Menopausal skin and hair care is vital to women's health during this transformative stage of life. Menopause brings hormonal changes that can lead to specific skin and hair challenges. Skin tends to become drier, loses elasticity, and may become more...
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I have always turned to herbal tea to support my physical health but in the last few years I have been intrigued by it’s support of our mental health as well. Turns out I'm not alone. Other people are turning to herbal tea as a way to improve their mental health. From relieving stress and anxiety to providing a calming effect, herbal teas can have profound positive impacts on mental wellbeing. Let’s take a look at why herbal teas are such an effective source of natural healing and how you can use them to benefit your own mental health.
The term "antioxidant" refers to a group of compounds that can counteract unstable molecules called free radicals. These molecules can cause damage to important parts of cells, such as DNA and cell membranes. Free radicals are unstable because they lack a full complement of electrons, causing them to steal electrons from other molecules and cause damage in the process. Antioxidants work by neutralizing free radicals, which involves sacrificing some of their own electrons. This process acts as a natural "off" switch for the free radicals and helps break a chain reaction that could otherwise affect other molecules and cells in the body. However, it is essential to understand that the term "antioxidant" describes a chemical property rather than a specific nutritional property.
Herbal teas can provide calming effects while green teas can offer energizing benefits during menopause without having too strong a stimulant effect on the body thanks to its low dose of caffeine content compared to coffee or other caffeinated beverages. Both herbal tea and green tea have unique properties that can help manage different symptoms associated with menopause such as insomnia, anxiety, hot flashes or joint pain/stiffness as well as improved mental clarity due to its wide range of vitamins and minerals available within each drink respectively. Ultimately it comes down to personal preference when deciding which type of beverage would benefit your individual needs most effectively during this transitional period of life!
I've never been a fan of herbal tea as I found they mostly don't taste of what they're meant to but wow has Mother Cuppa changed my mind! I have tried Clarity & Relax so far, both of which taste and smell amazing! I switched out my morning coffee for a Clarity tea and the difference is incredible. I have pretty severe ADHD and nothing apart from medication has been able to help but this tea really makes a difference with my brain fog - without the negative side effects coffee would give me. Excited to try the other flavours!
Candice is an alchemist and her teas go so far beyond your usual brew. Delicious and satisfying - every cup is a moment of self-care and for this alcohol-free, caffeine-free woman it's so lovely to treat myself in this way.
I've now subscribed to the trio on a monthly send out. I start every morning with Energise in a large mug, Hydrate after lunch and Relax late afternoon. I'm also sharing a pot of Relax Tea at our yoga classes, it's very popular