I understand that hormones are meant to do some pretty amazing things to our bodies (i.e. the miracle of pregnancy) BUT what about the rest of it? I get ridiculously hormonal a couple weeks before that “monthly thing” happens. Seriously, my husband usually spots when it’s coming even before I do because of my mood swings (that always upsets me by the way). Not to mention the breast swelling and tenderness, cramping, back pain, exhaustion, acne breakouts, irrational tears, heart pounding anger over silly things, migraines, bloating… and the list goes on!! I literally spend at least one day a month on the ground in the fetal position writhing with pain because my periods are so terrible.
I used to take Ibuprofen (4 pills at a time!), Midol, 5HTP, used heat packs, Pamprin, ect. I knew there had to be another way to combating these inevitable hormonal attacks without dousing my liver with pills.
When I started using essential oils I figured I would give them a try for this major pain/problem in my life! Did I mention the symptoms last half of every month!?! So I tried lavender for cramps and peppermint and they did not cut it for me. Remember, everyone’s body reacts differently from the oils so it might work for someone else. THEN I learned about this amazing oil called SclarEssense that apparently helps many women balance their hormones and keep their moods stable. I was so excited to use it! However, it made me cry… a lot! I was so sensitive and hormonal and that following month I had the worst period of my life! Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating but it was bad. I was discouraged but I wasn’t about to give up. I blame it on my stubbornness 😉
SO THEN! I ordered the Golden Touch kit that was filled with several amazing oils. One oil was called Endoflex. I started using Endoflex because it’s supposed to help support and balance your endocrine system. “Endocrine system?” I thought, “Sounds important.” Honestly, I didn’t even know what that was; I just figured I had the oil so I might as well use it.
NO MORE HORMONAL MOOD SWINGS!!!! I feel amazing! This is my second month of using it and it’s incredible! I haven’t felt ANY mood swings! No tears! No crying over stupid commercials! Nothing! I have no idea what is in this little gem of an oil, but it works so well with my body! I am thrilled! My husband is thrilled, ha ha! I have more patience with my children and I am not as exhausted as I usually am at this time. I could go on about how much this has improved my life! I know it sounds like an exaggeration, but if you only knew how bad P.M.S. runs in my family you would understand that this is a heaven sent!
If you are like me and you hate the hormonal swings that love to join our lives whether we ask for them or not, try experimenting with the natural benefits of essential oils. Works wonders for me! I would recommend Endoflex to anyone!!!
As always, thanks for reading!
Ashley Joy Leach
ashleyleach@live.com
Young Living Member #1728408
The Oily Sisters 