Calm, food, drink

When you feel calm, life appears to flow smoothly, that is, until anger gets in the way! Anger is the emotion that lets you know that something or someone has crossed a boundary of yours, which disturbs your state of feeling calm. Although the healthy expression of anger may bring about a calm resolution to the boundary violation, the unhealthy expression of anger does not and it certainly does not benefit you!

Researchers at Duke University Medical Center discovered that otherwise healthy people who are prone to anger and hostility, as well as mild to moderate depressive symptoms, produce higher levels of C-reactive protein (C-RP). C-RP is a substance known to promote cardiovascular disease and stroke[i]. Anger also triggers the body’s fight or flight response. This means that your adrenal glands are pumping out cortisol (a stress hormone) so your body is prepared to face the ‘life or death’ situation in order to ensure your survival. However, when not faced with life or death situations, the stress associated with unmanaged anger results in C-RP and cortisol release, which eventually causes harm to many different systems of the body. Some of the health problems associated with anger-induced stress include headaches, increased anxiety, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, insomnia, digestive problems or skin problems such as eczema[ii].

The western scientific fields of psychoneuroimmunology and epidemiology have also associated prolonged ‘stress’ with the following: impaired formation of long-term memories, damage to certain parts of the brain, such as the hippocampus, gastrointestinal problems, such as ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome, increased cardiovascular damage, a weakened immune system and decreased fertility. Other symptoms include aggravated clinical depression, fatigue, an increased likelihood of osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes, accelerated ageing and even premature death[iii].

Traditional medicine practices, such as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have also recognized the issue with stress, in particular stress associated with the emotion of anger and its impact on your health and well-being. The TCM five element theory makes associations between the elements, emotions and organs. For example the wood element is associated with the emotion of anger and the internal organs of the liver and gall bladder. Prolonged anger (according to TCM five element theory), may cause liver or gall bladder disharmonies, which may present as headaches, tinnitus, dizziness, red face, red blotches on the front part of the neck or vomiting (sometimes with blood)[iv].

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Being stuck in the emotion of anger may also bring about reactive coping strategies such as eating and drinking to deal with your anger. This only serves to compound the negative effects of unmanaged anger. There are coping mechanisms available to you that may better manage your anger and negate its effects. You may choose to breathe! Breathing techniques may be useful in assisting you to calm down[v] [vi]. You could also choose to perform Qi Gong[vii] (a TCM relaxation technique), find a calming place to meditate[viii] or have a relaxing massage[ix]. TCM also advocates the importance of food and drink choices so that what you choose to consume is supportive of the wood element and its associated organs (the liver and gall bladder) as well as decreasing the impact of anger-induced stress. Choosing foods that follow the TCM principle of supporting the wood element may assist in building a healthy body that can better cope with the unhealthy effects of anger, frustration or resentment.

For example, from a TCM diet therapy perspective, food choices that may support the wood element, and the associated liver and gall bladder meridians and organs include: vegetables such as artichokes (globe), aubergine, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, celery, chicory, leek, shiitake, mushrooms, spinach and water chestnut; fruits such as avocado, blackberries, cherries, crabapple, dates, grapes, lychee, orange, raspberry, plums and tangerine; grains such as amaranth, barley and rye; proteins such as lima beans, soybeans (black), clams (freshwater), eel, lobster, mackerel, oysters, shrimps, beef, pork, quail, rabbit, and eggs; nuts and seeds such as pine nuts[x].

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Western science usually does not recommend foods or drinks for anger; however, knowing the physiological response produced by anger in your body, you may choose foods and drinks that may mitigate these effects. For example, prolonged anger-induced stress increases cortisol release, as discussed above. Research makes the following findings with certain foods and adrenal function. For example, vitamin C rich foods may act as a reducing agent for the mixed function oxidase enzyme used in the synthesis of steroid hormones in the adrenal glands and as such support adrenal function in dealing with prolonged fear[xi].

