Green tea is made solely with the leaves of Camellia sinensis that have undergone minimal oxidation during processing. Green tea originates from China and has become associated with many cultures in Asia from Japan and South Korea to the Middle East.
Over the last few decades green tea has been subjected to many medical studies to determine the extent of its long-purported health benefits, with some evidence suggesting that regular green tea drinkers have lower chances of heart disease and of developing certain types of cancer. Although green tea does not raise the metabolic rate enough to produce immediate weight loss, a green tea extract containing polyphenols and caffeine has been shown to induce thermogenesis and stimulate fat oxidation, boosting the metabolic rate 4% without increasing the heart rate.
Content of flavonoids in a cup of green tea is higher than that in the same volume of other food and drink items that are traditionally considered of health contributing nature, including fresh fruits, vegetable juices or wine. Flavonoids are a group of phytochemicals in most plant products that are responsible for such health effects as anti-oxidative and anticarcinogenic functions.
Clinical human studies suggest that green tea can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, kidney stones, dental cavities and cancer, while improving bone density and cognitive function.
A study performed at the Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh looked at the effects of short-term green tea consumption on a group of students between the ages of 19–37. Participants were asked not to alter their diet and to drink 4 cups of green tea per day for 14 days. The results showed that short-term consumption of commercial green tea reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure, fasting total cholesterol, body fat and body weight.
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Health Benefits for Green tea
A lot of people know that Green tea can be very beneficial to health but few understand the exact reasons why.
Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that help to prevent cancers. Evidence suggested that enjoying Green tea regularly as part of your everyday diet can help reduce the risks of colon, pancreas, rectum, stomach and bladder cancer by up to an impressive 60%. The main antioxidant that is found in Green tea; Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG as it is also referred to) has 100% more antioxidant power than vitamin C and up to 25% more effectual at protecting the cells from harmful influences. Additionally, not only does EGCG inhibit the growth of new cancer cells forming, it also helps to eradicate the existing cancer cells and leaving the healthy cells intact.
Green tea lowers the bad cholesterol (LDL) in our bodies and balances the level of good cholesterol (HDL). This explains why tea drinkers can eat a large amount of cholesterol and still have an equally balanced cholesterol count. It can help to stop blood clots from forming which would inevitably lead to thrombosis, this is of greater importance if you take into consideration that this is one of the main causes of heart attacks and strokes.
It reduces high blood pressure but suppressing angio-tension which causes the blood vessels to constrict which causes high blood pressure. Green tea effectively lowers blood sugar, (Polyphenols and polysaccharides being the main two antioxidants that are most effective at lowering blood sugar). It helps to prevent and alleviate symptoms of type-two diabetes.
Green tea protects the liver against harmful toxins, chemicals in cigarette smoke and alcohol to name examples.
It is ideal for maintaining good oral health as it suppresses the build up of plaque …

Herbal weight patches work by administering their particular ingredients into the bloodstream via the skin with an adhesive patch. This process is known as ‘transdermal’. Patches are not a new thing as nicotine patches and even insulin delivery patches for diabetics have been around for years.
And slimming patches are overshadowing traditional slimming pills due to it being a less risky form of losing weight for there are generally no side effects as a result of using a patch.
Herbal slimming patches work by reducing appetite
, increasing metabolism and therefore burning fat and losing calories. Ingredients in slimming patches do vary, although they all aim to help the user lose weight effectively as with slimming pills a lot of the ingredients are not adequately absorbed by the body, plus there is the added benefit of using one patch a day rather than having to take several pills a day. It is also preferable to people who either struggle or dislike taking pills and eliminates any possible stomach discomfort because the ingredients do not have to be digested.
Many slimming patches contain ingredients such as Guarana, 5HTP, Flaxseed Oil and Lecithin although ingredients vary from patch to patch. In principal they work by gradually releasing the ingredients and nutrients through the skin into the bloodstream in a steady manner, while you are wearing the patch you are continuously getting a regular dose throughout the day.
Once the ingredients are in your bloodstream they head for the thyroid gland since this is what regulates your metabolism. The ingredients then boost the production of iodine that helps faster burning of fats and calories. They limit your food intake by suppressing appetite so less food will be consumed and more weight will be lost. So …

Slim Patch – how works ?
Slimming patches work by reducing appetite, increasing metabolism and therefore burning fat and losing calories.
Once the ingredients are in your bloodstream they head for the thyroid gland since this is what regulates your metabolism. The ingredients then boost the production of iodine that helps faster burning of fats and calories. They limit your food intake by suppressing appetite so less food will be consumed and more weight will be lost. So not only does a herbal slimming patch level out your metabolism which means quicker and more efficient fat burning but also stop you from getting food cravings, so it acts as a dual action system, helping you lose weight faster.

Ingredients of Slim Weight Patch
The Slim Weight Patch is packed full of 100% natural and healthy nutrients to help you lose weight. As well as being an effective aid to slimming, these ingredients have a whole host of other benefits to your body.
Each Slim Weight Patch Contains

Fucus Vesiculosus
Otherwise known as; seaweed, kelp and bladder wrack is an edible form of seaweed that has been proven to help in the regulation of Diabetes and other disease.
5-HTP
This is the abbreviation of a chemical called 5-Hydroxytryptophan. 5-HTP is derived from the amino acid Tryptophan and it is then converted into another chemical called Serotonin (The hormone in our body responsible for controlling our mood). 5-HTP can also relieve and help treat the symptoms of headaches and insomnia.
Guarana
A berry found in the Amazon rainforest that is harvested for its useful stimulant effect as it contains a very high level of Caffeine.
Garcinia Cambogia
This is a small sour tasting tropical fruit usually found in Asia. The rind of the fruit is used by Indians as a …

It can be difficult to even know where to begin when embarking on a weight loss program to shed those extra pounds especially when nothing else seems to have worked. It doesn’t have to be complicated or stressful! With a bit of careful planning you can devise a plan to help you get the most out of your new diet and get a brand new body!

1. Be Realistic
Pick the appropriate program that you feel comfortable following long term and not just for short term while you are dieting. Avoid silly crash and extreme celebrity diets, talk to your doctor if necessary to help devise the most suitable plan to achieve your goals.
2. Don’t be tempted.
When shopping, avoid stocking up on sweets, cakes, crisps and any other unhealthy and fatty foods. It is all too easy to end up
reaching for the biscuit tin. Choose healthy, low fat snacks or fruit instead.
3. Find Support.
It is shown that when you have a friend or partner supporting you or even following a diet program with you, your chances of being successful is doubled.
4. Once You Start A Diet Plan, Start Strong.
Rather than gradually easing into a diet plan, if you really commit to it and take action straight away you will lose more weight more quickly and it is more likely to stay off.
5. Don’t Starve, Just Change The Way You Eat.
You don’t have to starve yourself to lose weight. By changing the high calorie, full fat foods and snacks for low calorie, low fat foods you can lose weight without depriving yourself. And the food you eat doesn’t have to be boring, be original, experiment try something you have never tired before!
6. Make Simple Changes.
Swap a Coke at lunch time for flavoured …