On the island of Okinawa the people live a very long and healthy life. The history of the island shows that chronic diseases are practically non-existent. Their elderly do not suffer from dementia, heart attacks or strokes and cancer is almost unheard of.

Along with a much healthier diet the Japanese people drink green tea as their drink of choice, because of the powerful antioxidants it contains.

Drinking green tea puts the Japanese at a much lower risk of stroke, cancer and heart disease. Research shows, that drinking green tea lowers your cholesterol and blood pressure as well.

The Japanese also stop eating when they are about 80% full. They do not fill their plates until they are overflowing, and go back for more.

We as a country are killing our children and ourselves with food and we are the only ones that can stop it.

http://www.naturalnews.com/024715.html

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Japanese And Heart Disease

• African-Americans were 69 percent as likely as Caucasians to be transferred to hospitals that could offer appropriate treatment.
• Hispanics were 53 percent as likely as Caucasians.
• Women were 84 percent as likely as men.
• People ages 65-69 were 25 percent as likely as those 85 to 90.

Are doctors and other healthcare professionals deliberately discriminating against certain patients? Unlikely. But the reasons for these disparities must be found and addressed. Otherwise, you, me, and other people we know will suffer needlessly.

The New York Times, March 21, 2006

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Care After Heart Attack Not Fair