Each person has his or her own means
of coping with various moods, especially when those moods are not so positive.
While some prefer to snack on sweets as a pick-me-up, there are healthier ways
of managing feelings through what we ingest. Brewing up a pot of tea is anexcellent way to boost your mood and cleanse your system, and there are a
variety of teas that will do the trick depending on what frame of mind you find
yourself in. Some of the best teas to brew up to increase your energy and boost
your mood are green tea and rooibos tea.
If you are feeling stressed or
angry, these teas can help. Green tea contains an amino acid known as theanine,
which research has proven to have a positive effect on the brain. Once
consumed, theanine instantly works to calm the mind and relieve stress, in turn
allowing the brain to focus. Green tea also boasts incredible health benefits
and will not keep you up through the night as it does not have a lot of
caffeine. Similarly, rooibos tea is high in antioxidants and low in caffeine,
making it great for those who are conscious of their health. A cup of rooibos
tea can help instantly boost your mood and have you feeling happy again, as it
is a natural energy enhancer thanks to the many compounds found in the plant.
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Rooibos tea is also recommended for
those who are having trouble sleeping and need a little something to ease their
nervous tension. It is recommended that those who are restless at night consume
a cup of rooibos tea to calm the mind and soothe the psyche. Again, the low
levels of caffeine will not keep your brain active and you will feel an instant
serenity while you sip.
One tea which is not consumed as
frequently as green is black tea, which has one of the higher levels of
caffeine. Black tea is said to increase alertness in the brain and can help
improve cognition, making you more productive throughout your day. If that is
not enough to have you feeling happier, consider this: consumption of black tea
has been proven to have positive effects on cardiovascular health. Not only
will you feel more chipper, you will be doing your heart a favor!
If you are not a fan of any of the
three teas listed, there are a few ingredients you can add to boost your moods
or keep yourself feeling calm. Ginger is an excellent addition to your favorite
cup of tea, as it can calm nausea, open your nasal passages for increased
respiration, and soothe any soreness you may have in your muscles and joints.
What better way to put your mind and body to ease than making sure that all parts
of taken care of?
Another ingredient that many enjoy adding
to their favorite brand of tea is honey, and while some try to avoid it due to
the sugar, it can help you physically if you are having pain in your throat.
You will feel happier and healthier in no time if you add a spoonful or two of
this golden syrup to your tea, and you will forget all about that stubborn
cold!
Tea's benefits to physical, mental,and emotional health are too good to pass up; that said, if you find yourself
feeling down or unfocused, take a few moments to boil some water, let the tea
bags steep, and take comfort in the soothing effects of these delicious
beverages.
