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 Green tea was the powerhouse when it comes to the healthiest beverage. The fad of green tea was so strong that it got tossed into virtually all healthy ingredients- from green tea extracts to consume the whole leaves, people went crazy over it. But, just like other fads, it is getting replaced. Hold your horses! A new drink is in the town- black tea- and is increasingly taking over the world of beverages, although it dates to the inception of civilization. It has an array of unblended and blended options. Today, with black gaining popularity, it sparked a whole new debate between green tea and black tea since both provide various benefits to our overall health. Which one are you rooting for? Anyhow, without any biased, let me present to you their differences and give you the answer. Keep reading. So, what’s the dissimilarity between them? To make comparisons appropriately, you should explore the benefits they provide to understand which one surpasses the other. Well, at their esse...

 Green tea is one the healthiest powerhouse that swept the world by storm. Today, more and more people are switching over to green tea because of its beneficial benefits to our health. However, there are certain things you should keep in mind when drinking green tea.  Curious to know what are they? Read on to find out. Like other beverages, green tea does have some harmful side effects. But rest assured! Many of these harmful effects affect those who are susceptible to caffeine or tannins. Most tea drinkers undergo some, if not none, side effects when sipping green tea. Check out some of the likely problems you may face when consuming green tea. Stomach Complications Green tea can induce stomach upset when you steeped for too long or drank on an empty stomach as it holds tannins that can enhance the acid levels in your stomach, leading to digestive issues, such as constipation and aversion. To avoid this, do not consume green tea in empty stomach. When you consume green tea i...

 Everything around is diluted, including the air we breathe. So when you take in harmful air, you breathe in the poisons, which ventures profound into your lungs and influence the respiratory parcel. Even though our lungs are self-cleaning organs, if they are presented to contamination over a more drawn-out period, they probably won't be as effective in the cleaning cycle. Also, many individuals have stable conditions where their lungs don't ideally work. The poor air quality is causing numerous medical problems like throat bothering, wheezing, and hacking in practically all age gatherings. Aside from respiratory issues, openness to air contamination additionally gives an ascent to cardiovascular problems, weakness, cerebral pain, and nervousness. As of late, a few investigations have detailed that green tea can assist with peopling keep their lungs better and battle air contamination successfully. For example, an investigation that elaborates more than 1,000 grown-ups in Kore...

 This generation is health freaks, and everyone wants to take care of their body. Starting from doing hardcore workouts to eating healthy- everything is on a tight schedule. Recently, green tea has gained much popularity as a healthy beverage. Green tea benefits like weight loss help digestion develop immunity, and so on have made it a popular drink. Besides, there are many flavors and types of green tea to choose from. Many of you might sip a cup of green tea any time of the day, but do you know that some of the days shouldn't have green tea at all. It will be more harmful than being beneficial. Also, Green Tea is not suitable for everyone. Today, we will discuss when you shouldn't have this beverage and who should stay away from it. Thus, avoid having this healthy cup of beverage during these four times: Empty stomach You might think that it is good to have a cup of green tea on an empty stomach to boost your metabolism. However, that is not the situation. The solid cell rei...

Osteoarthritis is a common type of arthritis that is most often caused by wear and tear to joints, particularly in the fingers, wrists, and knees. The average age of onset is around 55, and it most often occurs after the age of 40. It is a common condition, affecting around 30 million people in the UK and 500,000 people in the US. Symptoms and signs of osteoarthritis include swelling, stiffness and an increasing lack of range of motion. Symptoms and signs of osteoarthritis include swelling, stiffness and an increasing lack of range of motion. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis in the UK and the second most common in the United States. It is a condition in which the protective cartilage that keeps the bones together is worn down, causing pain, swelling and stiffness. The condition can affect any joint, including the fingers, wrists, knees, hips and spine. OA is most common in people in their 60s, 70s, and 80s. The most commonly diagnosed symptoms of OA are swellin...

 Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints due to the wear and tear of the joints. Joint pain is a pain in a joint that is generally down to one or more of the joints. Joint pain may be due to the soft tissues, tendons, cartilage, or bones. Arthritis is a disease in which the immune system goes into overdrive to attack the joints. The destruction of the cartilage leads to arthritis and if you suffer from this condition, you will notice pain, swelling, and reduced range of motion in your joints. This is caused because the small areas of cartilage that exist in the joints aren’t able to seal together due to the loss of the protective fluid around them. This results in pain, swelling, and restricted mobility. Arthritis will cause stiffness, muscle wasting, lack of coordination, and depression. Arthritis affects more than 30 million people worldwide. This condition cannot be cured by medications, but can be controlled. If you are suffering from arthritis, then it is important for you ...

Arthritis is a condition in which the protective cartilage around the joints becomes damaged, which makes movement difficult. Arthritis often appears in the hands, wrists, hips, knees, ankles, feet and spine. It can make everyday activities more difficult, and it may lead to arthritis. Arthritis can cause Joint Pain and stiffness, and may require the use of a cane or crutches. In this article, we cover common symptoms of arthritis, which don't require treatment, as well as how to manage them. What are the symptoms? A person with arthritis should avoid activities that cause discomfort, such as jogging. A person with arthritis should avoid activities that cause discomfort, such as jogging. Anyone with arthritis should avoid activities that make them uncomfortable, including: jogging jumping or being on one leg doing karate, badminton, tennis, or other sports laying on their back hanging over their legs, as it puts pressure on the lower back sitting down to type at their computer Kee...

 Everyone gets aches and pains from time to time. The painful joint-related pains include arthritis, bursitis, arthritis osteoarthritis, knee osteoarthritis, shoulder osteoarthritis and so on. According to studies, arthritis is the most common joint-related disease in the United States. In fact, there are more than 100 million Americans suffering from arthritis. As we age, our joints become weak, which leads to pain and stiffness. Experts say that arthritis can lead to other complications like injuries, fractures, infection, heart disease and so on. Arthritis in the joints can be prevented, if you follow some guidelines. Arthritis pain is caused by inflammation in the joint. Many people are unaware that certain foods can be used as natural treatment for the pain, along with natural home remedies. In this article, we’ll be discussing the various foods that can be used as natural arthritis relief for men and women. Legumes Legumes are rich in plant protein, which helps in maintaining...

 Are you a big fan of milk or dairy products? Or are you a culinary explorer who loves experimenting with different or rather unusual food combinations? So, wondering if you can add milk to green tea? To know the answer, keep scrolling. For sure, the combination of simple ingredients with complicated ones generates delicacies, such as green tea and milk. But unlike regular tea, adding milk to green tea is a bit peculiar. So, let's explore the combo of milk and green tea.  You can add milk to green tea, but it's not a good combo. The caseins present in dairy milk can respond adversely to the catechins in green tea . So, you will get a horrible flavour. However, before taking up this unusual challenge, consider whether you are drinking it simply for getting a taste or health benefits. Keep in mind if you think you're drinking the tea for health benefits, you are jeopardizing the benefits of green tea. When you consume milk with green tea, it reduces the benefits of catechins ...

 I'm a firm believer that diabetes can a long-term, progressive condition. It won't go away, and your diabetes control is as much about what you eat as what you do. Type 1 diabetes is triggered by a mutation in the glucocorticoid receptor gene. Your body does not make enough glucocorticoid hormones to keep Blood Sugar Down . That is why many with type 1 diabetes have to inject insulin, and your body stores excess insulin as fat. For type 2 diabetes, your pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin, or the cells that produce insulin don't work properly. They don't store insulin, and your body doesn't make enough insulin to keep your blood sugar levels in check. That is why your pancreas produces glucagon to get the blood glucose levels down. In insulin-dependent people, a small amount of insulin is secreted, but the body can't use it and so it's stored as fat. Only about 1 in 25 people with type 1 diabetes need insulin. The good news is that in addition to di...

 Maybe you've read some of my earlier posts in the Eat to Beat Diabetes series, but if you haven't, you may want to start there as a good place to start. I hope you enjoy them! Summary – Should You Be Eating an Intermittent Fasting Diet or a Daily Timing-Based Intermittent Fasting Diet? You can read about intermittent fasting in my article Eat When You're Hungry and Sleep When You're Tired. It’s well-documented in scientific literature, with research in humans, animals, and even plants. Intermittent fasting diets can be done for a variety of health reasons. This can be done in many different ways. The most popular is an IF or TDM diet, which means eating every other day. Some people prefer an IF diet with small daily breaks. Some people prefer a combination of eating and fasting. Another way is called self-timing. This is when you choose the times you’ll eat based on how you feel. This is more of a lifestyle change, so it’s not something people will be able to stick to ...

