MELLOW OUT with this stress-busting ‘tea trick’ from Japan
Sometimes, a stressful situation can hit you like a ton of bricks without warning.
And then other times, stress can creep up on you slowly… and before you know it, it’s TAKEN OVER your life!
You’re tossing and turning at night… maybe even piling on the pounds…
And you can’t think straight.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
According to the American Psychological Association’s annual stress survey, the COVID-19 pandemic has sent stress levels SOARING in 2 out of 3 American adults.
And it’s doing a number on our bodies… and mood.
But I’ve got good news for you today.
When your thoughts are RACING… you’re on HIGH ALERT… and you can’t seem to turn those stressful feelings down…
There’s something that can WASH AWAY your worries.
It’s a special, natural nutrient that comes all the way from Japan…
And it’s KEY to finding a little “Zen” in troubled times…
WITHOUT making you drowsy!
Dial it down
Around the year 1950, Japanese researchers discovered a soothing substance in certain plants…
Especially those used in green tea… like gyokuro leaf.
It’s an amino acid that you WON’T find in most of the common foods you eat.
And while the scientific community DOESN’T consider it an “essential” amino acid…
You may DISAGREE once you experience its stress-relieving properties!
It’s called L-theanine – and it’s considered an adaptogen for its ability to support a healthy stress response.
And in studies, it’s been shown to promote relaxation and focus…
And in as little as 30 minutes.
This calming compound helps to ensure a sense of serenity – and it works by UNLOCKING receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system.
Now, you may have heard about how targeting your endocannabinoid system can help manage pain…
But ANOTHER crucial aspect of this system is helping to manage stress.
Not only does L-theanine REDUCE levels of the “stress hormone” (a.k.a. cortisol)…
But it also crosses the blood-brain barrier, where it blocks the reuptake of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate…
And increases the “feel-good” neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine.
It also STIMULATES the production of the brain chemical GABA, which acts as a kind of “turn-off” switch to calm both your mind and your body.
That’s why some of Big Pharma’s anxiety meds target GABA.
But L-theanine works to EASE those anxious thoughts and feelings — WITHOUT “zonking you out.”
In studies, brain scans after taking L-theanine have revealed brain activity that indicates a state of “wakeful relaxation” (as measured by alpha waves).
And a check of vital signs has demonstrated LOWER heart rate, too.
Folks taking L-theanine have even reported IMPROVED attention and sleep!
Now, if you’re looking to brew up your own pot of “tranquility tea”… you’ll find more L-theanine in green tea varieties like matcha.
For a caffeine-free alternative, you can also choose an L-theanine supplement in capsule or powder form from a quality maker you trust.
A recommended dose is between 200 and 400 mg daily.
To finding calm amidst chaos,
Melissa Young
P.S. There’s another adaptogenic herb that can help BANISH stress – even when you’ve been AMBUSHED! Click here to read all about it.
