Since becoming unwell i have been on the constant look out for anything which may benefit me health wise, including supplements and vitamins.
My sister is a health freak, and always going on about how beneficial green tea is, whether you are a healthy person or not. I had tried it before but unfortunately it made me very nauseous, but perhaps that was drinking it on an empty stomach!
It isn't the nicest tasting tea, but since i have become unwell i have gone from a coffee freak.. to a green tea freak! If you suffer from the condition yourself you may well know that although caffeine helps perk you up, the 'comedown' off it leaves a lot to be desired! I find i feel great when i have a cup of coffee, but now when it wears off, it makes my crashes a lot more difficult to handle.
Green tea contains natural antioxidants and there is compelling evidence that it may help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancers and Alzheimers. It is loaded with polyphenols and flavanoids, which studies suggest seek out cell damaging free radicals and destroy them.
So where does this help with ME patients? Green tea helps indigestion (IBS is very common in patients suffering from the condition), boosts the immune system, helps brain function and prevents fatigue - all of which are relevant to the diagnosis.
Since drinking it, it has had a noticeable effect on my levels of energy throughout the day. It also seems to suppress my hunger which is great when i am trying to lose weight. As with most ME patients, exercise is a no-go, so anything that helps here is a must in my book! I drink mine with a little milk, and i find this stops the nausea, this may just be something that i experience, as i used to get this before becoming ill.
I have now discovered a new product called Tetley Blend of Both, and it is PERFECT! It is a blend of green, and standard black tea - it tastes and looks just like normal tea, and you add milk to it as normal, but it has all of the benefits of green tea! I am now addicted to the stuff, and can honestly not tell the difference. I would definitely recommend trying green tea in some form, and i hope it benefits you as it does me!
My sister is a health freak, and always going on about how beneficial green tea is, whether you are a healthy person or not. I had tried it before but unfortunately it made me very nauseous, but perhaps that was drinking it on an empty stomach!
It isn't the nicest tasting tea, but since i have become unwell i have gone from a coffee freak.. to a green tea freak! If you suffer from the condition yourself you may well know that although caffeine helps perk you up, the 'comedown' off it leaves a lot to be desired! I find i feel great when i have a cup of coffee, but now when it wears off, it makes my crashes a lot more difficult to handle.
Green tea contains natural antioxidants and there is compelling evidence that it may help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancers and Alzheimers. It is loaded with polyphenols and flavanoids, which studies suggest seek out cell damaging free radicals and destroy them.
So where does this help with ME patients? Green tea helps indigestion (IBS is very common in patients suffering from the condition), boosts the immune system, helps brain function and prevents fatigue - all of which are relevant to the diagnosis.
Since drinking it, it has had a noticeable effect on my levels of energy throughout the day. It also seems to suppress my hunger which is great when i am trying to lose weight. As with most ME patients, exercise is a no-go, so anything that helps here is a must in my book! I drink mine with a little milk, and i find this stops the nausea, this may just be something that i experience, as i used to get this before becoming ill.
I have now discovered a new product called Tetley Blend of Both, and it is PERFECT! It is a blend of green, and standard black tea - it tastes and looks just like normal tea, and you add milk to it as normal, but it has all of the benefits of green tea! I am now addicted to the stuff, and can honestly not tell the difference. I would definitely recommend trying green tea in some form, and i hope it benefits you as it does me!
