Improving Hormone Balance Naturally… Part 3

In part three our hormone discussion, I am going to specifically focus on essential oils.  Oils are very helpful when it comes to hormone balance.  I frequently recommend them for this specific purpose, especially in middle-aged adults.

Before starting any essential oil regimen, I usually recommend eliminating toxins in your body. Avoid conventional body care products made with potentially harmful chemicals including DEA, parabens, propylene glycol and sodium lauryl sulfate. A better alternative is to use natural products made with ingredients like essential oils, coconut oil, shea butter and castor oil.

The Environmental Working Group evaluated over 72,000 products.  The products are ranked in an easy-to-understand guide to make sure you have a resource to keep your family safe. Check out EWG’s “Skin Deep Cosmetic Database” today for recommendations for which products to use and avoid.

To replace toxic body care and cleaning products, use these hormone balancing essential oils:

• Clary sage:  Helps to balance estrogen levels because it contains natural phytoestrogens. It can be used to regulate your menstrual cycle, relieve PMS symptoms, treat infertility and PCOS, and reduces uterine and ovarian cancer risks. It also serves as a natural remedy for emotional imbalances, like depression and anxiety. Diffuse 3-5 drops of clary sage to help balance hormone levels and relieve stress. To ease cramps and pain, massage 5 drops of clary sage with 5 drops of coconut oil on your stomach or other area of concern. As a general treatment for middle age hormone concerns, rub 2-3 drops on the bottom of your feet before bed.
• Fennel: Problems with your gut health have been found to cause autoimmune reactions, including thyroid disorders. Use fennel oil to relax your body, improve your digestion/gut health, boost your metabolism, and reduce inflammation. You can rub 2 drops of fennel into your stomach. Internally, add 1-2 drops to a class of warm water or tea.
• Lavender: Promotes emotional balance, by relieving anxiety, depression, moodiness, and stress. It can also be used to promote restful sleep, which will help to balance your hormone levels. Diffuse 5 drops of lavender oil, add 5 drops to a warm water bath or apply 3 drops topically to your temples, back, neck or wrists.
• Sandalwood: Can be used to increase your libido, reduce stress, promote relaxation, boost mental clarity and help you to relax. The powerful fragrance triggers peaceful feelings and results in the overall stress that can lead to hormone imbalances. Inhale sandalwood directly from the bottle, diffuse it, or apply 2-3 drops to your wrists and bottoms of the feet. As a side note, I recommend a combination oil at bedtime often that contains clary sage, sandalwood, and lavender.  This oil is a powerhouse for the middle age hormonal change especially at bedtime, for quieting the mind and improving mood.
• Thyme: Improves progesterone production, which helps to treat or relieve health issues like infertility, PCOS, menopause, depression, fibroids, hair loss and insomnia. To help balance your hormones naturally, add 2 drops of thyme oil to a warm water bath or rub 2-3 drops with equal parts coconut oil into your abdomen.

Just click any of the links above for in depth explanations of my recommendations or feel free to DM me. As always, feel free to leave questions, comments or other topics of interest! Next week, we finish up with part four and a couple more ways to improve hormone balance. Then, for my male followers, we are going to focus specifically on male hormones.

“See” you next week!