Hormone Health & Stability with Progessence Plus

Progessence Plus is a lifesaver. I am wondering to myself, what doesn't it do? To begin, I want to share a little bit about what I've been wrestling with for awhile now. For years, I have struggled with severe premenstrual syndrome. However, due to stress, these symptoms have increased in the last two years. Many of my symptoms ranging from cramps (debilitating cramps that require me to become bed-ridden for, at least, two days), emotional instability, acne, hot flashes, heavy flow, and more. I usually prefer to retreat for the first few days and not go anywhere or see anyone. It's terrible and it hurts knowing that a woman's menstrual cycle was never meant to be this painful. While I love using herbal remedies, none of them were working fast enough to deal with the anxiety and other symptoms that I experienced every time that time of the month came around. Although I had heard of Progessence Plus many times, I was hesitant to try it because I was truly afraid it would fail me like everything else. But I was about to be surprised!

Now, a little background on this amazing blend. Progessence Plus combines natural, USP-grade super-micronized (to less than 5 microns) progesterone from wild yam, melted into an essential oil infused serum containing vitamin E, and seven essential oils including Copaiba, Frankincense, Cedarwood, Bergamot, Peppermint, Rosewood and Clove which all have natural anti-inflammatory properties.These specific essential oils promote skin absorption of the progesterone in even levels like nothing before.

This serum was specifically designed with women in mind by D. Gary Young and Dr. Dan Purser, MD (author of the book, Progesterone the Ultimate Women's Feel Good Hormone), to reduce estrogen by increasing progesterone levels. Most of us are familiar with progesterone as the hormone needed to maintain pregnancy, but it does much more than just that! Some of the benefits of healthy progesterone levels in the body are shown to:

cool arteries

prevents 98% of hot flashes

prevents 98% of day or night sweats

prevents 98% of PMS

prevents 98% of migraine headaches in females only

improves post-partum depression

aids in weight loss

decreases acne

mood elevation  (best time to take is at night)

helps 98% of TMJ inflammation

reduces breast cancer risk

aids in sleep at night

reduces endometriosis

improves bone density

improves libido

makes breasts light and fluffy

Low progesterone levels often result in:

PMS

headaches, especially bad migraine headaches

endometriosis

hot flashes

day and night sweats

TMJ  (lack of progesterone)

insomnia

dehydration leading to neuropathy

lack of libido

hair loss

increases acne

 Estrogen dominance has been linked with hair loss, weight gain, cancer, memory loss, uterine fibroids, autoimmune conditions and fatigue according to Dr. John Lee’s book, Hormone Balance Made Simple. Estrogen dominance is running rampant among women today, mostly due to environmental toxins.

Since this past May, I have consistently been using this blend almost daily (along with other essential oils such as Lavender, Cedarwood, Frankincense, and Joy - AND getting my daily magnesium with Natural Calm Magnesium supplement, a crucial mineral required for hormone health). This is my routine:

1. One drop on left side of neck. One drop on right side of neck.

2. One drop on left forearm. One drop on right forearm.

 Repeat every morning and every night. 

The amount of drops vary from person to person because some women may require double or more that amount. It takes time to figure out the dosage that works for you, but it is certainly worth it.

 Within days, I noticed a significant improvement in my emotional well-being. Instead of being prone to moodiness, I felt more content, focused, and happy. Within 3 months, my cramping went from experiencing severe pain on the first 4 days of my cycle to experiencing a manageable pain for the first 2 days of every cycle and NOT being bed-ridden anymore - which means I can still get stuff done around the house and no longer be crippled over from pain! The longer I use it, the more I notice my cramps beginning to be barely non-existent during each cycle. In addition, the hot flashes went away. The acne that flared up at certain times of the month began to disappear. The flow of my period seems to be balancing out with each cycle, becoming less heavy. The severe anxiety and depression that hit me at the start of my periods have nearly disappeared. I can't express how much joy and freedom this product has given me! 

Read how Progessence Plus helps women who struggle with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome here. You can also read a full list of testimonials on this product and how it helped women with issues ranging from depression, menopausal symptoms, PMS, insomnia, and more here.

