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In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer some listener-submitted questions. Then, Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Michael Okun, co-director of the Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration, and the Adelaide Lackner Professor of Neurology at the University of Florida. Dr. Okun sheds light on the increasing rates of Parkinson's disease diagnosis in our communities, environmental factors that may contribute to the disease, and important considerations for those diagnosed with Parkinson's.   Additional Resources Parkinson Secrets Skin Problems May Be Early Signs of a Neurologic Condition Factors That May Increase the Risk of Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's Disease Won't Extinguish This Firefighter's Passion   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes Ed Begley Jr. on Utilizing a Healthy Lifestyle to Thrive with Parkinson's Disease How American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi Rose Above Parkinson's Comedy and Courage: Comedian Richard Lewis on Living with Parkinson's Disease   We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org   Social Media:  Dr. Michael Okun @michaelokun @fixelinstitute Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

PARKINSON'S! The term alone is enough to scare a lot of old people out there. It is something that affects lots of people and a lot of men every year.   Today we're joined by Jack Jacobs, PhD, President and Chief Science Officer Zhittya Genesis Medicine, Inc. Las Vegas. And we talk about the work they've been doing to treat Parkinson's with their FGF 1 drug.   Jacob educates us about Parkinson's on what it is, how it affects our body and what they've been doing to treat it.   He also tells us about the tests they've been doing and fortunately, they've been seeing positive results there. All this and a lot more in today's interview. Let's jump right in.   Go to www.thestandard.academy/getmagazine to become one of the first to get my digital magazine for free that'll help you create a kick-ass life.   Dr. Jack Jacobs President and Chief Science Officer Zhittya Genesis Medicine, Inc. Las Vegas, NV Dr. Jacobs received his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis where he worked in the lab of Ralph Bradshaw, PhD which was the first lab to isolate and characterize the growth factor, FGF-1. After graduating, he worked at Merck & Co. where he started the Department of Biological Chemistry and was part of the scientific leadership team at Merck. Later, he joined Daniel Montano at CardioVascular BioTherapeutics as their Chief Scientific Officer where he oversaw FDA-authorized clinical trials in which human FGF-1 was tested in a number of medical indications, including coronary artery disease and diabetic foot ulcers. He also supervised all manufacturing activities of FGF-1 for use in the clinical studies. With Zhittya Genesis Medicine, Dr. Jacobs is continuing his efforts on the clinical development of human FGF-1 for a number of medical indications, including neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease and ALS (motor neuron disease)   What is Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder. In other words, Parkinson's is a lifelong condition that affects the brain and symptoms will get worse over time. Parkinson's happens when cells in the brain that produce dopamine stop working or die. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, which is a chemical that sends messages between nerve cells or between nerve cells and muscle cells to help the body function. Dopamine plays many roles in the body and affects both physical and mental function.   The cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's are resting tremor, rigidity, slowness of movement (also called bradykinesia) and feeling unsteady and having difficulties with balance (also called postural instability). Because these symptoms are related to movement they are called "motor symptoms" and Parkinson's is classified as a "movement disorder."   However, we now know that Parkinson's also causes "non-motor symptoms." These symptoms include constipation and other gastrointestinal issues, urinary problems, mood changes, sleep disturbances, memory and thinking (cognitive) deficits, sexual problems, excessive sweating, vision problems, and loss of smell or taste. Non-motor symptoms may appear many years before the motor symptoms that eventually lead to a diagnosis.   A bit about me (Dr. Orest Komarnyckyj): Dr. Orest Komarnyckyj enjoyed a prestigious career as a periodontal regenerative surgeon moving to a new passion in June 2018. He retired after a 33-year career to pursue new passions. At 69 Dr. Orest has taken on a new role as an Interviewer, Podcaster and government-certified Old Guy. He streams from his new home in Las Vegas, NV. He lives with his wife of 29 years, Oksana. His status as an empty-nesters with two out of college-employed children has left him with time and energy to share decades of successes, failures, and wisdom.   Timestamp: 00:00 - Precap 00:23 - Intro 01:33 - Guest introduction 03:39 - What's the most important thing you've done today? 04:30 - What do you do at workout? Weights, cardiovascular, or anything else? 05:21 - What causes Parkinsons 07:47 - Dopamine 08:20 - Because of the dopamine decrease, is there depression that's associated with Parkinsons? 08:48 - Why is blood supply important 12:50 - Why exercise is important for old people and people with Parkinson's 14:31 - Do you have a program to keep on course with the exercise program? 15:21 - When you have this increased blood flow into the brain with FGF1, what actually happens? 17:22 - Commercial 17:51 - Commercial ends 18:52 - How long do you talk about seeing some of the aversal of some of the symptoms of Parkinson's and the administration of FGF1? 24:40 - Is FGF 1 available for human use? 27:00 - What other wound healing products does Zhitty Wund Healing BioPharmaceuticals produce and which are available to the public now? 29:50 - Closing thoughts 31:04 - Outro

