Recent studies tell us that drinking Green Tea could keep us younger, and fitter in our later years. It has been shown that those who drank green tea on a regular basis remained more physically active for longer.

Coffee and regular tea does not offer the same benefits.

The three year long study involved over 14000 men and women aged 65 years and older, records were kept on what they eat and drank, and also documented any care that they needed throughout the period.

The proof was quite conclusive, the more green tea they consumed, the more self sufficient and mobile they were, those that drank 5 cups a day were found to be 33% less likely to develop any disability,, three cups a day reduced the risks by 25%

All in all the study showed that green tea provided far more health benefits than regular drinks.

What makes Green Tea So Healthy

It contains high levels of Polyphenols, these contain chemicals that reduce and control cholesterol levels and protect DNA from damage. Some green teas are also a good source of anti oxidants, these help remove harmful toxins from the body, reducing the risk of disease and other health issues.

The only people that shouldn’t drink Green Tea are those who are on Warfarin to control blood thickness, it can in some cases stop the drug working correctly.

Benefits Of Drinking Green Tea

•  Improved General Health
• Greater Mental Sharpness
• Better Digestion
• Can Help Control Healthy Weight
• Protection From Illness

What Tea(s) Should I Lookout For

Three of the best Green teas are Sencha, Puerh and Wuyi Cliif Oolong, each has its own unique health giving benefits.

Always try to buy the best Green tea that you can afford, some of the cheaper brands in the supermarkets are quite weak formulations, that afford minimal health benefits, if pushed, we would recommend Tava Tea as the one to choose – blended from all the above green teas without any worthless filler ingredients.

Tava Tea has been proved to be an effective health giving drink – plus it also tastes good!!

Recently featured in The Mail On Sunday it is certainly worth a look.

Find Out More About Tava Tea

Read Our Full Tava Tea Review

The Christmas holidays are a time to celebrate and be merry, but what happens after the event? We often find that we have gained weight through all the excess, maybe now we have a muffin top, and our favourite jeans just will no do up any more – its enough to make you go mad!!!

Don’t let your post christmas stress get the better of you, there is damning evidence that the more we stress out about our weight gain, the harder it is to lose it.

We can all react to stress in varying ways, some of us will simply become fretful and cry at the slightest thing, others will catch every cold and cough going, most of us will feel lethargic and depressed.

This is where the problem starts, not only does feeling this way make us seek the instant energy boosts that usually come from high calorie snacks, but it also makes getting rid of that Christmas weight that little bit harder

                   Excess Stress Hormones Promote Unwanted Fat Storage

 If you are stressed when you try to lose weight, you are more than likely to fail, the first thing you have to do is to try and pinpoint your stress type.

If you answer is yes to two or more in any of the sections, that is more than likely your stress type.

 Bloated And Stressed

•  Do you feel bloated after eating
• Do you suffer from IBS type symptoms
• Are you sensitive to any foods
• Are you on any long term medication such as steroids, or antibiotics
• Do suffer from headaches
• Does your diet include sugar and refined carbohydrates

If you have answered three or more to the above, the problem may well lie in having insufficient good bacteria in your digestive system. Low levels of these are known to cause sugar cravings and problems such as IBS and weight gain

 What To Do

Increase your intake of good biotics, vegetables are a good source of these and include artichokes, bananas, garlic, onions, chicory and leeks. There are also some rather good supplements and drinks that can help redress the shortfall.

Cut down on your intake of Caffeine, sugars and alcohol, as all of these can reduce the good bacterial.

Eat and chew slowly and if the problem persists, get checked for food intolerances.

 Wired And Stressed

•  Are you on constant alert
• Do you overreact to stressful events
• Find it hard to relax
• Unable to cope with things
• Have mood swings

This one of the most common stress types and can be the most harmful as it puts a great strain on the mental and physical systems. The stress hormones are controlled by the adrenal glands and when these are overdrive can trigger food cravings and ultimately weight gain..

 What To Do

Ensure that you intake plenty of protein, along with healthy fats and vegetables. (which are known to relieve stress) Eggs, fish and most meats are a good source of protein. Eat Fruit or take supplements high in Iron, Vitamins B and C, along with zinc and magnesium as these are often lost from the body when stressed.

If you exercise, reduce the regime slightly, avoid anything competitive and relax properly before going to bed

 Feeling Cold And Stressed

•  Do you always feel cold
• Are your hands and feet always cold
• Do you bloat
• Is your hair any thinner
• Find it hard to concentrate
• Feel lethargic
• Croaky or hoarse voice
• Wake up still feeling tired

These signs of stress are often caused by reduced operation of your thyroid gland (this is the gland that controls metabolism). By slowing things down to save energy it can slow your body’s natural fat burning processes, leading again to weight gain.

