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Can Tea Help Prevent Food Poison?
Copyright (c) 2007 Jon M. Stout
Golden Moon Tea
http://www.GoldenMoonTea.com

There are dozens of variations of food poison, and none of them
are pleasant. One of them is Bacillus cereus. While not usually
life threatening, this common form of food poisoning can cause
diarrhea, nausea, cramps and vomiting. Symptoms usually appear
8-16 hours after exposure to the bacteria, and can disrupt your
life for a few days.

Bacillus cereus is usually caused by improper cooking. The
problem can be exacerbated by improper refrigeration, which just
allows the spores to further grow. Cooked rice that is improperly
refrigerated is one of the most common carriers of bacillus
cereus.

However, researchers are learning that there may be ways to
protect our bodies from the ravages of such bacteria. It appears
that tea’s catechins may protect our bodies from bacteria like
bacillus cereus. Tea has far more anti-microbial properties than
previously realized.

One particular study reported by the UK Tea Council evaluated the
anti-microbial activity of seven green tea catechins and four
black tea theaflavins, both important anti-oxidants. They also
evaluated actual infusions of 36 commercial black, white, green
and oolong teas, as well as herbal teas. These anti-oxidants and
infusions were evaluated to determine their anti-microbial
activity against bacillus cereus. This study concluded that all
eleven of the anti-oxidants evaluated contained anti-microbial
properties.*

In fact, most of the compounds were more active than medicinal
antibiotics such as tetracycline or vancomycin at comparable
concentrations. The study also concluded that the brewed
infusions of true tea that contained these catechins and
theaflavins also had anti-microbial properties as well,
particularly freshly brewed infusions. However, herbal brews did
not have anti-microbial properties.

So, just what does this mean to our real life? Well, it means
that drinking tea can protect your body against certain harmful
bacteria like bacillus cereus. If we consume tea on a regular
basis, we may be able to ward off these harmful bacteria before
they wreak havoc on our bodies. The presence of the anti-oxidants
in tea may be enough to keep us from getting sick from these
bacteria, or at least be sufficient to lessen their effects.

This is likely just the tip of the iceberg. We already know that
green tea prevents many serious illnesses, such as heart disease,
Alzheimer’s disease and some forms of cancer. And, if we’ve
determined that it can kill bacteria such as bacillus cereus,
then there’s certainly potential that it can act as an
anti-biotic against other harmful bacteria, as well.

Certainly it has been determined from this along with many other
studies that tea is an important part of living a healthy life.
In Japan, the medical community recognizes green tea as a known
cancer preventative, and it’s likely that medical communities in
other countries will soon follow suit. This information, combined
with the other studies that have shown green tea to be effective
in preventing heart disease should be enough to convince us that
drinking a few cups of green tea each day is a simple way to
protect our health.

But, why is does it seem that so many of the positive findings
are associated with green tea, and not black tea too? Well, it
stems from the way the tea is processed. While the study noted
here on the anti-microbial activity of tea didn’t find a
difference between the two, in most health studies green tea
beats black tea every time.

Black tea is fermented during processing; green and white teas
are not. The fermentation process changes the anti-oxidants in
the tea from their natural, original state, into a slightly
different compound. While black tea is still healthy, and still
contains important anti-oxidants, the more natural anti-oxidants
in green and white tea are far more powerful.

The research done so far has mostly been performed on green tea
because it is much more widely consumed. However, it is likely
that researchers would find that white tea is just as healthful,
since its anti-oxidants are preserved in their natural state,
just like those in green tea.

Green tea first gained notice as a health preserver because of
the much lower incidence of heart disease and cancer in Asian
countries, where green tea is a staple. Scientists decided to
back up this anecdotal evidence with research and the findings
have been astonishing.

In addition to evidence suggesting that green tea protects our
health, there has also been evidence to suggest that green tea
may even be effective as an alternative cancer treatment. Some
studies have shown that green tea slows the growth of certain
cancers. Other studies have shown that administering green tea
along with chemotherapy makes the chemotherapy more effective
than when it is administered alone.

So, it appears that green tea may be one of the most promising
natural health products we can consume. As time goes on, and more
studies are conducted on human subjects, we’ll learn more
definitive information about this wonder beverage. It’s amazing
to think that something many of us have been drinking all our
lives just for the taste could hold so much power to protect our
health.

