Relax with an aromatic cup of green tea each day. The healthiest brands of green tea, which grow on an evergreen tree (Latin word is carmellia sinensis), are those that are organic. If the plant is grown organically, there are no pesticides or synthetic fertilizer used. Therefore, there is nothing in the leaves other than the flavor and nutrients of the plant.

The reason green tea has adopted its name is because the leaves are steamed when they are processed. This minimizes oxidation, which retains nutrients, color and taste. The best green tea has bright green leaves and does not taste bitter. The tea leaf is rich in antioxidants called polyphenols. Up to 30 percent of polyphenols exist in the dry leaf weight. Polyphenols are a group of chemicals known as catechins.

The most powerful catechin found in green is called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is more potent as an antioxidant than vitamins C and E. Antioxidants help the body fight off disease resulting from germs and pollutants in the air that we breathe and the food that we eat. The Chinese have long recognized the medicinal properties found in tea.

Studies have shown that EGCG kills cancer cells and stops cancer cell growth. EGCG can lower LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol), overall cholesterol levels, and can prevent the formation of blood clots which cause heart attacks and strokes. Other health benefits of green tea include its ability to help dieters burn more calories. It also helps improve mental alertness and can even prevent tooth decay by killing the bacteria that cause plaque which fastens on the tooth surface.

Green tea is one of the most beneficial beverages, aside from water, that you can drink. So take the advice from the old Chinese proverb, “better to be deprived of food for three days than teas for one,” and drink to your health!

Noni juice, which comes from the Polynesian Noni, fruit has been called the magical fruit juice, because of all of its claimed health benefits. Noni juice is actually a kind of juice that a lot of people say is beneficial to us, but it is typically used as an alternative medicine and the claims of the benefits of the juice have not been verified by the food and drug administration.

For over 2000 years, the benefits of Noni juice have been praised by the Polynesians people who used it to treat numerous diseases, including diarrhea, coughs and colds, eye infections, rheumatism and tuberculosis, just to name a few. Only in the last 10 years has Noni become better known to the western world, with thousands of users reporting positive results for ailments such as arthritis, asthma, allergies, cancer, depression, diabetes, digestion, increased energy, heart disease, high blood pressure, HIV, immune system, kidney disease, increased mental alertness, muscle growth, weight-loss, increased sexual desire, headaches and stress relief.

Although the benefits of the fruit is the reason that Noni has been called the miracle juice. It has helped many people with many different health problems and has an abundance of known health benefits. More and more research is being done on Noni to find out why it is so beneficial and is being used in cancer research as well. Although the benefits are many and it has not been approved by the food and drug administration, there is no reason not to drink the juice as no side effects have been documented.

It is only natural that Hoodia and green tea would eventually be paired to work along with exercise and a healthy eating program to achieve weight loss. Hoodia is a plant containing properties that trick the mind into thinking you have eaten. It is found in the Kalahari Desert. With its strong antioxidant qualities, green tea has been used for centuries to help maintain energy and raise metabolic levels. Combined with the appetite suppressant Hoodia, the two provide a supplement product that promotes weight loss.

A number of products containing both Hoodia and green tea are now available in health food stores and on the Internet. NSI's Hoodia, Cocoa, Green Tea Ultra Complex is made with cocoa to help boost energy. The product comes in a capsule made from plant products that also make it available to vegetarians. Chromium has been added to help maintain healthy sugar levels. A few drops of Hoodithin or liquid Hoodia to a cup of green tea is absorbed into the body more quickly than capsules. It provides energy and is estimated to lessen your calorie intake by 1,000 calories a day. Due to the appetite suppressant properties of Hoodia, do not take it more than three times per day. The body needs to eat in order to remain healthy.

Hoodia and Green Tea are sold together in tea bags. Hoodia Supreme Slim contains both white and green tea along with Hoodia. This tea is said to be a good substitute for coffee. The NV Rapid Weight Loss Beauty Pill, Trim Spa X32, Kranker Extreme and Slender Rx all contain both Hoodia and green tea. Some have caffeine or other supplements added. Your doctor should be able to tell you if these products are good for you based on your overall health.

Ancient civilizations recognized the practical uses for marijuana in medicine. When mixed with wine, it was used as an anesthetic. Cannabis was used for parasite hemorrhaging, nausea and vomiting, and for some infections. It was also given to women during childbirth. In fact, before aspirin was invented, marijuana was a primary pain reliever.

Only a few American states allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes today. There are some illnesses for which a doctor will recommend marijuana as an herbal medicine. A person using medical marijuana must have a prescription and is only allowed to have a small amount for medicinal purposes only. Marijuana is used to treat a variety of ailments. It is useful for treating stomach ailments. When smoked, marijuana reduces the intraocular pressure caused by glaucoma. Marijuana was also found to be useful in relieving intense pain from spinal cord injuries in Vietnam soldiers. As an appetite stimulant, marijuana has been used in treating HIV or other patients who are losing substantial amounts of weight because they cannot eat. Swallowing pills is often difficult for these patients. Marijuana has been helpful in treating patients undergoing chemotherapy who suffer from intense nausea. Crohn's Disease, bipolar disorder, and depression have been effectively treated with marijuana. It is also a bronchodilator for asthmatics and useful in treating constipation, epilepsy, and hypertension.

Researchers have found that marijuana can help treat autoimmune and inflammatory diseases as well as serving as a neuroprotectorant after a stroke. It is also believed to prevent neurons in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's patients. Treatment in patients with intense spasticity, hepatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease is promising. However, a lot of controversy remains about legalizing marijuana for medical reasons.

One of the most nutritious berries available on the market today is the açaí berry. It is currently being prepared in massive quantities juice form. The açaí berry grows in the Amazon Rainforest and has a fruity taste. The berries look like grapes but they are darker and contain a large seed. Juice is produced from the pulp of the berry.

This little berry is rich in antioxidants which research has concluded combats cancer. As a nutritional supplement, it possesses vitamins, minerals, fiber, iron, fatty and omega fatty acids. All these ingredients help to give your body what it needs to stay healthy and fight off diseases. It is loaded with lots of vegetable protein, which is more easily digested than animal protein. It is also a good source of energy as it contains carbohydrates. Its nutritional riches are best utilized and stored by the body in a liquid form and which is why it’s usually marketed as a juice from the puree of the berry. Although some of the nutritional value is lowered, you can also find energy bars with granola and ice cream that contain the açaí berry.

There are many companies across the world that are distributing açaí berry juice to the public. The vital and substantial nutrients found in the berry benefit the body’s ability to sleep; they cleanse harmful toxins and strengthen the immune system. Distributors even boast of its ability to heighten sexual performance and drive. All these health benefits are available today from a small fruity berry found in the rainforest.