Product Description
The essential oils used in this blend are renowned for relieving menstrual problems. These oils are cleansers of the womb and help relieve fluid retention. Painful periods will respond with regular use. This oil also offers a mood balancing affect, relieving anger, irritability, and stress. It has a deeply relaxing fragrance that is soothing to the nerves and mind.
A recent article in "Natural Health" stated that 90% of all women's issues start from an imbalance in our hormones. One of the things that essential oils do best is balance hormones naturally. Once one hormone is out of balance, it affects all of our hormones. They become out of balance as a result of our environment, stress, diet, and on and on.
Daily use of this oil will help to balance your hormones, and provides a great place to start in natural health. Creating this platform is essential for furthering a healthier you.
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06:12 PM PST on Monday, February 5, 2007
By JEAN ENERSEN / KING 5 News
Cramps, fatigue, and mood changes - an estimated 75 percent of women experience premenstrual syndrome, also known as PMS. For many, the quick fix is medication, over-the-counter or prescription drugs. But now more women are looking to holistic methods to feel better.
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Aromatherapist Jennifer Davidson Dowd says essential oils can help to relax muscles, calm anxiety and enhance mood. Like many women, Mona Saraiya suffers from pre-menstrual syndrome.
"I get a lot of back cramps and I'm very irritable - more irritable than usual," said Saraiya.
Nowadays, she's trying a new approach to ease her symptoms. She's learning how to use essential oils.
"It's very uplifting to your mood," said Saraiya.
Video Getting away from drugs to fight PMS Aromatherapist Jennifer Davidson Dowd says essential oils can help to relax muscles, calm anxiety and enhance mood.
"Essential oils are great at balancing hormones and that's what really triggers all of these symptoms of PMS," said Dowd. "The best oils to use are lavender, clary sage, geranium."
Essential oils are not regulated by the FDA and they have not undergone extensive clinical testing. But some experts say they can be helpful-if used properly. Cherie Perez is a registered nurse who specializes in herbal remedies.
"They can not be applied directly to the skin," said Perez, RN, MD, Anderson Cancer Center. "They do need to be diluted."
Perez says high concentrations of these oils can irritate the skin. Instead, they should be added to a bath or a massage lotion. They can also be inhaled by using a diffuser.
While some common PMS symptoms may be relieved with essential oils, more serious symptoms require a doctor's care.
"..such as excessive bleeding and excessive cramping, people should certainly have a good medical evaluation to see if there are any illnesses," said Perez.
For her mild symptoms, Saraiya is trying lavender and sage.
"They sound like simple solutions with minimal side effects," said Saraiya. "I'm willing to give it a shot and try it."
Experts say essential oils rarely interact with prescription medications, but just in case, it's wise to check with your doctor first. Some citrus oils may make your skin more sensitive to the sun.
Directions: Shake before each use. Apply to any area of skin to help regulate hormones, calm emotions and lift the spirits. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.
