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Green Tea – Why Is Everyone Going Crazy Over It?

September 24th, 2009
For many, Green Tea seems to be just another one of a long line of health related products that people have gone mad over recently; but is it any different from any of the other so called natural remedies?In this article we're going to find out a bit more about what goes into Green Tea, then we'll look at the health claims made for it, and finally we'll see if any of these claims can actually be backed up by science.Let's start with an extremely brief history of Green Tea.There appears to be references to Green Tea, in Chinese literature, going back as far as 5,000 years ago, however, it now seems to be associated with cultures in Japan, Asia, South Korea, and the Middle East, too. It made its way into Europe sometime in the early 1600's.It is said that it was discovered by Shien Non Shei, who, after .. more»

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Green Tea – Uncovering the Health Benefits of Green Tea

May 22nd, 2009
Green tea is one of the well-appreciated beverages at present. For the benefit of those who are unaware, this kind of tea is derived from the unfermented leaves of a plant with the scientific name of Camellia Sinensis. This popularity is brought about by the long history of being used not only as a common drink but also for its capability to provide proven health benefits particularly in treating many health conditions naturally. This article will try to enumerate some of the most common but beneficial gains that this type of tea can provide for better health and overall body condition.• Great for maintaining healthy skin and hairIn case you are not yet informed, green tea can help improve the condition of the skin and hair. This means the greater chance to fight against factors that can cause premature aging and excessive hair loss. If you have dandruff or suffering .. more»

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