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Green Medicine
by Larry MalerbaAccording to Dr. Larry Malerba, modern medicine has perfected the short-term technical repair of the physical body at the expense of the long-term psychological and spiritual well-being of the whole person. In Green Medicine he examines this issue and provides a realistic blueprint for wellness and a valuable guide for those seeking deeper and more lasting healing. Written in an accessible style, the book draws on a rich range of fields--physics, philosophy, Jungian thought, shamanism, alchemy, Eastern thought, Western esotericism, sustainability, orthodox medicine--to create a green medical paradigm that represents a powerful integrative medical perspective.Dr. Malerba interweaves case histories from his own practice with innovative concepts from alternative and Western medicine in order to address a number of crucial questions: * What are the personal and environmental costs to the overuse of pharmaceutical drugs?* Is conventional medicine as scientific as it claims to be?* How can conventional doctors and alternative healers begin to work together? * How can individuals transform medicine and become participants in their own healthcare? Green Medicine offers a practical and philosophical basis for building a viable green alternative that draws on the inherent unity of body, heart, mind, soul, and nature.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Green Medicine Chest: Healthy Treasures for the Whole Family
by Judith BoiceThe Nautilus Book Award–winning, comprehensive guide to natural, family health care remedies, by a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist. Are pharmaceutical drugs making you or your family sick? Do you want to use safe, earth-friendly medicine? Do you know how to effectively use supplements and natural remedies to build optimal health? Sixty-six percent of the U.S. population consults alternative health care providers, and over seventy percent take supplements. But many people don&’t know how to use these methods effectively.The Green Medicine Chest offers a well-organized, straightforward guide for effectively using natural remedies, reducing your doctor bills, and improving your overall health. This family health companion shows you how to address: acne, bed-wetting, childhood vaccinations, colds, depression, diabetes, fatigue, food allergies, headaches, insomnia, low libido, low thyroid, menstrual cramps, prostatitis, teething, and much more.&“Both scholarly and soulful, bot intellectual and entertaining, this gem of a book has inspiring information for general readers, as well as enough scientific rigor to appeal to health care professionals. Keep this on hand in the family library, or on the waiting room table for your patients. Highly recommended!&” —Dr. Jillian Stansbury, N.D.&“Reads like a good collection of short stories. Dr. Boice has such a warm and friendly voice, and the information she relays is thorough and practical in every sense of the word. I keep The Green Medicine Chest close at hand so when I hear the first sneeze, complaints of fatigue, or of encounters with poison ivy, I can come to the rescue with the types of treatments I prefer.&” —Leigh Fortson, author of Embrace, Release, Heal
The Green Pharmacy: New Discoveries In Herbal Remedies For Common Diseases And Conditions From The World's Foremost Authority On Healing Herbs
by James A. DukeMany diseased and conditions for which we turn to modern medicine can also be treated naturally with healing herbs, medicinal food, other natural remedies--and these treatments can be safer, less expensive and possibly even more effective than traditional methods. Let Dr. James Duke, the world's leading authority on healing herbs, leads you through the vast world of natural remedies--from Anise for Asthma to Violet for Varicose Veins, and everything in between. With just a few trips to the health-food store, the supermarket, or your own backyard--and with the help of Dr. Duke--you'll have everything you need to create your own Natural Medicine Cabinet.
The Green Pharmacy Guide to Healing Foods: Proven Natural Remedies to Treat and Prevent More Than 80 Common Health Concerns
by James A. DukeUpon its publication more than a decade ago, Dr. James Duke's The Green Pharmacy quickly set the standard for consumer herb references. A favorite of laypeople and professionals alike, the book sold more than a million copies and solidified the author's reputation as one of the world's foremost authorities on medicinal plants. In The Green Pharmacy Guide to Healing Foods, Dr. Duke turns to the broader and even more popular subject of food as medicine, drawing on more than thirty years of research to identify the most powerful healing foods on earth. Whether he is revealing how to beat high cholesterol with blueberries, combat hot flashes with black beans, bash blood sugar spikes with almonds, or help relieve agonizing back pain with pineapple, Dr. Duke's food remedies help treat and prevent the whole gamut of health concerns, from minor (such as sunburn and the common cold) to more serious (like arthritis and diabetes). Dr. Duke has assigned a rating to each remedy, according to his evaluation of the available scientific studies and anecdotal reports. Many of the healing foods recommended here are proving so effective that they may outperform popular pharmaceuticals—minus the risk (and cost).
