MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'green tea'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:00:00 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077853&cid=t_103118_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D2576 That’s right!  That little brown coffee bean packs a mighty wallop and seems to fight off the advances of the nasty Hepatitis C liver virus. Apparently coffee beans help the liver but not the brain, and doesn’t seem to protect against stupid nose piercings…”She’s beautiful and likes to bathe in beans, and she has a metal rod jutting out from her nose.”  ”Bonus, he said.” Is coffee antiviral?  YES it seems. People living with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection who drink three or more cups of coffee per day have a 53 percent lower risk of liver disease progression than non-coffee drinkers, according to a new study authored by Neal Freedman, PhD, MPH, of the National Cancer Institute.  Green or Black Tea didn’t do anything for Hep C. D... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077853 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:36:16 +0100 5077853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057813&cid=t_103118_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D2576 That’s right!  That little brown coffee bean packs a mighty wallop and seems to fight off the advances of the nasty Hepatitis C liver virus. Apparently coffee beans don’t protect against stupid nose piercings…”She’s beautiful and likes to bathe in beans, and she has a metal rod jutting out from her nose.”  ”Bonus, he said.” Is coffee antiviral?  YES it seems. People living with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection who drink three or more cups of coffee per day have a 53 percent lower risk of liver disease progression than non-coffee drinkers, according to a new study authored by Neal Freedman, PhD, MPH, of the National Cancer Institute.  Green or Black Tea didn’t do anything for Hep C. Doctor’s may soon be writing hepatitis pati... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057813 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:36:16 +0100 5057813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190305&cid=t_103118_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D876 WHERE’S THE BEEF? Erection Failure Is a Disaster! But, there are some natural ways to help prevent this conversation, and perhaps might allow a guy to use those handy blue Viagra Pills only as backup.  A recent study suggests that pomegranate juice might be a healthy way to improve erectile dysfunction. The purple-reddish colored fruit has more anti-oxidants than red wine, green tea or blueberries, and is thought to have excellent anti-aging properties, with benefits for everything from wrinkle- free glowing skin to better heart and circulatory health. Nearly half of  men (47%) who drank a glass of pomegranate juice a day reported they got better erections and had better sex.  Drinking concentrated POM liquid decreases a chemical reactant in the blood called carbonyl malondi... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190305 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:12:22 +0100 4190305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125289&cid=t_103118_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdental-recovery%2F This article may help but one may also consider seeing a dentist. With all the whitening and brightening products available for your teeth, it’s easy to forget that cosmetics aren’t enough to achieve a healthy mouth. There’s regular brushing and flossing, of course, but your teeth and gums need even more. Like the rest of your body, good health in your mouth starts with getting the right dietary nutrients. What you eat makes a difference in whether your gums, teeth and the bone they attach to are able to stand strong against plaque bacteria that can cause disease. Among the dental health nutritional standouts: Calcium: The more milk, cheese and yogurt you consume, the less likely you are to develop periodontal, or gum, disease, a chronic bacterial infection. Calcium is i... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125289 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:51:02 +0100 4125289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4036607&cid=t_103118_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F203369%2F Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4036607 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:20:27 +0100 4036607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965376&cid=t_103118_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fs-my-tea-says-are-these-inspirational-quotes-really-that-inspirational%2F I like products that make me feel good: Green tea, for instance. It’s full of antioxidants that do my body good, and the caffeine doesn’t hurt, either. But every once in a while I catch myself staring blankly at a fortune cookie-esque quote on my tea bag or under the lid of my kombucha, and wondering: “What the hell?” Most products don’t feel the need to provide my daily affirmations, so why do certain foods and drinks take it upon themselves to remind me to be compassionate and virtuous? Here are a few things my tea has talked to me about lately…Do you find these messages inspiring or annoying? Tell us in the comments section, below: Post from: Blis... