With the onset of flu season in the U.S., and continuing concerns about Covid-19, there’s no better time to consider options for the best immune defense. While some rely on annual flu vaccines, they aren’t a completely reliable solution. And, while there’s no shortage of herbal and natural products that claim to “boost-immunity,” few are tested and proven to protect like green tea.  But don’t take our word for it, let’s hear what health professionals say about green tea. According to certified nutritionist Andra Picincu 1, “Due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial prope ..read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views the heart as the master of the body and the emperor of the organ networks. It generates chi, the vital energy of the body, and thus is the root of all life1. Without a healthy heart, the body is fragile and stale. While many of us know that heart disease is rampant in the United States, we remain largely unaware of a powerful tool in its prevention: green tea. The heart protective effects of green tea can be attributed mainly to its antioxidant and anti-obesity properties, while other mechanisms play supporting roles. Each of these mechanisms will be di ..read more

It’s been well reported that heart disease significantly raises one’s risk of contracting and suffering the worst impacts of Covid-19. The latest advisory from the Centers for Disease Control states(1), Having any of the following serious heart conditions increases your risk of severe illness from COVID-19: Heart failure Coronary artery disease Cardiomyopathies Pulmonary hypertension Having other cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease, such as hypertension (high blood pressure) or stroke, may increase your risk of severe illness from COVID-19. The good news is that you can protect your he ..read more

A universal impact of Covid-19 is stress. You don’t have to be impacted with the virus to be dealing with anxiety and panic attacks. And that’s just the beginning. It’s been widely reported that alcohol and opiate drug usage is way up as we try to cope with the uncertainty. While we can’t eliminate the concerns, we can choose natural and holistic options for relaxation and stress-reduction, which can enhance our well-being with the side-effects of opiates and alcohol. One such, highly researched, natural product is green tea. Rich in the amino acid, L-theanine, green tea is the calming alterna ..read more

It’s been widely reported that people who are obese are more susceptible to serious health complications associated with contracting Covid-19. According to a new article in the NY Times1, “People with extra weight may struggle to mount a robust immune response to the coronavirus — and may respond poorly to a vaccine.” And more specifically, “The correlations between Covid-19 and obesity are worrisome. In one report published last month, researchers found that people with obesity who caught the coronavirus were more than twice as likely to end up in the hospital and nearly 50 percent more ..read more

As the dust settled from our initial bout with Covid-19, what was revealed is America’s pandemic of poor nutrition, and how those with chronic metabolic disease are far more likely to die from Covid-19 infection. In fact, The New York Times recently published an article, “How Poor Diet Contributes to Coronavirus Risk,” by long-time health writer, Jane Brody. For the article Brody interviewed Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, dean of the Freidman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, who stated, “Poor metabolic health was the immunity-impairing factor underlying cardiovascular dis ..read more

Chi Tea Ultimate Green Tea is a concentrated, standardized extract that provides a triple-play of proven antiviral, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support. Ultimate Green Tea contains 72% concentration of the powerful catechin epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) which, according to the National Institutes of Health, “Of all catechins present in green tea, EGCG is most powerful in preventing viral transmission.” Ultimate Green Tea is additionally blended with extracts of Goji, Lo Han Quo, Astragalus and Licorice root for additional nutritional support. Stevia extract gives Ultimate Green Te ..read more

If there’s one thing learned through the Covid experience is the importance of keeping one’s immune system tuned up, despite the lack guidance from health officials about the role of nutrition in boosting immunity. According to Mark Hyman and Dariush Mozaffarian, both medical doctors of some renown, writing in the Boston Globe, “While some otherwise healthy individuals with COVID-19 are hospitalized, the vast majority of hospitalized patients are overweight or suffer from a diet-related chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, or cancer. Adjusting for other risk factors ..read more

One thing that’s certain about Covid-19 is the importance of one’s individual immunity to defend against viral transmission, and the ability to recover from symptoms that arise for those who become ill. When it comes to immune boosters, there are few as studied and respected as green tea extract. Our Chi Tea line of green tea extracts are formulated to address and enhance one’s immunity naturally and effectively. Ultimate Green Tea Chi Tea Ultimate Green Tea is a concentrated, standardized extract that provides a triple-play of proven antiviral, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support ..read more

With the link between Covid-19 risk and poor metabolic health becoming increasingly clear with each passing day, it’s also clear that the best defense against this coronavirus is to enhance your diet and lifestyle accordingly to lose weight and enhance immunity. According to Mark Hyman and Dariush Mozaffarian, both medical doctors of some renown, writing in the Boston Globe, “While some otherwise healthy individuals with COVID-19 are hospitalized, the vast majority of hospitalized patients are overweight or suffer from a diet-related chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease, lung dise ..read more