The Happy Hormone Guide

Oh hormones...we all have to deal and some of us more than others (like me). I will highlight a few products I use to support my emotional wellness.  You can also check out the Young Living website for other amazing supplements and products to use.

Progessence Plus Serum 

Progesterone plays a role in helping to maintain pregnancy, helping prepare the body for conception and pregnancy. It also aids in regulating the monthly menstrual cycle and plays a role in sexual desire. 

The hormone is produced in the ovaries, the placenta (when a woman gets pregnant) and the adrenal glands. It can prevent changes in the uterus in women taking estrogen after menopause. It can also treat menstrual periods that have stopped before menopause.

According to the National University of Natural Medicine research is surfacing  that the benefits of progesterone apply to breast health, cardiovascular health, and nervous system health, most importantly brain function. Cool!

Progesterone is a hormone found in both men and women that is generally associated with women’s health. 

Progessence™Plus serum, intended only for woman, is an option for those looking to supplement progesterone levels. Expertly formulated by D. Gary Young and Dr. Dan Purser, Progessence Plus takes pure, USP-grade, super-micronized progesterone from wild yams and combines it with vitamin E and an essential oil serum to easily penetrate the skin for improved delivery. Containing frankincense,bergamot, and peppermint essential oils to aid in absorption. 

You do not need to alternate where you apply this serum, as that is the case with most cream based progesterone supplements. 

According to Dr. Purser, some of the common unwanted effects of menopause that adequate levels of progesterone can help support or minimize include:

• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Fatigue
• Insomnia
• Increased wrinkles
• Weight gain and muscle loss (sarcopenia)
• Memory issues

If you have not gotten on board with this serum...do it and thank me later! 

Thyromin

Thyromin A natural thyroid supplement to support healthy thyroid function. It is a special blend of porcine glandular extracts, herbs, amino acids, minerals, and therapeutic-grade essential oils. This balanced formula maximizes nutritional support for healthy thyroid function. From my personal experience this supplement was very helpful in resolving my thyroid related issues, and from my research this natural form of thyroid powder is the way to go.

This supplement was a game changer for me and I still take it daily. Here is a list of things that can be affected by a sluggish thyroid: 

• weight gain
• lethargy
• poor quality hair and nails
• hair loss 
• dry skin
• fatigue
• cold hands and feet
• constipation 

Dragon Time 

Oh how I love Dragon Time essential oil blend, it is designed to encourage positive emotions for women, especially during our monthly cycle. This blend is recommended for both young and mature women. I cannot say enough about how this oil blend has changed my emotional well-being, and the sanity of everyone else in my house! 

Diffuse, directly inhale, or dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to apply topically.

Ingredients

Clary sage (Salvia sclarea), fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), marjoram (Origanum majorana), yarrow (Achillea millefolium), and jasmine (Jasminum officinale).

EndoFlex

Endoflex smells wonderful it is a blend of Spearmint, Geranium, and other pure essential oils that support the endocrine system and help maintain overall wellness, with the Endoflex Vitality you can take as a dietary supplement. I like to apply this one to my neck, right over my thyroid on behind my ears. 

Diffuse, inhale directly, or dilute with coconut oil complex and apply topically.

Ingredients

A base of sesame seed oil, spearmint (Mentha spicata), sage (Salvia officinalis), geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), myrtle (Myrtus communis), nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), and German chamomile (Matriciaria recutita).

Lady Sclareol

Wonderful blend that will replace your synthetic perfume and also helps to balance our female energy! Lady S is an oil blend created especially for women to enhance the feminine nature and provide a relaxing experience when diffused. 

Ingredients

Geranium, Coriander†, Vetiver, Orange, Clary, Bergamot, Ylang ylang, Royal Hawaiian, sandalwood, Spanish sage, Jasmine, Idaho blue spruce, Spearmint, and Hinoki

 Australian Blue

Australian Blue is a blend packed full of essential oils that can help support emotional flare ups. I use this oil daily to help feel grounded and calm. This one has such a warm and inviting scent, would be great for teenage boys. 

