Ladies, when it comes to Pre-Menstrual Syndrome, or PMS, there are essential oils that can help reduce such symptoms as cramps, bloating, aches and that all-around “yechhhh” feeling we experience once a month. The oils listed below can be used before and during your period. The power of essential oils comes from the fact that their fragrances work on the brain’s limbic system, which controls the major body functions, and their chemicals help trigger the body’s ability to heal.Here’s select and prepare essential oils that will help offset the symptoms of PMS.
Instructions
Use Essential Oils to Reduce PMS Symptoms and Discomfort
1. Choose 100% pure essential oils--only these offer healthful benefits. The label will state "100% pure." You can find them at health food stores and online. Don’t use synthetic oils; they do not have the same benefits.
2. Select one to three different oils that appeal to you. For oils that specifically help PMS, some of the best choices are (sweet) basil, chamomile, clary sage, cypress, geranium, ginger, juniper, lavender, rose, rosemary and sage. Most stores have tester bottles, so take a few whiffs and choose two or three you really like. To avoid scent “wear out” when sniffing multiple essential oils, take a short break and inhale a few deep breaths to clear your nose and give your brain a chance to reset.
3. Make a hand massage oil. Mix the essential oil with the almond oil, which is known as a "carrier" oil. Measure the almond oil into the glass bottle, then add 3 to 6 drops of essential oil per teaspoon of almond oil. Shake well. Massage the oil into your hands and inhale the aroma for several minutes.
4. Make a tummy-massage oil. Use the same steps as those in Step 4. Then gently massage where you are experiencing your cramps or aches in your lower abdomen, preferably in a clockwise motion. You’ll get the added benefit of having the oil on your hands and being able to inhale the fragrance.
5. Make a foot bath or hand bath. Fill a large bowl two-thirds full with very warm water, and add 3 to 4 drops of the essential oil. The warm water helps the blood vessels to dilate, and the essential oils are absorbed through the skin. Inhale the aromas as you soak your hands or feet to get more aromatherapy benefits.
6. Keep a bottle of the essential oil in your desk or briefcase for an at-work or on-the-road quick fix. You can sprinkle 1 to 2 drops on a handkerchief and inhale the oil's aroma. If you don’t have sensitive skin, you can put a drop directly on your palms, rub them gently together and inhale. For added benefits, put a drop at the base of your throat, like perfume.
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