NAHA Hormone Talk2

AROMATHERAPY: YOUR GATEWAY TO HAPPY HORMONES

The purpose of this webinar presentation is to educate laypersons and aromatherapists on the various aspects of aromatherapy and herbs in hormone balance and women’s health.

It is with the understanding that Saddle Mt. Healing Arts Inc. and Angela Sidlo shall have neither liability nor responsibility for any injury caused directly or indirectly by the information contained in this presentation. Every effort has been taken to provide accurate information.

This should not be construed as medical advice. To obtain recommendations appropriate to a particular condition, please consult a qualiﬁed health care provider.

Identify key hormones in women’s health and how they work

Discuss hormone disruptors

Explore symptoms you may be experiencing as a result of imbalanced hormones

Hone in on essential oil, herb and food allies to help restore hormone health

Share aromatherapy recipes relative to women’s health & hormones

Aromatherapy Safety guidelines are listed on the NAHA website and should be followed when working with essential oils.

https://naha.org/explore-aromatherapy/safety/

NAHA concurs with the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists Pregnancy Guidelines.

https://naha.org/assets/uploads/PregnancyGuidelines-Oct11.pdf

Because essential oils have such an extremely high level of herbal and chemical concentration, there is more concern for safety, especially among children, during pregnancy and nursing, elders, sensitive skinned people and those with a chronic illness. Knowledge of how to use essential oils safely is critical. The possible risk of using an essential oil is based on the chemical substances found in the essential oil. Risk factors can include: dosage, frequency of use, precautions, and the method of application. If any reaction or skin irritation occurs, either increase the dilution with carrier oil or discontinue use. Please note these precautions are very speciﬁc to essential oil topical applications. Not for use in a bath: bergamot, lemon, marjoram, orange, peppermint, and thyme Do Not Use if you have Low Blood Pressure: clary sage, lavender, marjoram, and ylang ylang Do Not Use if you have High Blood Pressure: thyme Do Not Use During Pregnancy or while Nursing: clary sage, cypress, frankincense, lavender (may cause low blood pressure), marjoram, peppermint, rose and thyme. Avoid with history of estrogen-dependent cancer (Ovarian, uterine, breast or prostate) - clary sage, cypress, geranium and roman chamomile (Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Practice, by Jane Buckle)

Estrogen Thyroid

Progesterone Cholesterol

Cortisol Serotonin

Insulin Dopamine

Leptin

Non-organic genetically modiﬁed foods (GMO’s)

Alcohol

Caffeine

Pesticides

Perfumes & Body Care Products

Laundry detergents

XENOESTROGENS - compounds that mimic estrogen in the body

https://www.ewg.org/research/dirty-dozen-list-endocrine-disruptors#.WwM01S-ZNsP

weight gain - excess hip and/or belly fat

pre-menstrual and menstrual pain How do you know irregular periods which hormone is the culprit? hot ﬂashes and night sweats

low mood

anxiety

poor sleep

fatigue

image courtesy of enzymatictherapy.com

Weight Gain

Belly Fat

Fatigue

Anxiety

Depression

Hot Flashes WARNING: Hot Flashes are REAL Night Sweats and can strike at any time!

Weight gain in the hips

Fatigue

Irritability

Cellulite

Poor sleep

PMS, irregular periods Estrogen Dominance creates a dark cloud over everything Fibroids, Endometriosis

Water retention

To o L o w Weight gain Low libido Too High Mood swings & depression Breast tenderness. PMS, irregular periods, heavy Feeling bloated. bleeding Mood swings. Breast tenderness, ﬁbrocystic Excessive sleepiness. breasts Dizziness. Gallbladder problems Susceptibility to yeast infections.

Weight gain (both hips & belly)

Fatigue Hormone Fact: As you age, your ovaries pass Poor sleep (insomnia & waking) the responsibility of hormone Depression & Anxiety production on to your liver and your adrenal glands. PMS, irregular periods If these organs are already compromised by things like Fibroids, Endometriosis stress, it will effect your Low sex drive hormone balance.

Water retention

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)

Rose Otto (Rosa damascena)

Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)

Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)

Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)

Calming

Relieves premenstrual tension

Antispasmodic (high esters)

Antidepressant

Relieves menopausal symptoms

Emotionally calming

Eases mood swings

Improves serotonin levels

Aids transition to menopause

Balances genitourinary system

Helps regulate female hormones

Promotes balance

Antidepressant

Reduces anxiety

Alleviates headache pain

Stimulates hormone production

Aroma Acupoint Therapy Tip:

Apply Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) with a carrier oil to the tips of your index ﬁngers.

Place on the Shen Men point and hold lightly and take 3-4 deep breaths

The energetic resonance of the oil travels the meridian, balancing the L & R hemispheres of the brain and puts you Perfect remedy for anxiety into parasympathetic to gain a state of or to balance your mood relaxation.