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Jon M. Stout is the Chairman of the Golden Moon Tea Company.
Golden Moon Tea carefully selects the finest rare and orthodox
teas, which are processed slowly and handcrafted with extreme
care. At their website, you can learn more about their current
tea offerings, including their exceptional green tea
(http://www.goldenmoontea.com/greentea), white tea, black
tea, oolong tea (also known as wu-long and wu long tea -
http://www.goldenmoontea.com/wu-long) and chai. Visit
http://www.goldenmoontea.com for all details concerning
the Golden Moon Tea Company’s fine line of teas.

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� Do you want to look and feel younger?
� Do you want to lose weight or detoxify your body?
� Do you have digestive problems or suffer from chronic
sickness?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, you must read this
article.

Our bodies are made up of 70% water; it is an essential
nutrient for our body. Water is needed for virtually all body
processes, from digestion to elimination. Water is involved in
metabolism, circulation and detoxification. Your body needs
water.

Alkaline Water – The Healthiest Water in the World!

Not all water is created equal and because water is vital to
our bodies and for our health, we recommend drinking the best
water available. Typically bottled and filtered water is better
than drinking tap water. Distilled water is not recommended
because everything has been taken out of it � including the
minerals. It is essentially dead water because it has no life
in it.

The best water for your health is Alkaline Water. A water
ionizer takes regular tap water and purifies and alkalizes it
to create Alkaline Water. Before we explain the many health
benefits of a water ionizer and the �miracle� water it creates,
let�s first explain the concept of alkaline water and how it
affects our body.

Better Health with a Water Ionizer

Regardless if you eat an apple or a veggie casserole, all food
generates waste. This waste is then removed from our body
through our skin and when we eliminate. The problem is that
many times our body can not get rid of all the waste it
produces. This is due to several things including our dietary
habits, stress, and our inability to properly digest our food.
This acid waste builds up in our systems and show up in the
form of i.e. cholesterol, kidney stones and arterial plaque. It
also causes premature aging and disease. To help our bodies get
rid of these wastes its imperative to decrease our intake of
acidic foods such as coffee, alcohol, soft drinks and sugar and
increase our consumption of alkaline foods like fresh fruits and
vegetables, green drinks and alkaline water.

The pH scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.
The scale ranges from 0 (pure acid) to 14 (pure alkaline) with 7
being neutral. In our blood we have substances which aid in
stabilizing our blood pH called alkaline reserves or buffers.
The blood pH must remain at a constant rate of 7.36. If the
blood becomes too acidic the alkaline reserves will immediately
raise the pH in order to maintain the blood pH at 7.36. These
alkaline reserves consist of bicarbonates and we need these
bicarbonates to get rid of the acid waste our body produces. If
we don�t have a sufficient amount of bicarbonates in our blood
our health will be compromised and we won�t be able to get rid
of the acid waste from our body resulting in cholesterol,
premature aging, kidney stones, etc..

Why do you need a Water Ionizer?

A Water Ionizer converts tap water to strong alkaline water
with a high pH. By using a water ionizer and drinking alkaline
water, you will increase the amount of bicarbonates which help
our bodies get rid of acidic waste.

Alkaline water is more easily absorbed into the body tissues
because it has smaller water clusters, with only 5-6 molecules
and is in a hexagonal shape. Regular tap water has about 10-13
molecules with an irregular shape, making it more difficult for
the body to absorb. As a result, alkaline water from a water
ionizer is 6 times more hydrating than regular water, offering
improved detoxification and health benefits.

Alkaline Water will also increase your energy. It is rich in
oxygen and will increase the amount of oxygen in the blood.
This additional oxygen has antioxidant properties and helps to
neutralize free radicals.

Water Ionizers are proven to treat fungal disease, skin
conditions like eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and acne. A water
ionizer can help high blood pressure, burns, wounds, blisters,
insect bites, cold sores, gallstones, kidney stones, gout, and
dandruff. Ionized, alkaline water helps treat conditions such
as osteoporosis, arthritis, headaches, muscle pain and relief
from the effects of cancer treatment.

What is a Water Ionizer and how does it Work?

