I don’t know where to start when it comes to giving myself more time.
Whether it’s for self care, time to relax or extra time with my children.
I never know how to prioritize my needs to my wants.
Does this sound like you?
Are you struggling with making more time for yourself?
If so, join me for a little Tea Time.
A warm beverage such as tea can serve its purpose relaxing your mind and helping unwind tense muscles.
If you choose tea it can be filled with antioxidants to help restore your immune system that may be suppressed due to stress.
The tincture or tea soothes acid in the stomach as well as nausea, bloating, heartburn and gas.
It lifts your mood, eases stress-induced headaches, and relaxes the nervous system.
It reduces feelings of overwhelm, mild depression, and feelings that you are not good enough or might fail.
Why Drink Tea?
- Tea is an excellent replacement for coffee. Coffee has a lot of caffeine and can make you jittery and increase your anxiety symptoms. Teas have a much lower concentration of caffeine but still helps wake you up in the morning.
- Tea is very relaxing, especially at night, while reading or watching a tv show.
- Tea has many calming benefits, especially when you are stressed and anxious. The herbs in tea help calm your nerves.
Tea for Anxiety and Stress
There are so many teas reliably available for helping with calming our nervous system.
Here are a few that have been proven to help.
Chamomile Tea
A favorite tea for many people with anxiety is chamomile tea. It’s a powerhouse. Naturally, it is low on caffeine and has great relaxing benefits.
A study in 2016 found long term use of chamomile tea significantly reduced symptoms caused by (GAD) generalized anxiety disorder.
Research has also found chamomile tea binds with the GABA receptors in the brain. This popular herbal tea has similar effects to the medication Xanax as it also targets the same nervous system receptor.
Green Tea
Green tea is an excellent source of antioxidants and polyphenols and is prized for its health benefits.
Studies show green tea helps improve weight loss and high blood pressure. Green tea calms your nerves and benefits as an anti-anxiety remedy.
Green tea has lots of L-theanine, which might reduce anxiety and has a direct effect on the brain.
A study shows L-theanine increases the alpha wave activity in the brain, meaning it can help you relax without becoming tired and sleepy.
I struggled to find peace with my days and I found it by doing something simple and inexpensive.
Having a glass of tea was the medicine I needed to calm myself and help kick start my time.
This post was written by Lauren K., and published by Convenient Counseling Services.
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