Join Caroline and Laura Mesches, PT, DPT, NCS for Part 3 of our Heart Month series as we discuss exercise and how it relates to heart health and brain health. Laura is a brilliant physical therapist and friend whose enthusiasm for heart health and neurological health is contagious!   Resources: Community Exercise: Silver Sneakers, Senior Centers, American Parkinson Disease Association, Stroke Comeback Center, Stroke Survivor Fitness National/International Guidelines: CDC Physical Activity Basics, WHO Physical Activity Fact Sheet, National Institute on Aging Exercise and Physical Activity  Intensity Monitoring: AHA Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home, CDC Target Heart Rate and Estimated Maximum Heart Rate, Rate of Perceived Exertion Scale Wearable Devices: Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, PolarLearn more at https://carolinemorris.com/healthinsights    Related Episodes: Health Data Monitoring: Stress & Recovery in the Data [004]; Clear, Calm Agile in Your Season of Life [005] Parkinson's Disease: Parkinson's Practicalities [006]; The Missing Link on Your Health Team Parts 1 [009] & 2 [010] Cognitive Function: Memory & Communication Across the Lifespan [001] Dementia: Dignity in Dementia Care [002] Heart Health: High Blood Pressure: Why Should I Care? [014]; Beyond Fight or Flight: Stress, Your Heart, and Why It's Different for Women [015]   Connect with Laura: lmesches@virginiahospitalcenter.com   Connect with Caroline: caroline@morrisclinic.com https://carolinemorris.com Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter: @carolinehmorr

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurological disorder, Do you know what the number 1 cause of Parkinson's is? Watch this episode to find out the effects of Parkinson's.. Are you interested in learning more about acupuncture and how it can benefit you? Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPT8j1bDPi53wYaKHl59wcg?sub_confirmation=1 0:00 Intro 0:11 What is Parkinson’s 0:52 Side effects of PD 1:55 Treating PD with acupuncture In this video I talk about: Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease treatment Movement disorders Parkinson’s disease treatment what is Parkinson's Parkinson's disease neurological disorder Symptoms of Parkinson’s Acupuncture for Parkinson’s Treating Parkinson’s with acupuncture The effects of Parkinson's What does Parkinson's do How does Acupuncture help with Parkinson’s Treating Parkinson's with TCM TCM for Parkinson's Treating Deficiency Acupuncture is My Life Patterns in Parkinson's disease Follow us on social media: Facebook: @acupunctureismylife / https://facebook.com/acupunctureismylife Instagram: @acupunctureismylife / https://www.instagram.com/acupunctureismylife/ Twitter: @acu_ismylife / https://twitter.com/acu_ismylife Vimeo: http://www.vimeo.com/acupunctureismylife Tumblr: https://acupunctureismylife.tumblr.com/ For more information, visit: http://www.acupunctureismylife.com/ #health #healing #medicine Thanks for watching the video [Insert Video Title Here]

Part 4 Episode - with Morley Robbins on magnesium. Today, our host Kevin Cottrell talks with magnesium expert Morley Robbins – aka The Magnesium Man – to demystify the confusion and misconceptions on how important magnesium is for our bodies to function properly. Morley formerly worked as a hospital executive and consultant for over 32 years and currently works as a certified health coach. He has helped over 7,000 people on a one-on-one basis. Morley explains how magnesium and vitamin D work in conjunction at the cellular level to maintain our heart, brain, gastrointestinal functions as well as other important areas of our body. He explains how this mineral works in our bodies and what can happen when we are not getting enough of either magnesium or vitamin D – as well as provides actionable tips on how you can check your magnesium and vitamin D levels and ways you can improve these levels to prevent various chronic health problems. “Most people regard minerals as ‘hood ornaments’ instead of ‘keys to start the engine’.” – Morley Robbins In This Episode You Will Learn: How does magnesium affect the heart, brain, and gastrointestinal functions? 45% of your metabolic function is attributed to magnesium. How stress affects your magnesium levels. Why a physically fit, seemingly healthy person can still experience magnesium and mineral deficiency issues. The importance of vitamin D, sunlight, and how it relates to magnesium. Morley’s advice for people with vitamin D deficiencies. Ways to increase vitamin D naturally while balancing your circadian rhythm. How stress leads to fibrosis. Why you need a magnesium RBC test instead of a serum test. The differences between lab magnesium ranges and healthy magnesium ranges. What to do if your magnesium RBC test is out of range. Common stress-inducing factors. Early Signs of Low Magnesium: Regular headaches Constipation Acid reflux Cramping in your feet and hands Diseases related to low magnesium: Alzheimer’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease Lu Gehrig’s Disease Huntingdon’s Disease Multiple Sclerosis Heart Disease Liver and Digestive Disorders Mentioned in This Episode: The Magnesium Miracle book by Carolyn Dean The Magnesium Advocacy Group Magnesium RBC Test Key Takeaway: Be mindful of the fact that as you go through your day, and the stressfulness of your day, your body is going through a magnesium burn rate. Be vigilant of the price tag you are paying for that stress. Get a vitamin D test. Connect with Morley: GotMag.org Steps to Improve Magnesium Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