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965376 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:05:02 +0100 3965376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676638&cid=t_103118_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Flipton-green-tea-with-citrus-and-fish-commercials-we-dont-get%2F Much to our chagrin, we couldn’t get that stupid “Give me back that Filet O’ Fish” song out of our head for weeks when that McDonald’s commercial was airing. Thankfully, we somehow doubt that this Lipton Green Tea commercial will have the same effect. The song definitely isn’t as catchy, and, above all, this fish really gives us the creeps. He has teeth. And a tongue. And don’t even get us started on those oysters. The whole thing makes us crabby. What the hell do fish have to do with green tea anyway? We’d rather see little tea bags singing and dancing or something. Anything but fish with human mouths. But we have a feeling we’ll be seeing this sea creature again soon – in our nightmares. via AdWeek Post from: BlissTree Lipton Green... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676638 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:23:38 +0100 3676638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526970&cid=t_103118_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F38%2Fcan-oral-supplements-prevent-wrinkles%2F I recently came across an ad in the magazine for an oral supplement that claims to fight dull, wrinkled, pimpled skin.  It boasts of 11 “essential” nutrients which are mainly antioxidants plus some other ingredients.  Taken daily, the pills hold promise of glowing skin in a couple of months. I don’t know about pimples but there is growing evidence that oral antioxidants could help slow down the wrinkling process or even improve existing wrinkles. The problem is that there are a lot of antioxidants available.  How do we know which ones really work? What is the best way to get them to work on the skin? It has been shown that selenium taken at 50 to 200 micrograms daily, vitamin E at 400mg /day and vitamin C at 500-1000mg (all known antioxidants) can protect against harmful UV rays w... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526970 Sat, 01 May 2010 15:15:31 +0100 3526970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171858&cid=t_103118_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fgreen-tea-may-block-lung-cancer%2F Filed under: Lung Cancer, ResearchThose at high risk for lung cancer might want to add green tea to their diets. A recent Taiwanese study showed that, thanks to powerful antioxidants, a cup of green tea daily could reduce your lung cancer risk. The research showed that among smokers and non-smokers, those who did not drink green tea were about five times more likely to get lung cancer than those who drank at least one cup daily. Among smokers, the likelihood of developing cancer skyrocketed for those who did not consume green tea, making them more than 12 times as likely to develop lung cancer. About 90 million Americans are at risk for lung cancer. Cancer rates in Asia are much lower, which is why some have linked an Asian diet -- including green tea -- to cancer prevention. Althoug... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171858 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3171858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827175&cid=t_103118_117_f&fid=38815&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FGetPrimed%2F%7E3%2F0EjskGJKNNA%2F Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an adult’s general health and well-being. We all know the basics of brushing and flossing but few realize the connection between oral health and serious diseases such as osteoporosis, diabetes and heart disease. Researchers have found that people with periodontal disease, a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth, are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease. Osteoporosis Can Impact Your Oral Health Women with osteoporosis are three times more likely to experience tooth loss than those who do not have the disease. Osteoporosis can make your teeth more brittle and susceptible to breakages and when the jawbone becomes less dense, tooth loss can occur. Frequent dental ... Get Primed! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827175 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:44:19 +0100 3827175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306880&cid=t_103118_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6593 For each daily cup drank, the risk of having signs of gum disease — including receding, easily bleeding gums — inch downward, the researchers report in the Journal of Periodontology.read more | digg story from the Malaysian Medical Resources A Cup of Green Tea A Day Keeps Gum Disease at Bay (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306880 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2306880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260303&cid=t_103118_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FfATwN7NAFhc%2Fgreen-tea.php Is any other food or drink reported to have as many health benefits as green tea? The Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea since ancient times, using it to treat everything from headaches to depression.  Before I got pregnant, and stopped drinking caffeine, I drank a cup a day not only for its delicious taste, but for the health benefits it contains.  Way back in the... