Hot water bottle: Every morning place it over the abdomen to relieve inflammation and pain. – Listed by Sharon Olivier, February 2021
Apple Cider Vinegar: 1 Tbsp into a glass of warm water. Drink it morning and evening. – Listed by Sharon Olivier, February 2021
Peppermint tea: Organic. 1 cup after meals and/or before bed. Helps with inflammation and pain. – Listed by Sharon Olivier, February 2021
Himalayan sea salt bath: Run a warm bath. Then add the Himalayan salts and soak for 15-20 minutes. – Listed by Sharon Olivier, February 2021
Turmeric capsules: The curcumin is a natural, potent anti-inflammatory. – Listed by Sharon Olivier, February 2021
Beetroot: Boosts the liver’s ability to eliminate toxins. The alkalinity helps to balance pH levels in the body. * ½ Cup beetroot juice (or you can use powder) with 1Tbsp Aloe vera gel and 1Tbsp Blackstrap Molasses. Drink it once a day. – Listed by Sharon Olivier, February 2021
Maca Root Powder: A superfood that aids the body to produce progesterone naturally. Add it to oats, smoothies or treats. – Listed by Sharon Olivier, February 2021
Progesterone cream: Apply it daily to the ovarian area. Morning and evening. – Listed by Sharon Olivier, February 2021
Sweet Marjoram and Clary Sage Essential Oils: Soothes the muscles and nerves and eases pain and cramps. *1 drop of Clary sage into a tsp of Sweet almond oil, rub it onto your inner ankle into the arch of the foot, 3x per day. *Add 3 drops of each to an aroma diffuser for a calm environment. *20mls of sweet almond oil – Add 10 drops of each oil. Apply over the abdomen daily *. – Listed by Sharon Olivier, February 2021
Essential Oils
We would suggest the following:
- Lavender Essential Oil
- Peppermint Essential Oil
- Frankincense Essential Oil
Bath – Your skin is the most absorbent part of the body. The heat of the bath assists in the absorption. There are 2 ways to do this:
- Diffusing 5 drops (maximum) of Essential Oils into a teaspoon of milk. Or a cup, if you would like more of a Cleopatra style bath. Use 2 drops of Lavender, 2 drops of Frankincense and 1 drop of Peppermint. Add Epsom salts.
- Or simply add 5ml of your massage blend.
Close all windows. Soak for 15-20 minutes minimum. Avoid splashing in the eyes.
* A patch test is required for application – 1 drop of aromatherapy oil to 4 drops of base oil. Apply a coin size amount to a patch of skin on the inner arm **
If sensitivity occurs, apply more base oil to soothe the area. Possibly avoid use for a further 10 days. If you wish to continue, dilute to ¼ of the original amount and test on a small area of skin. If there is no further reaction, continue with that dosage.
** Oils are for external use only and must be blended with a carrier oil. Always avoid the eyes, ears and nose **
** Lavender is the safest of oils, if on a rare occasion you react, apply more base oil to the skin to soothe it and dilute the massage blend with more base oil **
** Peppermint – Avoid use during pregnancy/lactating, or if on homoeopathic remedies. Avoid use in children under 5. Use low doses, it’s a very cooling oil and strong. May irritate the skin. It is a stimulant, so do not add to the bath before bed. Safe all around for inhaling **
** Frankincense – Avoid use during pregnancy/lactating, if any bleeding disorders or on anticoagulants. Avoid with children below 5 and caution below 8 **
