Title: 
Green Tea

Word Count:
445

Summary:
Did you know that tea is one of the top selling consumable drinks, only toped by water?  Drinking green tea provides all kinds of health benefits.  Visit the links at the bottom of this page for more information about green tea.


Keywords:
Green tea, tea, herbal tea, herbal remedies


Article Body:
<p>Green Tea has long been valued in China for its contribution to 
good health. Popularity of Green tea in the United States continues 
to grow, showing that green tea is a natural source of 
antioxidants. These antioxidants help protect the body from 
accelerated aging and increased risk of diseases. Decades of 
research show that green tea inhibits the development of 
undesirable cell colonies, thus making it the healthiest tea 
available.</p>

<p>Green tea has higher contribution to health than other teas, 
because of the way it is dried. Green Tea is organically grown and 
the traditional drying technique used with Green Tea prevents the 
tea from the negative effects of fermentation. 
Green tea products come in potency levels. Some supplements 
contain low potencies of the active polyphenols, while others go as 
far as using un-standardized green tea leaf powder.</p>

<p>It has been proven that green tea is bursting with health benefits. 
It acts as a powerful antioxidant, which has been known to help 
prevent cancer, recover from the harmful cholesterol, and protect 
against damage caused by free radicals.</p>

<p>Medical Benefits: </p>

<p>Green tea has many medical benefits, and is known for prevention 
of the following diseases: Cancer, Rheumatoid Arthritis, High 
Cholesterol, Cardiovascular Disease, Infection, and Impaired 
Immune Function.</p>

<p>Other Benefits: </p>

<p>Promotes weight loss- the leaves of green tea plants help raise 
metabolism in the body. By increasing the amount of calories 
burned in a 24-hour period, green tea promotes weight loss. </p>

<p>Prevent bad breath- an element found in green tea decreases the 
growth of odor-causing bacteria.  It is said that drinking a cup or 
two of green tea may help maintain fresh breath. 

<p>Reduce smoking risks- cigarette smokers who drink up to six cups 
of green tea daily reduces their susceptibility to risks caused by 
the toxins emitted in cigarette smoke. </p>

<p>Beauty remedy- green tea may be used to freshen up the face and 
sooth tired or strained eyes.  It can be applied to spots and 
blemishes to lessen their visibility. </p>

<p>Antiseptic properties- Green tea is also known to treat minor cuts 
and rashes, and is an effective treatment for sunburn.</p>

<p>Green teas inhibit the expression of antigens made by the body, 
substances that can trigger an immune response.</p>

<p>National Cancer Institute reports that Green Tea has Cancer 
preventing abilities and Cancer fighting components add new life 
to the market. People who have relied on expensive anti-oxidant 
products are finding that Green Tea is very economical and all 
natural. Tea is one of the top selling consumable drinks, only toped 
by water.  </p>