 What To Do

Ensure that your blood sugar levels are kept balanced, cut back on sugar and refined carbohydrates, eat plenty of protein and good fats with each meal. Reduce coffee and alcohol intake and take plenty of exercise as it helps to re-stimulate a sluggish thyroid gland

Eat Leafy greens as these are known to reinvigorate the metabolism, yet avoid things like raw cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower as these have been known to interfere with the function of the thyroid. Foods that warm you are great, try including chilli, ginger, tumeric and green tea into your diet.

Health Giving Benefits Of Green Tea

Foods such as Mackerel, Cod, and various shell fish are high in iron, zinc, selenium, or take supplements as these are all known to stimulate the thyroid and the metabolism.

 Ill And Stressed

•  Are you prone to asthma, arthritis, psoriasis or hay fever
• Do you suffer from frequent ear and throat infections
• Does your weight fluctuate
• Get headaches
• Have joint problems

These could indicate that your immune system is overactive, this suppresses the appetite satisfaction hormones (leptin and ghrelin) and saps energy. These combined can really affect our trying to lose weight.

 What To Do

Reduce sugar intake as it can cause harmful inflammatory reactions.

Boost your diet with an increased intake of vitamins C and E along with beta-carotene. The best source of these is brightly coloured vegetables such as Carrots. Various spices along with garlic and green teas are all known to help reduce sugar levels.

Make sure that you remain fully hydrated at all times, vegetables are a great source of fluid and actually the water in vegetables can actually enter the cells quicker that just drinking water.

Low levels of Omega 3 can also make certain conditions worse, which can bring on more stress, take a supplement containing omega 3 such as acai berry or eat plenty of oily fish to redress the levels.

Supplements Containing Omega3

 Tired And Stressed

•  Do you wake up still feeling tired
• Have energy dips
• Feel fuzzy headed and cannot concentrate
• Rely on sugar or caffeine drinks to give you a boost
• Not sleep very well
• Have fluid retention

The inability to rest properly will leave you and your body unable to function correctly without taking an unhealthy boost of sugar or caffeine

 What To Do

Eat more red meat, fish and eggs, try and boost the levels of iron, vitamins B and C and magnesium. The resulting increase in energy will leave you feeling less stressed and the body will function more normally. These increased energy levels will also help with natural fat burning, meaning that less is stored on your hips, bum and tummy.

 Demotivated And Stressed

•  Do you feel as if you cannot be bothered with anything
• Feel depressed
• Over eat or binge for that sugar rush
• Sleep badly
• Are you prone to SAD (seasonable affective disorder)

Its not willpower that you lack, it is stress that has lowered the body’s natural level of serotonin (the feel good hormone) It has been proven that reduced serotonin levels are linked to depression and also the urge to binge on high sugar foods, which leads to weight gain.

 What To Do

Take Supplements high in Omega 3 which increases serotonin levels, eat plenty of protein to provide energy to the brain. Cut back on sugar intake and take probiotic drinks or yoghurts to boost levels of good bacteria.

Above all -

Enjoy your self, take exercise, listen to music and have sex. These natural highs provide the body with natural opioids that help to reduce stress levels.

If you are reading this article, you are probably feeling the after effects of too much good food and drink over Christmas. This and the late nights along with virtual inactivity stuck in front of the TV, spreading germs around in our centrally heated houses can play havoc with our body in particular our immune system and energy levels.

If our immune system becomes under par, we are more prone to getting coughs and colds, on a more serious note, with a reduced immunity, we can also leave ourselves open to maybe more potentially nasty diseases.

There are some very useful foodstuffs that we often take for granted that can help boost a flagging immune system and provide us with a useful energy boost

Bananas – High in potassium and can give a much needed boost of energy. Also known to help lower blood pressure and promote healthy skin and hair

Brussel Sprouts – High in vitamin C which can boost immunity, skin, and general well being. Being high in glucosinolates they can help to maintain energy levels, help against conditions such as asthma and have properties that can dispose of potentially dangerous carcinogens

Onions – a natural antibiotic that can help lower cholesterol and reduce the possibility of blood clots. Onion soup is a proven remedy for colds and coughs

Avocado – Highly nutritious and rich in potassium, it helps to lower blood pressure and is high in anti oxidants that help to remove free radicals. These are the toxins that can cause bloating, constipation and some other more serious conditions

Oats – the perfect breakfast meal, high in iron and proteins that can provide a steady release of energy, known to lower cholesterol and soothe frayed nerves

Potatoes – Full of vitamins such as B and C, they also contain iron, fibre and potassium. Especially healthy when cooked in their jackets, and can help ease digestive disorders, Also thought to be beneficial to your digestive system

Carrots – High in Vitamin A and carotenoids, great for boosting eye sight, they also help to improve circulation and can help protect against vascular disease

Kale – Contains high levels of phytochemicals that help to boost the immune system, they can also help to pass oxygen to the tissues, boosting skin radiance as well as improving liver function and  the processing of food into useful energy. Has also been linked to good vascular health, improving blood flow and reducing the risk of heart problems.

