A deliciously sweet and aromatic blend of organic fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, aniseed, lemon verbena, rosemary and aniseed Google might terrify you and say that it's dangerous. But this is based on an animal study, where mice were given a huge quantity and had problems. This sounds scary, but bear in mind - the mice are given 1g of hibiscus per kg weight. This is the equivalent of a woman weighing 60kg eating 60g of hibiscus a day. One of our Get Up & Glow tea bags weighs 2.5g and has 10% hibiscus in (0.25g). You will only get around 60% of the polyphenols in the tea bag in an infusion, so per bag, 0.15g max is extracted. You'd therefore need to drink 400,000 cups a day to have the same dose and risk a similar effect (even if our bodies are different).

Completely caffeine-free - let this fruity cup give you a boost no matter how much caffeine you want. It’s suitable for low and no caffeine diets, and suitable for pregnancy, breastfeeding and perimenopause Some research has suggested that the hormones which play a part in balancing our blood sugar levels, fluctuate during perimenopause affecting the body’s response to insulin, which can in turn lead to dizziness. It’ll have you revitalised, refreshed and ready to get up and glow whether you’re pregnant, or a hard working mum. Prepare to meet your baby in the most delicious way possible, with our organic The Final Push raspberry leaf tea. A blend of raspberry leaf, that has been used for millennia to prepare the body for labour, and whole peppermint leaf to support digestion. It can be drunk from 32 weeks onwards.Looking at diet and lifestyle - exercising early in the day to try to boost energy, heading to bed earlier, and making sure you have lots of B vitamins in your diet can all try to help. But it's important to stress that your doctor can support you if any of these symptoms are severe. HRT and natural, lifestyle and diet changes can support you. There may not be one miracle cure, but you don't need to suffer unnecessarily. It can be hard to lose weight in your 40s and 50s due to the change in hormone balance. Diet and exercise are key, but also be kind to yourself - your weight doesn't dictate your worth. Given your libido may be lower, it's quite unfair that hormonal changes can also lead to poor body odour, but unfortunately it can... Our Take A Pause menopause tea has liquorice and sage as key ingredients, which are also linked in small scale studies to reducing the length and severity of hot flushes.

Low estrogen levels cause skin to thin a little and reduce blood circulation to nerve endings in your extremities - it is uncomfortable but has no larger significance. If your nights and days blur into one, let this carefully balanced blend of calming herbs soothe your soul. With natural, organic botanicals that have been used for millennia to support sleep, it really is a hug in a mug. Milk's Up Breastfeeding Tea is multi-award winning. It won in the 2019 UK Baby Awards - Best Maternity Product , 2020 Project Baby Awards - Best Breastfeeding Support Product Reducing caffeine and alcohol is recommended to ease hot flushes - as high alcohol and caffeine consumption has been shown to worsen hot flushes. You can drink iced drinks too, and cool food, wearing loose, cotton clothing.Your hypothalamus is same thing that tells your body that it’s overheating when it’s not, and then can suddenly signal to you that your body is freezing. These cold flashes may start in perimenopause and continue through the menopause.

Studies have shown that the essential oil, citral, can have hugely beneficial effects in easing nausea, after it is inhaled regularly for 2-4 days. This is a key component of lemongrass and why it is recommended as a tea or aromatherapy treatment if you suffer from nausea. Women disproportionately suffer with insomnia and this only gets worse during menopause. Don't have caffeinated drinks after lunch time, try to do gentle exercise daily and consider a strong bedtime routing - we like to include our sleepy Night Owl herbal tea. It’s estimated that a quarter of women in their forties and 15% of women aged 50 or older suffer from problem skin. So just like during puberty, hormonal fluctuations are mainly to blame. Combined with lower levels oestrogen increasing the stress hormone cortisol, and fight-or-flight adrenaline, it’s no wonder that it impacts on the digestive system.It's benefits link to the gingerols in the ginger, and citrals in the lemon-y ingredients that can aid digestion and soothe unsettled tummies This is due to levels of estrogen and progesterone that regulate the menstrual cycle fluctuating like mad. It can even mean that you can have a menstural cylce with no period. Hot flushes are caused by hormone levels restricting our bodies's ability to regulate temperature. Being sweaty and red when you don't want to be, is a huge issue for many women though, particularly at work. Multi-award winning : The Final Push has won the 2019 UK Baby Awards - Best Maternity Product , and the 2020 Dear Bump - Best Pregnancy Supplement . The main things you need to think about when curating your birth preferences are where you would like to have your baby, who you would like to be with you during labour and birth (choose wisely!), what positions you would like to use and what pain relief you would like to use.

Again this can be linked to hormonal changes. Breasts go through a process called ‘involution’ when milk glands shut down and this tissue is replaced by fat This is a reason why it is important to continue to exercise during perimenopause, for mobility and strength in midlife. Many of the symptoms of menopause can contribute to the loss of confidence. But equally changes to your family situation, life events, relationships and work, can also have an impact.The white tea that we use as the base of this blend, means it has c. 90mg per cup. This is lower than a filter coffee which has c. 140mg per cup. But it is higher than a cup of builder's tea (75mg). It is safe to have when pregnant or breastfeeding, as NHS guidelines are that you should limit caffeine to 200mg per day. Just be aware that you shouldn't have more than 2 cups of this tea a day. And also just be aware that chocolate and soft drinks also have some caffeine in them. There's a great caffeine calculator to help you monitor caffeine intake, made by Tommy's Sometimes called 'meno-rage', mood swings can be a huge part of menopause. It can lead to women feeling a huge amount of guilt, but it is driven by our hormones - like being a teenager in reverse. The short answer is yes - the NHS has no issues with hibiscus in pregnancy, but recommends not drinking more than 3 cups a day. Multi-award winning : Morning Rescue won the 2019 UK Baby Awards, Best Maternity Product , and the 2017 Bizzie Baby Awards, Bronze Award . A burning mouth is a lesser known but awful side effect of menopause. Avoid spicy food and try to get creamy, cooling foods and drinks to help.