Essential Oil Blend For Menstrual Cramps

I confess that I'm WAY past the childbearing years but our daughters are in that time of life. I do remember having menstrual pain and taking meds for relief but I wished I had a more natural way to help me.

My daughter's time of the month is excruciatingly painful and it really keeps her down from living a fulfilled life. So I did a little research to try and help her and found this EO blend that she could rub on her abdomen. Just maybe it would help. Sure enough, she said it cut the time she was in pain by half. I thought that was good news and had to share it with those that may need some help.

Here are some of the oils that help with menstrual cramps:

• Cinnamon Oil
• Clove oil
• Lavender oil
• Rose Oil

Let's take a closer look at why these oils are a benefit.

CINNAMON OIL - Cinnamon is already known as an effective, anti-inflammatory spice. So, it’s no surprise that cinnamon oil also fights inflammation and reduces menstrual pain. 

In fact, a 2013 study looked at the effects of an essential oil massage versus a basic massage on period pain. The test group received daily massages using a blend of cinnamon, clove, and lavender oils (mixed into almond oil). The placebo group received daily massages with almond oil only.

The study revealed that:

“the level and duration of menstrual pain and the amount of menstrual bleeding were significantly lower in the aromatherapy group than in the placebo group.” (source)

CLOVE OIL - Similar to cinnamon, clove oil is also a well-known anti-inflammatory oil. One reason why clove oil is thought to be effective at reducing menstrual cramps is because it contains beta-caryophyllene and eugenol.

Beta-caryophyllene is a powerful anti-inflammatory compound, found in other infamous, pain-relieving plants: cannabis and hemp.

ROSE OIL - Don’t be fooled by the soft and delicate rose oil because it packs a punch when it comes to fighting pain!

Another study has also compared the effectiveness of rose oil and the prescription pain med, diclofenac sodium.

In that study:

• One group of participants was treated with diclofenac sodium only. 
• Another group was treated with diclofenac sodium, plus 2% rose essential oil.

The results showed that the group that was treated with rose oil had stronger improvements in pain levels, compared to the group that was treated with pain meds only (source).

So, whether you use rose oil in a pure essential oil blend, or you use it along with pain meds, rose oil comes with some serious pain-reducing properties.

LAVENDER OIL - Lavender doesn’t just soothe the mind. It also soothes aches and pains.

A 2012 study combined lavender oil with clary sage and marjoram oils, in a 3% blend:

• Study participants massaged the blend onto the lower belly every day from the end of their last cycle, until the start of their next cycle.
• Participants were asked to evaluate their pain, both before and after the treatment.

The study concluded that there was a significant reduction in pain after just one menstrual cycle (source).

Doing a massage with lavender only has also been shown to relieve cramps. You can also get relief by inhaling lavender oil.

Science has shown that breathing in lavender oil all by itself is also effective at reducing period pain. Lavender oil contains beta-caryophyllene. This is the same compound found in clove (though the levels in lavender are lower).

The presence of this compound is likely one reason why lavender works so well at reducing period pain.

This is the recipe I used for my daughter:

Spice Period Relief Blend

Ingredients

• 16 drops cinnamon oil
• 16 drops clove oil
• 6 drops of lavender oil
• Almond oil
• 1-ounce glass roller bottle

How to Make

1. Pour the almond oil into the glass bottle. Allow a little space for the essential oils.
2. Add the essential oil drops to the bottle.
3. Seal the bottle and shake vigorously to blend the ingredients.
4. Massage onto the abdomen or lower back.

Thanks to LiveWellZone.com for the information.

Also if you are looking for quality essential oils, we suggest doTERRA. Rhonda is a doTERRA representative and would love to help you. Contact her here → Rhonda Byler.

If you know someone who struggles with menstrual cramps, please send them this information. If it worked for my daughter then it just might work for someone you know.

Keep it sassy,

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Our Top 10 Blog Posts of the Year - 2021

Well, it's been a year. We can't believe that 2021 is about over and the new year is knocking on the front door.  Looking back over our blog, we found the top 10 is most popular posts and we'd like to share them with you today.