Green Tea – Good quality green teas are high in antioxidants, known for their health giving benefits such as lowering cholesterol, reducing appetite and helping to cleanse the body of harmful toxins – an essential part of a natural body detox which will provide a boost in energy along with almost effective weight loss.

 Tava Tea is a powerful blend of 3 Green Teas specially formulated to help you boost your energy levels, eat less and cleanse your system.

Proven to boost vascular health and provide a gentle yet efficient detox, helping you to lose weight at the same time. Featured in the national press and on TV. Now is a perfect time after all the excesses of Christmas and the New Year to find out just what this amazing tea can do for you

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My Own Personal Thoughts

There are many people across the world unable to swallow pills and in some cases even solid food.  The condition is called Dysphagia and is a very real and distressing condition.  In fact there are around 15 million people alone in America suffering from an inability to take everyday medication unless it is in liquid form. A similar percentage of people suffer from the same problem here in the UK.

I myself have spent the last 15 years unable to swallow pills.

What started as a mild fear of actually swallowing pills whole turned into a complete inability to take anything unless it was in liquid medicine form.  Not only is it extremely inconvenient but largely is not considered a real condition.

Until recently I was blissfully unaware that there was actually a name for my ‘problem’.

I suspect, mainly through personal experience that most people do not understand and see it as trivial problem, I have frequently heard ‘If you have to take pills then stop making a fuss and take them’ and other similar reactions

Dysphagia is best diagnosed by a doctor as in some cases it can be an actual physical medical problem.  Having difficulty swallowing solid food, as well as pills, may not be solely psychological.

In some cases there may be an underlying restriction or other problems within the throat.

Things Are Changing

Now with the introduction of patches and other alternatives Dysphagia sufferers are now able to obtain both medication and natural remedies with greater ease.

Whatever the reason for not being able to swallow medication, the introduction of patches, sprays, meltets and other products, the future for all Dysphagia sufferers is looking brighter.

Organising your wedding is possibly the most exciting time of your life.  Choosing the dress, how to wear your hair, the shoes, jewellery and of course make-up.

But What About Your Body?

Well you can start from the inside and work outwards…

1. Detox – why not start to cleanse your body of the toxins we all accumulate through the year.  Feel good from the inside and you’ll look great on the outside.
2. Give your skin a boost with natural skin firming creams for the face and the body – no more fine lines.
3. Whiten and Brighten your smile with a natural Teeth whitening gel.

Here are a few products that will help you to achieve that all over glow on that special day.  After all is there ever a better time to absolutely pamper yourself!

Acai and Detox Plus Combo –

The benefits of Acai Berries, that are packed with anti-oxidents and the power of Detox Plus, a totally natural full body detox, that will rid your body of trapped waste and harmful toxins, boosting your energy reserves and helping you lose a few extra pounds at the same time.

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Skinfluence With Syn-ake –

One of the most effective skin creams available, featured in numerous media publications, this super moisturising cream offers Botox type benefits and effects without the cost and pain of injection therapy.

See fine lines disappear immediately.

More About Skinfluence With Synake

Transformulas Professional Teeth Whitening –

As seen in this weeks Hello Wedding special, this unique product is a brush on teeth whitening product that gives almost instant results and a whiter than white smile.

A must for those wedding photographs!!!

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With the early appearance of summer weather, there seems to be more flying insects about this year, with us all spending more time outside the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes and other flying bugs has gone through the roof.

Repellent creams have been around for years and they do have a place, but especially with children who are constantly on the go, it is hard to give them total protection from mosquitoes and other flying biters.

With creams, they only protect the areas that have applied, along with this the fact is that they do only last a short while and need constant re-application to maintain protection,

This makes spending time outside both here and on a holiday abroad a worrying time, especially as our destinations are getting more distant and tropical, often in areas that can have the risk of malaria and other diseases (just ask Cheryl Cole).

Cheryl Cole Malaria

With Children in particular always on the go, and in and out of the pool and the sea, it would be a full time job keeping an eye on them and keeping them protected.

