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# Common Challenges For Teleworkers

A few of the major physical and mental issues which teleworkers naturally deal with on a daily basis is the ability to maintain concentration and general mental stamina, and the gnawing productivity-busting effects of stress and pain. Pain commonly arises from ergonomic issues, such as : sitting for long period interacting with the computer, not moving around and stretching enough, strain of the eyes and various parts of the muscular-skeletal system (ex. fingers, hands, neck, back, etc.) from performing repetitive physical actions with physical machines (also known as "Repetitive Stress Injury" (RSI) ). Concentration problems arise from the energy-intensive processes of audio, visual and text consumption, and the generally rapid (often compulsive) switching between different tasks and objects of mental focus, as well as the struggle to maintain sustained periods of focus. 

In terms of natural remedies, teleworkers normally reach for the common stimulants such as coffee and tea to enhance work performance. The high stimulant effect of coffee certainly enhances concentration and sustainability of energy, as well as having some natural pain relief effects - although the high caffeine content can be overwhelming for many people, especially in terms of increasing anxiety and racing thoughts, which tends to have a negative effect on concentration. Tea has less caffeine, and - depending of the type of tea (ex. green, black, Oolong, white, Puerh, etc.) - can have some additional benefits in terms of relieving anxiety and calming the mind, mainly through the action of the L-theanine compound, which exists uniquely in tea, and which counteracts the more "jittery" effects of the caffeine. Green and white teas are best for this. But aside from the usual "coffee and tea" another major option many people fail to consider is the "natural sedative" tisane, ginger tea (a tisane being an herb brewed in water). Ginger tea is essentially "Nature's Valium". It provides all of the major benefits of those highly neurotoxic Big Pharma synthetic benzodiazepines (such as Valium and Xanax) but WITHOUT the toxicity, and with many additional benefits to various systems of the body.  

For the purposes of this post I will address how ginger tea is one of the MOST effective natural remedies for the issues we are focusing on here, and why teleworkers should incorporate this medicinal herbal tisane into their daily work routine. I am NOT saying that you should ditch the coffee and/or tea, but simply find the right COMBINATION. I, personally, brew 2-3 pots of ginger tea daily, IN COMBINATION with various types of tea (as coffee tends to be too intense for my nervous system). Interesting, all three of these issues of : concentration, stress and pain inter-relate, and luckily, ginger tea has positive effects on ALL of them at the SAME TIME. Firstly, it relaxes the blood vessels, which enables more blood to flow into and out of all of the organs, to flush out the toxins produced by physical/mental exertion (for example, the inflammatory compounds which build up in the brain during mental activity). It also relaxes the muscles, which has a general calming effect on the body, and significantly alleviates common pain associated with telework - since most ergonomic pain is contributed to by tension in the muscles, as the muscles often tighten up in (counterbalance) response to stress on the structural components of the system (ex. the bones). That is, most of the problems you have with "back" and "neck" pain actually result from "back muscle" and "neck muscle" TENSION by which the muscles become tense and inflamed in order to compensate for the stress on the bones. This is actually a PROTECTIVE mechanism inherent in the body genetics.

For physical pain, IDEALLY what you need is to incorporate a proper stretching and exercise routine ALONG WITH the ginger tea. The ginger tea will relax the muscles significantly so that you can then strentch the muscles FURTHER. It is therefore important to combine BOTH therapeutics to the work at hand. I will be writing a VERY detailed series on "stretching routines for teleworkers" into the future. For now, just understand that the ginger tea ENHANCES the effects of any stretching routine, and so is an important component to the overall mix.

By sipping some freshly brewed, hot ginger tea while we do our daily telework we will experience IMMEDIATE and TANGIBLE benefits. The key is to brew the ginger tea STRONG - so strong that with eat sip you LITERALLY feel pulsations of blood circulation, accompanied by numbness of pain, and a general sense of euphoria. Essentially, when brewed STRONG you will experience a "high" off of ginger tea. That is, it is JUST like popping a BigPharma neurotoxic benzodiazepine sedative (like Valium), but WITHOUT all the NASTY side effects, and with some SERIOUSLY good taste as well - especially when you add some (preferably raw) honey, which makes the brew taste awesome AND helps the medicinal ginger compounds penetrate the blood-brain barrier for MAXIMUM effect.

As PART of the physical pain relief benefit, you will experience a general sense of euphoria and relaxation which will combat the overall hyperactivity of the brain, which tends to manifest in the forms of : anxiety, exhaustion. racing thoughts, inability to focus, etc. You will experience a "high" which will enable you to BREAK THROUGH those states of mind, which in Chinese Medicine are considered to be "blocked states". You will be able to concentrate better on your work, while also experiencing significant alleviation of pain, and this will all significantly enhance your work endurance and general sense of enjoyment.

Give it a shot TODAY. Ginger is super-cheap, can be found at most markets, and only requires a source of hot water to prepare. In fact, here is a throrough recipe for preparing it :

How to Make Fresh Ginger Tea
https://youtu.be/W6mILyzEWHg

Add it to your coffee and tea regime and see the benefits. I use it DAILY, and can ASSURE you it is a MAJOR boon to my overall productivity. 

Also, feel free to share your experience using ginger tea in your daily teleworking routine so that everyone reading this post can benefit from your experience.

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