Another way we manage headaches in our family is with some simple exercises. Try some of these the next time you start to feel a headache come on and maybe you can save the medications for more intense situations. Cold compresses and retreating to a quiet place when possible may also be helpful. Find what works for you and do it before the pain gets out of control.

There are natural ways to help bring back balance without resorting to synthetic hormone therapies.  Several essential oils have estrogen-like properties and can be helpful with balancing hormones.  The qualities in these oils are not an artificial estrogen, rather it occurs naturally in the plant material.  Nothing has been added to these oils and nothing is taken out.  Pharmaceutical companies have synthesized estrogen, but many synthetic hormones have been found harmful – even causing cancers. It is imperative that you have your hormone levels tested and consult with a doctor before using any hormone related products.

Some essential oils that may support hormone balance include anise, fennel, sage and clary sage.  Therapeutic grade essential oils  have hundreds of constituents in them that balance each other out for the benefit of the plant.  When you use 1 drop of an essential oil, you are getting all these balanced constituents of the plant material in each drop.

Progessence Plus is Young Living’s newest topical serum made from wild yams and an essential oil blend.  Wild yams offer a natural source of progesterone.  The essential oils in this serum enhance the progesterone absorption through the skin.   There are many thoughts on balancing hormones, and Dr. Dan Pursor has found in his practice that in order to balance out  estrogen dominance, increasing the progesterone from a natural source will alleviate symptoms 98% of the time.  You can read more about his studies in “Real Solutions For The Top 7 Female Health Concerns”.  You can also access a document he has put together with FAQ’s on Progessence Plus Serum.  Increased progesterone has shown to have many positive effects on women of all ages, but particularly those over 40 with combating osteoperosis, depression, bloating, headaches, hot flashes, weight gain and several forms of cancer.

Some other essential oil blends that can be helpful in balancing female issues are Dragon Time, SclarEssence,  Lady Sclareol and Transformation.   Dragon Time is also offered in a bath & shower gel.  These blends include oils that support hormone health like sage, clary sage, yarrow and fennel.

Young Living offers other products that offer natural options for balancing hormones.  Prenelone + and Prenelone cream contain pregnenolone from soy beans and boosts low estrogen, progesterone and DHEA levels.  Progessence serum and Progessence cream are for estrogen dominance.  The serum has shown to have an even quicker absorption than the cream.  Regenolone cream is for women with muscle and joint pain and includes MSM to alleviate arthritis symptoms.

The information in this article is not meant to offer treatment for medical conditions, always consult with your medical professional before using hormone balancing products.   There are many holistic doctors who can work with you individually to see what your body needs.  There are many essential oil options to help bring relief to not only PMS symptoms for women of all ages, but for menopausal women as well.