PMS

When to Use: "That" time of the month. Aunt Flo. Shark Week. Monthly visitor. Woman time. Monthly gift. Falling off the roof. Monthly friend. No matter what you call it, you know what it can mean. Cramps. Headache. Bloating. Mood swings. Cravings. Tender breasts. Breakouts. Trouble sleeping. No energy. Irritability.  Add PMS Essential Oil blend to the long list of things you can do to manage those days. (See other suggested interventions below!)

Description: The gentle floral scent of this blend is effective but not overwhelming. Inhaling the scent provides emotional support, and the oil blend quickly absorbs to ease physical discomfort characteristic of "that time". 

Ingredients and Benefits: French Lavender, Clary Sage, Sweet Marjoram, Egyptian Geranium, work together to promote feelings of calm, composure, and smooths emotions.  Encourages relaxation and restful sleep.  Helps alleviate feelings of irritation, annoyance. Relieves sensations of cramping/achiness. 

How to Use: Inhaler, scent jar-Open; hold close to nose and inhale gently and slowly, in through nose and out through mouth. Repeat for 3-5 minutes, feeling your body and mind become relaxed and calm. Repeat as needed throughout the day. Roller-ball - Apply to head and neck to ease discomfort in those areas. For areas of abdominal discomfort roll on and rub in firmly for several minutes. Reapply as necessary. Bring hands to cup nose to inhale scent. Apply to wrists and bring to nose when you need a whiff of the scent. For best results, consider purchasing the set so you can easily use, for physical and emotional relief at home and when you're at school or work or out and about. 

Additional Information: Other interventions to ease symptoms of PMS; limit salt intake for several days before you expect to start your period. Get plenty of rest. Use a heating pad. Exercise--even a short walk will help boost your mood. Take pain relievers; if you anticipate severe cramps, consider starting a day or two before you expect your period to begin. Take slow, deep breaths. Treat yourself--to a nap, a new book, chocolate, early bedtime, pedicure, massage,

Hang in there--this too shall pass. It might pass like a kidney stone, but it will pass! If your symptoms cause you to miss work or school, or you experience changes in your cycle, bleed very heavily, have severe cramps, etc., consider consulting a healthcare provider who specializes in women's issues. 

Additional Benefits: Most essential oils have several benefits. This blend uses single oils that can be helpful in dealing with many of the symptoms of PMS. It also treats both the physical and emotional symptoms.