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260303 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2260303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2157118&cid=t_103118_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyelomablog.com%2F2009%2F02%2F03%2Fgreen-tea-polyphenols-block-the-anticancer-effects-of-bortezomib-and-other-boronic-acid-based-proteasome-inhibitors%2F This caught my eye because I’ve been on Velcade before and never gave a second thought to whether or not I should not be consuming green tea/green tea products. Blood First Edition Paper, prepublished online February 3, 2009; DOI 10.1182/blood-2008-07-171389. Submitted July 28, 2008 Accepted January 12, 2009 Encouse B. Golden, Philip Y. Lam, Adel Kardosh, Kevin J. Gaffney, Enrique Cadenas, Stan G. Louie, Nicos A. Petasis, Thomas C. Chen, and Axel H. Schonthal* Department of Pathology, University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine (KSOM), Los Angeles, CA, United States Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, USC School of Pharmacy (SoP), Los Angeles, CA, United States Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, USC KSOM, Los Angeles, CA, United ... beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2157118 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:28:57 +0100 2157118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2137874&cid=t_103118_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FmlU64E525UE%2F With Valentine’s Day just around the corner you may want to consider giving your love, a heart healthy treat. For those of us with partner’s that have high blood pressure or heart problems that love their sweets, this article is a great find. Dark chocolate may be just what the answer you are looking for. Do you know that cocoa is actually a fruit? We all know that fruits are good for us. Researchers have found a link that shows cocoa and dark chocolate aid in the fight against cardiovascular disease.  The studies show reduced risk for blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks. Food scientists at Cornell University found that there are twice the antioxidants in cocoa as were in red wine. The study also stated that there were three times more antioxidants in cocoa than found in green... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2137874 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:00:00 +0100 2137874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2067821&cid=t_103118_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F0u_3pklOeZU%2F The life expectancy in Japan is one of the highest in the world. The Japanese people and their children were never obese until western food was introduced into their country. On the island of Okinawa the people live a very long and healthy life. The history of the island shows that chronic diseases are practically non-existent. Their elderly do not suffer from dementia, heart attacks or strokes and cancer is almost unheard of. Along with a much healthier diet the Japanese people drink green tea as their drink of choice, because of the powerful antioxidants it contains. Drinking green tea puts the Japanese at a much lower risk of stroke, cancer and heart disease. Research shows, that drinking green tea lowers your cholesterol and blood pressure as well. The Japanese also stop eating when th... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2067821 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:14:49 +0100 2067821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035637&cid=t_103118_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5541 Grean Tea Ice Cream! The green tea negates the unhealthy aspects of ice cream Photo taken with a Palm Centro from the Malaysian Medical Resources Healthy dessert (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035637 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2035637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2011006&cid=t_103118_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpatients-can-reduce-risk-for-tooth-enamel-erosion-by-making-wise-diet-choices%2F Enamel erosion is a problem that probably affects many of your patients. Acids found in soft drinks and fruit drinks are extremely harsh on tooth enamel. In fact, some of the citric acids in fruit drinks cause more damage to tooth enamel than sulfuric acid (battery acid) would. Unlike other parts of the body (skin, for instance), tooth enamel does not naturally regenerate. The AGD recently released a study in General Dentistry (July/August 2008) that tells us home-brewed tea with no additives, like sugar, milk, or lemon, is not erosive. Canned teas aren’t included in this finding because of high sugar content and other additives. In addition to being neutral for tooth enamel, brewed tea has antioxidants that reduce risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Just slightly healthier ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2011006 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:57:45 +0100 2011006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382473&cid=t_103118_107_f&fid=38577&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbiosingularity.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F23%2Fgreen-tea-may-delay-onset-of-type-1-diabetes%2F A powerful antioxidant in green tea may prevent or delay the onset of type 1 diabetes, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. Researchers were testing EGCG, green tea’s predominant antioxidant, in a laboratory mouse with type 1 diabetes and primary Sjogren’s syndrome, which damages moisture-producing glands, causing dry mouth and eyes. “Our study focused on Sjogren’s [...] (Source: Biosingularity) Biosingularity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382473 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:49:13 +0100 2382473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192702&cid=t_103118_87_f&fid=38261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vibrantglow.