Does Green Tea Help in Weight Loss?

November 20, 2009 by MyOrbit · Leave a Comment
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Question: Is it true that Green Tea helps in weight loss by reducing fat?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cb/Tea_leaves_steeping_in_a_zhong_%C4%8Daj_05.jpg/200px-Tea_leaves_steeping_in_a_zhong_%C4%8Daj_05.jpgAnswer: In a study reported on in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, it was found that green tea extract resulted in a significant increase in energy expenditure (a measure of metabolism), plus also had a significant effect on fat oxidation. While some of the effects were originally theorized to be due to the caffeine content of green tea, the researchers discovered that the tea actually has properties that go beyond those that would be explained by the caffeine. Read more

What Are The Symptoms of Food Allergies And How to Manage?

November 20, 2009 by MyOrbit · Leave a Comment
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Question: What Are The Symptoms of Food Allergies And How to Manage? Do you suspect that you have a food allergy?

If yes, the first step is determining what you are allergic to. If you can, visit a health care provider. They may do tests or advise you on how to do these tests at home. These tests usually involve eating certain foods to see how you react to them. If you breakout in hives or have a full allergic reaction, you will now know what food or foods you are allergic to. If you try your own tests at home, make sure that you do not do so alone. You will want to have someone with you who can seek medical attention if you have a severe allergic reaction. Read more

Do Anti Aging Natural Supplements Really Work?

June 4, 2009 by MyOrbit · 2 Comments
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Question: Hello there, I am male in mid 40s and I wanted to ask if anti aging supplements really work? We see a wide range of ads in the media, but do you know if any them work for real? Thank you.
- James from NYC

Answer: You are right, we can’t trust all ads shown in the media. Its always better to seek real-life references. However, anti aging natural supplements do work, though their effect will depend on your lifestyle, because anti aging natural supplements are basically meant to make up for deficiencies in the human diet.

Although it has been scientifically proven that anti aging supplements can help to avert many of the conditions associated with old age, it is important to realize that these supplements cannot do it on their own.

Here are a few important ingredients that you should look for when shopping for anti aging natural supplements: Read more

Is it possible to get allergic reaction to acne drug?

February 28, 2009 by MyOrbit · 1 Comment
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Hi, I am a teenager and want to use Acne drugs but one of my classmates has warned me about allergies with acne medication, even if they medication is based on natural products. Is it possible to get allergic reaction to acne drug?

Can We Cure Cancer with Genetic Engineering Therapy?

January 9, 2009 by MyOrbit · Leave a Comment
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Well, it surely looks like we will be able to do it in the coming years. Here is a big milestone in human health, which shows Genetic Engineering Therapy at work.

A baby girl in born today (Jan 9th) in London – no ordinary baby – she’s the first child in the UK to have been screened as an embryo to ensure she did not carry cancer genes for Breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

Check this out.

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/09/uk.cancerfree.baby/index.html

Can stem cells therapy cure heart attack?

January 9, 2009 by MyOrbit · 1 Comment
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Hello, this Sam from Atlanta. I am reading a lot about the potential of stem cell therapy. Do you have any information if stem cells therapy can cure heart attack? It will be useful if you can share any examples or medical research being done for it.

Can Green Tea really Boost Metabolism?

January 8, 2009 by MyOrbit · Leave a Comment
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Yes, research seems to indicate that.

Research shows that drinking about three cups of green tea can boost metabolism and increase fat burning. Green tea is also a great source of antioxidants, which can help fight inflammation associated with being overweight. Now, time to pit green tea against pizza :-)

New Year Health Resolution – we just bought a packet of Green Tea.

Btw, coffee is also fine ( in moderation — is the difficult part) becasue caffeine boosts metabolism.