Moon cycle
with Apricot Kernel oil base (cold pressed)
and pure essential oils.
Especially for women
A Balancing and Harmonising
Massage Blend to help soothe the anxiety
and physical symptoms
of monthly cycle and change of life blues.

We use only 100% pure essential oils in all of our blends free from
chemicals and pesticides.

The benefits of the essential oils used in our formula are:

Fennel - known to have potent oestrogenic activity. Useful in regulating menstrual cycle. Good for skin care to minimize the effects of wrinkles.

Orange - good for relaxation, beneficial and soothing for dry skin.

Cypress - Helps relieve painful periods, good also in the early stage of menopause.

Clary sage - useful during menopause symptoms such as hot flushes, headaches and the dreaded night sweats! Regulates periods, easing painful cramps in the lower back. The aroma will assist in calming balancing and relaxing the central nervous system.

Rose Geranium - useful for heavy periods and menopausal symptoms. Can help relieve fluid retention and swollen ankles. Good for all skin types including mature, dry or sensitive skin. It has an uplifitng clean floral scent.

BENEFITS:
May alleviale hot flushes and menopause discomfort.

How to use:
Gently massage into your skin after bathing or showering.

Do not use if pregnant breast feeding or suffer from epilepsy.

HORMONES AND THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE
The endocrine glands responsible for hormone production and menstrual cycle regulation are the hypothalamus, the pituitary and the ovaries. There may be complex hormonal irregularities which involve other endocrine glands such as the thyroid or the adrenal glands, or irregularities relating to major disruption in ovarian function as in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

The thyroid gland controls the general rate of the body's functions, including menstruation. The entire endocrine system is sensitive to stress, drugs and variations of all hormones in the body. The effects of an endocrine imbalance on the menstrual cycle are therefore many and varied depending on the cause.

MENOPAUSE
MANAGING THE 'CHANAGE OF LIFE'
Menopause is the complete cessation of the menstrual periods for 1-2 years. A natural transition experienced by all women in their life. Not all women will experience symptoms while some women suffer from more pronounced symptoms than others.

Many of the symptoms and conditions associated with menopause including hot flushes, sleep disturbance, dizziness, anxiety, depression, poor libido, dry skin, vaginal dryness, shortness of breath, mood swings, discomfort during intercourse, fatigue, and headaches are exacerbated by stimulants in the diet, especially caffeine, tobacco, alcohol, sugar. Osteoporosis is also a major problem for women after menopause.

With a proper diet, nutritional or herbal supplements and exercise most of the unpleasant side effects of menopause can be greatly alleviated depending on the severity and frequency of a women's symptoms. Supporting a healthy liver function and assisting the body in the elimination of waste and by-products is important in stabilizing the body's natural balance and restores a sense of wellbeing.

The aim of natural therapies is to support the process of menopause by providing symptomatic relief and aiding the women to adjustment to these changes. The period of time involved in the menopausal phase will vary according to the individual and their overall state of wellness. For this reason treatment can vary up to 18 months or longer if necessary.

Menopause is nature's way of decreasing estrogen production in women and there are particular herbs which are helpful in supporting the symptoms of estrogen withdrawal, to support libido, to tonify the reproductive system, alleviate depression, insomnia and other symptoms. An experienced practitioner can suitably advise the best course of treatment and therapy for each individual case and it is highly recommended to seek the professional expertise of a naturopath or herbalist when considering the use of herbs and/or nutritional therapy.

Flower essences can also play a part in helping to balance a woman throughout menopause for example, Walnut 'the remedy for advancing stages'. Olive, for fatigue and energy. Bush iris, helps with sleep, Peach flowered tea tree for mood swings.

© Meridian Naturopathic Services. 2006.

Please contact me for a confidential discussion or appointment.
Ask about Balance for Women. PH 03 9800 5053.

Yours in Health
Arlene Diston
Consulting Naturopath
Meridian Naturopathic Services
PH: +61 03 9800 5053
Email: meridian@iinet.net.au

All rights are retained by Arlene Diston. Information contained in these articles is intended for general information purposes only and in no way should be used as a diagnosis. Contact a qualified naturopath or health professional for individual treatment.

WHY CHOOSE NATURE SYMPHONY
ESSENTIAL OILS?

Nature's Symphony's 100% pure Essential Oils, are free from pesticides or chemicals. It is your very own Nature in a bottle for you to experience and enjoy and to promote beauty and wellness or feel-good experience.

In this we celebrate the magical connection between Mother Nature and us. It's like a beautiful garden filled with every type of flowers and its healing gifts, captured in a bottle.

We carefully select each oil and formulate our Nature's Symphony Aromatherapy Massage blends to fulfill each of your needs. Our intention is to encourage harmony, balance and well being for all who use our unique blends.

We know you will enjoy our blends and every time you walk in a fragrant garden, remember that each flower and each fragrance your experience, connects you and brings you closer to the beautiful gifts nature has to offer each one of us.

Nature's Symphony Aromatherapy Massage blends, contains 100% pure essential oils and you can be assured of their full range of benefits