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fdrink-white-or-green-tea-for-bone.html More good news for tea drinkers. A recent study has found that drinking tea--especially white or green--is good for the bones.The research, which was published in the Journal of American College of Nutrition, found that regular tea drinkers had higher bone density in their hips than non-tea drinkers.Additionally, tea drinkers lost less bone-mineral density than nondrinkers.Researchers believe that the potent antioxidants, called catechin polyphenols, found in tea are responsible for the bone-boosting benefits.White tea has the highest catechin concentration, followed by green tea. Black tea has the least amount.Photo Credit: David Wilmot (Wikipedia.org) (Source: Vibrant Glow) Vibrant Glow blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192702 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:04:00 +0100 2192702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1577414&cid=t_103118_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F326869077%2F There is indeed a beneficial effect of green tea on risk factors for heart disease.  A new study found that the consumption of green tea rapidly improves the function of  endothelial cells lining the circulatory system which is big news in the progression of atherosclerosis. Results showed that endothelium-dependent brachial artery dilatation increased significantly after drinking green tea, with a peak increase of 3.9 per cent 30 minutes after consumption. This is too cool in that it is something you can due for your heart health right in your own home! I think green tea is an acquired taste but it is definitely worth a go based on the above test results. to read more on this…  Tags: blood-pressure, cardiac disease, food, green tea, heart-disease, nutritionShare This (Source: A ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1577414 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:18:26 +0100 1577414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1368007&cid=t_103118_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F268693433%2F In a mice study, the green tea compound EGCG has been found to significantly inhibit breast cancer growth. EGCG (epigallocatechin-3- gallate) is a known antioxidant — helps prevent the body’s cells from becoming damaged and prematurely aged. Studies have suggested that the combination of green tea and EGCG may also be beneficial by providing protection against certain types of cancers, including breast cancer. A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Mississippi researchers now finds that consuming EGCG significantly inhibits breast tumor growth in female mice. These results bring us one step closer to better understanding the disease and potentially new and naturally occurring therapies. Hmmm…green tea! Don’t you just love it? ;-) Find more details fro... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1368007 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:37:09 +0100 1368007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1162085&cid=t_103118_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Ftaking-supplements-for-breast-cancer%2F In June I blogged about Sister’s visit to a genetic counseling team regarding the BRCA II gene she shares with me. The topic came up again as I considered my resolutions for the 2008 New Year. Of course one of my resolutions is to take great care of myself, take supplements eat healthy, blah, blah, blah. Well, this lead me to review the information we got from that team at Women’s College hospital in Toronto. The team was referred to us by the University of Michigan genetic team so we feel pretty secure in following their guidelines. While reviewing the supplements they recommend, I decided to do this blog and remind you about them. I want to reiterate that these supplements are what the lead scientist in the world for BRCA gene carriers, Steven Narod, strongly recommends to help reduc... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1162085 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:44:07 +0100 1162085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1058460&cid=t_103118_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F192312880%2F We know how green tea has become popular for its anti-cancer ingredients. Now, Moffitt Cancer Center is looking for volunteers/participants in a green tea study: Moffitt Cancer Center is looking to recruit and treat 240 men and evaluate safety and effectiveness of Polyphenon E, a drug developed from green tea, in preventing the progression of early signs of prostate cancer. The goal is to also assess if Polyphenon E reduces urinary tract symptoms that men experience with this condition. The following male participants are needed: between the ages of 30 and 80 have had a biopsy-proven high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (HGPIN) have no prior history of other cancers (other than nonmelanoma skin cancer) have no history of liver disease have the ability to take the study drug and ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1058460 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:21:05 +0100 1058460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=950986&cid=t_103118_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F169931375%2F According to a new study from Japan’s National Cancer Center, drinking five cups of green tea a day may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 48%. The Japan Public Health Center-based Prospective Study (JPHC Study) studied 49,920 Japanese men aged from 40 to 69. The participants completed a questionnaires at the start of the study to identify dietary intakes, including their habitual green tea consumption. The study, initially established in 1990, followed the men through until 2004, and 404 cases of prostate cancer were diagnosed in this time. Of these cases, 114 were advanced cases, 271 were localized, and 19 were undeterminable. The researchers admitted that they do not know exactly which one of the components of the beverage may be responsible for the benefits, and whether such e... