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Do you know that mostly Chinese people drink green tea in place of water? Amazed? Yes, it is true and that is only because of the numerous benefits of green tea. Just have a look at its benefits:

• Green tea is a powerful antioxidant that slows down the ageing process and prevents you from different diseases like stroke, breast cancer, hard attack, etc.
• It is good for burning body fat and increasing stamina while exercising. That is why athletes prefer green tea.
• Green tea is the best for reducing stress as it increases the serotonin lev
  

  Green Tea: Best for health

  el in brain. Just experiment by taking green tea for one day and notice the relaxation that you will get. People suffering from depression should take it regularly.

• Green tea is good for controlling blood pressure. Drink at least 4 cups daily and you will never face any problem of blood pressure.

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With less daylight and colder, gloomier days, winter can be pretty hard on people. But it’s fairly common for many to feel depressed during these frigid months.

Often labeled, SAD or seasonal affective disorder, the condition can make it difficult for many to live life as they normally would. If you are finding yourself in this boat and aren’t comfortable with taking prescription medications, you may want to consider herbal treatments to boost your mood and get you feeling better.

St. John’s Wort: Long used in folk medicine for sadness, anxiety, loss of sleep, this powerful herb has been known to be as effective as antidepressants for mild to moderate depression, with fewer side effects.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Studies have shown that a diet with low Omega-3 intake is a high-contributor to depression. Cold water fish such as salmon, sardines, and anchovies have the highest Omega-3 concentration. Japan, China, and Taiwan, countries with high fish intake, have a depression rate 10 times lower than America’s. If you’re interested, but don’t like fish, Fish Oil Capsules can be found at many health food stores.

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