Secrets to feminine harmony: Improve your life with nature

How to survive those pesky PMS days

Premenstrual syndrome makes life difficult for many women. Common symptoms include:

• Irritated moods
• Headaches and backpain
• Water retention
• Intense cravings
• Mood swings

Luckily for us, these can be treated naturally. It’s recommended to drink herbal teas up to two weeks before your cycle. We recommend ladies’ mantle, which already carries the allusion to womanhood in its name. Moreover, it has a high content of all the good stuff that can help bring you some comfort. If you experience pain on your period, ladies’ mantle tea helps to refresh the body.

Solution for irregular cycles

Yarrow is highly regarded for its ability to bring you comfort during menstruation and menopause. What’s more, yarrow can help support digestion and reduce gassiness, which is often associated with periods. Those who suffer with mood swings should try St. Jonh’s wort, a natural remedy that enhances emotional comfort, digestion and balances the vaginal microbiome. Though you should know that it can also lower the effects of hormonal contraception pills.

Mental and physical discomfort begins around 7 to 10 days prior to your cycle and usually stops once you start bleeding. The discomfort is caused by the hormonal fluctuations of estrogen and progesterone. If you’re one of those affected with regular PMS, try reaching for Ayurvedic tea for women, which contains ladies’ mantle, St. John’s wort and many more beneficial herbs. It’s even safe to drink for young girls from 10 years of age. Another good pick is Goddess of Serenity, which too was inspired by the ancient tradition of Ayurveda.

Choose your remedies based on your phase

Right before your cycle, we recommend you pick up calming herbs such as lemon balm and ladies’ mantle. Lemon balm is also beneficial when you enter menopause. Once you start your period, a good choice are yarrow and ginger. After your cycle, energizing and invigorating natural drinks are your best choice – try out nettle or green teas. A frequent recommendation to enhance menstrual comfort is also tea made from verbena, which is commonly used during and after pregnancy.

Natural remedies for menopause

Climacteric, more commonly known as menopause, is the inevitable stage in life of every woman. It can last anywhere from 4 to 7 years. The ovaries slowly cease their estrogen production, which in turn changes your hormonal balance. Common symptoms include hot flashes, insomnia and mood swings.

Herbal teas to the rescue

Sage is recommended for menstrual and menopausal comfort as well as hormonal balance. For a more long-lasting relief, try reaching for Feminine Harmony tea. It contains not only sage, but also red clover, which is rich in beneficial nutrients. Feminine Harmony or sage tea should be consumed 2 to 3 times a day, ideally between meals to help your body absorb all the goodness. However, it’s important to avoid sage if you’re using blood thinners or low blood pressure medication.

To improve your sleep

One hour before bed, make yourself a cup of angelica tea or incorporate some red clover into your diet to add some natural proteins and minerals. To reduce hot flashes, always keep a thermos with sage tea at hand and have a sip at the first sign of a flare up to halt the symptoms.

How can nature help new and future moms?

Pregnancy and nursing require increased attention when choosing your herbal remedies. Moms report great results for ginger and raspberry leaf, which are both rich in vitamins and minerals. Lemon balm is best enjoyed in the evening, ideally one hour before bed. Besides its health effects, it’s also completely safe for fetuses and infants and promotes falling asleep as well as good mental health. This miraculous trio improved with some apple bits can be found in our For Pregnant Women herbal blend, which is suitable for drinking throughout the entire pregnancy period.

Fennel stimulates the production of breastmilk. You’ll find it accompanied by aniseed and cumin in our herbal companion for the Nursing Women, which is especially popular among moms for the first few weeks after birth. Take a well-earned break with a cup of this tea and if, by any chance, your baby manages to wake up before you finish, we’re here to assure you it tastes just as good cooled down as it does fresh and hot.

Healthy complexion starts on the inside

Your health always reflects on your skin. Whether it’s hormonal changes or messy environment, it will most likely reflect on your face and body. To improve complexion as well as help your body detox naturally, we suggest you reach for herbal teas. Nettle is perfect in combination with yerba maté and licorice root. This trio stars in the Skin & Hair blend. To achieve best results, you should drink at least two cups a day for the period of 6 weeks.

A rich source of antioxidants is also green tea. It even includes beneficial nutrients that can improve complexion, support digestion and help control body weight. You should indulge in around 2 cups of green tea a day. For better results, enjoy them in-between your meals.

Try a natural detox

A month-long nettle tea detox should be on your calendar at least twice a year, ideally in the spring and fall. If you drink this tea daily, the high amounts of nutrients in nettles will help you refresh your body, support your immune system and improve spiritual balance. To kick your femininity up a notch, improve complexion and support your health, make a cup of green tea every morning. Then brew some nettle tea during the day and finish your day with a nice, steaming cup of a relaxing herbal blend.

Looking for a meaningful gift for the women in your life?

Then you should try a gift tin full of high-quality tea. Unlike flowers, which will inevitably wilt, a good fruit tea can bring not only a delicious, sweet treat, but also a number of long-lasting health benefits. Whether it’s the International Women’s Day, St. Valentine’s or any other occasion, you’re sure to bring a smile to her face with a gift tin “For a Special Woman”. And it tastes amazing whether you serve it hot or iced.