The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook
by James O. DukeIn this handy companion to his best-selling book The Green Pharmacy, leading herbal authority James A. Duke, Ph.D.., delivers the lowdown on virtually every healing herb available in today's marketplace: its description and history, therapeutic uses, medicinal properties, prescription counterparts, dosage options, safety and effectiveness rating, and precautions. Dr. Duke's inimitable folksy tone and friendly manner shine throughout The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook, making it as entertaining to read as it is practical. The most thorough,and comprehensive herb reference of its kind, the handbook was culled from the thousands of entries in Dr. Duke's database of the world's medicinal plants. The database, which he began during his career as a top botanist with the USDA, is a lifelong project for Dr. Duke and has become a major reference resource for herbalists worldwide.
Green Psychology: Transforming Our Relationship to the Earth
by Ralph MetznerA visionary ecopsychologist examines the rift between human beings and nature and shows what can be done to bring harmony to both the ecosystem and our own minds. • Shows that the solution to our ecological dilemma lies in our own consciousnesses. It is becoming more and more apparent that the causes and cures for the current ecological crisis are to be found in the hearts and minds of human beings. For millennia we existed within a religious and psychological framework that honored the Earth as a partner and worked to maintain a balance with nature. But somehow a root pathology took hold in Western civilization--the idea of domination over nature--and this led to an alienation of the human spirit that has allowed an unprecedented destruction of the very systems which support that spirit. In Green Psychology Ralph Metzner explores the history of this global pathology and examines the ways that we can restore a healing relationship with nature. His search for role models takes him from shamanic ceremonies with the Lacandon Maya of Mexico to vision quests in the California desert, from the astonishing nature mysticism of Hildegard von Bingen to the Black Goddesses and Green Gods of our pagan ancestors. He examines the historical roots of the split between humans and nature, showing how first sky-god worshiping cultures, then monotheisms, and finally mechanistic science continued to isolate the human psyche from the life-giving Earth. His final chapters present a solution, showing that disciplines such as deep ecology and ecofeminism are creating a worldview in which the mind of humanity and the health of the Earth are harmoniously intertwined.
The Green Smoothie Bible: 300 Delicious Recipes
by Kristine MilesSUPERFOODS IN EVERY SIPYou know a daily diet rich in fruits and vegetables can maximize your health and well-being. But did you know that drinking a smoothie every day made from fruits and vegetables can dramatically increase the amount of life-saving nutrients your body takes in? Lose Weight Detoxify the Body Increase Energy Fight Heart Disease Prevent Diabetes, Depression and Certain Cancers Boost the Immune System Improve Skin and HairMore than 300 inviting recipes in The Green Smoothie Bible show how to combine leafy green vegetables and delicious, antioxidant-rich fruits into the most nutritious drinks imaginable-leaving you healthy and feeling amazing inside and out.
Green Smoothie Cleanse: Detox, Lose Weight and Maximize Good Health with the World's Most Powerful Superfoods
by Lisa SussmanCLEANSE THE GREEN WAYUnleash the power of leafy greens for a one-of-a-kind cleanse that doesn't leave you starved or deprived. The easy-to-follow program in this book packs key vitamins, minerals and antioxidants into tasty and healing smoothies, including:*Spinach and Chocolate*Collard Waldorf Salad*Kale Green Goddess*Mustard Greens Curry*Parsley Chai Latte*Bok Choy Stir-Fry With tips on preparing smoothies ahead of time and transitioning on and off the cleanse, this book will transform you from head to toe. By drinking ultra-nutritious, delicious superfoods, you'll feel amazing inside and out as you achieve:*Weight loss*Detox*Clear skin*Stronger immunity *Increased energy
Green Smoothie Joy for Nutribullet
by Cressida EliasGreen Smoothie Joy for Nutribullet teaches you how to create an array of delicious and healthy green smoothies using your Nutribullet (the recipes will also work in other blenders). Additionally, this book gives you the tools to invent your own great-tasting green smoothies. The health benefits of these smoothies are tremendous--so start extracting now! Recipes include: * Green smoothies like pineapple detox * Healthy smoothies like pom berry * Lunchtime smoothies like dandelion and apple * Energy-boosting smoothies like coffee and almond breakfast smoothie Not only is there a fantastic smoothie recipe for everyone in Green Smoothie Joy for Nutribullet, but also smoothie guru Cressida shows you how to get the most out of your Nutribullet--for all of you who want to get healthy, increase your family’s fruit and veggie intake, lose weight, or snack fast while on the go!