 Diabetes is a serious condition that occurs when your body cannot produce enough of the hormone insulin. The main symptom of diabetes is feeling very thirsty, urinating more often than normal, and becoming lost in thought. Your skin may become drier, you may feel very tired, and you may lose weight. People with diabetes usually need to test their blood sugar level at least four times a day. They usually check their blood sugar level at least two times a day during the day and once at night. In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin, a hormone that helps the body regulate blood sugar levels. The pancreas usually stops producing insulin between the ages of 30 and 50. Insulin helps sugar move through the body and into the cells. People with type 2 diabetes can often help themselves to Control Blood Suga r levels by adopting some healthy habits. These include: diet - this should consist of 70% of calories from carbohydrates, 15% from protein, and 15% from fat exe...

 Diabetes management is a unique challenge to any individual living with the disease. The various types and nuances of diabetes require different treatment strategies and pathways. No two people will respond to the same treatment, and there are numerous situations where medications will have little effect. Below are four key steps to managing diabetes, designed to provide you with guidance on how to reduce your risk of complications. Follow a lifestyle plan If you are diagnosed with diabetes, do your best to change your lifestyle. The last thing you need is to be sick, obese, and diabetic. In our diabetes workshop, you will learn how to manage your diabetes for life. Diabetes isn't a quick fix; it's a lifetime commitment. Find an endocrinologist and a family doctor Talk to your primary care physician, and seek a second opinion from an endocrinologist. Your family doctor should refer you to an endocrinologist who has seen your condition and can design the most appropriate diabet...

 A diabetes hotel plan (diabetes diet) may be a guide that permits people with diabetes to make a decision on what foods and once they should eat them. there's no diabetes diet that will work for everybody. Any diabetic hotel plan should aim to take care of and achieve good control over the disease. Lipid Maintaining a healthy weight is vital because it helps you maintain an honest level of health. Nutrition. Nutritionists and health care professionals can assist you to plan the simplest meals to Manage Diabetes . you'll consult nutritionists to assist you to create the proper choices. Recipes And Cooking tips To assist with meal planning and preparation diabetic diet guidelines? There is nobody diet that's suitable for everybody with type 2 gestational or types 3 diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes As there is not anyone treatment for each case of this disease, so is there no single drug regimen. Your age and gender are important factors in determining your diet. Exercise your activ...

 Green tea, along with diet and exercise, is highly recommended by experts for weight loss. Acknowledged for increasing metabolism and easing the digestive process, it is indeed a fabulous drink. But, as the saying goes, anything taken in excess is unhealthy or harmful regardless of how healthy the food is.  Does this make you wonder whether green tea holds any side effects? Can Green Tea produce any conflicting results in your body? How much green should you take to reach everyday requirements?  If you want to find out, then keep reading this article. Let me show you some of the side effects that can happen when you overuse green tea Caffeine Overdose Similar to regular tea, green tea contains caffeine. And excessive consumption of caffeine can cause many health problems, including headaches, nausea, sleeping complications, impatience, nervousness, indigestion, etc. So, you should not take more than 4 cups a day. Upsets Stomach  Sipping green tea when your stomach...

 Green tea is one of the healthiest beverages. Ever since people learned about its benefits, green tea has turned into the go-to beverage today. There are so many astonishing facts about ayurvedic green tea; you probably have learned some of them, yet there are few remarkable facts about green tea that you probably never heard about it before. Curious to know what are those amazing facts? Don't stop reading!! When you think of the benefits of green tea, the first thing that comes into your mind is weight loss. You probably know that green tea is a great energy booster and one of the primary ingredients rocking the world of skincare products.  Well, that's not just it! There's more to this out-of-world drink. It doesn't matter which flavour you take; whether it is matcha green tea or herbal green tea, you'll realize that green tea is a magic beverage after learning its lesser-known benefits.  Let me tell you the lesser-acknowledged facts regarding green tea. Check it...

