In the past 20 years, Japan, China, the United States, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom have conducted a number of studies on the health benefits of tea. It has thus been demonstrated that the risk of chronic diseases, including heart diseases, cerebral attacks and certain types of cancer, was less frequent amongst tea drinkers. Polyphenols, a constituent of tea, are known for their antioxidant activity and represent 30% of the weight of dry tea.

Tea has been used for thousands of years both as a beverage and for its medicinal properties. Tea contains many vitamins, minerals, aromatic oils and most importantly polyphenols. Polyphenols, a tannis compound, accounts for approximately 30% of the soluble matter in tea. They are known immune stimulants and anti-oxidants. Studies show that foods containing anti-oxidants reduce the risk of certain cancers, heart disease and stroke. See similar questions...

Look for papayas that are partly or completely yellow in color depending on the variety, that give slightly to pressure, but are not soft at the stem-end. Avoid papayas that are bruised, shriveled, or have soft areas. Papayas that are hard and green are immature and will not ripen properly. Uncut papayas have no smell. Papayas that are cut should smell sweet, not bad or fermented. Go toPapaya Info for more information. See similar questions...

Papayas are usually eaten fresh as is or with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. After washing the papaya, cut it lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and then eat it with a spoon. They can also be made into a hot and spicy salsa; blended with fat free milk, yogurt, or orange juice into a nutritious breakfast smoothie; pureed into a delicious salad dressing or sauce, mixed with other fruits for colorful fruit salad, or used as the base for ice cream or sorbet. Go toPapaya Info for some great recipes. See similar questions...

Rainbow papaya is an F-1 hybrid variety of papaya produced by crossing Hawaii's standard yellow-flesh export variety, Kapoho Solo with the red-flesh SunUp, the first genetically engineered papaya with resistance to papaya ringspot virus. Go to Papaya Info for The Rainbow Papaya Story and related FAQs. See similar questions...

Of late, green tea has enjoyed something of a popularity boon because of the numerous health and lifestyle benefits it has. Originally hailing from Asia, green tea has been popular for thousands of years as a commonly drunken and ritualized addition to the daily diets of millions. See similar questions...

Studies show tea can help keep your arteries clear, thanks to antioxidants called catechins. Other studies suggest tea can inhibit cancer growth, due to a compound called TF-2. Still other studies are showing that tea can help prevent cavities, slow cataracts, block the loss of brain cells. See similar questions...

Pad wounds are slow healers. The healing process is hampered every time the dog walks on the foot (the walking constantly pulls on the healing edges, and this delays healing). The pads can easily get infected, as there is contact between blood and the surface where your pet walks. These wounds are best treated by a veterinarian. Your veterinarian can clean the wound, bandage it with antibiotic ointment, give oral antibiotics, and rebandage the wound every three or four days until it is healed. See similar questions...

A Paw Park is a recreational area set aside specifically for dogs and dog owners. It is a place where dogs can run free within a safely fenced area, play and interact with other dogs. They are also referred to as a Leash Optional Park, a Dog Park, or a Dog Run. See similar questions...

Gimme Some Paw" is a random stroll through all dog pages. On each page there is a voting box where you can rate this dog's page on a scale of one to five paws (). The rating should consider the entire entry including photos, arrival story, favorites, pet peeves and diaries. The average paw rating will be displayed on that dog's page. Keep in mind that we want to reward the best, most compelling entries. See similar questions...

Yes, if for any reason you do not want to take it in capsules, you may pull out the content and mix it with water, juice, or yogurt. See similar questions...

Tea is a drink made by infusing leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis, or Thea sinensis) in hot water. The name 'tea' is also used to refer to the leaves themselves; and it is also the name of a mid- to late-afternoon meal in the British Isles and associated countries, at which tea (the drink) is served along with various foods. See similar questions...

The caffeine content in tea averages about 1/3 the amount found in equal liquid quantities of coffee, about 28-44 mg of caffeine per cup. It is only a myth that green and white teas have less caffeine. The leaves contain the same amount of caffeine but you tend to brew green teas for a shorter period of time and this will lessen the amount of caffeine that ends up in the brew. See similar questions...

There are many HIV/AIDS myths out there. HIV/AIDS myths are dangerous and contribute to prejudice and stigma. Let's dispel the HIV/AIDS myths with this list of the top ten HIV/AIDS related myths. See similar questions...

Kalamazoo, Portage, Lawton and the 7 Van Buren libraries (Bangor, Bloomingdale, Covert, Decatur, Gobles, Lawrence, and Mattawan) have reciprocal arrangements with us. See similar questions...

Researchers at the University of Murcia in Spain (UMU) and the John Innes Center (JIC) in Norwich, England have shown that a compound called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in green tea prevents cancer cells from growing by binding to a specific enzyme. See similar questions...