During peri-menopause, women experience a fluctuation in hormones and mood regulation and with more women turning to natural remedies, the Bach flowers and DoTERRA essential oils might provide the support you need.
These complementary remedies are 100% natural, coming from flowers, plants and trees. They work by helping to balance your emotions, so that you are better able to deal with mood swings or feelings such as anxiety, depression, confidence or overwhelm.
Flower Remedies
Mood Swings: Use Scleranthus when you swing from one emotion to the next and have difficulty making decisions.
Low Mood: Mustard may help depression with no known cause, one which descends without reason. A dark, gloomy, hopeless feeling which can come and go at random.
Going through change: Walnut is helpful for those who are sensitive to change. It will keep you on track and give stability and protection from outside influences.
Anger: Holly is the remedy for sudden outbursts which can be explosive, and when you get easily annoyed or aggressive. It helps to open the heart.
Essential Oils
Pure essential oils can help with hormone support and calming relief because of their potent power.
Hot flash: Combine the cooling power of Peppermint with hormone-supporting oils such as Clary Sage or Geranium.
Better sleep: Try Roman Chamomile, Vetiver or Ylang Ylang to help you feel more peaceful and relaxed.
Energy boost / Brain fog: Increasing focus and concentration can help you feel more energised. Inhale the aroma of Peppermint and Wild Orange to clear the fog and get you back on track.
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[This article also appears in the Sept/Oct 22 issue of Root and Branch Magazine - subscribe at www.rootandbranchmagazine.co.uk]