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#9 SassySilver Sisters: Top Ten Products We Love

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#7 SassySilver Sisters: No-Bake Cookie Recipes -- So Easy and Addicting ! 

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#4 Sassy Silver Sisters: 10 Household Ingredients to Help Your Garden & Natural Pest Repellants 

#3 SassySilver Sisters: Transition Your Dyed Hair to Gray 

#2 SassySilver Sisters: Rodan + Fields Product Review 

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SassySilver Sisters: doTERRA Oils Product Review Root to Tip Serum 

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doTERRA Oils Product Review Root to Tip Serum

Have you tried doTERRA Root to Tip Serum?

Root to Tip Serum Product Description
Natural CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade™ essential oils can help maintain soft hair and a healthy-looking scalp. Complete with nourishing essential oils like Cedarwood, Lavender, Peppermint, Marjoram, and more, the doTERRA Salon Essentials Root to Tip Serum formula is designed to provide the hair with hydration and protection, without weighing hair down like other products do. The use of pure essential oils allows the Root to Tip Serum to gently nourish and rejuvenate the scalp while providing hair strands with proper moisture. This formula provides salon-level hair care without leaving behind a greasy residue—giving hair a light, healthy glow. 

Root to Tip Serum Uses and Benefits

1. An important part of promoting healthy-looking hair is maintaining moisture. The Root to Tip Serum formula contains protective lipids that will help nourish and protect the hair and scalp while providing moisture. When your strands feel dry and lackluster, the Root to Tip Serum can help moisturize and nourish, restoring your hair to its former glory.
    
2. For those days when you need to get your hair under control, the Root to Tip Serum can provide immediate conditioning, smoothing, and shine. With soothing and moisturizing CPTG® essential oils, the Root to Tip Serum can give your hair the relief it needs. Say goodbye to bad hair days, and hello to an immediate rescue from dull, frazzled hair.  
    
3. Do you struggle with split ends? Nourishing essential oils and other soothing ingredients make the Root to Tip Serum formula perfect for promoting a healthy-looking head of hair, while reducing the number of visible split ends. If you’ve had it with obnoxious split ends and want a healthier-looking head of hair, the Root to Tip Serum is the perfect solution. 
    
4. When you want your hair to look soft and shiny, the Root to Tip Serum provides deep conditioning while promoting hair surface maintenance. For a soft, silky glow, use the Root to Tip Serum daily during your normal haircare routine. 

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Key Ingredients
Lavender: The perfect addition to any shampoo, conditioner, or hair treatment, Lavender oil is known to keep the scalp looking healthy and clean. 

Peppermint: The stimulating nature of Peppermint oil makes it the perfect oil for creating an invigorating scalp massage. 

Cedarwood: Cedarwood essential oil has soothing properties that can help soothe skin and hair. 

Rosemary: A popular essential oil for hair, Rosemary oil can be used for a stimulating scalp massage, or to help promote a healthy-looking head of hair. 

Eucalyptus: Another essential oil with soothing properties, Eucalyptus oil is commonly used to soothe skin, hair, or other parts of the body. 

Marjoram: Among many benefits, Marjoram oil blends well with Lavender and Rosemary essential oils. 

How to Use Root to Tip Serum
Apply a few drops of the doTERRA Salon Essentials Root to Tip Serum to clean, damp hair throughout the scalp, lightly massaging with the fingertips. When you want healthy, smooth hair, apply the serum lightly throughout hair, particularly on the ends. After applying the Root to Tip Serum, dry and style hair as usual. 

Cautions
For external use only.

Watch our video for the review of a great product -- all natural -- lasts a long time and worth the money you spend !

REVIEW NOTES: We really liked this product!! Smells great, it’s natural and does not leave hair oily like we thought it would. It’s also easy to use!

Have you tried doTERRA Root to Tip Serum? If so, we'd love to hear what you think. Comment, like and share!

