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Hormones – they rule our lives, women and men, on a monthly basis and as we age. I have learned much about the endocrine
system, which produces and regulates our bodies hormones, in the past few years and want to share what I have learned. Hormones circulate throughout the body in our blood. Their work is to alter cellular activity – increasing or decreasing the rate of a normal metabolic process. Different hormones affect certain cells or organs, which contain hormone-receptor sites. When these sites become clogged, from ‘pseudo hormones’ found in petrochemicals, airborne and water-born toxins, etc., these metabolic processes can be compromised. The endocrine system includes the following organs: pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenals, pancreas, pineal, thymus, and gonads (ovaries/testes). The liver is a key organ as well as this is where many of our hormones are metabolized. My wellness routine includes essential oils, herbal supplements, and other things that support these important organs. In addition to maintaining a healthy diet, with vitamins and supplements, and regular exercise, I use essential oils to support my endocrine system and liver. This way I make plant-based hormones available to my cells and organs. I especially add phyto-estrogens and progesterones to my daily routine. I also try to avoid using products that are made with petrochemicals. I encourage you to learn as much as you can about the endocrine system, the liver, and hormones as a part of your wellness journey. For more information, please check out the references at the end of this information sheet. Essential Oils that Impact Hormonal Activity The following lists essential oils with notes on various issues they can help and how they are used to support and enhance our wellness. I use only therapeutic grade essential oils for their powerful healing properties. I prefer Young Living Essential Oils as this company goes to great lengths to ensure that their oils are of the highest quality. A ‘*’ denotes my favorites essential oils and blends. - Bergamot – hormone support, nervous tension, may help with acne, endocrine system support, uplifting and relaxing - Clary Sage – hormone support, hormonal imbalance, menstrual cramps, PMS (found in Dragon Time) - Cypress – mood swings, hormone balancing, menopausal issues, menstrual pain, nervous tension - Dragon Time Blend – mood swings, headaches caused by hormone imbalance, menstrual cramps, prostate problems, hormonal balance, emotional balance (contains clary sage, fennel, lavender, jasmine, yarrow, marjoram) - * EndoFlex Blend - hormonal balance, endocrine system support, hot flashes, metabolic function (contains spearmint, sage, geranium, myrtle, nutmeg, German chamomile) I use this 5 days a week – it is a powerful blend of oils, so I give my body weekends off. - Fennel – stimulates estrogen production, balance menstrual cycles and hormones, supports the hormonal systems (found in Dragon Time) - *Geranium - revitalizes skin tissue, cooling, hormone balancing, liver support, acne, depression, help balance the pancreas, emotional balance, nerve support (found in EndoFlex) - * Lavender - balancing hormones, headaches, emotional balance, insomnia, the “Swiss Army Knife” of the herb world (found in Dragon Time, Mister) - * Mister Blend – hormone balance, hot flashes, regulates prostate function (contains sage, fennel, lavender, myrtle, yarrow, peppermint) I used this for years to help suppress and avoid hot flashes and night sweats. - Peppermint – cooling, hot flashes, depression, nerves, menstrual irregularity, prostate inflammation (found in Mister) - *Sage –soothes skin conditions, contains camphor which balances estrogen levels, may help improve progesterone-testosterone balance, may help with progesterone secretion (found in EndoFlex, Mister) - Yarrow – decongests the prostate, hormone balancing (found in Dragon Time) - Ylang Ylang – skin conditions, depression, balances female-male energies, emotional balance I massage oils on my feet, ankles, and abdomen; inhale them; and diffuse them. Peppermint is one essential oil I take internally, either dropped in water or in a capsule. References: There are a number of good books available that have information on hormones and their effects in the body. I recommend the following, in addition to the essential oil guides listed at the bottom of the page: - “Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology” by Elaine N. Marieb - “Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom” by Christiane Northrup, M.D. - “Herbs of Grace” by Farida Sharan - “What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause” by John R. Lee, M.D. - “Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art: by Kathi Keville & Mindy Green - “Reference Guide for Essential Oils” by Connie and Alan Higley - “Essential Desk Reference” published by Essential Science Publishing - “Hormone Balancing: My Journey To and Through Menopause” and information sheet by Nancy Cebula Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like more information, including “Hormone Balancing: My Journey To and Through Menopause”. For more information email Nancy Cebula or call her at 303.499.1607. See Book and Video Reference List for information sources. This information is for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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