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[15 Oct 2008 | Comments Off | ]
Fish Oil Can Be Essential to Our Diets

Author: Lori Matthews
These days, omega-3 fatty acids are in the news a lot. You might think that those involved in “holistic” health pursuits would be the ones touting these amazing little gems, but in fact, the mainstream medical profession, too, has taken note.
In fact, our diets are woefully inadequate when it comes to omega-3 fatty acids. We need to consume omega-3 fatty acids daily for best health. Most experts say that we need about 2 g a day. You may even be advised to take more than that if you …

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[6 Apr 2008 | Comments Off | ]
What’s So Special About Green Tea?

Health Benefits, Brewing & Varieties
Green tea is much more than just a refreshing beverage tea; it provides many proven health benefits as well. The Chinese and Japanese have enjoyed green tea’s healing qualities for thousands of years but it hasn’t been until recently that scientific research has proven the health benefits of drinking green tea.
All teas (green, black, and oolong) are harvested from the same plant (Camellia sinensis). The method of processing creates the different types. Green tea contains the highest content of various antioxidant compounds (polyphenols) that have …