea polyphenols and polysaccharides are good in the reduction of blood sugar. The researchers who conducted test on rat concluded that results clearly show intervention with it can significantly decrease visceral fat deposit and increase insulin sensitivity.

Green tea and liver disease

Those who drink it daily are less likely to get disorders in the liver. It also appears to protect the liver from the damaging effects of toxic substances such as alcohol. It may help treat inflammation of the liver. , protecting fatty livers from injury while reducing liver fat content by about 55 percent protect patients recovering from liver transplant. It can be a useful supplement in the treatment of liver disease and should be considered for liver conditions in which pro inflammatory and oxidant stress responses are dominant.

Green tea and skin care

It is anti-bacterial and helps in fighting acne and reduces inflammation. It protects the skin from the damage caused by ionizing radiation and aids in detoxification.

Green tea and weight loss

It helps in boosting metabolism and burn fat. It has thermogenic attributes which helps to raise the body temperature and burn calories up to 80 calorie daily. It also helps in fat oxidation. It helps in weight loss without raising heart beat. The thermogenic compound in green tea is caffeine. Other similar components in it that boost metabolism are theobromine and theophylline even though they are found in only small quantities . Recommended dose is 5 cups daily

Green tea and viral infection

EGCG strongly inhibited the replication of the HIV virus by blocking the binding of HIV envelope glycoprotein to human CD4 molecules on human T cells. Since this is, the first step in HIV infection it helps in preventing the first step in HIV infection. L-theanine in green tea triggers our body to produce 10 times their normal output of virus-battling interferon. Even gargling with it is effective when you have flu . They have strong antibacterial qualities.

Green tea side effects

Its extract has shown to be non-toxic but excessive amounts of caffeine from it may cause irritability, insomnia, heart palpitation, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache, loss of appetite, dizziness and nausea. . It has been in use for 5000 years and not much side effects noted other than caffeine content in it. If you are wary of caffeine you can take a decaffeinated green tea.

I've encountered many websites that are created by people parading their anorexia like a sort of badge, and encouraging others to lose weight. There are even posts such as this one:

"26 July 2008 @ 04:36 pm

h i everyone x
its about 4:30 here and ive had about 3 cups of green tea already i dont even really like it but its better then all the other things in my kitchen.
I dont even know why but im feeling so down today, all i can think about is being hungry and its really annoying me, i need to get some energy and do something other then just sitting here on my laptop!! i really want the day to be over so i can go to sleep.
Does anyone know how many calories is in one grape ? ive had two today and someone told me they were 1 calorie each but im not sure x
thanks x"

Don't get me wrong, these girls can do what they want. I'm just very curious about what goes through people's heads when they're pro-ana. A detailed answer will be rewarded with ten points and a cookie.

It is because they are addicted to starving themselves. Unfortunately I had this addiction myself, even though I never went to pro ana websites. During the first phase, anorexia becomes you friend, your life and means everything to you. You do not want to give it up, it sort of makes you feel "high". You would do anything to get any advice from ANYBODY how to lose more weight. The quicker the better.
You cannot see the true picture in the mirror, you think you look fat (I thought this at 28kg when I almost died!).
Even though you don't eat, you are obsessed with thoughts about food. 24 hours per day you cannot think of anything else. This is because your body is trying to constantly remind you to eat, but you want to win the battle and be "stronger" than you physical needs. And when you manage to resist, you feel as if you have won, it gives you satisfaction.
And I am sure because people who cannot think of anything but food use these pro ana websites to gain even more inspiration to achieve their goals.
These websites should not exist.
Anorexia will kill many people, and for others it will become chronic and will just continue to be there forever (i.e. people remain seriously underweight and just consume enough so that they can just about survive the day). Less than 50 % recover completely.
I hope this helps to answer your question why people use these terrible websites.
Any more questions, please ask, I'm happy to help!

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I am getting all confused with all this. The pros and cons of such things as ginseng, biloboa(sic), etc. and the good and bad’s of green tea or milk thistle or non cafinated juices.

Ginseng-energy, Ginko bilboa-memory,greentea-anti oxidants,milk thistle-liver cleanser, juice-juice.=)

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I only have a cup of coffee one or two times a week now but i usually use Splenda instead of pure sugar. Also my diet green tea uses Splenda. Is Splenda just as bad for me as pure sugar? I hear so many pro's and con's about this product.
Is there another substitue that i can use?

Using Splenda is fine and there is nothing in Splenda that will harm you. There is no calories in Splenda so it will not cause you to gain any weight.

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When I purchase pro active online I can choose between Refining Mask or Green Tea Moisturizer. Which one is better? Thanks in advance! I dont know if this matters but Im a 15 year old girl.

refining mask helps even more with pimples and acne.
green tea moisturizer helps your skin with dryness.

if you have rly oily skin, go with the first one.
and if you have dry skin, go with 2nd.

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Okay so there are like 3 different types of tea out now: regular, green & white. I like regular tea, have recently gotten hooked on white tea (raspberry flavor) thanks to one of my roommates but have never tried green tea cause I hear it's disgusting.

I hear they're all good for you in one way or another but, HOW?? Is any one type better for you than the other?? What are the pros, cons &/or benefits of the 3 types??

(Obviously it's better than drinking soda, hands down, and I agree! lol)

Hello!I think green tea has the most benefits!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_benefits_of_tea

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Please explain the pros and cons on either one of these teas. Thanks

green tea is a great antioxcident, oolong is also a antioxcident but is also good for your kidneys and keeps you sharp and alert.

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what works best for detoxifying and helping on loosing weight?
pros and cons of each please

i personally think that green tea would be better for you than the pills..

the pills probably have added stuff to them.. but if they are alll natural then either one..

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I would rather take the pill… what are the pros and cons to each?

well i guess the liquid Green Tea is probably more natural than the pill since they sometimes add other stuff into the pills…

pill-
pro- if you dont like the taste of the tea, then you dont have to have the taste in your mouth
con- you may become allergic to it, like i did…

Green Tea-
pro- more natural
con- ummm…. if you're clumsy, it could spill?

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I have heard that green tea has some health benefits. What are they? If I drink a cup of green tea each morning, will that be healthy? Is it risky or dangerous? Thanks!

I don’t think there are any risks really. The benefits are it is antioxidant rich and helps the metabolism. It speeds it up I believe. It’s better than coffee health wise and basically is zero calories.

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