M is for Meditation, Menopause, and Moodiness

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M is for Meditation, Menopause, and Moodiness

Personally, I have practiced meditation for more than twenty years. Incorporating essential oils into my meditation practice made a profound difference. Following is an excellent essential oil recipe that will help you get started:

Add the following essential oils to 1/4 ounce of your chosen carrier oil:
5 drops Frankincense
5 drops Myrrh
5 drops Sandalwood
Swirl gently until all oils are thoroughly mixed.
Place 3 to 5 drops of this blend into the dish of water on an Aroma Lamp, Diffuser, or Oil Burner. This blend may also be used in the bath, 8 to 10 drops, and/or worn as a body perfume, (anoint the third eye, the temples, the pulse points of the neck and wrists, and behind the ears.

For further reading on essential oils and meditation, visit:
https://mauldinfamily1.wordpress.com/2013/12/11/aromatherapy-tip-of-the-day-december-11-2013/
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Essential Oils that help with the symptoms of menopause, include: Clary Sage, Cypress, Fennel, Geranium, and Sage. The following essential oil recipes are very useful in treating menopausal problems, such as: hot flushes, night sweats, and tension.
Treatment is by massage over the lower abdomen and bath, 8 to 10 drops.
Add the following essential oils to 1 ounce of your chosen carrier oil:
30 drops Geranium
5 drops Lavender
10 drops Neroli
Swirl gently, until all oils are thoroughly mixed, before each use.

Add the following essential oils to 1 ounce of your chosen carrier oil:
10 drops Chamomile (Roman)
10 drops Clary Sage
25 drops Cypress
Swirl gently, until all oils are thoroughly mixed, before each use.

Add the following essential oils to 1 ounce of your chosen carrier oil:
30 drops Geranium
10 drops Fennel
15 drops Sage
Swirl gently, until all oils are thoroughly mixed, before each use.

Further reading for essential oils that help with menopause:
http://www.naturalhealthweb.com/articles/mauldin2.html

Following are some essential oil recipes that help with moodiness:
Add the following essential oils to 1/4 ounce of your chosen carrier oil:
5 drops Bergamot
5 drops Black Pepper
5 drops Juniper
Swirl gently until all oils are thoroughly mixed.
Place 3 to 5 drops of this blend into the dish of water on an Aroma Lamp, Diffuser, or Oil Burner. This blend may also be used in the bath, 8 to 10 drops, and/or worn as a body perfume.

Add the following essential oils to 1/4 ounce of your chosen carrier oil:
5 drops Bergamot
5 drops Geranium
5 drops Rosewood
Swirl gently until all oils are thoroughly mixed.
Place 3 to 5 drops of this blend into the dish of water on an Aroma Lamp, Diffuser, or Oil Burner. This blend may also be used in the bath, 8 to 10 drops, and/or worn as a body perfume.

Mood Lifting Recipes:

Add the following essential oils to 1/4 ounce of your chosen carrier oil:
3 drops Frankincense
6 drops Melissa
6 drops Orange
Swirl gently until all oils are thoroughly mixed.
Place 3 to 5 drops of this blend into the dish of water on an Aroma Lamp, Diffuser, or Oil Burner. This blend may also be used in the bath, 8 to 10 drops, and/or worn as a body perfume.

Add the following essential oils to 1/4 ounce of your chosen carrier oil:
3 drops Cinnamon
5 drops Neroli
7 drops Orange
Swirl gently until all oils are thoroughly mixed.
Place 3 to 5 drops of this blend into the dish of water on an Aroma Lamp, Diffuser, or Oil Burner. This blend may also be used in the bath, 8 to 10 drops, and/or worn as a body perfume.

Experiment with these different recipes, until you find the ones that work for you.

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