Mamaki tea health trials: Vog symptoms, fatigue/energy, constipation

Amaumau Road, Volcano HI

Description

Volunteers needed for 8-week trial of daily consumption of mamaki tea. We will provide the mamaki and instructions for brewing. Two drinks daily for 8 weeks, and it is delicious. Volunteer subjects will be asked to complete a notebook and interview at the end of the trial. The conditions we are studying include 1) vog exposure, 2) general fatigue and lack of energy and 3) indigestion & constipation. Please email to express interest in the study with details of your condition. 1. Vog (volcanic smog): Physical complaints associated with vog exposure include headaches, breathing difficulties, increased susceptibility to respiratory ailments, watery eyes, sore throat, flu-like symptoms, and a general lack of energy. 2. Fatigue and lack of energy: other symptoms include listlessness, lethargy, stress and irritability 3. Digestive disorders include indigestion, bloating, gas, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (Other potential conditions include women's health issues of menstrual symptoms and menopause, reduction of blood pressure and other cardiovascular benefits, and antioxidant free-radical activity to support cancer prevention, but these will be the subjects of further studies.)