The Best Tea Blend To Ease Your Cramps
As a woman, I’ve experienced excruciatingly painful period cramps. I know what it’s like to skip out on events or call in sick to pop some Tylenol and lay in bed, rolled up into a ball for hours.
Did you know that it’s possible to get rid of your cramps naturally?
A few years ago I wouldn’t have believed you.
I’m happy to report that I have found a method that works for me, and now I can fully function comfortably on my period, with minimal to no pain. Crazy, I know.
Don’t get me wrong, it will take effort on your part to get to this point. But it’s better than being out of commission for a week.
Step 1:
Track your cycle!!
I use two different cycle trackers, The Flo App as well as the 28 App. Tracking your cycle helps you become aware of what to expect, so you can prepare and optimize your days accordingly.
The 28 app is my favorite because it tells you which phase of your cycle you are in- menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, or luteal.
Not only does it tell you what to expect in terms of energy, it also shows you the best types of workouts to do as well as the best types of foods to eat (and avoid) in every phase. (And it’s free!)
Step 2:
Focus on your fuel.
Diet is crucial in determining how you feel during your period. Especially the week leading up to it, you should be on top of your game.
When I’m eating unhealthy, fried, or sugary foods, I tend to be in more pain the following week.
When I eat clean, fresh, whole foods and limit my sugar and caffeine intake, my body responds very well.
Step 3:
Drink a cycle supporting tea.
The week before and week of, I am consciously consuming herbal tea blends that help support my cycle. I've created a delicious custom blend with loose leaf teas that I think has been the biggest game changer for me.
The blend consists of:
Raspberry leaf
Nettle
Dandelion Root
Ginger Root
Burdock
Mugwort
Hibiscus
Rosehip
It’s a lot, I know. But each ingredient has many wonderful benefits.
Raspberry leaf-
-helps tone and tighten pelvic muscles
-reduces cramping
-may help lessen heavy flow
-good source of magnesium, vitamin c, antioxidants
-anti inflammatory
Nettle
-relieves muscle aches
-flushes harmful bacteria from urinary tract
-blood sugar management
-antihistamine, antiinflammatory properties
-natural skin and hair beautifiers
Dandelion Root-
-supports healthy digestion
-treats constipation
-skin and liver health
Ginger Root-
-nausea relief
-helps with bloating and gas
-alleviates pms symptoms/ cramps
-anti inflammatory
Burdock-
-removes toxins from the blood
-promotes increased circulation
-antioxidant rich + antibacterial
Mugwort-
-helps relax the uterus, relieving cramps
-helps regulate menstrual cycle
-digestion benefits
-helps with depression and anxiety
Hibiscus-
-lowers blood pressure
-anti inflammatory
-rich in antioxidants
-can help with cravings
Rosehip-
-helps immune system
-aids digestion
-may improve weightloss
-supports skin health
-anti inflammatory
It’s amazing thinking about how various teas and herbs can help heal your body. I recommend bying organic loose leaf teas to make sure they are pesticide free. Here is where I purchase mine.
Try this blend and tell me if you notice a difference!
xx Nat