Ingredient Investigation :: Green Tea Extract

“Biological additive used as an anti-irritant. Rich in vitamin 'C' and fluoride, acting as a mild antibacterial agent.”  -Sore No More! Website

Green tea is highly versatile. It’s used in beverages, for it’s internal health benefits and in cosmetics, amongst other things. Since we’re exploring it as an ingredient in Sore No More! we’re going to go ahead and explore its cosmetic usefulness today.

Most of us have heard that green tea (and thus the extract)  is a powerful antioxidant when consumed. Did you know that those same polyphenols have been shown to be absorbed through the skin? Using cosmetic lotions, gels, oils, etc containing green tea extract allows you to get a few more antioxidants into your body to neutralize those free radicals!

Green tea extract is also thought to have conditioning qualities that encourage continued firmness and elasticity in the skin while keeping it toned and healthy.

As mentioned in the Sore No More! ingredient description; there are multiple compounds found in green tea extract (including tannins and polyphenols) that have astringent qualities and provide a barrier between the skin and harmful bacteria from the outside world.

For us, green tea extract is just another one of those ingredients that we like to think makes Sore No More! just a little unique! 

*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com

Keeping the Toolbox Full: Resources to Help You Manage Pain

One of the best things you can do to keep your body healthy (and subsequently pain free!) is to stay informed. The following are some links that may help you manage your pain and/or live a healthier lifestyle. Remember- take everything with a grain of salt and find things that work for you. Just because it works for someone else doesn't mean it's the right thing for you, but it might still be worth trying.

JointHealing.com

Learn about Joint Health and products that may help sooth your aches and pains.

Andrew Weil, M.D.

Dr. Weil is well renowned in the field of integrative medicine and his website can give you insight into managing pain and living a healthy lifestyle.

Web MD -Pain Management Health Center

Web MD offers a variety of articles on managing various types of pain, many of which come in an easy-to-understand slide-show format.

Ehealth Pain Management Forum

MedHelp Pain Management Forum

Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group

Sometimes you just need an understanding ear (or computer screen) to bounce ideas off of. Find people with similar ailments on one of these forums and swap ideas, commiserate, or offer encouragement.

Eat Right for Your Type

We’ve discussed before on the Sore No More! blog that what you eat can affect your pain level. Check out this website to find out how your blood type can make all the difference in how your body digests foods.

National Fibromyalgia Association

This website can teach you everything you need (or want) to know about Fibromyalgia.

ProHealth: Arthritis

Learn about Arthritis and how to manage it. Also, keep up on the latest research about Arthritis.

We leave you with these links to add to your toolbox for now, but keep checking back, here at our blog and on our facebook page for more great tools to keep you living a healthy, happy, pain-free life!

*Please Note: Sore No More! is not affiliated with any of the above websites, they are simply provided as educational tools for our fans and customers. *



*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com