 I only use Young Living therapeutic grade essential oils because of their high purity. Many essential oils on the market today are adulterated and are not put through a Seed to Seal process that Young Living lives by. I highly recommend these essential oils for their outstanding purity and also because, simply put, they really work. I began my journey over two years ago with Young Living EOs and have never looked back. They are remarkable!

In you are interested in purchasing Progessence Plus at 24% off, you can get started as wholesale customer to receive the discount. To get started using therapeutic grade essential oils for you and your family, I recommend purchasing the Premium Starter Kit! You can begin enjoying wholesale prices AND a large selection of essential oils at the same time. This is a great way to begin incorporating the most versatile essential oils into your daily life. I also personally gift you with an essential oil when you become a wholesale customer under me. It's my way of saying "thank you!" and supporting you in building your own natural medicine cabinet.

*By the way, I am not a doctor. I just a woman who uses essential oils in her daily life with family and friends. The information provided on Ancient Essentials is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to prescribe, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is your responsibility to educate yourself and address any health or medical needs you may have with your physician. Please seek professional help when needed.*

Essential Oils and Emotional Healing for Stress, Anxiety, & Depression

{guest post written by Stacy Mcdonald}

Did you know that scent can powerfully affect our emotions? Out of all five senses, our sense of smell is the only one directly linked to the limbic system in the brain, our emotional control center. What this means is that scent can impact not just emotion, but the body’s physical response to it. Mood matters.

When our nose detects a scent, it means that tiny molecules have evaporated from an object and entered the nose. Since an essential oil is volatile (it evaporates at room temperature), its molecules literally leap into the air! When we inhale essential oils (or anything else), their molecules are channeled through our nostrils sending messages to the olfactory system through receptors. The receptors in turn transfer the information they receive from these molecules to the brain. This results in the “sense of smell.”

The olfactory bulb, which is part of the limbic system, captures information through the sense of smell, helping to record a memory. That’s why you can walk into an antique store and have flashbacks of your grandma’s house; or smell a certain perfume and it reminds you of someone. Because of this, and the healing nature of essential oils, there are some who believe that essential oils are extremely helpful in dealing with traumatic memories or post-traumatic stress disorder.

In 1989 researchers agreed that the amygdala—one of several structures in the cerebral cortex—plays a major role in storing and releasing emotional trauma and that aromas have a profound affect on triggering those responses.
Joseph Ledoux, M.D., of the New York Medical University [and author of The Emotional Brain] was one of the first to suggest that the use of aroma could be a major breakthrough in helping to release hidden and suppressed feeling and memories of emotional bondage.

Since the limbic system is directly connected to the parts of the brain that control heart rate, digestion, blood pressure, breathing, stress levels, sexual arousal, and hormone balance, the use of therapeutic grade essential oils in aromatherapy can have profound physiological and psychological effects on our physical and emotional well-being.

What happens when you’re stressed? There is an actual, measurable, physical response to it. Stress and anxiety are known to sap our energy, affect our skin, aggravate our muscles and nerves, disrupt digestion, affect our sleep, and make us more prone to illness and disease. So, the stress-related health issue you’ve been dealing with isn’t “all in your head.” But what is in your head, along with essential oils, may help you deal with it!
Therapeutic grade essential oils may offer a powerful and safe form of therapy for emotional healing without the dangerous side effects of anti-anxiety and anti-depressant medications.

The following is a list of just a few Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil singles and blends that have been helpful to others in dealing with mental and emotional challenges.

Oils for Emotional Healing

Singles:
Bergamot – Agitation, Anxiety, Depression
Frankincense – Used to treat depression. Frankincense contains sesquiterpenes, which stimulate the limbic system of the brain and the hypothalamus, penial, and pituitary glands. The hypothalamus is the master gland of the human body, producing many vital hormones including thyroid growth hormone.
Neroli – Hypertension, anxiety, depression, hysteria, insomnia, skin conditions. A natural relaxant used to treat depression and anxiety.
Vetiver – ADHD, anxiety, depression (including postpartum), insomnia. Helps with stress and recovery from emotional trauma.
Lemon and Orange – Stress
Spikenard – Insomnia, nervous tensions, anxiety
Tangerine – Contains esters and aldehydes that are sedating and calming helping with anxiety and nervousness.
Valerian – Tranquilizing to the central nervous system
Ylang Ylang – Anxiety and Depression