Today, our host Kevin Cottrell talks with magnesium expert Morley Robbins – aka The Magnesium Man – to demystify the confusion and misconceptions on how important magnesium is for our bodies to function properly. Morley formerly worked as a hospital executive and consultant for over 32 years and currently works as a certified health coach. He has helped over 7,000 people on a one-on-one basis. Morley explains how magnesium and vitamin D work in conjunction at the cellular level to maintain our heart, brain, gastrointestinal functions as well as other important areas of our body. He explains how this mineral works in our bodies and what can happen when we are not getting enough of either magnesium or vitamin D – as well as provides actionable tips on how you can check your magnesium and vitamin D levels and ways you can improve these levels to prevent various chronic health problems.   “Most people regard minerals as ‘hood ornaments’ instead of ‘keys to start the engine’.” – Morley Robbins   In This Episode You Will Learn: How does magnesium affect the heart, brain, and gastrointestinal functions? 45% of your metabolic function is attributed to magnesium. How stress affects your magnesium levels. Why a physically fit, seemingly healthy person can still experience magnesium and mineral deficiency issues. The importance of vitamin D, sunlight, and how it relates to magnesium. Morley’s advice for people with vitamin D deficiencies. Ways to increase vitamin D naturally while balancing your circadian rhythm. How stress leads to fibrosis. Why you need a magnesium RBC test instead of a serum test. The differences between lab magnesium ranges and healthy magnesium ranges. What to do if your magnesium RBC test is out of range. Common stress-inducing factors.   Early Signs of Low Magnesium: Regular headaches Constipation Acid reflux Cramping in your feet and hands   Diseases related to low magnesium: Alzheimer’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease Lu Gehrig’s Disease Huntingdon’s Disease Multiple Sclerosis Heart Disease Liver and Digestive Disorders   Mentioned in This Episode: The Magnesium Miracle book by Carolyn Dean The Magnesium Advocacy Group Magnesium RBC Test   Key Takeaway: Be mindful of the fact that as you go through your day, and the stressfulness of your day, your body is going through a magnesium burn rate. Be vigilant of the price tag you are paying for that stress. Get a vitamin D test.   Connect with Morley: GotMag.org Steps to Improve Magnesium Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

Today, our host Kevin Cottrell talks with magnesium expert Morley Robbins – aka The Magnesium Man – to demystify the confusion and misconceptions on how important magnesium is for our bodies to function properly. Morley formerly worked as a hospital executive and consultant for over 32 years and currently works as a certified health coach. He has helped over 7,000 people on a one-on-one basis. Morley explains how magnesium and vitamin D work in conjunction at the cellular level to maintain our heart, brain, gastrointestinal functions as well as other important areas of our body. He explains how this mineral works in our bodies and what can happen when we are not getting enough of either magnesium or vitamin D – as well as provides actionable tips on how you can check your magnesium and vitamin D levels and ways you can improve these levels to prevent various chronic health problems.   “Most people regard minerals as ‘hood ornaments’ instead of ‘keys to start the engine’.” – Morley Robbins   In This Episode You Will Learn: How does magnesium affect the heart, brain, and gastrointestinal functions? 45% of your metabolic function is attributed to magnesium. How stress affects your magnesium levels. Why a physically fit, seemingly healthy person can still experience magnesium and mineral deficiency issues. The importance of vitamin D, sunlight, and how it relates to magnesium. Morley’s advice for people with vitamin D deficiencies. Ways to increase vitamin D naturally while balancing your circadian rhythm. How stress leads to fibrosis. Why you need a magnesium RBC test instead of a serum test. The differences between lab magnesium ranges and healthy magnesium ranges. What to do if your magnesium RBC test is out of range. Common stress-inducing factors.   Early Signs of Low Magnesium: Regular headaches Constipation Acid reflux Cramping in your feet and hands   Diseases related to low magnesium: Alzheimer’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease Lu Gehrig’s Disease Huntingdon’s Disease Multiple Sclerosis Heart Disease Liver and Digestive Disorders   Mentioned in This Episode: The Magnesium Miracle book by Carolyn Dean The Magnesium Advocacy Group Magnesium RBC Test   Key Takeaway: Be mindful of the fact that as you go through your day, and the stressfulness of your day, your body is going through a magnesium burn rate. Be vigilant of the price tag you are paying for that stress. Get a vitamin D test.   Connect with Morley: GotMag.org Steps to Improve Magnesium Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!  

