The beautiful National Day holiday has quietly passed amidst scenery, delicious food, and gatherings. Many friends have returned to their work posts, but the excessive eating and drinking during the holiday have left some feeling unwell and fatigued, suffering from post-holiday syndrome. Have you snapped back from the holiday mood and quickly adjusted to the routine of work or school life?
During the holiday, frequent gatherings and indulging in rich, greasy, and high-calorie foods can easily lead to oral odor, constipation, red eyes, mouth sores, toothaches, and acne—symptoms commonly referred to as 'internal heat.' This 'heat' is essentially the result of toxin buildup in the body. Drinking green tea can effectively detoxify and clear internal heat.
Legend has it that Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs and encountered seventy-two poisons in a day, but was cured by tea. Tea has powerful detoxifying properties. Green tea retains the highest amount of natural compounds from fresh leaves, including over 85% of tea polyphenols and about 50% of chlorophyll, with minimal vitamin loss, making it the best among all tea leaves for clearing heat and detoxifying. For detoxification and heat clearance, green tea is an excellent choice.
Overeating during the holiday and the subsequent busy work schedule can lead to poor digestion, lack of appetite, bloating, and even gastritis or stomach ulcers.
In such cases, besides adjusting your diet to include lighter foods that ease the burden on your stomach, you can also drink Pu-erh ripe tea or aged raw Pu-erh tea. Pu-erh tea has a mild nature and aids digestion. At the right concentration, it does not irritate the stomach. The smooth, mellow Pu-erh tea forms a protective film on the stomach lining. Long-term consumption can also help nourish and protect the stomach, as well as aid in weight management.
In addition to Pu-erh tea, you can also drink black tea to help with digestion. Black tea is fermented and baked, and the oxidation products of tea polyphenols under the action of enzymes can promote digestion and regulate the stomach. It is especially effective when consumed after meals.
Many friends choose to travel during the holiday. After a period of irregular routines or long journeys, they may feel dizzy and lethargic afterward. At this time, a cup of floral tea can not only refresh the mind but also beautify the skin. For those who feel not only tired but also irritable or depressed, it is recommended to drink rose tea, which has the effect of relieving depression and soothing the mood.
Some people prefer to stay at home during the holiday. These more introverted friends often spend their days with computers, TVs, or phones, indulging in TV dramas or online games. After the holiday, excessive screen time and lack of rest can lead to heaviness in the head, dry and sore eyes, and even blurred vision. Drinking tea at this time can help protect the eyes and alleviate fatigue.
Tea contains a relatively high amount of fluoride, with 10–15 mg per 100 grams of dry tea, 80% of which is water-soluble. The vitamin C and other compounds in tea can reduce the opacity of the eye lens. Regular tea consumption has positive effects on reducing eye diseases and protecting vision.