Blends:
Inner Child – Stimulates memory response, allowing you to prayerfully deal with unresolved traumas
Peace & Calming – Stress relief and insomnia.
Sara – Helps in dealing with traumatic memories, specifically those related to abuse.
Stress Away – Helps to relieve daily stress and nervous tension. Improves mental response, restores equilibrium, promotes, relaxation, and lowers hypertension.
Tranquil – Contains lavender, cedarwood, and chamomile. All three of these oils have been well documented as effective in reducing restlessness, decreasing anxiety, and inducing a calming feelings.
Trauma Life – This blend combats stress and helps uproot trauma that cause insomnia, anger, restlessness, and a weakened immune response, so that it can be dealt with.

The Essential Oil Desk Reference Recommends the following oils for the following specific emotional challenges:

Anger – bergamot, Cedarwood, frankincense, sacred frankincense, lavender, myrrh, orange, Rose, Roman Chamomile, Ylang Ylang
Anxiety – Orange, Roman chamomile, Ylang Ylang, lavender, sacred frankincense, frankincense
Abuse -Singles: geranium, Ylang Ylang, galbanum, palo santo, ocotea, frankincense. Blends: Sarah, Hope, Joy, Peace and Calming, Inner Child, Grounding, Trauma Life, Release, Valor, Forgiveness, White Angelica
Depression – Cedarwood, spruce, sacred frankincense, lavender, geranium, lemon, orange, peppermint, rosemary, thyme, Ylang Ylang
Despondency – Galbanum, geranium, sacred frankincense, ginger, orange, rose, Ylang Ylang, Idaho balsam fur
Fear – Palo Santo, cypress, Roman chamomile, geranium, juniper, myrrh, spruce, orange, sacred frankincense
Grief/Sorrow- Singles bergamot, palo santo, galbanum, Roman chamomile, Clary Sage, eucalyptus, juniper, lavender,
Mood Swings – Idaho balsam fir, clary sage, sage, geranium, juniper, fennel, lavender, peppermint, rose, jasmine, rosemary, lemon, spruce, Ylang Ylang, Progessence Plus (hormone related)
Obsessiveness – Clary Sage, galbanum, ocotea, palo santo, cypress, geranium, lavender, Ylang Ylang
Panic – Bergamot, Idaho balsam fir, galbanum, Roman chamomile, myrrh, frankincense, lavender, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, Ylang Ylang, Spruce
Shock – Helichrysum, basil, dorado azul, copaiba, Roman chamomile, Ylang Ylang, Rosemary


The Feelings Collection includes blends specially formulated for those combating anxiety, stress, and emotional turmoil..

I only recommend Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils, since lower quality oils do not have the same medicinal qualities and may actually be toxic.
~ Stacy M.

In addition to using essential oils, remember to give your body other "tools" that it needs to aid in the healing and restorative process:

• Get consistent amounts of sleep!
• Increase your intake of water daily.
• Get plenty of sunshine.
• Eat a balanced diet.
• Avoid processed foods, dyes, white flour/sugar, MSG.
• Detoxify your home
• Have your hormone levels checked.
• Increase your intake of Probiotics, Vitamin D, C, and an assortment of B Vitamins, as well as essential minerals like Magnesium.
• Never underestimate the company and fellowship and company of supportive and positive friends and family members. 

I only use Young Living therapeutic grade essential oils because of their high purity. Many essential oils on the market today are adulterated and are not put through a Seed to Seal process that Young Living lives by. I highly recommend these essential oils for their outstanding purity and also because, simply put, they really work. I began my journey over two years ago with Young Living EOs and have never looked back. They are remarkable!

To get started using therapeutic grade essential oils for you and your family, I recommend purchasing the Premium Starter Kit! You can begin enjoying wholesale prices AND a large selection of essential oils at the same time. This is a great way to begin incorporating the most versatile essential oils into your daily life. I also personally gift you with an essential oil when you become a wholesale customer under me. It's my way of saying "thank you!" and supporting you in building your own natural medicine cabinet.

By the way, I am not a doctor. I just a woman who uses essential oils in her daily life with family and friends. The information provided on Ancient Essentials is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to prescribe, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is your responsibility to educate yourself and address any health or medical needs you may have with your physician. Please seek professional help when needed.

Message me at ancientessentials@yahoo.com.