Supports the emotions

Balances female hormones

Supports the adrenals

Acts as liver tonic

Anti-inﬂammatory

Aroma Acupoint Therapy Tip:

Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) applied to the bottoms of the feet AM & PM with a carrier oil has been proven to signiﬁcantly reduce cravings for sugar and simple carbs.

Uplifting, increases self esteem

Increases metabolism

Moves stagnation in the body

Stimulates Leptin production

Reduces cellulite

Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) - aids thyroid functioning, lowers cortisol levels, reduces inﬂammation

Sweet Marjoram (Origanum marjorana)- antispasmodic, adaptagenic qualities help manage stress, restorative to the nervous system

Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii) - uterine tonic, supports autonomic nervous system that is known to stimulate hormone production, helps normalize thyroid function

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) - has progesterone balancing effects

Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) - useful in treating stagnant blood conditions, reduces water retention, controls excess perspiration

Red Clover - a plant containing high amounts of phyto-estrogens known as isoﬂavones has been shown to help reduce the intensity and frequency of hot ﬂashes. Enjoy as an herbal tea. Find great herbal teas at www.mountainroseherbs.com

Herbs for sleep - Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), California Poppy ( Eschscholzia californica) and Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula officinalis) often taken as tinctures.

Seed Rotation to regulate your menstrual cycle and balance estrogen and progesterone. This is also effective for menopausal women to help balance symptoms. https://www.hormonesbalance.com/articles/how-to-use-seed- rotation-to-rebalance-your-menstrual-cycle/

Sweet almond oil Evening primrose oil 3 drops Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) 3 drops Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) 2 drops Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) 2 drops Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) 2 drops Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Fill 1/3 oz. roller ball bottle halfway with sweet almond oil. Add essential oils and ﬁll remainder with evening primrose oil. Place cap on. Shake well to mix.

Roll on abdomen for pre-menstrual cramping.

Apply to temples and wrists to relieve headache, irritability & mood swings.

3/4 oz. ﬁltered water 2 Tablespoons distilled witch hazel 1/2 oz. aloe vera gel 7 drops Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) 7 drops Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) 5 drops Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii) 5 drops Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) 8 drops Lemon (Citrus limonum) 8 drops Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Mix oils with aloe vera gel. Mix together with water and witch hazel. Fill 2 oz. glass bottle and spritzer cap. Shake well before each use. Spritz face and neck at onset of hot ﬂash. Avoid eye contact.

30 drops Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) 20 drops Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) 15 drops Rose Otto (Rosa damascena) 15 drops Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) 15 drops Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) 5 drops Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)

Mix all essential oils together and store in an amber 5ml bottle. Diffuse several drops in a diffuser throughout the day to create an uplifting mood. Optional: Add 2 drops to 1 Tablespoon of carrier oil for a massage blend.

AROMATICA, A Clinical guide to Essential Oil Therapeutics, by Peter Holmes

Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 2nd edition, by Len and Shirley Price

The Essential Oils Complete reference Guide 2017, by KG Stiles

Modern Herbal Medicine, 2014, by Steven Horne and Thomas Easley

Cooking for Balance, 2018, by Magdalena Wszelaki

Herbs for Balance, by Magdalena Wszelaki www.hormonesbalance.com

Master Healers Program: The Healing Oil Collective, by Tiffany Carole www.tiffanycarole.com

Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Practice, by Jane Buckle

Essential Oils Safety: A guide for Health Care Professionals, 2nd Edition by Robert B. Tisserand

photos used with permission from, and credited to Denise Faddis, pixels.com, earseeds.com, womenshealthnetwork.com, Kirby Sidlo

Studies referenced from PubMed https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28326753 Study showing the eﬀects of using Geranium essential oil to increase estrogen levels in saliva tests of perimenopausal women.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26161367 Study showing the positive eﬀects of geranium essential oil to reduce anxiety in women in the ﬁrst stage of labor.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28911435 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22734822 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3439344/ Research studies indicating that geranium essential oil has an eﬀect on glucose management.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29122262 2017 Research of the eﬀects of geranium aromatherapy on anxiety.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5462345/ Research on Red Clover

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/12/061222092334.htm Black Cohosh research

http://www.oilswithsharelle.com.au/uploads/9/7/3/6/97361762/balance_out_your_hormones_naturally.pdf Research on Thyme and progesterone

https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Oils-Complete-Reference-Guide/dp/1624143040/ref=sr_1_1? ie=UTF8&qid=1529535202&sr=8-1&keywords=kg+stiles Grapefruit oil for liver and gall bladder

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4276358/ Palmarosa and Geranium for stress reduction

https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2006.12.535 Use of EO’s for dysmenorrhea SEED ROTATION FOR HORMONES BALANCE Day 1-14 of cycle eat 1 TBS. each of ground ﬂaxseed and pumpkin seed to boost estrogen. Day 15-28 of cycle eat 1 TBS. each of sesame seeds and sunﬂower seeds to boost progesterone.

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