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=950986 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:52:54 +0100 950986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=825742&cid=t_103118_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F146754161%2F Coffee addict. That’s me. I cannot start the day without coffee and I cannot go on with my day without having more coffee somewhere in between. I need the perk that the caffeine in coffee provides. I cannot remember exactly when I started drinking coffee. But I guess it must be early in my teens, because I am one of those that gave up drinking milk early. Anyway, I can live with the perk the whole day, but at night time I need something to calm me down. I dare not drink coffee beyond 5 pm, otherwise, I will be awake the whole night. So, to calm me down, I usually drink (cups of) tea after dinner. Tea has that soothing effect for me, especially green tea. We have read and heard so many health benefits from green tea already. It’s anti-heart disease benefits and most importantly, green t... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=825742 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 02:52:15 +0100 825742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=793938&cid=t_103118_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F12%2Fsunday-seven-seven-ways-to-fine-tune-your-health%2F Filed under: Prevention, Diets, Exercise, Nutrition, Vitamins and nutrients, Smoking, Sunday SevenThere are countless methods we can use for optimizing our health. Each of us can surely rattle off a bunch right now. Give it a try. Quick. Name three actions you can take to improve your body, your mind, your soul. Good. Now remember what you picked -- and make each one happen.In a recent newspaper article, one journalist listed 25 ways to live a healthy life. They're all super ideas. But I only have space today for seven. Here they are. Stop back in two weeks, and I'll give you another seven.Keep your weight in check Make sure your weight is appropriate for your height, age, sex, and body frame. The American Institute for Cancer Research reports that having an ideal body mass, eating properl... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=793938 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 793938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=534126&cid=t_103118_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F10%2Fhot-cocoa-may-be-a-healtheir-choice-than-tea%2F Filed under: Diet, Research, NutritionYou're concerned about your heart health. You make dietary decisions based on these concerns. Knowing that tea has beneficial effects on blood pressure, you've tried to down a cup or two each day. But, how much do we actually like tea? Sure, it's tasty enough, especially some of the funky flavored kinds, but let's face it, a nice cup of hot cocoa tastes a hell of a lot better. Surprisingly enough, that same cup of cocoa may actually be better for you, too. German scientists just released findings showing that patients who drank cocoa for two weeks had a marked reduction in their blood pressure -- comparable to the reduction typically seen in people taking prescription blood pressure medication. Tea and cocoa contain polyphenols, which is known to redu... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=534126 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 534126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=501659&cid=t_103118_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F26%2Ftake-your-tea-the-healthy-way%2F Filed under: Diet, ResearchI've said it enough times on this blog, just as so many other people have spoken highly about the health benefits of drinking tea. The stuff is good for you, bottom line. But, it turns out that adding milk to your tea can make it less healthy than if you were to drink it as is. German scientists found that people who drank their tea without adding milk showed signs of improved blood-vessel function, a well-known cardiovascular benefit of drinking tea. However, people who added milk to their tea did not show any signs of improvement with regard to their blood-vessel function. The study's author suggests that the proteins in milk may bind to the heart-healthy compounds in tea known as catechins. From there, the binding may lessen the teas beneficial effects. If tea... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=501659 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 501659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479201&cid=t_103118_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F02%2F23%2Foolong-tea-and-an-ooh-not-so-long-post-about-it%2F Filed under: Diet, ResearchA while back I highlighted the fat absorption properties of green tea. Well, it turns out that there may be a new Shenobi in town, because Japanese scientists have discovered some healthy competition. Oolong tea has been found to have very high levels of antioxidants called polymerized polyphenols, which inhibit the body's ability to absorb fat. The researchers uncovered this tea secret after giving subjects 3 cups a day of oolong that had infused with twice the normal amount of polyphenols. The enriched oolong tea inhibited the body's ability to absorb fat by up to 20 percent. Unfortunately, this super-charged version of oolong tea is not yet available for consumers. But, the regular version can be purchased in most health food stores and even some supermarkets... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479201 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:00:00 +0100 479201