Oprah Talks about Her Thyroid Problem

Oprah has chosen to go public about her hyperthyroid condition that has caused her to gain weight by slowing down her metabolism. She says that at first her condition sped up her metabolism and made it difficult to sleep. Then her metabolism slowed down and made her tired most of the time and caused her to gain 20 pounds. She decided to take a break for a month in Hawaii to feel better and get rest and take a break from her stressful career. She has also decided to talk about her condition on her talk show.

The Powers of Green Tea

Studies show that drinking green tea is good for you. It can help with weight loss and fighting cancer. The EGCG that it contains stimulates metabolism and has cancer fighting properties. Green tea also contains theanine, which is a natural relaxant.