It got to the point where my doctor was suggesting that I might have endometriosis, which thankfully I now know I do not. But for years I have been very familiar with difficult menstrual periods. In fact, I have been known to tell my husband how excited I was to be pregnant just for the fact that I wouldn't have cramps for 9+ months!!
So I'm going to share a couple things.
One is a remedy you can put together yourself, a basic cramp relief blend that is extremely helpful. Second is Clary Calm. And third, is the lifelong vitality pack; which is in my opinion, what has made the biggest difference.
First: Cramp Relief Blend with doTERRA Essential Oils:
4-5 drops Clary Sage
3 -4drops Grapefruit
2 drops Geranium
2 drops Wintergreen
1 drop White Fir
1 drop Frankincense
Place in a 5ml roll on bottle, fill the rest with a carrier oil of your choice (i.e. almond oil), and apply as needed on your abdomen, or starting the day before your predicted cycle as a preventative measure. You can follow this blend with a hot compress for added relief and to help with oil absorption. This is an excellent cramp relief as well as providing uterine strengthening and hormone balancing.
Second: Clary Calm
Clary Calm is my go to blend for my cycles, cramps, and PMS symptoms. I started using it about 4 or 5 months ago throughout the month, and then also on my cycle as needed. More recently I just use it before I start my cycle, and as needed during my cycle. I apply it on my abdomen. I find that the longer I have used it, the more beneficial it has become. Just this last go around, as soon as I started feeling a twinge of something, I applied it, and sure enough, I went the entire night without any pain. You can also follow this with a hot compress if needed.
Here are the oils in this blend:
Clary Sage -Helps ease muscle tension, lifts mood, and balances hormones Lavender- Calms and supports normal hormone levels Bergamot- Emotionally uplifting and eases muscle tension Roman Chamomile -Esters are relaxing and help ease muscle tension Cedarwood - Supports normal hormone level Ylang ylang -Helps with stress and is phytoestrogenic Geranium -Helps balance the endocrine system, is calming and is phytoestrogenic Fennel -Trans anethole supports estrogen production and lactation Carrot seed -Supports healthy endocrine activity Palmarosa - Soothing to the body and supports healthy thyroid levels Vitex (chaste berry) - Considered bio-identical to phytoestrogens and is anti-spasmotic.
I personally think it is a mix of taking these supplements as well as using the Clary Calm together. Using both definitely regulated my hormones to a point that I'm not longer dreading Aunt Flo. I am very excited that I have finally found, after years of searching, a remedy that has been so amazing for me!
Here's a link to more information on the Lifelong Vitality Pack. Feel free to contact us if you want to learn more!!!