TOKYO: You lead a very stressful life? Do not worry, Japanese Matcha tea will come to your rescue because researchers have discovered that it has various health benefits, such as reducing anxiety.
Published in the Journal of Functional Foods, the mouse study found that rodent anxiety was reduced after eating Matcha powder or Matcha extract.
According to the researchers, the soothing effects of tea are due to the mechanisms that activate dopamine D1 receptors and serotonin 5-HT1A receptors, two factors closely related to anxiety behavior.
Say goodbye to worries: 5 natural methods to overcome stress
Simple anti-stress hacks
July 19, 2018
A recent Optum study found that 46% of the Indian labor force reported suffering from a form of stress. Do not let your professional busy and stressful life hurt you. Excessive stress can have a negative effect on your body, your mood and your behavior, from headaches to anxiety, fatigue and irritability. Dr. Hariprasad, expert in Ayurveda at Himalaya Drug, shares natural methods to cope with stress:
Eat well
July 19, 2018
Your eating habits have a significant impact on stress levels. It is essential to balance different foods and nutrients. A diet rich in different foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, dairy products, fish and poultry would help you get carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. A well-nourished body is better able to cope with the physical and emotional effects of stress.
Relax with physical activity
July 19, 2018
All forms of physical activity are useful for managing stress. Physical exercise has many benefits, such as release of endorphins and calming of the mind, which helps reduce the level of stress. Even 45 minutes of physical activity a day contribute greatly to stress management.
Organize your life
July 19, 2018
Organizing your workload creates a sense of control and peace of mind, and there are many ways to achieve it. One way to do this is to adopt time management, prioritize tasks, and schedule their execution. Moving from one task to another and stacking it up often becomes an additional source of stress. Decentralizing tasks or asking for help as needed is also a good way to reduce stress levels.
Use herbs in a daily diet
July 19, 2018
Herbs like Ashwagandha have proven effective in managing the negative effects of stress. According to Ayurveda, Ashvagandha helps reduce the harmful effects of long-term stress by rejuvenating the mind and body. It is an adaptogen that helps the body stabilize physiological processes, better withstand stress and maintain a healthy balance between various biological systems.
"Although further epidemiological research is needed, the results of our study show that matcha, used for many years as a medicinal agent, could be very beneficial to the human body," said Yuki Kurauchi, lead author of The study, from Kumamoto University in Japan. .
"We hope that our research on matcha will have beneficial effects on health worldwide," said Kurauchi.
Matcha is the finely ground powder of new leaves from Camellia sinensis green tea bushes grown in the shade.
For this study, researchers performed a "High Plus Labyrinth" test – an anxiety test for rodents – and found that anxiety in mice was reduced after consuming Matcha powder or of Matcha extract.
In addition, when the anxiolytic activity of different extracts of Matcha was evaluated, a stronger effect was found with the extract derived from ethanol at 80% compared to the extract from only hot water.
Matcha is the finely ground powder of new leaves from Camellia sinensis green tea bushes grown in the shade (90% shade).
Take notes, eat healthy and exercise daily: 7 ways to fight depression
Combat Depression
October 10, 2018
Stress and frustration can lead to depression, further affecting mental health.
If it is imperative to consult a health care professional if symptoms of depression are observed, some lifestyle modifications may help combat mild depression. However, moderate to severe depression requires medication.
Nevertheless, lifestyle changes help cure and prevent illness and future episodes.
Dr. Pallavi Aravind Joshi, consultant psychiatrist at Columbia Asia Hospital in Whitefield (Bengaluru), shares 7 tips to fight depression.
Train regularly
October 10, 2018
Take a walk every day, jog or swim. You can also join a Zumba clbad. Do yoga or aerobics. In addition to keeping you fit and busy, exercising can also improve mental health and instill a positive attitude in life by releasing wellness hormones like endorphins, dopamine and serotonin. The exercise also channels the negative energy.
Switch to a healthy diet
October 10, 2018
Eating healthy not only helps you maintain your physical health, but also contributes to your mental well-being. Include in your diet a variety of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, poultry, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and fish. Do not forget to drink a lot of water.
Do not worry too much
October 10, 2018
It is imperative to maintain a work-life balance. Try to re-evaluate your schedule and not bring work home. Design your own ways to fight work-related anxiety.
Quit these addictions
October 10, 2018
Although consumption of alcohol, tobacco and caffeine can act as an instant mood enhancer, it only serves in the long run to aggravate your mental health. So try to reduce your weekly consumption.