Green Smoothie Magic
by Victoria BoutenkoVictoria Boutenko responds to the crisis of childhood obesity with a story that makes children excited about nutrition, healthy foods, vegetables and fruits, green smoothies, and the science of plants. This kids' book follows young Nic as he discovers the importance of healthy eating with a plant-rich diet and learns to invent his own healthy recipes for kids. With a pilot father and an artist mother, Nic is an inquisitive child with a fondness for magic. One day, he asks his father where trees come from and is amazed to learn they come from small acorn seeds that grow powered by the sun. His father tells him about the magical green juice, chlorophyll, in all plants. Since humans can't grow with sunlight alone and we don't make our own magical green juice, we need to eat plants to grow big and strong like the oak trees Nic is so fascinated by. Eager to grow big and strong, Nic goes home that night determined to eat more vegetables. He's quickly disheartened when he is put off by the bitter taste of lettuce. But his mother thinks of a way to ensure he can have a tasty, healthy diet. Buying a blender the next day, she whips up some raw-food green smoothie magic. Nic is hesitant at first, but his natural curiosity wins out, and he is soon asking for seconds. The story ends with Nic's own smoothie recipe. Combining sweet fruits with green vegetables, this kids' food recipe promises to be a favorite with children and picky eaters everywhere.
The Green Smoothie Miracle: Your Way to Increased Energy, Weight Loss, and Happiness
by Erica Palmcrantz Aziz Anna HultThe Green Smoothie Miracle has everything you need to know about green smoothies and how you can make these delicious, healthy drinks. Green smoothies are made from leafy greens that give you a boost of chlorophyll (sun energy), minerals and vitamins; they will make you shine like the sun! Learn how this green miracle drink will strengthen your immune system, boost organ health, and promote weight loss at the same time, all while tasting great. With these great smoothie recipes that incorporate a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, you will eat more greens in one sitting than ever before, and you'll enjoy them, too! The full-color pictures of fruits and vegetables and the examples of everyday situations when a green smoothie can give you a great feeling will make you start blending your own smoothies right away. Whether you need to lose weight or simply want to look and feel your best, green smoothies are for you. The recipes are easy, tasty, and take no more than two minutes to make. Incorporating smoothies into your daily diet will give you high energy levels and make you stay happy all day long. Green smoothies are all you need to smile and shine!
The Green Smoothie Prescription
by Victoria BoutenkoRaise a glass to your health!Dark, leafy greens contain an astonishing abundance of nutrients, with enzymes, antioxidants, and minerals that hold extraordinary benefits for our mind and body. In The Green Smoothie Prescription, raw food pioneer and international bestselling author of Green for Life Victoria Boutenko provides a comprehensive guide to the healing capabilities of green smoothies. This easy-to-use and information packed book features over 150 delicious recipes and an A-to-Z list of the most effective nutrients in battling everything from minor colds and aches and pains to chronic conditions and weight loss. These unique smoothies are the easiest, fastest, and most delicious way to consume the amount of greens necessary to achieve and sustain total health.Featuring smoothies for:Beautiful Skin * Colds & Flus * Stress Reduction * Detox & Cleanses * Weight Lossmoothies and provides sweet and savory recipes specifically tailored to every need and purpose. With celebratory smoothies, travel-friendly smoothies, and smoothies designed for healing everything from damaged livers to skin problems, the possibilities are endless. Here, too, are tips on creating the best green smoothies, including choosing the right blender and the best fresh and frozen produce. With green smoothies, everyone--raw foodists, vegans, vegetarians, and meat lovers alike--can enjoy a healthy diet without sacrificing taste or lifestyle.
