Focus on Women’s Health
From “that time of the month” to ten full months of pregnancy, women have all kinds of unique health states, conditions, and challenges that leave us with a set of symptoms that men just don’t struggle with often. Think of these as little treasures. Thanks to different organs and good old biology, female hormones (estrogen, anyone?) and bodily functions give us as many superpowers as they do side effects.
To complicate things further, these states and hormones change with age. From the onset of puberty through child-bearing years and then menopause, each stage of life brings its own set of circumstances for the body and mind. But Heavenly Tea Leaves says, never fear! A high-quality loose leaf tea can always come to the rescue, helping to regulate, deflate, enrich, recover, calm, or energize—depending on what’s going on with our bodies. And as a zero-calorie beverage with plenty of nutrition, tea is a great option for women who are watching their figures, and who seek a tea-centric routine as part of a holistic diet and lifestyle.
Raspberry Leaf: A Little-Known Wonder
To start off, we’ll go with the most famous tea in this category. Known as “the women’s herb,” raspberry leaf tea needs no introduction—it’s the crown princess of women’s teas. Anecdotally, this herbaceous and slightly tart tea is known to stimulate contractions of the uterus, helping relieve pain from relentless cramps during the menstrual cycle, although more research is needed to confirm this phenomenon. Some suspect that this tea may also be useful in conceiving, since it promotes blood flow to the uterus (however, this has also yet to be proven.)
Classic Peppermint To Beat the Bloat
Bloating is actually one of the top complaints women have, thanks to various gynecological and gastrointestinal processes that leave us constantly trying to combat that excess air in our bellies and beyond. For that, the two best antidotes tea-wise are peppermint and cinnamon.
Peppermint is another wonder for taking the edge off when it comes to menstrual pain, IBS, or other gastrointestinal causes of excess gas. It also may support hormonal health in those women who suffer from PCOS, a condition in which the ovaries are highly cystic, affecting the body’s overall hormonal balance, and potentially affecting fertility. Pills be damned—this is a natural, straightforward, delicious, and wholesome remedy that will leave your stomach feeling flat and usually alleviate discomfort in a matter of minutes.
Supporting Gestation With Cinnamon?
Cinnamon, likewise, helps women even out their hormones at various points through our stages of fertility. Containing the organic compound cinammaldehyde, this irresistible and warming tea ingredient is thought to reduce testosterone and increase progesterone in women, promoting the overall balance we need, and even supporting gestation, a.k.a. helping us get through pregnancy. It may even help prevent breast and ovarian cancer—a truly amazing benefit. We love this spice most in this rare rooibos cream tea blend.
Oolong for Monthly Relief
In terms of soothing menstrual pain itself, oolong may just be the winner. For those plagued monthly, we love this jasmine-infused variety for its fresh flavor and intoxicating aroma—it’ll keep you coming back whether it’s that time of the month or not.
It’s Sage to Drink Sage
The consumption of sage tea, which is less common, has also been suggested to play a role in women’s health. With menopause comes symptoms like hot flashes, excessive sweating, irritability and more; some areas of traditional medicine purport that sage tea helps regulate the body and fight back against the discomfort of these symptoms. Organic Refresh from Heavenly Tea Leaves is a blend that combines this herb with other tasty and nutritious ingredients, making it a go-to for menopausal women and anyone else!
Whether you suffer from these symptoms sometimes, often, or never, these are just a few of the amazing teas that help regulate women’s bodies through the ups and downs of our life stages. Medicinal benefits, both short- and long-term, make these delectable drinks a true no-brainer for women seeking balance and healing in their everyday lives, no matter what comes our way.
