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Walking Off 50 Pounds

nospam@example.com (Weight Loss Success Stories) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:45:50 +0400

Allison has lost 50 pounds since January. She took the extreme measure of participating in a 130 mile walk (15 miles a day along a noisy highway) back in March to get her motivated.

These days she does a file mile walk each morning and belongs to Weight Watchers. See her walking story here.

Explore the Benefits of Wu Long Tea

nospam@example.com (Weight Loss Story) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:23:50 +0400

Tea is one of those amazing products of nature that can bless us with almost countless benefits for the health of our minds and bodies ? and Wu Long Tea is no exception. Also known as Oolong Tea, this type of hot drink has been around for centuries, but we are just now starting to learn what the ancient peoples knew long ago ? that Wu Long Tea is one of the secret ingredients for anyone looking to boost their dieting success. You see, this special kind of tea contains all kinds of different natural ingredients that are highly effective at increasing the body?s metabolism and helping you burn calories faster.

The effects of Wu Long Tea have been studied for quite some time, with one of the most recent publications reaching the market in 2003. This study showed the world that there actually were helpful benefits for people who were looking to lose weight by drinking this particular type of tea. By testing the tea against water and other tea, it was shown that the Wu Long Tea was able to increase the metabolism of the study?s participants by as much as ten percent ? a huge jump if you need that extra boost to help shed those pesky pounds.

While the metabolism boosting benefits of Wu Long Tea are downright incredible, even if you are not into losing weight this type of tea is still one of the best you can drink. It contains around half of the amount of caffeine as most of the typical green teas on the market ? which means that you will not get nearly the buzz that you would get from drinking other types of tea. Also, as with many other teas, Wu Long Tea contains a good amount of ECGC, a chemical that has been shown to have multiple cancer fighting properties.

For more information on Wu Long Tea try visiting http://www.benefitofgreentea.info/ a website that specializes in providing Wu Long Tea related tips, advice and resources.

Health Benefits of Wu Long Tea

nospam@example.com (Weight Loss Story) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:23:50 +0400

Research studies on the health benefits of wu long tea (also referred to as oolong tea) reveal the brew?s potential to reverse signs of aging, facilitate weight loss, and promote overall wellness.

While all teas possess similar properties including caffeine, catechin, polyphenals, and teaflavin tearubigin that provide benefits to the human body, the quantities and percentages differ depending on the extent of oxidation during production.

Therefore the health benefits of wu long tea, which is semi-fermented, vary from those offered by green tea with its limited processing and black tea with its extensive oxidation process.
Following are some research studies that point to the health benefits of wu long tea consumption.

WEIGHT LOSS:

Scientists from Japan's University of Tokushima School of Medicine found that people who regularly consumed oolong tea experienced more than twice the calorie-burning results compared to those who drank green tea.

A study published in the Journal of Medical Investigation found that women who consumed wu-long tea directly after a meal increased energy expenditure by 10%. This compared to an energy expenditure of 4% for green tea drinkers and 0 for water drinkers.

Researchers at the Suntory Research Center in Osaka, Japan found that drinking wu long tea 15 minutes before eating foods high in carbohydrates curbed rises in insulin, thus reducing some of the fattening effects of carbohydrate intake.

ENHANCED SKIN CONDITION:

Researchers from Japan's Shiga University of Medical Science found that drinking wu long each day helps to clear up skin problems within one month.

Dr. Kenichi Yanagimoto and colleagues from the University of California found that people who drank wu long tea on a daily basis experienced a fifty-percent reduction in free radicals within 15 days.

Free radicals are damaging substances in the body that contribute to signs of aging, including wrinkles and dark spots that are caused by ultra-violet rays, chemical food additives, pollution and stress.

HEALTHY TEETH:

A study by the Department of Dentistry at Japan's Osaka University showed that regular consumption of oolong tea strengthens teeth and helps prevent tooth decay by inhibiting the build-up of plaque.

STRONGER IMMUNE SYSTEM:

According to a study published in Antioxidants & Redox Signaling, test subjects who consumed wu long were found to have stronger immune systems and a reduced risk for infections.

While the results of these and other studies are promising, you should always talk with your doctor about the health benefits of wu long tea before adding the brew or other varieties to your daily diet for therapeutic purposes.

This article was written by Jules Sowder. Visit Learn-About-Tea.com for more information on tea, including varieties, health benefits, selection, accessories, gift-giving and entertaining.