It may benefit you to consume vitamin C rich foods, such as kiwifruit, citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, and grapefruits), apples, berries (raspberries, strawberries and blueberries), pineapples, mango, cantaloupe, melon, tomato and vegetables, in particular red and green capsicums (bell peppers) and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, now that you are aware this information. It makes logical sense that you would consider consuming these foods to assist your body in clearing the potential negative effects from the anger associated by-product (i.e. cortisol).

Another support for your adrenal glands is a calming serving of licorice root tea. No, not confectionary licorice! Licorice root has been shown to offer support to our adrenal glands in times of prolonged anger-induced stress[xii]. If, however, you have high blood pressure, then it is not recommended to use licorice as a tea as it can raise blood pressure. If however you suffer from low blood pressure and anger-induced stress, then this may be a useful tea for you. Always consult your primary health care practitioner before making any dietary changes. This also applies to all of the foods and drinks recommended in this blog. If you have an allergic reaction to the food or drinks, please do not consume them.

Some other great food choices, to assist with prolonged anger-induced stress is to select foods that have been shown by western research to reduce C-RP levels in the body. As C-RP is another anger associated by-product, it also makes sense, that when you eat, you make the choice to consume one of the following foods that have been observed in clinical research to reduce C-RP levels:

  • Green tea[xiii]
  • Curcumin (an active constituent of turmeric)[xiv]
  • Omega 3’s from deep sea fish such as salmon and tuna. Nuts and flaxseeds are also essential for good health and they are a well-known part of the Mediterranean diet. It is generally accepted that foods rich in these essential fatty acid have beneficial effects in reducing inflammation, such as C-RP[xv]. If you cannot get enough through your diet, a high quality fish oil or vegetarian omega 3 supplement would be a valuable inclusion daily
  • Magnesium rich foods[xvi] [xvii] such as whole grains grown in magnesium rich soils, dried figs, almonds, walnuts, cashews, kelp, sunflower seeds, dandelion, chamomile, broccoli, spinach and beetroot
  • Quercetin rich foods[xviii] such as green tea, most fruits and vegetables and condiments such as fennel leaves, chilli and dill
  • Vitamin C rich food[xix] such as most fruits and vegetables as listed above
  • Folic acid rich foods[xx] such as legumes (kidney beans, mung beans, lentils, soya beans), kale, spinach and broccoli
  • Probiotics especially the Lactobacillus rhamnosus (LGG) strain[xxi] and
  • Dark chocolate[xxii]

It is now well accepted that anger-induced stress is known to also alter gastrointestinal (GI) microflora, lowering levels of specific ‘good bugs’. These healthy bugs are referred to as Lactobacilli and Bifidobacterium species, which have been attributed to mental health issues[xxiii]. It could be possible, that for those of you, who have a propensity to anger that you may need these ‘good bugs’! It is interesting to note that the C-RP reducing effects of probiotics may also double up and assist with mental health in times of stress[xxiv] thereby assisting to combat the effects of prolonged stress-induced anger.

The positive effects of probiotics, as found in fermented foods used in traditional dietary practices, such as consuming sauerkraut, kefir or kimchi, are now being linked to positive mental health by researchers[xxv]. This supports the TCM diet therapy perspective on fermented foods which have a characteristic sour taste, and sour is the flavor advocated in TCM diet therapy which supports the wood element.

Before the prior knowledge of probiotics and microbes, the palatability, and preservative, analgesic, and mentally stimulating or sedating qualities of fermented foods and beverages were well accepted by ancient civilizations and cultures, such as traditional Chinese medicine and its association with the wood element as discussed above. These historical connections have therefore set the stage for the purposeful application of fermentation to provide value in the areas of human nutrition, traditional medicine, culture (ceremonies)[xxvi] and in times of anger-induced stress.