Part 2 Episode - with Morley Robbins on magnesium. Morley Robbins Video on Iron, Magnesium etc. Today, our host Kevin Cottrell talks with magnesium expert Morley Robbins – aka The Magnesium Man – to demystify the confusion and misconceptions on how important magnesium is for our bodies to function properly. Morley formerly worked as a hospital executive and consultant for over 32 years and currently works as a certified health coach. He has helped over 7,000 people on a one-on-one basis. Morley explains how magnesium and vitamin D work in conjunction at the cellular level to maintain our heart, brain, gastrointestinal functions as well as other important areas of our body. He explains how this mineral works in our bodies and what can happen when we are not getting enough of either magnesium or vitamin D – as well as provides actionable tips on how you can check your magnesium and vitamin D levels and ways you can improve these levels to prevent various chronic health problems.  “Most people regard minerals as ‘hood ornaments’ instead of ‘keys to start the engine’.” – Morley Robbins   In This Episode You Will Learn: How does magnesium affect the heart, brain, and gastrointestinal functions? 45% of your metabolic function is attributed to magnesium. How stress affects your magnesium levels. Why a physically fit, seemingly healthy person can still experience magnesium and mineral deficiency issues. The importance of vitamin D, sunlight, and how it relates to magnesium. Morley’s advice for people with vitamin D deficiencies. Ways to increase vitamin D naturally while balancing your circadian rhythm. How stress leads to fibrosis. Why you need a magnesium RBC test instead of a serum test. The differences between lab magnesium ranges and healthy magnesium ranges. What to do if your magnesium RBC test is out of range. Common stress-inducing factors.   Early Signs of Low Magnesium: Regular headaches Constipation Acid reflux Cramping in your feet and hands   Diseases related to low magnesium: Alzheimer’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease Lu Gehrig’s Disease Huntingdon’s Disease Multiple Sclerosis Heart Disease Liver and Digestive Disorders   Mentioned in This Episode: The Magnesium Miracle book by Carolyn Dean The Magnesium Advocacy Group Magnesium RBC Test   Key Takeaway: Be mindful of the fact that as you go through your day, and the stressfulness of your day, your body is going through a magnesium burn rate. Be vigilant of the price tag you are paying for that stress. Get a vitamin D test.   Connect with Morley: GotMag.org Steps to Improve Magnesium Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire  Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today! Free health, wellness and fitness tips, tricks and wellness advice from healthcastnow.com. Tune in to the latest health, wellness and fitness topics where we interview thought leaders and world class experts in exercise, health, medicine and wellness with a focus on demystifying and deconstructing overly complex topics in order to provide actionable health & fitness information that you can apply to your everyday lifestyle to move yourself closer to optimal health & wellness. Go to healthcastnow.com for incredibly valuable show notes, links and resources for every episode in our archives. This podcast includes episodes covering longevity, diet, weight loss, healthy living, wellness, workout, exercise, muscle gain, fat loss, weight lifting, bodybuilding, Paleo, Primal, Crossfit, vegan, vegetarian, biohacking and circadian based health advice

