Winter is here, have you felt the dryness? The mood is also gloomy? Office workers' autumn fatigue is generally manifested as drowsiness, difficulty concentrating at work, and being easily distracted. Additionally, they sleep very deeply and are reluctant to get up for work in the morning. Behind the vibrant life lies heavy work, which constitutes the unspoken bitterness of female white-collar workers: computer radiation, overtime work, high pressure, lack of sleep, and anxious moods, leading to premature aging phenomena, such as increasingly dull skin and declining health. Is there no affordable and convenient method to take care of oneself? In fact, simply brewing a cup of tea during work and persisting for a while can yield unexpected surprises.

Tea is a beverage very much loved by ordinary Chinese people. For thousands of years, people have drunk and savored tea, even using it to treat illnesses. Thus, this slightly bitter little leaf has long become an indispensable part of life. Some people even replace water with tea all year round, never going without tea. However, little do they know, although tea is beneficial, in winter, due to significant changes in temperature and humidity, there are still some groups of people for whom drinking tea is not suitable.

However, there are a few points women need to pay attention to when drinking tea in winter:

1. Pregnant women should not drink tea

Expectant mothers usually pay much attention to their diet, avoiding certain foods, but often overlook tea, a very common beverage. Because the theophylline contained in tea leaves has a stimulating effect, which can have a certain impact on the formation and development of the fetus. Moreover, most of the teas we commonly drink are cool-natured, which is also detrimental to fetal development. Therefore, special attention is needed.

2. Do not drink tea during menstruation

In winter, the weather is cold, and some women like to drink tea to maintain body warmth. However, if during menstruation when there is already significant blood loss, drinking tea can cause iron loss in the body, leading to iron-deficiency anemia. Meanwhile, medical experts have found that compared to non-tea drinkers, those with tea drinking habits have a 2.4 times higher incidence of menstrual tension syndrome, and those who drink more than 4 cups a day have a 3 times higher risk.

3. Do not drink tea while breastfeeding

If you intend to breastfeed after giving birth, you should not drink large amounts of tea, because during this period, if you consume a lot of tea, the high concentration of tannins absorbed by the mucous membranes into the bloodstream can have an astringent effect and inhibit mammary secretion, causing insufficient milk production. On the other hand, the caffeine in tea can also enter the baby's body through breast milk, affecting the baby's health.

4. Menopausal women should not drink tea

As women enter menopause around the age of forty-five, they may experience symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, sometimes tachycardia, emotional instability, sleep deficiency, and menstrual disorders. Excessive tea drinking can aggravate these symptoms, making it difficult to pass through menopause comfortably.

5. Do not drink tea on an empty stomach

In winter, the digestive system's regulatory function is inherently weaker than in summer. If you drink tea on an empty stomach, the stomach and intestines will react immediately, increasing their burden and leading to complete dysfunction of the gastrointestinal system.

6. Do not drink scalding hot tea

In cold weather, people tend to use boiling water to brew tea, which is also incorrect. It not only diminishes the efficacy of the tea itself but also irritates the stomach and oral mucosa, which is bad for health.

7. Do not drink strong tea

Similarly, strong tea contains large amounts of substances like theophylline, which can directly stimulate our bodies, causing symptoms such as weakness and indigestion.