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doTERRA Breathe for the Upcoming Allergy Season

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Allergy season is upon us and doTerra has some great products to help get us through this tough season. I would like to introduce you to one of my favorite doTerra oil blends, Breathe. It comes in 4 forms: Breathe Oil, Breathe Touch, Breathe Vapor Stick, and Breathe Respiratory Drops.

doTERRA Breathe is a remarkable blend of essential oils including Laurel Leaf, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, Lemon, Cardamom, Ravintsara, and Ravensara.  The oil comes in a 15 mL bottle.  Breathe can be used topically or diffused.  If I am having a hard time breathing I will rub some on my chest or feet to help me breathe better.

Breathe also comes in a vapor stick form which is great for children.  I have given this as a gift to my children to use on my grandchildren. The older grandchildren can use it by themselves.  The natural formula of this vapor stick glides on the skin with ease, without leaving a greasy or sticky after-feel.  The size is perfect for traveling.

Breathe Touch is perfect for traveling as well.  This product has fractionated coconut oil added to the blend to help it glide on gently.  Also useful when you are traveling.  Rub this on your chest, back, or feet to help clear those airways anytime anywhere.  It comes in a 10 mL roll-on bottle.

Last but not least are the doTerra Respiratory Drops.  If you like to inhale from within these are just right for you.  doTERRA Breathe natural drops are a blend of selected oils from doTERRA Breathe CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oil blend mixed into a respiratory drop to make it more convenient to enjoy the benefits of these oils. Lemon, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Thyme, Melissa, and Cardamom essential oils all help to clean and soothe airways and now they can be delivered straight to your mouth and throat in these great-tasting lozenges.

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There are many natural ways to help you breathe better.  I love what doTerra has to offer in ways to help you breathe and feel better. My husband Leroy and I are doTerra Advocates.  If you have any questions about doTerra products,  contact me at BylerEssentials@aol.com.

I am always happy to share.

Here are the links for doTerra Breathe items:  

doTERRA Breathe Vapor Stick

doTERRA Breathe Respiratory Drops

doTERRA Breathe Respiratory Blend

doTERRA Breathe Touch Essential Oil Blend

Do you use doTERRA products? What's your favorite? Please share in the comments, we'd love to know your thoughts.

Keep it Sassy,

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DoTerra On Guard - A must have for your household

Rhonda would like to share you with her love for DoTerra Oils.  

I manage my husband’s two businesses.  In my spare time I am a DoTerra Advocate.  I love the DoTerra oils and other products they offer such as diffusers, beauty and skin products, dietary supplements and more.  

I would like to tell you about one of my favorite products, On Guard oil.  This oil comes in a 15 ml bottle.  It is a blend made up of Wild Orange Peel, Clove Bud, Cinnamon Leaf, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Leaf and Rosemary Leaf/Flower essential oils.  It smells GREAT!

On Guard can be used aromatically, topically and internally.  I use it aromatically in a diffuser to help kill germs in my office and home, especially during the winter months when all kinds of sickness are going around.   I also put some in a misting bottle with water to use has a room disinfectant and deodorizer.

I also use it topically on my feet to help bust my immune system.  DoTerra has made it easy to do this by making the On Guard Touch which is a 10 mL roll-on bottle.  This has Fractionated Coconut Oil added to the blend.  With this roll on you can apply it directly to the skin.  I usually put oils on my feet.

Then there is the On Guard Sanitizing Mist which comes in a 0.9 ounce spray bottle.  It is infused with moisturizing apple extract.  It kills 99.9% of germs and bacteria.  This product is great to have in your purse, backpack or car for when there is no soap and water to wash your hands.

These are just three of the On Guard products DoTerra has to offer.  There are more and if you would like to learn more about the products email me at BylerEssentials@aol.com . 

Click on the links below for more information:
DoTerra On Guard Essential Oil Blend
DoTerra On Guard Sanitizing Mist
DoTerra On Guard Touch Essential Oil Blend

Do you use DoTerra Oils? Which is your favorite and what are some ways you use them? We'd love to know, leave your comments below!

Keep it sassy,

Rhonda

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