Ok...so time has gone by and I'm still learning what I can and can't do with essential oils. One thing I have learned is that essential oils can be used as a healing agent. Say you are like me and are gifted with natural clumsiness. Reaching into an oven can be a terrifying experience. Luckily for us, it's been studied and suggested that the Lavender essential oil not only soothes burns but also helps prevent scarring. Yay!! After years of tripping, falling, stitches, and burn creams, there is a natural, easy, and aromatic way to clean AND heal AND prevent scarring for my poor skin. However, what about internal pains? What I want to specifically discuss are periods...that 'time of the month' that occurs for many ladies young or old. It's a time when each woman reacts differently to the hormones and pains of dear Aunt Flo's visit. Personally, I turn into a complete space-case days before the actual 'running of the bulls' followed by fetal positions and sobbing for it to all go away. Or at least bring me some chocolate.
Even since my high school days it has been difficult for me to handle the pain of my uterus dry-heaving its own lining. Between remembering that I need to always carry with me tampons, pads, Advil, water and snacks for the Advil, and potentially new underwear it's a lot to keep in mind, on top of already feeling like you want to tear anyone-who-talks-to-you's head off. So, once I heard that essential oils can be used to soothe not only menstrual cramps but also pms I was happy....nay, ecstatic! Finally a way to combat the awful grinding of misaligned gears in my tummy! I made sure that once my next period comes around I'll know what oils to use. So, to help every poor woman who has to deal with their personal version of The Shining, here's a Top 3 list of oils I now use on a monthly basis.
Even since my high school days it has been difficult for me to handle the pain of my uterus dry-heaving its own lining. Between remembering that I need to always carry with me tampons, pads, Advil, water and snacks for the Advil, and potentially new underwear it's a lot to keep in mind, on top of already feeling like you want to tear anyone-who-talks-to-you's head off. So, once I heard that essential oils can be used to soothe not only menstrual cramps but also pms I was happy....nay, ecstatic! Finally a way to combat the awful grinding of misaligned gears in my tummy! I made sure that once my next period comes around I'll know what oils to use. So, to help every poor woman who has to deal with their personal version of The Shining, here's a Top 3 list of oils I now use on a monthly basis.
1. Peppermint: Yes! Always, always have peppermint on hand when on your period! DoTERRA has done it. They have helped provide a way to relax that volcano in our tummies and mentally unwind from the stress that's put on our bodies and it begins with Peppermint. Unlike Advil, Peppermint can be applied directly to your tummy as often as you want vs. Advil can only be ingested once every 4 to 6 hours and only if you have food in your tummy and only if you don't mind it affecting your poor liver. Another benefit is the oils work NEARLY IMMEDIATELY. Not only is the oil quickly working to calm the hyperactive uterus but the smell is very therapeutic. So yes. Always have peppermint on hand.
2. Solace: This is an oil blend created specifically to help balance the hormone circus going on in our bodies. It's a delicious smelling blend that is also very calming and helps dial down the sass (ok...I actually use it as a perfume sometimes...shhh....).
P.S. It's very helpful for those experiencing Menopause.
3. Lemon or Citrus Bliss: There's always going to be a day or two of your period when you feel like utter crap and just the idea of getting out of bed is overwhelming. Days like this you're going to need an oil that is happy and uplifting. For me, Citrus Bliss is the nectar of gods and smells so good I can't think of anything that's ever smelled happier (sounds weird, but you'll understand when you smell it). Those days when I feel like fodder are days when I grab my Citrus Bliss or even a little bit of happy Lemon.
So there you have it. Those special "feminine" days you feel like crap, just grab a bottle of your favorite DoTERRA Essential Oil! If you happen to have an oil that you use that I haven't listed, let me know in the Comment Box! I'd love to hear what you guys think about Essential Oils. In addition, feel free to check out my Facebook page or my DoTERRA Website.
