When balanced, our hormones act like a well-composed symphony played by an experienced orchestra influencing crucial functions of our body such as our menstrual health, mood, eating patterns, sleep, weight regulation, libido, and stress levels.
Our hormones can fluctuate causing the orchestra to be out of tune and upsetting the natural balance of our system. As a result, we may feel overstressed, persistently tired or carrying a little extra weight that’s proving stubborn to shift.
Trusted nutritionist Kathleen Alleaume offers an insight into the benefit of enjoying a daily cup of loose-leaf tea to support our wellbeing and encourage healthy hormone balance.
“There is something soothing about carving out a small amount of time out of your busy schedule to savour a cup of tea to support destressing. Including tea as part of your daily wellness ritual has been shown through scientific studies to optimise one’s health,” says Alleaume.
For centuries, tea has been recognised for its medicinal properties and consumed as a traditional beverage to manage a range of symptoms from digestive and immune support to even cardiovascular health, menstrual cramps, and sleep issues[i].
A recent study published this month in the journal of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry[ii] highlights the growing evidence of teas’ therapeutic benefits with some naturally occurring compounds offering hormone-balancing properties.
“The polyphenols found in an array of herbal ingredients used in quality tea blends when combined with a healthy eating pattern and lifestyle including adequate sleep, may positively impact the body, both physically and mentally, supporting balance, calm and resilience for optimal wellbeing,” explains Alleaume.
So, could drinking a humble cup of tea be the answer to our enhancing our wellbeing and supporting hormone balance for our symphony to once again play in tune?
Much-loved tea brand, T2 strongly believes in the evidence that habitual tea drinkers may enjoy many health benefits[iii] by developing a therapeutic range of Wellness Teas. In their tea blends, hero ingredients have been carefully selected to support specific needs.
Her Balance, one of the more recent blends to join the T2 Wellness Tea collection, has been delicately crafted to include herbs recognised for their hormonal balancing properties:
- Shatavari (Asparagus Racemosus) is a herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic wellbeing practice with evidence showing that it may support women’s general wellbeing[iv];
- Honeybush is antioxidant-rich and caffeine-free that offers naturally occurring phytoestrogens along with a sweet, honey flavour,
- Gotu kola, known as the “Herb of Longevity”, is found to enhance skin, hair and nail health and supports our body to cope with life’s daily stressors[v]
For those lactating, T2 Tea’s Milk Magic combines marshmallow root, fenugreek, fennel and nettle in a caffeine-free blend that has been shown to support healthy milk supply as well as aid digestion for both mum and bub[vi] and support optimal nutrient absorption. Subtly
infused with nutmeg and vanilla Milk Magic offers an uplifting delicate and soothing flavour safe to enjoy while breastfeeding.
T2 Tea believes the humble cup of tea has the power to naturally help us live and connect with our bodies and others on a deeper level. A cup for Me. A Cup for You. You can find their Wellness Tea range in stores nationally or online at https://www.t2tea.com/en/au/.
[i] Efficacy of Chamomile in the Treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Systematic Review. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6970572/
[ii] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0981942822002947
[iii] https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-features/tea/
[iv] https://www.ijrrjournal.com/IJRR_Vol.8_Issue.5_May2021/IJRR011.pdf
[v] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283360692_Current_updates_on_Centella_asiatica_Phytochemistry_pharmacology_and_traditional_uses
[vi] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21261516/
