Green tea- Camellia sinensis
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• Increases focus without the spike and crash in energy often caused by coffee.
• Antioxidant-rich
• Improves digestive health.
• Does not affect sleep or cause nervousness like coffee can, due to lower caffeine content and the presence of the soothing, calming neurotransmitter, Theanine
• Acts as an anti-microbial in the body, fighting bad bacteria/viruses
• Improves immunity.
• Alkalizes the body.
• Boosts metabolism.
Green tea is also rich in a group of chemicals, called catechin polyphenols -These catechin polyphenols include catechin, epicatechin, epicatechin gallate (ECG), epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), and various pro-anthocyanidins. They are also known as flavonoids and are very powerful antioxidants. Reduction of oxidative stress in the body is essential for maintaining vitality and a healthy immune system.
When you are under stress or recurring environmental pressure, it is important that you take herbs such as green tea to combat the effects. For this reason, Green tea is wonderful for giving you mental clarity, as well as refreshing, revitalizing and helping you to maintain an optimal immune system.
Umeboshi Plum
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Secret Strengthener of the Samurai!
Salty, slightly sweet, and VERY sour! Umebosh plum is not for the faint of heart. When you first bite in it may taste sweet but very quickly, the sour takes over- so BUCKLE UP.
Its restorative powers are due at least in part to the fact it is rich in the electrolytes sodium and potassium, which help fight fatigue, nausea and dizziness.
Worn out after your workout? With its ability in helping to break down and flush out lactic acid, one of the causes of physical fatigue you cant go wrong reaching for an Umeboshi plum.
Other great benefits noted about Umeboshi are the following
• beneficial for nausea
• motion sickness
• diarrhea
• constipation
• improving circulation
• boosting the immune system.
Culturally in Japan it is said that an Umeboshi a day keeps the doctor away.
Anything that can bring the Samurai back to life must have great benefit
Cannabis strain
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Top Dawg
Sativa 60% Indica 40%. I like the ratios of Sative/Indica on this for revitalizing you. This will ease your mind, relax your muscles, and help with your appetite. The Samurai would definately have used Top Dawg given its traits!
Revitalizing with Cannabis, Green tea and Umeboshi plum are all things you need; when like the Samurai you need to keep fresh, energized and strengthened for the battle that life brings!
All the best in health and a full life!
DISCLAIMER; Please note that this blog is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe for the reader, nor is the information intended to take the place of the advice of the reader’s health care practitioner. The reader is advised to consult directly with his/her health care practitioner for any health concerns he/she may be experiencing and for any questions he/she may have regarding the information in this blog and how it pertains to them.