A water ionizer is a small appliance that typically sits on
your counter, connected to your kitchen faucet. A special
attachment redirects tap water from the faucet to the water
ionizer. As the water moves through the water ionizer it is
filtered through the activated charcoal. From there it passes
into a chamber equipped with platinum coated titanium
electrodes. This is where electrolysis takes place – the most
important part of the process. During this process the water
ionizer splits the water into 2 flows, alkaline water and
acidic water, both offering incredible health benefits. The
alkaline water comes out of the faucet in the sink – ready to
drink! A separate hose coming from the water ionizer sits in
the sink releases acidic (oxidized) water. This acidic water is
excellent for sterilizing, washing hands, treating minor wounds
and burns and insect bits. It destroys over 99% of bacteria,
including E-Coli.

A water ionizer turns ordinary tap water into strong alkaline
water with a high pH. It is a powerful antioxidant with
antiaging properties and help to treat disease and many health
problems. One of the best things you can do for your health is
use a water ionizer and drink more water. After all, nothing is
more important than your health.

DISCLAIMER: The information in this article is intended for
educational purposes only. The author of this article is not a
medically trained physician; therefore, any theories or
suggestions put forward are intended to supplement and not
replace the advice of medically or legally trained
professionals. All matters concerning your health require
medical supervision. Please ensure that you consult your doctor
prior to adopting any suggestions put forward by e-Smart Living,
as well as about any condition that may require medical
diagnosis or medical attention. E-Smart Living is not
responsible in any manner whatsoever for any injury sustained
either directly or indirectly from information put forward in
this article.

About The Author: Shelley Moore is the owner of
http://www.e-smartliving.com. She has spent over 15 years in
the health and wellness industry. She is a certified Personal
Trainer and Health and Wellness Specialist and has traveled
extensively, studying alternative forms of medicine and ancient
healing methods.

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Of course, with the growth rate of population in the
environment and the alarming effects of technology in food and
water, it is imperative that you start taking detox diets.

It is relatively important for the human body to detoxify to
get rid of the toxins that uncontrollably enter into the
system.

In essence, people can naturally detoxify toxic substances
without support. Yet, with the growing amount of toxins that
are being ingested into the body through water consumption,
environment, and the food that people eat, can build up.

Eventually, when these things accumulate more than what the
body can accommodate, it can crush the bodys ability to
naturally detoxify. In time, this will lead to nutritional
deficiency, hormonal imbalance, and disorganized metabolism.

Prolonged effects of these cases will lead to diseases, that
will readily wear out the body and may even cause death. Hence,
it is important to create an alternative that will promptly help
the body to gain back its detoxification capacity and fight back
imminent diseases.

It is also important to understand that detoxification do not
work in isolation. It requires careful understanding of the
different substances that will help the body recuperate and
fight back diseases. Wrong consumption of substances that other
people may claim that these things can help in detoxification
can impact the overall process.

Hence, a simple detox diet will do. It does not necessarily
mean that detox diets have to be super technical or
complicated, in that, only the people who have background in
health and medicine can understand.

Detoxification experts contend that detox diets should be
appetizing and enjoyable as well. The point here is that if
your detox diet tastes better, you will definitely stick to it.

What is a Simple Detox Diet?

A simple detox diet merely refers to the removal of elements or
foods that are triggering problems with your physical condition
and fitness. By eliminating foods that build up toxins in your
body, you initiate your body to discharge accumulated
obstructions and let your body nurse back to health naturally.

Simple detox diets concentrate more on fresh, simple foods.
These things will enable you to generate simpler time
detoxifying your body.

Making simple detox diets are relatively uncomplicated, but you
may need some time to see perfect it. To get you started, here
are some easy guidelines in making simple detox diet.

1. Create a plan

Planning is important if you want to achieve something.
Creating simple detox diets require simple planning. You just
have to set up the list of foods that you should be eating.

After that, it is best to shop in advance so that you can
budget your time in preparing your meals.

2. Go for real!

Simple detox diets do not necessarily mean focusing more on
health supplements or herbs. To make a simple detox diet, you
just have to concentrate on authentic, whole foods.

This would mean cutting back foods that are chemically and
commercially packed such as instant meals, canned foods, and
preserved items. These things make use of chemicals to preserve
foods, that, in turn, build up in the body creating more toxins.

3. Go for green and leafy vegetables

Vegetables are one of the best detoxifying agents. Hence, it is
best to create a meal plan that has no less than 50% leafy,
green vegetables. Vegetables will help your body get rid of
toxins brought about by pollution, smoking, and other
environmental stress.

