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Herbal tea has a variety of health benefits, among them its ability to reduce bodily inflammation, improve your mood and overall well being (by increasing dopamine and serotonin production of), curing nausea, promote heart health, and more. What a wonderful way to start your day!
Here are the top teas doctors and nutritionists recommend for their anti-inflammatory and mood-boosting properties:
Green Tea
Dr. Nikola Djordjevic, MD, GP, a medical advisor at Whatasleep, explains that a variety of herbal teas can be a natural remedy for chronic inflammation, and green tea. "Green tea is one of the most popular and effective herbal teas due to its powerful antioxidant properties," he explains.
In addition to a slew of health benefits, "Green tea does have caffeine and will give you a mind-boost, albeit weaker than coffee, it gives you more sustained energy as opposed to the spike that coffee gives you."
Moringa Tea
"Moringa tea has also been found to be beneficial to reducing stress and decreasing anxiety and depression while also boosting energy," Dr. Catherine Jackson, a licensed clinical psychologist, board certified neurotherapist and certified nutrition for mental health practitioner at Optimal Neuroholistic Service tells us.
Saffron
"Rich in antioxidants, saffron tea can help improve immunity, reduce inflammation, and promote heart health," Kristin Gillespie, MS, RD, LD, CNSC tells us. "Saffron is often referred to as the 'sunshine spice' due to its positive impact on mood," she reveals.
Ginger
"Ginger tea contains a host of health benefits," Kristin explains. "Its rich antioxidant content makes it anti-inflammatory in nature and also helps to prevent the development of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease. Additionally, ginger tea has been touted for its ability to help with nausea, making it a great choice for those with morning sickness or illness." It will leave you feeling relaxed and content, she says.
