If you have any ailments that are currently irritating you or you just want to keep in the best health you can, then I have some very interesting information for you about Green Tea. Anyone that has heard of Green Tea probably knows the basics - it is very good for you. However, I am sure there are many that do not know what it is about it that is so good for you. And for those of you that are nodding after reading the previous sentence, I am going to tell just what and why it is so good for you!

To begin with, Green Tea was found by the Chinese over 4,000 long years ago. It is made from the steamed dried leaves of the shrub plant Camellia Sinensis. Drying the leaves this way allows the delicate antioxidants to remain in their natural and best state. And while talking of antioxidants, the most beneficial and prominent of these is EGCG or in scientific terms Epigallocatechin Gallate. This antioxidant is 100 times more powerful than Vitamin C and is 25 times more effective than Vitamin E. This is lovely news for your skin!

Sugars and fats ingested are synthesized by the body into a substance called Triglyceride. Triglyceride is used by the body as a source of energy. However, if too much sugar and fat are ingested, there becomes an excess of triglyceride that the body does not use, this is what can cause obesity. I'm not suggesting that you can solve obesity problems with EGCG, but I am suggesting it as an aid in reducing fat build up and dieting. EGCG can work alongside your weight reduction efforts because it stimulates the enzyme that dissolves Triglyceride.

Free Radicals are those evil electrons that can cause havoc in the body. They are electrons that are in an unpaired state. Because of this state, they are basically damaged goods. Some are produced naturally in the body, however most of them that are found in the body are due to factors outside of the body, like UV radiation and toxic substances in the air. They are very reactive because they are unpaired, and so they search around for another electron to pair up with. While doing this, they attempt to latch on to healthy paired electrons. If they succeed in doing this, they end up damaging the healthy pair. They can damage the cell membranes, which allow bacteria's to enter the cell and problems to begin evolving within that cell.

As this continues, one cell after another, it can lead to larger structures becoming unhealthy. Some examples of results of this are cardiovascular diseases, lowered immunity, cancer development and possible DNA damage. All of this can be helped to be prevented by increasing your intake of EGCG. EGCG has the amazing ability of KILLING free radicals. So the more EGCG, in the form of Green Tea and other foods that you ingest, the higher your immunity and body's strength will be to fight off illness and diseases.

On this note, Green Tea is not the only food that contains EGCG. It can be sourced in many other foods in high doses also. Some of those foods are carrots, broccoli, strawberries, spinach, grapes and red wine. In saying that, Green Tea does contain the highest percentage of EGCG antioxidants than all previous mentioned foods. Green Tea also holds Vitamin B2, Riboflavin, which is involved in the formation of red blood cells, production of antibodies and cell respiration and growth. This next to EGCG and all the other antioxidants it holds, can help in avoidance of several diseases, some I spoke of above, others include strokes, blood clots, skin cancer and many minor complaints and ailments - age spots, mouth ulcers, gum disease, heartburn, lack luster hair, weak nails, even your memory and vigor.

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'Running On Empty' is no longer just a term thrown around lightly, as more and more people are becoming severely addicted to caffeine. The morning coffee and cake is fast becoming the breakfast off choice for many people worldwide... after all, it keeps us awake! This phenomenon is a little crazy because too much coffee can actually be harmful for you, and many studies have proven this. By consuming 3 or more cups off coffee a day, you could be in a high risk category and must take care as not to harm yourself in the process off staying awake.

Natural Energy Sources - If a person needs an energy boost to get through the day (or night), there are some excellent herbal supplements that will help without negative side effects.

The first and most widely accepted alternative to coffee for that well needed boost is green tea. Green tea may be drunk hot or cold, and even mixed with juice, or made into an iced tea alternative... so it's the perfect substitute that may be drunk day or night. If feelings of comfort and/or exhilaration are on the top of your list, then green tea is the drink for you. Further more, green tea also boasts many antioxidant properties which are good for your mind, body, and over all healthy... so next time you need that boost you usually get from caffeine, try some green tea instead.

Another option is to try Yerba Mate, which is drunk like a tea and tastes like a cross between green tea and coffee with hints of tobacco and oak. It is a South American drink of health and friendship. Though it does contain caffeine, it has health benefits such as stimulating mental alertness, aiding in weight loss, relieving stress, calming allergies, aiding weight loss, supporting the immune system and cleansing the colon.

Gotu Kola is another herb to consider as it is an anti-stress herb that has been shown to decrease adrenal enlargement. It promotes endurance and energy and is also used for sluggish digestion and to improve memory. As sluggish digestion can affect energy, Gotu Kola is an all around great herb to use.

If you are looking for a product that doesn't contain any caffeine, then look no further than peppermint tea. Peppermint tea is highly refreshing and great for a hot summer's day... plus it gives you all the energy that you need day in and day out.

Please note that some of these herbs may have contraindications for pregnancy and should not be used unless a qualified health care practitioner is consulted.

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The appetite suppressant in Wu Yi Pixie Pack works perfectly. I drink my Wu Yi in the mid after noon everyday because that is when I start getting the munchies and my Fiance drinks it while she is working out at the gym. Before she started drinking Wu Yi Pixie pack, she told me she was always starving when she left the gym, now shes not!

A massive increase in energy is something my Fiance and I both found when we stared drinking Wu Yi Pixie Pack. I personally use to always have to take naps in the afternoon (and even at work which was tricky...lol) and now I no longer do.

The convenience of the little pixie packs.

The container the Wu Yi Pixie Packs are sent in i a bit on the large size, but thankfully the actual packs them selves which hold the Wu Yi and very slim and fits into almost anything you can think of. Each pack contains enough pixie so you can mix it up your standard size bottle of water and have just the right amount.

Not only does Wu Yi Pixie Pack taste like fruit punch, but the fact it is so easy to take anywhere is also a big plus for me. I have even taken some to my family dinner night at my Dad's house because I didn't feel like drinking what was offered. I ended up drinking coffee after everyone that was there tried and loved the Wu Yi Pixie pack. Keep hat in mind if you want people to try it. Bring extra's just encase they become pigs and drink your whole bottle.

Hardly any calories at all!

If you are one of the dieters that counts calories (not all dieters do) you are going to be happy to know that each serving of Wu Yi Pixie pack only contains 7 calories. Not bad eh!

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