There is an answer, and it is in the form of an adhesive patch, working just like the more established Nicotine and HRT patches, Mosquito Patch is worn on your skin and provides a total 100% protection against mosquitoes and other flying insects.

How Does Mosquito Patch Work

Working by transdermal transfer, the natural nutrients in Mosquito patch are passed through the skin directly into the bloodstream, which is then carried around your entire body to protect every inch of you and your family.

Quite Simply – Mosquitoes Keep Away

The main ingredient is Thiamine, a natural and harmless form of vitamin B1 which is totally unpalatable to mosquitoes and the like and quite simply they keep away. The thiamine is then projected as a repelling scent through every pore in your skin, it also lingers on your breath and in your urine, all are usual attractors of mosquitoes.

The Scent is totally un-noticeable to humans.

More About Thiamine

Each Patch is totally waterproof and lasts for a full 24hrs, simply replace every day to maintain full and total protection.

Mosquito patch has been tried and tested, and is proven to work, sensibly priced at £25.85 (USD$42.64) including worldwide shipping for a box containing 2 weeks supply (discounts apply for larger orders), nothing could be simpler or safer to use.

Protect Yourself and Your Family

Use Mosquito Patch This Summer

Probiotics are the big thing these days, the supermarkets are packed with different products, drinks, yoghurts etc all claiming to maintain the health of your gut, your digestive system, and in fact your general health.

A lesser known fact is the beneficial effect that certain probiotics can have on one of the most unpleasant conditions that can ever affect any woman – Vaginal Thrush.

Vaginal Thrush brings with it some uncomfortable symptoms such as itching, redness, pain when urinating and that horrible, sometimes smelly discharge.

Most Women Will Get Thrush At Some Point In Their Lives

Thrush is thought to effect around 80% of all women at some point in their lives, for some the attacks are rare, but for others, they just seem to suffer attack after attack.- this is known as Recurring Vaginal Thrush.

With a distinct lack of government funding for research into finding a way to stop this problem, it has been left in the hands of private companies to seek and find a cure for the condition.

One such company is Alazcen, they have developed a product that under intense scrutiny and trials has been proved to control the symptoms of recurring thrush, and also stop the root cause of the problem. This means that repeated outbreaks of thrush are reduced, and in many cases stop completely.

One Dose Of Alaczen contains the equivalent of 480 bottles of probiotic drink

Alaczen uses a unique mix of 4 specially proven probiotics, each dose delivers a staggering 48 million live bacteria that seek out and destroy the bad bacteria causing the Thrush outbreak. (To achieve the same dose by taking probiotic yoghurt drinks, you would have to drink 480 bottles of your favourite probiotic drink)

The Alaczen website is full of more in depth technical information on their product, they also have real life testimonials including this one recently added to their site:

Alaczen can be purchased directly from the official website, a months supply costs just £29.99 which is really well priced for a product this innovative and effective, there are some discounts for orders of two months supply or more. Orders are shipped quickly and discreetly for your complete privacy.

Dont Let The Misery Of Thrush Spoil Your Life

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With so many weight loss and fitness schemes around, its no wonder that we can get all confused.

There are some that do not seem to offer much, and many are more interested in taking your money than really getting to grips with your weight, fitness or health issues.

All That Has Changed

Just launched is the new generation of health and fitness training, an online personal trainer that is there 24/7 to help you lose weight, get fit, or even stop smoking.

Connections Personal Trainer is the one stop website where you can get all the answers to your fitness, weight loss and other health issues.

How Does Connections Personal Trainer Work

Its a simple process, once you sign up (they offer a free 7 day trial where you do NOT have to give any Credit card details up front) You are enrolled in their personal training system,

this is where Connection Personal Trainer differs from the rest;

You set your targets, You set your Goals, You set how long you want the training to last for.

Through a set of video tutorials,  online help and a wealth of information, the trainers at Connections Personal Trainer will work directly with you and guide you through the process to help you achieve the health, weight loss and personal goals and targets that you want.

The initial 7 day trial will be plenty to show you just how good this new system is, following on from that you can (if you are happy to) sign up for a longer period of time, from one month through to a year

Each and every week that you are subscribed to Connections Personal Trainer, you will gain access to new content including articles videos including healthy recipes and one to one training hints and tips.

How Much Will It Cost To Join Connections Personal Trainer

Subscription charges differ, one months subscription will cost you a flat £19.99, three month subscription will cost you £14.95 per month, six months will cost you £12.95 per month and a years subscripton will cost just £9.95 per month.

Far Cheaper Than Joining Your Local Gym Or Health Club

And you do not have to leave your home to benefit from this remarkable service. You have complete control over when, how often and where you use Connections Personal Trainer.

