Stress doesn’t just impact your days—it can seep into your nights, keeping your mind racing and your body restless. For women navigating menopause, this stress is often compounded by hormonal shifts that disrupt sleep patterns, leaving you feeling exhausted. But there’s a natural, comforting way to support your sleep: relaxation teas.
At The SABI, we’ve created our calming sleep tea to help women unwind, ease tension, and gently prepare for rest. Packed with soothing herbs like chamomile, lavender, and passionflower, it’s more than just a tea—it’s a ritual for relaxation and balance, crafted to help you tackle stress and drift into a peaceful night’s sleep.
How Relaxation Teas Work with Your Body
Relaxation teas don’t just taste comforting—they work on a physiological level to calm your body and mind, making them particularly effective for managing menopause insomnia.
1. Reducing Cortisol Levels
The stress hormone cortisol can stay elevated during menopause, disrupting your ability to wind down at night. Ingredients like:
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Lavender: Help reduce cortisol levels and promote a calm state.
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Chamomile: Acts as a natural sedative to ease tension and anxiety.
Sipping a warm cup of tea signals to your body that it’s time to relax, creating a sense of calm that helps lower stress hormones.
2. Supporting Serotonin and Melatonin Production
Declining oestrogen levels during menopause can reduce serotonin, a key neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood and sleep. Relaxation teas with:
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Passionflower: Boost serotonin, indirectly supporting melatonin for better sleep.
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Lemon Balm: Stabilises mood and aids in restful sleep.
These ingredients work together to restore balance and prepare your body for restorative sleep.
3. Easing Night Sweats and Hot Flushes
Hot flushes caused by oestrogen fluctuations can disrupt your comfort at night. Relaxation teas with calming and cooling properties, like oat straw, soothe the nervous system and help your body stay calm during hormonal changes.
Why Relaxation Teas Are Perfect for Menopause Sleep Challenges
Relaxation teas are especially beneficial for women experiencing menopause insomnia because they:
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Address both physical and emotional stressors.
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Work with your body’s natural rhythms, avoiding the grogginess of synthetic aids.
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Create a calming nighttime ritual that supports relaxation.
A cup of our sleep tea is more than just a drink—it’s a signal to your body that it’s time to rest.
Creating a Tea-Centred Sleep Ritual
Incorporating relaxation tea into your bedtime routine can amplify its benefits. Here’s how:
1. Brew and Unwind
Brew your tea about 30 minutes before bed. As you sip, focus on the warmth and aroma, letting it ground you in the present moment.
2. Pair with Mindfulness
Combine your tea ritual with a calming practice, like journaling or deep breathing. This helps reduce cortisol and clears your mind before bed.
3. Set the Stage for Sleep
Prepare your environment: dim the lights, lower the temperature, and make your bedroom a sanctuary for rest.
The SABI Approach to Relaxation Teas
At The SABI, we’ve crafted our calming sleep tea with carefully chosen ingredients to support hormone-friendly sleep:
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Chamomile and Lavender: Promote relaxation and soothe the nervous system.
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Passionflower and Lemon Balm: Help stabilise mood and lower stress.
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Oat Straw: Supports hormonal balance and calms restlessness.
This blend is designed to work with your body, helping you overcome the unique sleep challenges of menopause naturally and gently.
Rediscovering Restful Sleep
Relaxation teas offer more than just a warm cup before bed—they provide an opportunity to reconnect with your body, ease hormonal stress, and create a calming routine that supports deep, restorative sleep. By making our sleep tea a part of your evening, you can take a simple, natural step toward stress-free, peaceful nights.
Because restful sleep isn’t just about closing your eyes—it’s about waking up feeling refreshed, balanced, and ready for the day ahead.
References
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National Institutes of Health: The Effects of Herbal Teas on Stress and Sleep (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19707017/)
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Journal of Herbal Medicine: Relaxation Herbs for Hormone-Friendly Sleep (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32066548/)
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Journal of Sleep Research: Menopause Insomnia and Natural Solutions (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29281225/)
HORMONAL & PROUD
Created as a brand to help women navigate the toughest moments in pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum — and practically every stage of life –– The SABI aims to change the narrative around our hormones from one of taboo, embarrassment, and loneliness to awareness and pride. As more than a wellness brand, The SABI offers a carefully-crafted line of products to carry you through your hormonal journey, including rituals, supportive tools, and ancient herbal remedies that have been tested time and time again by women and now come backed by medicine. The SABI is a blend of science and nature conceived by women who have experienced the joys and deep struggles of bringing a child into the world, the pains of a heavy, difficult period, miscarriage, and difficulty conceiving.
We offer you an invitation to get to know your body and its cycles better –– an invitation to really understand what is going on inside. Learn to use your hormonal cycle to your advantage no matter your stage of life, and know that you can support and balance your hormone levels. Look for the right sources of information. Know that there is help, and know that you’re supported.
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DISCLAIMER
The SABI blog and articles are not meant to instruct or advise on medical or health conditions, but to inform. The information and opinions presented here do not substitute professional medical advice or consultations with healthcare professionals for your unique situation.
