You cannot go anywhere today without seeing green tea on the menu. Even your favorite coffee shops are offering their own versions of this highly touted beverage. The reason for the green tea frenzy can be attributed to the many health benefits this particular type of tea.
The Chinese culture has been tuned into the benefits of green tea for some time – more than 4,000 years to be exact. In ancient Chinese medicine, green tea has been used to treat everything from gastrointestinal upset to depression. Now you can …

Looking to drop a few pounds or maybe more? We’ve got the answer. While the bad news is good old fashioned diet and exercise are still the way to a leaner body, the good news is that you can make every bit of your diet and exercise program count. The secret lies in your metabolism; your body’s system of burning calories. Extra pounds can mean a slower metabolism, meaning the calories do not burn as fast. However, you can speed that metabolism back up again, with these five tips for …