The association with sour tasting foods and supporting the wood element and its associated organs, the liver and gall bladder, may also be paralleled with drinking lemon juice in water, as recommended by naturopaths. Interestingly, naturopaths recommend drinking lemon juice in water not because of the TCM associated benefits on the wood element, but because of its antioxidant properties, vitamin C content and liver stimulating action. The nutritional value of lemon and other citrus fruits has been extensively evaluated[xxvii]. A diet high in antioxidants may reduce the risk of many diseases, such as heart disease[xxviii] which is a condition potentially influenced by stress-induced anger as discussed above. It would therefore also make sense to consume foods rich in antioxidants, such as:

  • Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, and Brussels sprouts (as recommend by Chinese diet therapy to support the liver!)
  • Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, bok choy and dandelion leaves
  • Condiments such as turmeric (works best if mixed with black pepper), and rosemary
  • Glutathione rich foods, such as asparagus, spinach, avocado, squash, zucchini, melons, grapefruit, strawberries and peaches
  • Beetroot
  • Artichoke
  • Dandelion and chicory root
  • Most fruits and vegetables

Anger, food, drink summed up

There are many ways in which you can promote calm within yourself. An important way is to reconsider your food and drink choices and their effects on your body, health and wellbeing.

Eat some …

  • Vegetables – artichokes (globe), aubergine, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, celery, chicory, leek, shiitake, mushrooms, spinach and water chestnuts
  • Fruits – avocado, blackberries, cherries, crabapple, dates, grapes, lychee, orange, raspberry, plums and tangerines
  • Grains – amaranth, barley, rye, lentils, brown rice and buckwheat
  • Proteins – lima beans, soybeans (black), clams (freshwater), eel, lobster, mackerel, oysters, shrimps, beef, pork, quail, rabbit and eggs. Deep sea fish; salmon and tuna
  • Nuts and seeds – pine nuts, Brazil nuts (limit to 2 daily) and sunflower seeds
  • Magnesium rich foods – dried figs, almonds, walnuts, cashew nuts, kelp, sunflower seeds, dandelion, chamomile, broccoli, spinach and beetroot
  • Quercetin rich foods – green tea, most fruits and vegetables, condiments such as fennel leaves, chilli and dill
  • Vitamin C rich foods – kiwifruit, citrus fruits, apples, berries, pineapple, mango, cantaloupe, melon, tomato, red and green capsicum and broccoli
  • Folic acid rich foods – kidney beans, mung beans, lentils, soya beans, kale, spinach and broccoli
  • Fiber rich foods – whole grains, beetroot and other root vegetables, lentils and chick peas
  • Antioxidant rich foods – turmeric, rosemary, olive leaf, artichoke, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, onion, garlic, asparagus, spinach, avocado, squash, zucchini, melons, grapefruit, strawberries, peaches, dandelion root, endives and kale
  • Fermented foods – sauerkraut, kefir and kimchi
  • Daily probiotic with Lactobacillus rhamnosus (LGG) strain
  • Dark chocolate

Drink some …

  • Juice of half a lemon squeezed into water
  • Chamomile tea
  • Dandelion and chicory root tea
  • Green tea (organic)
  • Licorice root tea

We hope that you find this information useful and enjoy implementing some of these suggestions into your daily routine to bring about an added sense of calm to your life.

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Footnotes

[i] Duke University Medical Center. “Anger, Hostility And Depressive Symptoms Linked To High C-reactive Protein Levels.” Science Daily. Science Daily, 23 September 2004. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/09/040922070643.htm>

[ii] https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/anger-how-it-affects-people

[iii]Ropeik D. The consequences of fear. EMBO Rep. 2004 Oct; 5(Suppl 1): S56–S60. doi: 10.1038/sj.embor.7400228

[iv] Maciocia G. The Foundations of Chinese Medicine p132, 1995 Churchill Livingston

[v] National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, one of the National Institutes of Health: Relaxation Techniques for Health http://nccih.nih.gov/health/stress/relaxation.htm

[vi] Borge CR, Hagen KB, Mengshoel AM, Omenaas E, Moum T, Wahl AK. Effects of controlled breathing exercises and respiratory muscle training in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: results from evaluating the quality of evidence in systematic reviews. BMC Pulmonary Medicine. 2014;14:184. doi:10.1186/1471-2466-14-184.

