Whenever I am talking to a client or a friend that is suffering from an ailment or two, I always ask them how often they take a bath. This may seem rude, but once you get to know me you understand why I ask.
If you want to feel better quickly, I always suggest an aromatherapy bath. This way your body is able to access immediately the therapeutic properties of the essential oils.
Hydrotherapy has been used for centuries to improve the health and wellbeing of the human body and spirit. So why is it, that people are so surprised to learn that they can use this modality themselves every day to harness vitality and energy?
One of the other ways I am quick to suggest is massage. Loving touch given mindfully using therapeutic essential oils, is a sure way to get yourself feeling better. So without further timewasting, herewith are some quick tips and a recipe or two to help with supporting you or someone you love through the rollercoaster ride of Menopause.
Menopause Bath - (regulates Hot Flashes)
3 drops Geranium
2 drops Clary Sage
2 drops Lemon
1 drop Bergamot
Night Sweats and Peaceful Sleep Bath
3 Ylang Ylang
4 Rose
6 Chamomile
3 Lavender
How to make an Aromatherapy Bath Blend
Mix your essential oils into a 1/4 cup of milk, and then disperse this blend into the bath water prior to getting in.
It is important to make sure that you do not place the essential oils directly into the bath water without first mixing with the milk, as the milk helps the oil dissolve, without this method the oil will merely float on the surface of the bathwater and could irritate your skin. Also remember to not put the mixture in too early as you want to benefit from the inhalation of the oils, placing the mixture into the bath too early only benefits the ceiling and the beautiful aromatherapy essences will rise and you want to be the one enjoying the full powers of these gorgeous oils...
Massage Blend - Full Body Nurturing Oil
3 Tablespoons Sweet Almond Oil/ Carrier of your choice
1 Teaspoon Calendula Oil
4 drops Lavender
4 drops Ylang Ylang
2 drops Basil
2 drops Geranium
2 drops Bergamot
Aphrodisiac Love Oil - Massage
3 Tablespoons Sweet Almond Oil / Carrier of your choice
then choose 3 or 4 essential oils from Jasmine, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood or Ylang Ylang
(2 drops of each)
How to make up a massage oil
Use a clean dish,then add the above essential oils into the Carrier oil. (Sweet Almond, Calendula, Macadamia etc), give it a little stir with your finger, then massage over the entire body. Take time with this massage, feel the oils working and going where they need.
If you want to make up a bigger batch you will need to put some vit E, into the blend to keep it stable. Place the oils that you have lovingly created into an amber bottle and place in the fridge. Some oils will not keep longer than six months, so use them lavishly and make fresh.
*I like to warm my blends before I use them, to do this I light a little tea light underneath the oil burner, and then test the oil on my wrist before I begin the massage.
** The most beautiful thing about using aromatherapy to support your health and well being is unlike pharmaceuticals, aromatherapy does not build up in the body and it is gentle, but powerful. Can be used on children, invalids and animals.
Depression - Vapouriser
Into an Oil burner place some water, a cup at least
4 drops Clary Sage - euphoric, antidepressant
4 drops Ylang Ylang - states of anger, anti depressant
3 drops Geranium - regulating, balancing
2 drops Basil - clearing the mind, mental fatigue
1 drop Sandalwood - nervous tension, concentration
Oils to ease and benefit symptoms of Menopause
Night Sweats - Basil, Chamomile, Lavender, Marjoram, Neroli, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang
Hot Flashes - Geranium, Clary Sage, Lemon, Bergamot
Decreased Interest in Sex - Patchouli, Ginger, Myrrh (MAKE YOU MORE BODY AWARE)
Body Ashamed - Rose, Jasmine, Ylang ylang, Neroli
Hypochondria - Lavender, Cypress, Rose
A note on exercise and sexual activity:
It has been found that exercise is really beneficial to increase circulation around the pelvic area and this in turn stimulates vaginal secretion. 30-45 minutes of exercise daily is highly beneficial. I find dance or movement of any kind positive.
Sinus Health:
Keeping your sinuses healthy is also key to a healthier sex life. Try rubbing a little sesame oil on the inside of your nostrils to clear sinusitus. Pituitary gland stimulation is important in stimulating interest in sex, try including some essential oils with aphrodisiac properties into your rituals...they will also help secrete endorphins and enkaphelins.
Aphrodisiac oils such as Clary Sage, Jasmine, Patchouli, Ylang ylang, Sandalwood, Carrot Seed, Black Pepper, Ginger, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Hyssop, Juniper, Myrrh, Neroli, Pine, Rose, Rosemary
Dietary Requirements
Eat a diet rich in Fatty Acids, Vit E, Niacin, Evening Primrose, Safflower, Phosphorus, Zinc, Oysters, Good Quality Dark Chocolate, Raspberries, Elderberries
Eat Less: Red Meat, Dairy, Sugar
Drink Less: Caffeine, Alcohol
Eat More: High Fibre, Vegetables, Soy, Whole Grains
Oestrogen Mimic-ing Oils
Low oestrogen levels have been linked to memory loss as in Alzheimer's, some of the essential oils that "mimic" oestrogen are clary sage, cypress and basil. Oils that stimulate the adrenals will also be helpful such as cedarwood, citronella, geranium and clary sage.
Healing Touch
Try incorporating some healing touch into your health regime. I encourage you to find a bodywork therapist that can intuitively massage you, connect with you, listen to you and customise aromatherapy blends to support what you are going through. We are all different and we have different needs. Getting Touch on a regular basis will keep your immune system functioning healthily and keep you positively loving towards yourself and others.