All Ingredinets:
Blue cypress wood oil, Ylang ylang flower oil, Cedarwood bark oil, White fir branch/leaf/wood oil, Geranium flower oil, Grapefruit peel oil, Tangerine peel oil, Spearmint leaf extract, Davana flower oil, Kaffir lime leaf extract, Lemon peel oil, Ocotea leaf oil, Jasmine oil, Matricaria flower oil, Blue tansy flower oil, Rose flower oil

Sacred Mountain

Sacred Mountain is a blend of spruce, ylang ylang, Idaho balsam fir, and cedarwood. This oil is stabilizing and grounding with a relaxing, peaceful scent. This is my go to for diffusing when the whole family needs a bit of a calm down...add a few drops of your favorite citrus oil also! 

Women's Health with Essential Oils -- Guest Blogger

Please welcome our guest blogger, Cherie Schnieders as she discusses some of her favorite Young Living products that support women's health.

Being a woman is fabulous! We get to wear as many hats as we want.  We are mommies, nurses, professionals, housekeepers, coaches, teachers, and pretty much anything else we want to be.  The one thing I was that I didn’t like was a fire-breathing dragon once a month.  See, our hormones can make us nice or make others want to run in the other direction.  Until I figured out how to properly support my endocrine system this was my reality and my family always knew when it was “that time.”  So, how can we take charge of our hormones and not let them control us?  

First, let’s understand the endocrine system.  It is the collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth & development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, mood, and many other important things.  So, that’s basically it does it all!  It is made up of your pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, and ovaries.  What can negatively affect this system are unwanted endocrine “disruptors.” These can be everything from certain foods, plastics, perfumes, cleaning products, personal care products, and even your carpet and clothes contain them.  

Can we escape these? Not all of them.  BUT you can do your research and use chemical free products.  I choose Young Living because they have both supplements and essential oils that support the endocrine system as well as great alternatives to some of your traditional day to day products. Young Living sets themselves apart because of the Seed to Seal promise and because of this promise I know what I am getting.  What do I use daily to support my endocrine system? Let me talk about 5 of my favorite things that all women should have in their arsenal.

1. Thyromin:  This is a specially balanced formula that promotes healthy thyroid function.  Not only does it contain iodine which is crucial to proper thyroid function but it is infused with the oils peppermint, spearmint, myrtle and myrrh to enhance the assimilation and benefits of this supplement.
2. Endoflex: This blend can help you maintain overall vitality with a proprietary blend of essential oils that support the endocrine system.  It contains spearmint, sage, geranium, myrtle, German chamomile and nutmeg in a base of sesame oil.  I place a few drops in a gelatin capsule each day to make a dietary supplement.  
3. Super B:  Need energy? Feed those adrenals! What does that is your B vitamins. Super B contains eight essential B vitamins to increase energy levels and promote nervous and cardiovascular systems. We do not get enough B vitamins from our food sources so it is important to make sure we are on a quality supplement.  
4. Progessence Plus Serum: This essential oil blend is a blend of ingredients like frankincense, peppermint, and progesterone derived from wild yams that can support purity and harmony. I use this daily by placing 1-2 drops on my neck or forearms.  Progesterone is important for women especially as we age because our bodies product less of this natural hormone.
5. SclarEssence.  I love this little oil blend and it smells amazing! I use it internally to support and maintain a healthy reproductive system.  This essential oil combines the soothing effects of peppermint with the balancing power of fennel and the calming action of sage lavender to support normal glandular functions.  

Place a few drops as needed in a gelatin capsule to make an excellent dietary supplement.  

Try some of these and see how they work for you! Don’t ignore your own needs because we all know that when mommas are happy, everyone is happy. ☺

If you would like to learn more about these products and others join the Crossline Christinas at a Facebook class highlighting Women's Health. Comment below if you would like to be invited to this educational event.

Thank you Cherie!