Green Smoothie Retreat
by Victoria BoutenkoVICTORIA BOUTENKO, acclaimed pioneer and recognized authority in the phenomenal green smoothie movement, has transformed and revitalized people's lives at her popular healing retreats. Now you can enjoy the same benefits by organizing your own green smoothie retreat with family and friends. This handbook provides the information you'll need to organize fun, healthy adventures for you and those you care about. Enlivened by stories from Boutenko's well-designed workshops as well as testimonials from her participants, this guide includes recommendations for group activities, nutritional information, and recipes for a seven-day revitalizing retreat. Written for both beginner and experienced green smoothie enthusiasts, Green Smoothie Retreat provides both basic information and in-depth details about subjects such as the healing properties of greens, analysis of water, and vital nutrients that enhance health.Table of Contents:Part 1 Guide to Your Own RetreatChapter 1. Critical Thinking Chapter 2. Your Body Is Able to Heal Itself Chapter 3. Living in the Toxic World Chapter 4. Best Source of Nourishment Chapter 5. Detoxing is Healing Chapter 6. Managing the Stress Chapter 7. Educational Materials for Retreat Chapter 8. Why Green Smoothies Chapter 9. Fruit: to Eat or Not to Eat? Chapter 10. Wild Edibles Chapter 11. Choosing The Best Time for Your Retreat Chapter 12. Creating a Restful Environment Chapter 13. Why seven days Chapter 14. Daily Schedule Chapter 15. Keeping a Diary or Blog Chapter 16. The Importance of Support Chapter 17. The Cost of Produce for Your Retreat Chapter 18. The Equipment for Your Retreat Chapter 19. Variety and Quantity of Smoothies Chapter 20. Re-entering the World Part 2. Letters from Our Retreats' Participants Green Smoothie Baby Type 2 Diabetes Reversed Kerry, the Queen of Greens from Australia Three Generations Benefited from Green Smoothies Improved Vision and Vibrant Energy Candida and Chronic Fatigue Reversed The Doctor Said: "We won't See Each Other Anymore." Green Smoothies are Satiating Seven Days of Green Magic Teacher Inspired Students to Drink Green Smoothies Stomach Pains Completely Gone I Feel Younger, Healthier, and Happier Than Ever. Out of The Wheel Chair and Rheumatoid Arthritis Gone From Mom to Daughter to Family to All People of Seattle: Drink Smoothies! Sometimes It Takes Longer to Heal Mom Put Son's High School on Green Smoothies for a Year. Part 3. Recipes Sweet Green Smoothies Green Soups Green Puddings Bibliography IndexFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
Green Smoothie Revolution: The Radical Leap Towards Natural Health
by Victoria BoutenkoThanks to processed and fast foods, being overworked, and feeling stressed while eating on the fly, it is increasingly difficult for most of us to eat anywhere near a balanced diet. We may not be obviously sick, but may suffer from lack of focus, insomnia, sluggishness, or any host of symptoms caused by nutritional deficiency. Green Smoothie Revolution takes aim at this silent epidemic by restoring balance to our diets. Combining nutrition and know-how with recipes that pack a powerhouse punch, Victoria Boutenko reintroduces long neglected fruits, vegetables, and greens in the most persuasive style for our busy lives: with fast prep and delicious results. Featuring 150 recipes, Green Smoothie Revolution offers both simplicity (4 ripe pears, 1 bunch parsley, 2 cups water; blend well) and enough variety to keep taste buds happy and nutrients coming from a wealth of options.
Green Smoothies: Recipes for Smoothies, Juices, Nut Milks, and Tonics to Detox, Lose Weight, and Promote Whole-Body Health (Hachette Healthy Living Ser.)
by Fern GreenA collection of 66 illustrated smoothies, juices, nut milks, and tonics to kick-start metabolism, fire up the mind, and promote whole-body health. An easy-to-follow and informative guide, this book pares smoothie-making back to its essence. Each recipe is presented in a highly visual spread, and grouped ingredients are displayed opposite finished smoothies and juices, providing at-a-glance instruction. Recipes like Dandelion Tonic, Popeye's Juice, Coconut Kale, and Pineapple Twist provide a simple introduction for the new smoothie maker, as well as new inspiration for the experienced blender. A seven-day detox plan with straightforward recipes energizes and invigorates.