[vii] Jahnke R, Larkey L, Rogers C, Etnier J, Lin F. A Comprehensive Review of Health Benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi. American journal of health promotion : AJHP. 2010;24(6):e1-e25. doi:10.4278/ajhp.081013-LIT-248.

[viii] National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, one of the National Institutes of Health: Relaxation Techniques for Health http://nccih.nih.gov/health/stress/relaxation.htm

[ix] National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, one of the National Institutes of Health: Massage Therapy for Health Purposes http://nccih.nih.gov/health/massage/massageintroduction.htm

[x] Leggett D A guide to the energetics of food based on the traditions of Chinese medicine wall chart White Pine Printers Inc 2005

[xi] Meletis, C. D. et al. Adrenal fatigue: enhancing quality of life for patients with a functional disorder. Alternative & Complementary Therapies. 8(5), 2002

[xii] Rouse, J. Herbal support for adrenal function. Clinical Nutrition Insights. 6(9):1-2, 1998

[xiii] Bogdanski, P., et al. Green tea extract reduces blood pressure, inflammatory biomarkers, and oxidative stress and improves parameters associated with insulin resistance in obese, hypertensive patients. Nutr Res. 32(6):421-427, 2012.

[xiv] Banerjee, M., et al. Modulation of inflammatory mediators by ibuprofen and curcumin treatment during chronic inflammation in rat. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol. 25(2):213-224, 2003

[xv] Niu, K., et al. Dietary long-chain n-3 fatty acids of marine origin and serum C-reactive protein concentrations are associated in a population with a diet rich in marine products. Am J Clin Nutr. 84(1):223-229, 2006

[xvi] Guerrwero-Romero, F., et al. Relationship between serum magnesium levels and C-reactive protein concentration, in non-diabetic, non-hypertensive obese subjects. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 26(4):469-474, 2002.

[xvii] In-TKing, D. E., et al. Dietary magnesium and C-reactive protein levels. J Am Coll Nutr. 24(3):166-171, 2005.

[xviii] Chun, O. K., et al. Serum C-reactive protein concentrations are inversely associated with dietary flavonoid intake in U.S. adults. Journal of Nutrition. 138(4):753-760, 2008.

[xix] Block, G., et al. Vitamin C treatment reduces elevated C-reactive protein. Free Radic Biol Med. 46(1):70-77, 2009.

[xx] Solini, A., et al. Effect of short-term folic acid supplementation on insulin sensitivity and inflammatory markers in overweight subjects. Int J Obes (London). 30(8):1197-1202, 2006.

[xxi] Kekkonen, R. A., et al. Probiotic intervention has strain-specific anti-inflammatory effects in healthy adults. World J Gastroenterol. 14(13):2029-206, 2008. Institute of Biomedicine, Pharmacology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.

[xxii] di Giuseppe, R., et al. Regular consumption of dark chocolate is associated with low serum concentrations of C-reactive protein in a healthy Italian population. Journal of Nutrition. 138(10):1939-1945, 2008.

[xxiii] Logana, A.C., Katzman, M. Major depressive disorder: probiotics may bean adjuvant therapy Medical Hypotheses (2005) 64, 533–538

[xxiv] Selhub, E.M., Logana, A.C., Bested, A.C.: Fermented foods, microbiota, and mental health: ancient practice meets nutritional psychiatry. Journal of Physiological Anthropology 2014 33:2

[xxv] ibid

[xxvi] ibid

[xxvii] Okwu D.E. Emenike, I.N. Evaluation of The Phytonutrients and Vitamins Content of Citrus Fruits International Journal of Molecular Medicine and Advance Sciences Year: 2006 | Volume: 2 | Issue: 1 | Page No.: 1-6

[xxviii] https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/antioxidants


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