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February 29, 2012

Tea Types and There Good and Bad Health Benefits


Tea has long been thought to have health benefits for the heart and in the prevention of cancer. Studies have found that some teas may help with cancer, heart disease, and diabetes; encourage weight loss; lower cholesterol; and bring about mental alertness.

The degree of processing the leaves of camellia sinensis determines whether a tea will be green, black or red (oolong). Green tea is the least processed. These are simply steamed quickly before packaging. Black and red teas are partially dried, crushed and fermented. The length of fermentation, which causes the leaves to blacken, determines whether the tea will be red or black.

Types of tea
White Tea: White tea is similar to green tea, in that it's undergone very little processing and no fermentation.

November 2, 2011

Dance For Health

Dancing is a unique form of exercise because it provides the heart-healthy benefits of an aerobic exercise while also allowing you to engage in a social activity. This is especially stimulating to the mind, and one 21-year study published in the New England Journal of Medicine even found dancing can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in the elderly.

 

Benefits of Dancing
To dance for 30 minutes continuously or in sessions (no less than 10 minutes per session) every day will bring you a lot of physical benefits, such as:

October 11, 2011

Anti-Aging Foods For Looking Younger

Did you know that a healthy diet containing specific anti aging foods can help you slow down the hands of time? It is true, there are certain foods that contain age fighting elements that can make you not only look younger, but feel younger at the same time. The foods we eat and the weight we carry around can take a large toll on your body in every way that you can imagine. These aspects have a large impact on our health, our body, and how we age.

Blueberries
These colorful little berries are high in fiber, loaded with vitamins and minerals, and a great source of antioxidants that may help protect the brain and skin.

Wild Salmon
As we age, it’s common for brain function to decline.