Green Smoothies and Protein Drinks: More Than 50 Recipes to Get Fit, Lose Weight, and Look Great
by Jason Manheim Leo QuijanoThe green smoothie is hands down the best supplement to any diet. With at least one green smoothie a day, your body will not only receive an extra boost of nutrients, but will eventually crave these healthier foods naturally. Slowly but surely, unhealthy foods will be replaced by healthier counterparts, and your overall diet and well-being will benefit from the change.With fifty delicious and nutritious healthy green smoothie recipes, advice and information on digestion, food combining, detoxing, fighting disease, weight loss, and diet, this guide really packs a punch. You’ll learn why it’s vital to cycle your greens regularly, why smoothies are superior to juicing, why eating local and food sustainability are important to the ecological integrity of our entire planet, and tips for getting your kids to enjoy green smoothies, too. This book also answers the most-asked questions people have about green smoothies such as:How long do green smoothies keep? Should I be concerned about oxalic acid in spinach? I’m a vegetarian/vegan, what protein options do I have? And much more!While the recipes are fantastic on their own, they can easily be used as templates with the useful preparation tips within. Learn about adding healthy fats such as virgin olive oil, avocado, and coconut oil, and get advice on eliminating separation and foam. Everything you need to energize, look good, and feel great with green smoothies is packed within.
Green Smoothies Diet: The Natural Program for Extraordinary Health
by Robyn OpenshawCAPTURE THE BENEFITS OF EARTH'S SUPERFOODSLooking for a quick, flavorful and nutritious way to stay youthful and healthy? The Green Smoothies Diet provides the perfect solution! Green smoothies are the best way to power up your body and supercharge your health in just minutes a day. Packing a tasty, nutrient-filled punch in every sip, these ultrahealthy smoothies pair leafy green vegetables with delicious, antioxidant-rich fruits. Discover how green smoothies help you: Lose Weight Detoxify the Body Increase Energy Fight Heart Disease Prevent Diabetes & Certain Cancers Boost the Immune System Make Skin and Hair BeautifulFeatures easy-to-make recipes like: Rad Raspberry Radicchio Black Kale Blackberry Brew Red Pepper Mint Julep Grapefruit Cilantro Booster Big Black Cabbage Cocktail
Green Smoothies for Beginners: Essentials to Get Started
by Rockridge University PressWHAT ARE THOSE GREEN DRINKS? WHAT DO THEY TASTE LIKE? AND HOW ARE THEY MADE? Green Smoothies for Beginners: Essentials to Get Started answers your basic questions and provides everything you need to know to begin enjoying the myriad health benefits of the delicious green drink. Discover optimal health with Green Smoothies for Beginners: The Green Smoothie Detox Plan includes recipes, helpful tips, and guidelines for a One-Day Cleanse, Three-Day Cleanse, and a Five-Day Cleanse. Discover 35 quick and easy green smoothie recipes for weight loss, digestive health, disease prevention, anti-aging, healthy skin, increased energy, and improved cognitive function. Learn how to create your own tasty green drinks; discover 63 smoothie ingredients; learn which fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices work best together; and start making your own green smoothies from scratch today. Exploring the health benefits of green smoothies, best-selling health and nutrition author John Chatham provides a complete introduction to the nutritious green drink, from the basics of green smoothies to easy recipes, tips for creating your own from scratch, and basic detox cleanses. Whether you are looking to lose weight, cleanse your system, or are seeking a daily health supplement, Green Smoothies for Beginners will help you discover the amazing healing benefits and essential vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals provided by the fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices in green smoothies. Green Smoothies for Beginners: Essentials to Get Started provides a nutritional path to a healthier you.
Green Smoothies For Dummies
by Jennifer ThompsonSip your way to ultimate nutrition and feel better than ever Whether you're looking to detox, lose weight, or just add more veggies to your diet, green smoothies are the way to go. Easy to prepare, portable, and endlessly customizable, green smoothies are the trendy new beverage in everyone's cup. Think you don't like kale, collard greens, or watercress? Try them in a smoothie and you'll never see them the same way again. Green smoothies are the easiest, most painless way to add more nutrients to your diet, so you can feel better than ever before. Green Smoothies For Dummies is your beginner's guide to the world of drinkable greens. Author and international smoothie guru Jennifer Thompson explains the benefits of green smoothies, and provides over 90 recipes that will make you start craving your vegetables. You'll get to know the flavors and properties of each ingredient, and how to combine ingredients for complete nutrition. Replace meals with green smoothies without sacrificing nutrients Boost your nutrition even higher with protein and fiber supplements Reduce hunger and feel full longer with the right smoothie blends Customize your smoothies to your personal nutritional needs Before too long, you'll be experimenting and coming up with your own favorite combinations. Your vegetable intake will skyrocket, and you'll look and feel fantastic. How often does something so good for you taste so delicious? Green smoothies help you fill the nutrient gaps in your diet so you can experience optimal health and well-being. Green Smoothies For Dummies is your guide to all things smoothie, and will get you started now.
