I am personally a big fan of green tea not only because of its pleasant taste but also because of its healthy properties. Green Tea has been an important tool in treating my patients for many years.
Specializing in the treatment of stress-related health problems I see a lot of people suffering from the effects of a busy lifestyle. It’s not uncommon for people to experience anxiety, lack of focus, fatigue, and sleep problems all at the same time. For many of them stimulants like coffee become a necessity.
While coffee provides a short-term relieve from fatigue and can help to improve focus and concentration it is absolutely contraindicated for anyone suffering from anxiety or sleep problems. Although coffee, ingested without milk or sugar, has certain health benefits I am thoroughly convinced that its impediments to health far outweigh its benefits especially if combined with sugar, artificial sweeteners, and milk.
Stress poses a definite challenge to our health and everything associated. Green tea offers a fresh and substantial alternative to coffee for people who are in need of a pick-me-up or simply enjoy the social or ceremonial aspect of preparing and drinking a hot delicious beverage.
Green tea actually lowers stress hormone levels while coffee increases them. This makes it such a particularly good beverage for our busy urban lifestyle. Green tea not only lowers your stress levels while increasing your energy levels and focus, it also promotes healthy sleep. On top of this green tea offers a myriad of health benefits that are very valuable for the busy urban warrior. If this sounds too good to be true, please check the comparison of tea and coffee in the chart below.
| Coffee (Roasted) | Green Tea | |
| Risks / Side Effects | 1. Cancer
2. Gastrointestinal problems 3. Anxiety & sleep changes 4. Raises cholesterol 5. Raises blood pressure 6. Negative effect on fertility, pregnancy, birth weight 7. Can cause anemia 8. Can cause coronary artery disease 9. Increases stress hormones 10. Destabilizes blood sugar levels 11. Increases sugar cravings 12. Promotes weight gain around waist line |
- Could be contaminated
with certain chemicals. * |
| Benefits | 1. Reduced risk for
Alzheimer’s & Dementia 2. Reduced risk for Parkinson’s disease 3. Reduced risk for gallstones 4. Increases cognitive performance 5. Antidiabetic 6. Reduces risk for liver, oral, esophageal, and pharyngeal cancer 7. Decreases risk for gout 8. Black coffee can reduce dental caries 9. Moderate cardio protective properties |
1. Antibiotic effect
2. Reduces risk for cancers of the lung, prostate, colon, stomach, small intestines, pancreas, and estrogen related cancers including most breast cancers. 3. Increases metabolic rate 4. Increases fat oxidation 5. Improves insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance 6. Antidiabetic 7. Increases cognitive performance 8. Lowers chance of cognitive impairment 9. Boosts mental alertness while promoting a calmer state of mind 10. Boosts Immunity 11. Lowers stress hormones 12. Reduces inflammatory bowel disease 13. Helps bad breath 14. Promotes healthy weight loss 15. Reduces risk for Parkinson’s disease 16. Increases short-term memory 17. Reduces the risk for stroke 18. Anti-fungal properties 19. Reduces cognitive deficits from sleep apnea 20. Improves athletic performance 21. Antidepressant properties 22. Improves cholesterol 23. Prevents tooth decay 24. Helps to prevent osteoporosis 25. Can promote healthy sleep |
* This can easily be avoided by choosing a good quality tea from a trusted source. Find a good and trusted, local tea store and avoid buying online. They will happily teach you how to brew and drink your tea the right way.
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