Good luck,
Love Pauline
If you want to feel better quickly, I always suggest an aromatherapy bath. This way your body is able to access immediately the therapeutic properties of the essential oils.
Hydrotherapy has been used for centuries to improve the health and wellbeing of the human body and spirit. So why is it, that people are so surprised to learn that they can use this modality themselves every day to harness vitality and energy?
One of the other ways I am quick to suggest is massage. Loving touch given mindfully using therapeutic essential oils, is a sure way to get yourself feeling better. So without further timewasting, herewith are some quick tips and a recipe or two to help with supporting you or someone you love through the rollercoaster ride of Menopause.
Menopause Bath - (regulates Hot Flashes)
3 drops Geranium
2 drops Clary Sage
2 drops Lemon
1 drop Bergamot
Night Sweats and Peaceful Sleep Bath
3 Ylang Ylang
4 Rose
6 Chamomile
3 Lavender
How to make an Aromatherapy Bath Blend
Mix your essential oils into a 1/4 cup of milk, and then disperse this blend into the bath water prior to getting in.
It is important to make sure that you do not place the essential oils directly into the bath water without first mixing with the milk, as the milk helps the oil dissolve, without this method the oil will merely float on the surface of the bathwater and could irritate your skin. Also remember to not put the mixture in too early as you want to benefit from the inhalation of the oils, placing the mixture into the bath too early only benefits the ceiling and the beautiful aromatherapy essences will rise and you want to be the one enjoying the full powers of these gorgeous oils...
Massage Blend - Full Body Nurturing Oil
3 Tablespoons Sweet Almond Oil/ Carrier of your choice
1 Teaspoon Calendula Oil
4 drops Lavender
4 drops Ylang Ylang
2 drops Basil
2 drops Geranium
2 drops Bergamot
Aphrodisiac Love Oil - Massage
3 Tablespoons Sweet Almond Oil / Carrier of your choice
then choose 3 or 4 essential oils from Jasmine, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood or Ylang Ylang
(2 drops of each)
How to make up a massage oil
Use a clean dish,then add the above essential oils into the Carrier oil. (Sweet Almond, Calendula, Macadamia etc), give it a little stir with your finger, then massage over the entire body. Take time with this massage, feel the oils working and going where they need.
If you want to make up a bigger batch you will need to put some vit E, into the blend to keep it stable. Place the oils that you have lovingly created into an amber bottle and place in the fridge. Some oils will not keep longer than six months, so use them lavishly and make fresh.
*I like to warm my blends before I use them, to do this I light a little tea light underneath the oil burner, and then test the oil on my wrist before I begin the massage.
** The most beautiful thing about using aromatherapy to support your health and well being is unlike pharmaceuticals, aromatherapy does not build up in the body and it is gentle, but powerful. Can be used on children, invalids and animals.
Depression - Vapouriser
Into an Oil burner place some water, a cup at least
4 drops Clary Sage - euphoric, antidepressant
4 drops Ylang Ylang - states of anger, anti depressant
3 drops Geranium - regulating, balancing
2 drops Basil - clearing the mind, mental fatigue
1 drop Sandalwood - nervous tension, concentration
Oils to ease and benefit symptoms of Menopause
Night Sweats - Basil, Chamomile, Lavender, Marjoram, Neroli, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang
Hot Flashes - Geranium, Clary Sage, Lemon, Bergamot
Decreased Interest in Sex - Patchouli, Ginger, Myrrh (MAKE YOU MORE BODY AWARE)
Body Ashamed - Rose, Jasmine, Ylang ylang, Neroli
Hypochondria - Lavender, Cypress, Rose
A note on exercise and sexual activity:
It has been found that exercise is really beneficial to increase circulation around the pelvic area and this in turn stimulates vaginal secretion. 30-45 minutes of exercise daily is highly beneficial. I find dance or movement of any kind positive.
Sinus Health:
Keeping your sinuses healthy is also key to a healthier sex life. Try rubbing a little sesame oil on the inside of your nostrils to clear sinusitus. Pituitary gland stimulation is important in stimulating interest in sex, try including some essential oils with aphrodisiac properties into your rituals...they will also help secrete endorphins and enkaphelins.
Aphrodisiac oils such as Clary Sage, Jasmine, Patchouli, Ylang ylang, Sandalwood, Carrot Seed, Black Pepper, Ginger, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Hyssop, Juniper, Myrrh, Neroli, Pine, Rose, Rosemary
Dietary Requirements
Eat a diet rich in Fatty Acids, Vit E, Niacin, Evening Primrose, Safflower, Phosphorus, Zinc, Oysters, Good Quality Dark Chocolate, Raspberries, Elderberries
Eat Less: Red Meat, Dairy, Sugar
Drink Less: Caffeine, Alcohol
Eat More: High Fibre, Vegetables, Soy, Whole Grains
Oestrogen Mimic-ing Oils
Low oestrogen levels have been linked to memory loss as in Alzheimer's, some of the essential oils that "mimic" oestrogen are clary sage, cypress and basil. Oils that stimulate the adrenals will also be helpful such as cedarwood, citronella, geranium and clary sage.
Healing Touch
Try incorporating some healing touch into your health regime. I encourage you to find a bodywork therapist that can intuitively massage you, connect with you, listen to you and customise aromatherapy blends to support what you are going through. We are all different and we have different needs. Getting Touch on a regular basis will keep your immune system functioning healthily and keep you positively loving towards yourself and others.
Good luck,
Love Pauline