Green Smoothies for Every Season: A Year of Farmers Market?Fresh Super Drinks
by Kristine MilesDRINK THE FRESHEST SUPERFOODS EACH SEASON HAS TO OFFERCapable of transforming your health in remarkable ways, leafy greens and fresh fruits are vital for living well and feeling great. Green Smoothies for Every Season provides the most effective way to harness the power of these antioxidant-rich superfoods with organic, fresh smoothies you make at home.Whether you're blending fruits and vegetables from your own garden, local farmer's market or neighborhood produce store, it's possible to create tasty, nutritious smoothies no matter the season. Offering a carefully crafted recipe for each week of the year, Green Smoothies for Every Season serves up leafy greens and fresh fruits that are at their peak of flavor, ensuring that every smoothie is delicious. So plug in the blender and raise a glass to your health!
Green Smoothies for Life
by Jj SmithA brand-new meal plan that will assist readers with incorporating green smoothies into their everyday routine while developing healthier long-term eating habits and improving their overall health.More than a weight loss plan, the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, designed by nutritionist and certified weight-loss expert JJ Smith, became a way of life. Readers reported that they not only shed pounds but they also slept better, thought more clearly, and were in better over-all health, with some adherents, in consultation with their doctor, even moving off medication. As delicious as her green smoothies are, however, the cleanse was designed only to jumpstart a detox and a new approach to eating—it’s not a permanent solution. In her new book, Green Smoothies for Life, the highly anticipated follow up to the #1 New York Times bestseller 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, Smith presents a way that green smoothies can be incorporated into your daily regimen. With over thirty recipes for everything from hot dinners to desserts and snacks, sixty thoughtfully composed green smoothie recipes, a thirty-day meal plan and the corresponding shopping lists, the book provides you with a step-by-step prescriptive daily regimen that shows you how to eat mindfully and healthily. In addition to green smoothies and color photographs of select recipes, the book includes more than twenty effective methods to detox (which helps fuel weight loss), information on Smith’s DHEMM (Detox, Hormonal Balance, Eat, Move and Mental Mastery) weight loss system, and testimonials from dieters who’ve change their approach to not just food but also life since while following her advice. Whether you are just starting out on your weight loss journey or already a smoothie convert, Green Smoothies for Life is the essential next step in continuing your pursuit of a healthier lifestyle.
The Green Supermarket Shopping Guide
by John F. WasikA guide for the eco-conscious shopper including which companies help the earth and how to decode the claims made on packaging.
Green Tea: Health Benefits and Applications (Food Science And Technology Ser.)
by Yukihiko HaraA comprehensive overview of the inherent properties, chemical and biochemical functions, actions for lowering the risks of cardiovascular and infectious diseases and cancers, and underlying mechanisms of tea polyphenols. It reveals the bioantimutagenic potency of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg) found in green tea.
Green Tea: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-255 (Nature's Remedies Ser.)
by Diana Rosen11 Reasons to Drink Green TeaLowers the risk of cancerLowers the risk of cardiovascular diseaseImproves dental health and bone densityImproves the fight against flus and other viral diseasesPrevents infectionStrengthens capillariesReduces cholesterolIs a natural diureticIs refreshing and relaxingHelps focus and stimulates thinkingTastes great
The Green Tea Book
by Victoria Toews Lester A. MitscherNaturally occurring chemical compounds called polyphenols - found in abundance in green tea - have been found to be among the most effective of the antioxidants. And it is this important group of phytochemicals that has been identified as contributing to the prevention of cancer and heart disease, as well as having a wide variety of other healing abilities. Here, in The Green Tea Book, is a clear guide to understanding why green tea works, and how you can use it for both good health and great taste. The Green Tea Book begins by exploring the scientific research that supports this beverage's properties. It then focuses on green tea's long and rich history, from its centuries-old place of honor in Asian cultures to its growing use in the West. The book goes on to examine the individual benefits green tea offers - its use as an antioxidant in the prevention of cancer, heart disease, and stroke; its ability to promote longevity; its use as a digestive aid; its many benefits to women's health; and its role in fighting cavities and gingivitis. It even provides a practical section on choosing, brewing, and storing teas year-round.