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The Health Benefits of Green Tea Extract EGCG

7/28/2016

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Green tea which comes from the leaves of the plant Green tea has much less caffeine per cup than coffee and this lower caffeine content is needed to help with the absorption and health benefits achieved from the EGCG.Decaffeinated green tea most likely has much less of a health benefit and may even be harmful depending on how the caffeine has been extracted (note: this is typically done with chemicals.)
 
The Japanese tend to have the longest average lifespan in the world and this may be in part due to their high amount of green tea consumption.A high dose supplement of green tea extract typically contains the same amount of EGCG as drinking 10 cups of green tea.Unfortunately, not all EGCG supplements are the same as far as quality goes and it really can depend where the original green tea was harvested from and what type of green tea it is from.We like to recommend EGCG that has been sourced from Japanese Sencha leaves.

Health benefits of green tea extract (EGCG) include:
  • Increased metabolism and weight loss
  • Anti-cancer
  • Acne treatment
  • Liver detoxification and liver protector
  • Lower cardiovascular risk by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure
  • Lower neurodegenerative disorder risk including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
  • Prevention of Type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar
 
It is important to note that the research done for weight loss found that EGCG was more effective when applied with a healthy diet/lifestyle including a whole foods diet and exercise.  In a recent study daily green tea consumption, even just 1 cup per day, was found to be significantly associated with a lower risk of death from any cause. Overall, adding in 1-3 cups of organic green tea (sencha or gunpowder) to your daily routine may have tremendous health benefits.


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Self-Care Tips

7/14/2016

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Self-Care is often a part of life that gets overlooked and taken for granted. We find more joy in looking after others including our children, spouses, pets and friends. However, by looking after yourself you not only set a positive example for all of your loved ones, but you are also better able to help when needed. With July 24th marking International Self-Care Day I wanted to outline a few simple ideas to help you take care of yourself.
 
 
#1 – Take time for yourself every day
Whether it be 5 minutes or 2 hours get into a routine where you are able to set aside time each day to do things that you love to do. Including but not limited to reading, walking, yoga, meditating or simply just sit and relax.
 
#2 – Exercise
You have probably heard this one many times, but exercising daily has shown to be one of the best ways to reduce stress and has been scientifically proven to lower your chances of chronic illness. Exercise for at least 30 minutes each day can be as simple as going for a walk and outdoors has shown greater benefit.
 
#3 – Cook your meals at home
Cooking your meals from scratch using fresh, whole ingredients can give your body the micronutrients and minerals that it needs. If you are new to the kitchen consider taking cooking classes or pick up a cookbook from the library. We recommend Whole Life Nutrition, Nourishing Meals or the Oh She Glows Cookbooks for simple healthy recipes.
 
#4 – Sleep
Making sure that you are getting to bed at a reasonable time and getting good quality sleep allows the body the time it needs to reset and repair itself. Difficulty sleeping can be related to many factors and if you are unable to fall asleep or waking throughout the night consider talking to your health care provider.
 
#5 – Positive thinking Exercises
Studies have shown that exercises such as journaling, consciously showing gratitiude, physical activity, meditation and random acts of kindness are able to “rewire” the brain and reduce stress. Doing any or a mix of these activities daily can change your attitude to become more positive overall.
 
 
Remember that loving and caring for yourself is as important, if not more important than caring for others. Take time to work on your own well-being and those around will do the same. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us anytime.

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