The ancient chinese proverb “Better to be deprived of food for three days, than tea for one.” The Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea since ancient times, using it to treat everything from headaches to depression. Today, scientific research in both Asia and the West is providing hard evidence for the health benefits long associated with drinking green tea.
What makes green tea so special? The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant. Besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering bad (LDL) cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots. However, the latter takes on added importance when you consider that the formation of abnormal blood clots is the leading cause of heart attacks and stroke.
Green tea comes from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. What sets Green Tea apart from other teas is the way it is processed. Green tea leaves are steamed, which prevents the EGCG compound from being oxidized, which results in the EGCG effective in preventing and fighting various diseases.
Just For Laughs is a comedy, full of fun and laughter. Jim Breuer is a comedian from Long Island. Watch Jim explains in the video. What happens inside our stomach when we consumed a variety of alcoholic beverages. Enjoy!
Heng Shan or Heng Mountain in Shanxi Province is one of the Five Sacred Mountains of Taoism. At 2,017 meters, it is one of the five tallest peaks in China Proper. Heng Shan in Shanxi Province is sometimes known as the Northern Heng Shan.
The most famous temple at Heng Shan is the Buddhist Hanging Monastery or ‘Xuan Kong Si’. Located in the Hunyuan County of Datong, the Buddhist Hanging Monastery stands at the foot of Mt. Heng Shan and is one of the most dramatic sights at Heng Shan – A wooden temple clinging to the west cliff side of the Jinxia Gorge which is over 50 meters above the ground, appearing to defy gravity with only a few wooden posts as support. The Buddhist Hanging Monastery, built in 491, has survived more than 1,400 years. The extant monastery was largely rebuilt and maintained in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The buildings were restored in 1900 and there are 40 wooden halls and structures linked by an ingenious system of pillars, posts and walkways.
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