Hormonal issues for women can vary depending on your age and what is going on in your life. It can cause huge issues for some women and that is why it is important to understand that there are changes you can make, including changes in body products, eliminating toxins such as perfumes and cleaning chemicals, to using essential oils and taking supplements that will benefit you over a period of time.
PMS can be managed with daily protocols through the use of supplements,m self care and essential oils. doTERRA's Phytoestrogen supplements help manage hormonal imbalance.
Phytoestrogen:
- Provides supplemental dietary phytoestrogens that help balance and support normal hormone levels*
- Provides nutritional support for managing estrogen metabolism*
- Can be used to complement a program of eating right, exercising, and hormone therapy to help minimize the uncomfortable symptoms of PMS and transition through menopause*
- Supports healthy bones, heart, breast tissue and other body structures and functions as a women ages*
- Includes a potent soy extract standardized to 64 percent isoflavone content with a minimum of 50 percent genistein, scientifically substantiated to provide health benefits in women*
- Contains a flax seed extract standardized to 40 percent lignans, which is helpful in managing estrogen metabolism*
- Formulated with a standardized pomegranate extract providing powerful antioxidant support*
- All-natural formula made with sodium lauryl sulfate-free HPMC vegetable capsules
It has also been specially formulated to work alongside the Bone Nutrient and can be bought together from doTERRA or in a Women's Kit on the Loyalty Rewards Scheme with ClaryCalm. ClaryCalm essential oil blend which you apply to your reflex points on your ankles and lower belly daily and is doTERRA's proprietary blend of essential oils that provides a soothing and calming effect during a woman’s menstrual cycle. A topical blend of Clary Sage, Lavender, Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Fennel, Carrot Seed, Palmarosa, and Vitex, ClaryCalm provides a cooling effect to the skin and help balance emotions.
If you have abnormal bleeding you may want to think about assisting your body with doTERRA's LifeLong Vitality supplements to help prevent anaemia. You may also need to add iron as well. Drink salty fluids when feeling faint and you may want to think about using Yarrow Pom essential oil internally to help reduce blood flow.
Peri-menopause starts from our mid-30's and is a 10 year, or so, hormonal change to menopause. This can lead to the start of brain fog, sore breasts, mood swings etc all leading to a roller coaster of emotions which can be often very difficult to deal with.
Insulin resistance can be related to hot flushes so you may want to think about reducing your intake of alcohol, sugar and any over the counter medication as well as reducing stress so that it will give your liver a chance to help you. Support your liver with essential oils such as Slim & Sassy, citrus oils and Zendocrine which is the detoxification blend.
To deal with sleep disturbances you should think about using ClaryCalm before bedtime to help manage your hormones and possibly diffusing Clary Sage and Peppermint to help cool you down. You may even feel that applying Balance to your feet will help relax you and make you feel more grounded.
Create a bedtime routine which will help you get a good nights sleep to help reduce stress and emotional issues as this can culminate into chronic illnesses. Create rituals for you and your family by having low lighting and a cut off time for computer use and incorporate using a diffuser before bedtime, with essential oils such as Serenity, Vetiver, Roman Chamomile and Lavender
A great technique to help create calm is just PAUSING. Take time to inhale one of your favourite essential oils for 5 seconds, hold your breath for 5 seconds, then exhale for 5 seconds - do this 5 times
Essential oils to help with brain fog are Motivate, Rosemary and Peppermint. Th eLife Long Vitality supplements help to support your body with pure and effective supplementation without any synthetics at all. Frankincense can help support your neuropathways. Copaiba and Adaptiv are great at helping to ease your mind and tension and Aromatouch is great to use with Peppermint for headaches
As we know, different essential oils work differently on different people but with everything, consistency is key to help your body ease in to a better way of living that can have dramatic effects on your health
You can also try and balance your body throughout the week by stopping high impact training but still move your body through yoga or walking, keep your toxins low, dry brush with essential oils like juniper berry, cypress or Slim & Sassy. Take a detox bath once a week, try visiting a sauna or meditate, and try to eat more organic and swap wine and chocolate with healthy snacks
For help also see Dr Mariza Snyder who is an expert in this field and let me know if we can help you with essential oils and supplements that meet your needs