We are all convinced by now that red and green tea are good for our health. These teas help maintain our bodies healthy, they help keep up is shape and have antitoxin properties that add to our antiaging fight.

Now there is a new (well, new for us) tea method that is not only original but also decorative. It is a simple process that starts with a flower bud that contains different types of tea, that once introduced to hot water it slowly starts to open up to a beautiful flower. Once the flower has bloomed, you are ready to enjoy your tea.

A great idea, I think I will invite all my friends to enjoy an original cup of tea while at the same time see nature at work. There are several companies that offer this type of tea such as Teagu, chinasecret or worldpantry.

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If you want to interpret the blood test results that your doctor provides you, now you can do it easily through the new we page labtests online which provides you explanations that might be missed by your doctor.

This Web Page explains in detail every part of your report, information that you might want to elaborate on due to curiosity or simply because you need more information that your doctor was unable to clarify to your satisfaction. You can see what certain elevated or low levels of any category truly mean. No more medical mistery in our part.

This information is to be used as a guide only and not for self medication, your doctor should have the final say on your condition and treatment, but at least we can now have a little more control of our medical history and stay alert to health warnings.

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Medical studies indicate that sugar may be a factor that ages the skin..NO.. don´t tell me that.. I love sugar.. well, there are alternatives out there that are said to be better for you and should be tried..

Stevia and Xylitol (sugar sounds much better) are herbs that taste a lot like sugar but don´t harm you as much. Stevia can be found in diet drinks and does not increase your sugar levels as honey might. Xylitol is very similar to sugar in sight and specially taste, and is also great for teeth, it is found as an ingredient in many toothpastes.

These variants of sugar are a little more expensive but they are worth it if they are able to keep us healthy longer. For baking, sugar is still the best alternative just remember my favorite words.. moderation..

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Last night I was watching the documentary called “Super Size Me” by Morgan Spurlock who shows how in just one month of eating fast food three times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) gained more than 27 pounds and raised his cholesterol levels 40 percent. Making doctors warn him that if he continues eating that way he would not only destroy his liver but possibly his heart.

Last week prince Charles of England suggested that all McDonalds be banned in the UK. I´m not sure if that is that solution but it is true that fast food is making Americans fat and is slowly invading Europe. Kids learn to eat this type of food, that is cheap and fast and don´t realize the harm they are causing their bodies.

Each one of us in in charge of the foods we offer our kids and we need to set an example of what eating right is all about. If we want a longer healthier life we need to be conscious of where we eat and not abuse our bodies with foods that could ultimately kill us.

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In earlier posts we have talked about the color of foods and the importance of eating different colors daily. This is stating that a variety of foods are what really helps maintain our bodies functioning at their maximum potential.

You should try to avoid eating the same foods over and over. You shouldn’t´t have the same thing for breakfast, lunch and dinner every single day even if its something healthy such as salad or vegetables that are necessary for our daily nutrition, but repetition is not good. You need to have a variation of foods and eat a little bit of everything everyday in moderation.

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In this blog we talk a lot about how to take care of ourselves, and the worries we have about getting older. Many of us don´t really start to worry about our looks or health until we are in our 30´s and we start to see how fast time really goes. but all this needs to start sooner, we need to start education our children on how to live a healthy lifestyle without letting them get obsesses with their body image. Each one of us are special beings in our own way and need to remember that. Yesterday I saw an incredible youtube video about anorexia and it left me speechless. it may me think that we are in a great danger and have a huge responsibility with our youth. We need to continue educating them and give them lost of love and support to allow them to grow up to be healthy individuals in body and mind.

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The famous actress Kate Winselt is not only famous for her enormous talent, she is an excellent role model for young girls. She has currently become an activist against anorexia and improper nutrition in young girls. She is a woman who is very at ease with her body even though it is not perfection according to some Hollywood types.

Teenager´s obsession with weight has become an alarming issue this past decades. We could blame the fashion magazines and the ultra thin models that seem to float through he runways, all not realistic views of a woman. Kate Winselt is begging young women to not fall in the tramp. Young girls need to learn from an early age that being very thin is not healthy and in the end not very attractive. We need to encourage girls to become aware of the signs of trouble and start to help each other fight this horrible mental disease.

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We sometimes ask ourselves which is the best time to exercise. I don´t really have a lot of energy very early in the morning but it is said that it is the best time to get your body moving.

Even though you may have to work and have the responsibility of taking care of your family it shouldn’t´t be an excuse to exercise in the morning. If you wake up half an hour or an hour earlier you can take advantage of the entire day.

Morning exercise gives you a shot of energy that lasts all day long, it regulates your appetite, it adjusts biological rhythms, improves your mental state and helps you burn more calories than at any other time.

Worth it huh?, I think so, even though it is easier said than done with a little effort it might also be easier than you think.

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We are all aware that we need to eat fruits and vegetables to maintain healthy bodies free of illnesses. Now we can easily eat the fruit and vegetables necessary for our needs by just looking at their colors. To start with we know that we need to eat at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables of different colors a day.

Each color has its benefits. White (cauliflower, onion, garlic) reinforces the respiratory system, blue-purple (eggplant, figs, grapes) prevent varicose veins, green (salads, broccoli, kiwi) prevent eye problems, red ( watermelon, cherries, strawberries) help control free radicals, orange-yellow (oranges, lemons, mango) protect your skin.

There you have it. A simple guide to your colorful fruits and vegetables that will help keep you healthy and strong.

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When you decide it is time to visit an anti-aging clinic so you can let the experts help you set up a nutritional diet, vitamins and overall change your lifestyle, you need to make sure you are going to a professional place.

The first thing you need to do is investigate the clinic you wish to visit. Nowadays, almost all clinics have their own web sites where you can get all the information you need as well as view pictures of the clinic. Don´t be afraid to call them and asked them all the questions that are on your mind.

La Clinique de Paris in Alicante is one of the best anti-aging clinics in Europe, with educated professionals that will help you with anything you need. It is the best example of what an anti-again clinic should be.

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