Today, our host Kevin Cottrell talks with magnesium expert Morley Robbins – aka The Magnesium Man – to demystify the confusion and misconceptions on how important magnesium is for our bodies to function properly. Morley formerly worked as a hospital executive and consultant for over 32 years and currently works as a certified health coach. He has helped over 7,000 people on a one-on-one basis. Morley explains how magnesium and vitamin D work in conjunction at the cellular level to maintain our heart, brain, gastrointestinal functions as well as other important areas of our body. He explains how this mineral works in our bodies and what can happen when we are not getting enough of either magnesium or vitamin D – as well as provides actionable tips on how you can check your magnesium and vitamin D levels and ways you can improve these levels to prevent various chronic health problems.   “Most people regard minerals as ‘hood ornaments’ instead of ‘keys to start the engine’.” – Morley Robbins   In This Episode You Will Learn: How does magnesium affect the heart, brain, and gastrointestinal functions? 45% of your metabolic function is attributed to magnesium. How stress affects your magnesium levels. Why a physically fit, seemingly healthy person can still experience magnesium and mineral deficiency issues. The importance of vitamin D, sunlight, and how it relates to magnesium. Morley’s advice for people with vitamin D deficiencies. Ways to increase vitamin D naturally while balancing your circadian rhythm. How stress leads to fibrosis. Why you need a magnesium RBC test instead of a serum test. The differences between lab magnesium ranges and healthy magnesium ranges. What to do if your magnesium RBC test is out of range. Common stress-inducing factors.   Early Signs of Low Magnesium: Regular headaches Constipation Acid reflux Cramping in your feet and hands   Diseases related to low magnesium: Alzheimer’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease Lu Gehrig’s Disease Huntingdon’s Disease Multiple Sclerosis Heart Disease Liver and Digestive Disorders   Mentioned in This Episode: The Magnesium Miracle book by Carolyn Dean The Magnesium Advocacy Group Magnesium RBC Test   Key Takeaway: Be mindful of the fact that as you go through your day, and the stressfulness of your day, your body is going through a magnesium burn rate. Be vigilant of the price tag you are paying for that stress. Get a vitamin D test.   Connect with Morley: GotMag.org Steps to Improve Magnesium Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the HealthCastNow Podcast Show on iTunes. Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit HealthCastNow.Com or subscribe on iTunes today!

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The 4 major types of tea are: Black Green Oolong White Green Tea is native to China and India, and has been used for centuries for it’s health benefits globally. Tea is believed to have been discovered by Chinese Emperor Shennong in the year 2737, from folklore. Tea became a more popular way of life in China, during the 8th Century (between 600 & 800 BC).  Tea was readily available during the “Tang” dynasty and became commercially in demand, due to traveling Buddhist Monks. In India, tea had been drunk for medicinal purposes before the “Common Era,” but no formal records exist. During the 19th Century , a native variety of tea was formally discovered and commercially developed under British Rule. Tea is made using the leaves of the “Camellia Sinensis” plant. The type of processing a tea leaf is subject to, defines the type of tea it is. Let’s Take a Look at Green Tea To make green tea, leaves are plucked and then they are what’s called “fixed.” That means they are exposed to heat by either steaming the leaves or pan-fired. Next, they are rolled and dried. The leaves for Green Tea undergo minimal “withering,” thus they are not exposed to a lot of oxidation.  Green leaves retain much of their green color and “grassy” taste. Green tea contains “poly-fee-nols” (pholyphenols) like “flavonoids” & “catechins” which function as powerful anti- oxidants. One of the most powerful antioxidant in Green Tea is “Epigallocatechin,” (EGCG) which has been studied and may be one of main reasons Green Tea is acclaimed to have such high medicinal properties. ……. That means Green Tea is part of our “Pac Man” family…… which will assist your cells in destroying cancer growing cells! Everyone should be Drinking Green Tea! Green Tea also contains the amino acid called “L-Theanine”, which is known to produce “anti-anxiety” effects. It also is known to increase the production of “dopamine,” which is a neurotransmitter, one of those chemicals that is responsible for transmitting signals in between the nerve cells called neurons of the brain.. Dopamine is one of the “neurochemicals of happiness.”……                L-Theanine increases the production of “alpha waves” in the brain. Alpha waves are present when your brain is “idling,” or like “daydreaming.” Alpha waves are also made when you are consciously practicing “mindfulness” or Meditating.  Alpha waves can also be created when doing “Aerobic” exercise. In other studies, Green Tea has shown to increase “fat burning” and “boost the metabolic” rate. The “Catekin” (Catechin) compounds in Green Tea can have protective effects on the Neurons in your brain.  Studies have been conducted with animals, that show potential in lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease & Parkinson’s Disease by drinking more Green Tea. Nutritional Value of Green Tea Green Tea is 99.5 % made of Water. Water is hydrating and essential to the normal functions of our organs and cells. Green Tea contains Vit A, B, C, D, E, H, K Rich source of Mangan-ese Beneficial Minerals such as Zinc, Chromium & Selenium It also contains some caffeine There are no fats, carbs or sugar in Green Tea. There is 1 or 2 calories in a cup of plain Green Tea. If you walk quickly for 10 seconds, you will burn off that one calorie in Green Tea! Drink Green Tea Plain! If you put milk, cream or sugar in your Green Tea, you are adding too many empty calories in the Green Tea. In order to feel better, lose weight and lower your risk of chronic diseases, then you might want to consider making green tea a regular part of your life. Start out with one cup of Green Tea a day. After 2 weeks, add a 2nd cup to your day. 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