COULD ONE GREEN TEA A DAY KEEP THE DOCTOR AWAY?
- Jun 20, 2015
- 1 min read
I think green tea is either something you love or you hate. Personally, I go through phases with it – I’ll go months without drinking it and then one day I’ll have a craving and drink it non-stop. Having always heard good things about green tea and its vast array of apparent benefits I decided to do some research in the hope that it would make those that were sceptical about it opt for a cuppa more often
Green tea has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years and is thought to help with everything from weight loss to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. But how can drinking tea have such a positive influence on all of these health issues that are such a huge problem in the modern day?
Well the answer is, that we still don’t really know if green tea does posses properties that reduce cancer-risk, improve digestive health and many other health problems. There have been studies into its benefits and many have been very promising but we need more evidence, more studies, more data to scientifically validate its effectiveness and ability to improve health. Wouldn’t it be amazing if green tea could help with the obesity epidemic, or the increasing risk of cardiovascular disease?
For the time being, I’m still going to carry on with my sporadic green tea drinking habits because well, what harm can it do?
But no, for the moment, a green tea a day probably won’t keep the doctor away.
I’ve been trying to incorporate more green tea into my routine lately to deal with all the stress from my current semester. It got so overwhelming at one point that I was actually looking for a way to pay someone to do my online class just so I could have a moment to breathe and focus on my health. It’s amazing how much a simple habit like tea can help when you're trying to balance such a heavy workload!
I read the article about how green tea might keep the doctor away by offering antioxidants and helping the body stay balanced, which is why some people enjoy a cup for daily wellness. That reminded me of a time I was juggling too many deadlines and felt overwhelmed, so I told a friend I need someone to take my online class while I caught up. your blog make me smile.
I read about the benefits of green tea, and it’s interesting how something so simple could have such a big impact on health. I write in English, and I think just like green tea might help improve our well-being, getting support with studies can also reduce stress. When I feel overwhelmed with work, I sometimes look for help and think, “maybe I should let someone do my assignment.” Both remind me that taking small steps can make life a bit easier and healthier.