Green tea is a popular beverage with many health benefits. Green tea contains various beneficial plant compounds. Green tea is packed full of antioxidants and nutrients that can have a positive effect on the body. It is believed that drinking green tea can be helpful in managing anxiety. It contains L- thiamine, an amino acid. This amino acid is known for reducing stress, promoting relaxation, improving sleep and relaxing the body and mind. It can help you feel calm and focused. Green tea is bursting with antioxidants which can help prevent cell damage, reduce inflammation and help to fight diseases. And also, it is good for the skin and protects the epidermis. Catechist in green tea are natural antioxidants. It can kill bacteria and inhibit viruses. This can help improve dental health and reduce bad breath. Due to its antifungal and antibacterial properties, green tea makes a great foot bath.
In Chinese medicine, green tea has been used to treat depression for a long time. Research is now showing it can also help to manage anxiety symptoms. Just a few of the studies completed to date that confirm that green tea is good for reducing anxiety include
>A study carried out by the Israel Institute of Technology studies the effect of L-thiamine on schizophrenic patients and found that it did help to reduce their anxiety levels.
>In 2013, another Japanese study showed that graduates placed in a stressful work environment experienced less anxiety if they took L- thiamine compared with those taking a placebo.
>The ‘Journal of Physiological Anthropology’ a 2012 Japanese study found that students taking L- thiamine experienced less anxiety compared to those taking a placebo.
>here are "many small scale", observational research projects on the health benefits of green tea. Although many are in early stages, the general conclusion to date is that the benefits are positive and encouraging.
>Observational studies have shown that green tea may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and lowering cholesterol.
20% of the green tea is made from the leaves of camellia kinesis. Green tea originated in China, but is now produced and, manufactured in many other Asian countries.
There is no one tea that magically cures anxiety completely, but green tea is becoming rapidly recognized as a super tea to boost healthy living and research is showing it can be beneficial to anxiety sufferers. It is refreshing and can help you feel calm and focused.
HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT CUP OF GREEN TEA
- Add one teabag to your cup or, if making tea in the teapot, add 2 or more bags.
- Use fresh water rather than pre-boiled or diffused water for a more vibrant flavor.
- After boiling your water, let it rest for a few minutes. This allows the temperature to drop naturally to the ideal heat for your green tea, between 140-185 °F / 60-85 °C.
- Pour the water over the teabag, this will help release the flavor and aroma.
- Let the tea brew for one to two minutes, or longer if you prefer the full maximum flavor.
- Sit back, relax and enjoy!
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