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Hot Flash Relief Formula Essential Oils Uses & Benefits

Hot flash is thought to be caused by fluctuations in hormones and often associated with menopause though hot flash can occur at any age and for both men and women. Symptoms include sudden intense heat, profuse sweating, visible reddening of the skin, feeling faint, and rapid pulse.  Symptoms can last for a couple of minutes or up to half an hour. Hot flash may occur sporadically, or be a common occurrence and disrupt the quality of one’s life. Accompanying symptoms include “night sweats” that interrupt sleep, insomnia, depression, poor mood, inability to focus and pay attention. According to the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) certain foods and lifestyle habits aggravate symptoms of hot flash. These include hot and spicy foods, alcohol and...

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Female Balance Formula +Benefits & Uses

The female psyche is very open and sensitive to the environment and environmental influences. Being in the world can deplete a woman's energy reserves which need daily replenishing with sufficient rest and recovery time. As you know hormonal balance plays a crucial role in your sense of well-being, level of emotional comfort and security. Nourishing your hormonal system with proper nutrition, exercise and time for rest and recovery help to keep the hormonal system naturally balanced. Female Toner Recipe A blend of plant phytoestrogens from essential oils can play a role in keeping your hormonal system naturally balanced and healthy. Try this simple, yet potent blend of essential oils. Research has shown that the essential oils in this Female Toner...

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7 Best Essential Oils for Headache & Migraine & How to Use Them

7 Best Essential Oils to Use for HeadachePeppermint (Mentha x piperita), steam distilled flower tops, USA.Promotes relief of nausea and indigestion Vasoconstrictor (relieves congestion, promotes circulation) Analgesic (pain reliever) CAUTIONS: Peppermint cools by constricting your blood capillaries therefore please use in extremely weak dilutions. May be a mucous membrane irritant (low risk), choleretic (increases bile production liver), neurotoxic. Maximum dermal use level 5.4%. Research indicates that Peppermint Oil may aggravate GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease), a type of heart burn. Aromatherapy safety expert, Robert Tisserand, recommends not using Peppermint oil with children under 10 years of age. Sweet Marjoram (Origanum marjorana), steam distilled flower and leaf, Egypt. Promotes deep relaxation Supports release deep mental and emotional tension Helpful for emotional...

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Headache & Migraine Symptoms, Causes, Types +EOs to Use & How to Use Them

Headache is the most common form of physical pain. Up to 70% of the world’s adult population will experience some kind of a headache this year.Symptoms of a headache may include pain in the head and neck regions, loss of appetite, poor sleep, light headedness and dizziness.Commonly the method of treatment used most often for headache is pain medication which can have unwanted side effects. What Causes a Headache? Headaches may be caused by many different conditions such as: Anxiety Stress related to work, school, home life and relationships with friends and family Dehydration Toxicity in the body Cold and flu Head injury Poor posture Structural deviations of the neck Dental and sinus issues Sleep deprivation Hunger Indigestion Food allergies...

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Ancient Use of Aroma for Healing Disease

Ancient Use of AromaThe use of aromatic plants, herbs and flowers is the oldest form of healing disease and pain. Knowledge about the medicinal effects of flowers, plants and herbs have been recorded in the oldest writings in history, myth, and folklore.Shamans from pre-historic days of humans on planet earth were probably the first aromatherapists and perfumers.Records found in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and Chinese manuscripts show that priests and physicians were using plant aromatics thousands of years before birth of Christ to heal the sick and infirm.  In ancient times certain plant balms and fragrances like Frankincense and Myrrh were considered more valuable than gold. There are numerous references to plant substances in the Bible. Finally now with the advent of...

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