by James | Jul 24, 2012 | Alkaline Diet, Detoxification, Matcha Health Benefits
The matcha detox solution is a way to use matcha as a powerful part of your detoxification and purification program. The polyphenol content in matcha green tea facilitates the excretion of fat soluble toxins from fat tissue during a detox program. One study...
by James | Jul 20, 2012 | Anxiety, Matcha Vs. Coffee
The aroma of a freshly brewed cup of coffee in the morning can be intoxicating. “Wake up and smell the coffee” has become a mantra of pop culture, and Starbucks coffee shops can now be found on street corners all over the world. And yet, many people sense...
by James | Jun 22, 2012 | Matcha and Radiation
New measurements show that radiation levels in the primary matcha growing regions of Aichi, Kyoto and Shizouka prefectures indicate that the measurable levels of radiation in these areas are indeed very low. While initially I saw some data pointing to higher levels of...
by James | Apr 18, 2012 | Radiant Matcha
The Living Qi company began sourcing organic matcha green tea from small organic farms in 2008. Since that time we have developed a very large and loyal customer base due to our commitment to finding the best USDA organic matcha Japan has to offer. Based in Asheville,...
by James | Mar 15, 2012 | Alkaline Diet, Matcha Recipes, Matcha Smoothies
This matcha cocnut milk smoothie is a delicious and healthy way to start a morning. If you like, you can add whey protein powder: 1. One half can organic coconut milk (Whole Foods brand is good) 2. 16 ounces of organic coconut water 3. 2 grams Living Qi organic...
by James | Mar 14, 2012 | Matcha Tradition
Matcha, the ceremonial green tea of Japan only used by about 1.5% of the Japanese people, is powdered Camellia sinensis, often of exquisite quality. As a ceremonial item, Matcha is considered a luxury tea in Japan, though it is booming in popularity in North America...
by James | Mar 9, 2012 | Matcha and Cardiovascular Health, Matcha and Nitric Oxide, Matcha Health Benefits
One cup of green tea a day and the owners of the apothecary will surely starve~ Chinese Proverb The Journal of the American Medical Association, JAMA, reported a study in 2006 on green tea and longevity completed in Japan. It is important to remember that the green...
by James | Mar 7, 2012 | Longevity, Matcha and Cardiovascular Health
Let’s not call it anti-aging for a moment. Let’s follow the example of longevity teacher and daoist energy master, Peter Ragnar, and call it pro-youthing. Ivy Greenwell wrote an article in 1999 about the health benefits of green tea for Life Extension...
by James | Mar 5, 2012 | body building and matcha
I would like to thank Dr. Sara Solomon P.T., DMD for using www.living-qi.com as a resource for her excellent article: The 8 Wonders of Matcha Green Tea, which was featured on the www.bodybuilding.com website. You can see by looking at Dr. Solomon’s photo...
by James | Feb 8, 2012 | Alkaline Diet, Detoxification, Matcha and Inflammation
Inflammation is the evil twin of oxidation. The aging process is characterized by oxidation. In other words, in a forest fire or a bonfire, the wood is being oxidized or burned up. When a person ages and gets wrinkles, their tissues and skin are getting oxidized. A...