 Are you tired of trying skincare products for healthy skin? Still in the process of trial and error as to which works and which does not work on skin? well! if tell you, you don't need to go far for healthy, bright skin. Just walk down to your kitchen, and you have one of the best skincare products there.  What is it? It's your daily dose of energy or, if I say, your fitness regime- green tea. Yes! Green is not only good for your health but there are many benefits for your skin as well. Let us give you some of its benefits to believing that it's not a marketing gimmick. It's for real. Stay with us till the end of the article, and we are sure that you are going to use it for your skincare next time. Diminish Oiliness in Skin    Green tea contains tannins, due to which it tastes bitter astringent. These compounds can shrink your pores and reduce your sebum (natural skin oil) production. It leads to a less oily complexion without the harshness of chemical ingredients i...

 Recently green tea is the hype. It has replaced most people's favourite cup of cappuccino or that 'adrak wali chai'- all thanks to its numerous health benefits. From office cafeterias to bistros, you will discover green tea all over the place. Studies show that adding Green Tea to your routine can hoist metabolic rate and diminish muscle to fat ratio. Sounds invigorating, correct?  As per the report, the Indian Green Tea market will reach US $50B by 2024.  According to Cochrane Systematic Reviews, green tea actuated a weight reduction in fat grown-ups by up to 5 to 10%. The green tea group can lose up to 3.5 kg more than any other group. You will find many brand names when it comes to buying good green tea. But which one is the best for you? We have made it easier for you. Based on preferences and usability, we have listed a few of our best choices for green tea: Organic India Tulsi Green Tea Organic India is our top choice for green tea. This green tea brand advances 1...

 There are two commonly believed theories to manage type 2 diabetes – the Insulin Pump Therapy or the Diabetes Ketogenic Diet. Which one is better? Which would you choose if you were taking drugs, or needed insulin therapy or glucose monitoring? The insulin pump therapy by having a PICC Line inserted in your arm, with an insulin pump which releases the insulin (Elipse) into the bloodstream under control of an external electronic device via a handheld monitor, holds the vast majority of patients in India into the pump therapy. Those who cannot be fitted with a PICC Line or who have existing veins that are unsuitable for insertion of PICC lines, find it more preferable to use the Diabetes Ketogenic Diet to manage their diabetes. The Diabetes Ketogenic Diet is a low carbohydrate diet that gives patients the opportunity to reach their target glucose range on a daily basis without insulin pump therapy or using oral hypoglycemic drugs. Has there been any significant improvement in diabet...

 Spring greens are typically sweeter and milder than their bitter winter relatives and are often a good choice for diabetics as they are low on the glycemic index. However, while many spring greens are less fattening than winter greens, they can still be high in carbohydrates. The best winter greens, such as chicory root, sometimes called collard, have a low glycemic index and are high in minerals and vitamins. Avoiding high-glycemic greens such as cabbage and kale is key for a diabetic's diet. Other key nutrients in a diabetic diet are iron, magnesium, and folate, which are key for maintaining strong bones. What foods to avoid for diabetes? People with diabetes should avoid too much sugar, especially juices and sodas. The following are common sugar substitutes that have been linked to diabetes and can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes: acetyl-cysteine (Xanthan gum) butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA, the most common BHA) tartrazine turmeric These compounds react with some of the enz...

 With type 2 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing enough insulin. The body then has to use other blood sugar-regulating hormones to achieve balance, such as glucose or blood pressure. Eating a varied diet is key to preventing blood sugar rises, so include lots of fruit and vegetables and foods with no added sugar. Dairy and other good fats are also a big help to balance blood sugar. It's also advisable to have a portion size that is large enough to make you feel full for a while. If you feel full but still eat, it could lead to a blood sugar rise. Instead, try eating more slowly so you realize you've had too much. If your blood sugar is still high after eating, it could mean that you're actually hungry. However, if you're still hungry after eating, ask yourself whether you really need any more food. How many calories should I eat if I have type 2 diabetes? A portion size that is large enough to make you feel full for a while should be around 1/3 of your usual intake o...