Find Out More About Connections Personal Trainer

It happens to us all from time to time, but for some unlucky people, the inability to get to sleep is a way of life. Insomnia can ruin peoples lives; fatigue, stress, anxiety, memory loss are all problems associated with lack of sleep, it can also have a real effect on our partners as well, they will suffer along with us, our tossing and turning in bed keeping them awake as well.

So What Can We Do About Lack Of Sleep

There are plenty of suggestions for helping us to get good restful sleep, warm drinks or a warm bath just before bed, listening to music, reading can all help some sufferers, but what can we do when everything else fails to help?

Your doctor can prescribe you with calming medicine or sleeping pills, but these are for use over a strictly short period of time only, the media is constantly telling us about celebrities who succumb to sleeping pill addiction, they gradually need to take more and more to get the desired effect and regretfully some of them pay for it with their lives.

Natural Remedies Are The Answer

There are some natural sleep remedies that will stop insomnia in its tracks, of these, one of the most effective is Alteril,

What Is Alteril

Alteril is a 100% natural sleeping aid that is proven to stop insomnia blighting your life; its mix of herbal ingredients are proven to induce long and restful sleep.

One of its main ingredients is Griffonia, a climbing shrub found in Africa, locals have used its herbal properties for centuries to cure headaches, insomnia and depression./

The Griffionia plant works so well because it contains high levels of an amino acid called 5-HTP, this works in the body to encourage the production of Serotin.

How Does Serotin Make Us Sleep

The pineal gland in the brain changes the serotin into melatonin, as light levels drop, the brain triggers the gland torelease the melatonin, it is this compound that helps us relax and go to sleep, as the light levels raise in the morning, the production of melatonin is reduced and we awake.

Studies have showed that people with a low serotin level are prone to suffer from depression, headaches, insomnia and in women- PMS. Nightcalm provides 300mg of 5HTP in each and every dose, which will redress the shortfall in Serotin and bring on good restful sleep.

Each dose of Alteril also provides other essential vitamins and ingredients all proven to bring on restful sleep, these are:

• Niacin,
• Vitamin B6,
• Magnesium,
• Melatonin,
• Valerian Root,
• Lemon Balm, and
• Folic Acid

More About Alterils Ingredients

Where Can I BuyAlteril

Alteril is currently only available from the official website, orders are shipped quickly and discreetly worldwide.  with prices from $49.99 (GBP £30) getting a good nights sleep has never been easier or more affordable

Orders can be placed with confidence, the manufacturers are so confident of their product that they offer buyers of Alteril a full 60 day cash back guarantee, their ethics are simple, they believe that they offer the finest and safest natural sleep aid available today.

If you buy and try Alteril and you find that for any reason it doesn’t work for you, simply return any unused product for a full refund.

Get That Sleep You Need

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We recently had an email from a reader of this website, Caroline from Hertfordshire wrote the following:

Hi There

I have been married for 22 years, my husband has always been reasonably fit and slim, but over the past year or so, he has developed quite pronounced Man Boobs, I know that he doesnt like them, he feels embarrassed by them, and to be honest I hate them.. Do you know of anything that he could do or take to reduce or even better get rid of them?

Many Thanks

Caroline

We have looked into this problem, its actually a rather big problem that effects thousands of men, Gynecomastia (the correct term for man boobs) is more common than we realised, and can effect men of all ages. In fact we understand that around 30% of all males have some form of this condition.

It should however, not be associated with being overweight, this excess fatty tissue can only be reduced by losing weight.

Gynecomastia orginates from the pituitary gland, an inbalance of hormones causes excess breast tissue ((subcutaneous adipose tissue) to form behind and around the nipple, in severe cases, the result can be almost feminine looking breasts.

Until recently one of the only ways to get rid of man boobs was by surgery, this in its own right bought possible issues  including infections and side effects from the procedure, plus the recovery period from invasive surgery.

Natural Cure For Gynecomastia

There is a product that has been devised specifically to tackle this problem, Gynexin originating from the USA, is a proven product that utilises natural botanical extracts to work within the body to rebalance, tackle and reduce the excess fat build up within the breast tissues.

How Long Does The Course Last

This will depend on the severity of the problem, usually initial firming should start to be apparent after two to three weeks, it can take up to 3 months for the full benefit and reduction to take place.

Once desired results have been achieved, users can stop taking Gynexin without the risk of the problem re-appearing.

Where can I Buy Gynexin

Gynexin can be purchased from the official website, based in the USA, the product is priced in dollars. They ship securely and discreetly worldwide by UPS.

The Gynexin Website provides further information on the product and what it can do to redress the effects of Gynecomastia.

Find Out More

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