4. An apple a day keeps the doctor away

This old adage should never be underrated. There is more truth
in it than you can imagine. What most people do not know is
that apples are one of the best choices for a cleansing and
detoxifying program. Besides, apples do not put in substances
that may bring about dental caries.

5. Wash it out!

Always consume plenty of water a day. Eight glasses of water
will do, however, it is best to drink more if possible.

Aside from being the worlds universal solvent, water washes
away unwanted toxic wastes in the body. Keep in mind that
detoxification works as it tries to get rid of toxic materials
out from the body through the so- called ?organs of
elimination? such as the skin and kidneys.

This goes to show that if you drink plenty of water, you will
have more liquid in the body that can wash away harmful
chemicals in it and excrete them through the skin as you
perspire.

A simple detox diet should always be easy to start with.
Otherwise, your detoxification program will never work out. In
fact, detoxification just has to be simple.

About The Author: For more great detox related articles and
resources check out http://detoxhaven.info

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If we do not drink enough water, the body will do various
things to conserve water. These conservation strategies can
lead to various unpleasant symptoms, but from the body?s
viewpoint these are less harmful than being depleted further of
water.

For example, simply drinking more water can relieve many cases
of constipation. If the body is short of water, it will extract
water from the faeces, making them hard and difficult to pass.
The end result is constipation. An abundant intake of water can
quickly solve this problem for many people. Many years ago when
my children were small I had a nanny to look after them for a
few months. Every Sunday she would disappear into the bathroom
and appear several hours later looking white faced. Eventually
I asked her what was going on, and she told me that she had
been severely constipated all her life. She managed to go once
a week but it was extremely painful. I suggested that she
should try drinking more water. After a few days she was amazed
that she was no longer constipated. She told me that as a child
she had been taken to various specialists, who could not find
anything wrong, but no one had suggested that she should drink
more water. What a simple solution to an excruciatingly painful
problem.

Dr F Batmanghelidj in his excellent book ?Your Body?s Many
Cries For Water? documents how he has helped people suffering
from a wide range of illnesses including asthma, headaches,
depression, colitis and hypertension, just by getting them to
drink more water.

For many years top models have been fanatical about drinking
water to maintain a clear skin. No wonder – water helps to
flush out toxins and plump out the skin making it look more
youthful. If you want to lose weight, try drinking a large
glass of water whenever you feel peckish. Wait ten minutes, and
then decide if you still need that food.

A study by Dr David Lewis sponsored by Brita, the UK water
filter company, shows that water plays a vital role in our
immune systems ability to fight infection, making those who
drink sufficient less likely to suffer from flu and colds. This
study also showed that those who drank enough water were less
likely to suffer from the winter blues and recovered from
stress more easily.

Athletes know that, if they wait till they are thirsty before
drinking, they are probably already dehydrated, and that means
that their performance will be affected. Even if you are not an
athlete your performance at work, at home and at school can be
affected by insufficient water.

How do you know if you are drinking enough water? Most experts
think we should be drinking at least 2 litres (approximately
4.25 US pints) of water a day ? not as tea, coffee, cola or
beer ? but as water. You will need even more if you are
exercising or if it is hot.

To begin with you may find this difficult, because you don?t
feel thirsty. It seems that the body damps down the thirst
reflex when it goes unanswered for so many years. Initially you
may find you need to go to the toilet more, but gradually your
system gets used to the extra intake.

Try this: for several days commit yourself to drinking 2 litres
of water per day. Put it into a jug or bottle and drink it
whether you are thirsty or not. After a few days you will
probably find that your body starts to indicate that it is
thirsty, and you will wonder how you managed to drink so little
in the past.

Of course, the two litres a day is a guide. Probably a more
accurate way is to check your urine. Ideally your urine should
be very pale (straw coloured). Darker urine is usually telling
you that you are not drinking enough water, although B vitamins
will colour your urine as will some medication. (It can also be
a sign of health problems, so if it is still dark after you
have upped your water intake consult an appropriate health
practitioner or doctor.)

Want to look younger and feel better quickly? Checking you are
drinking enough water could do just this. Think about how lank
and miserable plants look when they don’t get enough water.
Pretend you’re a plant and perk yourself up with more water.

About The Author: Jane Thurnell-Read is a writer on health. Her
health and happiness web site http://www.healthandgoodness.com
has lots more articles and information on good health. There’s
also an international therapist listing service, so you can
find a caring complementary/alternative medicine practitioner.

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