Women's health differs from men's in a number of ways. The World Health Organization defines health as "a condition of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not only the absence of disease or infirmity." Women's health is an example of population health.
Many organizations argue for a broader definition referring to women's general health, better defined as "the health of women." These disparities are accentuated in developing nations, when women's health involves both risks and experiences, putting them at a disadvantage.
Several health issues are involved in women that have different levels of discomfort. Women are expected to have higher pain tolerance than men and when they say it is painful, literally, it is painful.
Dysmenorrhea is the term for pain that occurs with menstruation. More than half of menstruating women have pain for one to two days each month. In most cases, the discomfort is minor. However, for other women, the pain is so intense that it prevents them from performing their daily tasks for several days each month.
Postpartum depression PPD is a complicated mix of physical, mental, and behavioral changes that some women experience after having a baby.
Menopause is a normal part of the female reproductive system. However, menopause's physical and mental symptoms, like hot flashes, can disrupt your sleep, diminish your energy, and damage your emotional health.
Mood swings, sensitive breasts, food cravings, lethargy, irritability, and depression are all signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Premenstrual syndrome is thought to affect as many as three out of every four women who menstruate.
Women are expected to be difficult to understand, especially that they are expecting that people get to understand them so easily. Even women themselves hate that fact. These experiences of women affect their confidence, outlook in life and well-being.
For relief from dysmenorrhoea, PMS, postpartum or menopause, here are few of our women's wellness natural remedies to support your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Women's health differs from men's in a number of ways. The World Health Organization defines health as "a condition of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not only the absence of disease or infirmity." Women's health is an example of population health.
Many organizations argue for a broader definition referring to women's general health, better defined as "the health of women." These disparities are accentuated in developing nations, when women's health involves both risks and experiences, putting them at a disadvantage.
Several health issues are involved in women that have different levels of discomfort. Women are expected to have higher pain tolerance than men and when they say it is painful, literally, it is painful.
Dysmenorrhea is the term for pain that occurs with menstruation. More than half of menstruating women have pain for one to two days each month. In most cases, the discomfort is minor. However, for other women, the pain is so intense that it prevents them from performing their daily tasks for several days each month.
Postpartum depression PPD is a complicated mix of physical, mental, and behavioral changes that some women experience after having a baby.
Menopause is a normal part of the female reproductive system. However, menopause's physical and mental symptoms, like hot flashes, can disrupt your sleep, diminish your energy, and damage your emotional health.
Mood swings, sensitive breasts, food cravings, lethargy, irritability, and depression are all signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Premenstrual syndrome is thought to affect as many as three out of every four women who menstruate.
Women are expected to be difficult to understand, especially that they are expecting that people get to understand them so easily. Even women themselves hate that fact. These experiences of women affect their confidence, outlook in life and well-being.
For relief from dysmenorrhoea, PMS, postpartum or menopause, here are few of our women's wellness natural remedies to support your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
When used in a diffuser, Lemongrass gives off a citrusy scent can help to uplift fatigued minds and energize the body. Restores and balances emotions while dispelling nervousness; especially useful for times of distress and emotional trauma. Lemongrass is a powerful insect and mosquito repellent.
This calming and soothing scent comes with analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, antibiotic, bactericidal, decongestant, hypotensive, insect-repellent, sedative and vermifuge properties. In addition, it helps to enhance the state of balance in our body and aids in insomnia.
Peppermint alleviates stomach discomfort by eliminating cramps and bloating, and improving overall digestion while preventing nausea resulting from pregnancy and motion sickness. It also reduces the discomfort of respiratory-related conditions such as cough and sore throat by decongesting and soothing respiratory passageways.
The combination of the lemony scent of verbena and the sweetness of rose with overtones of wood, creates a honey-like scent which boosts confidence and self-esteem associated with the Solar Plexus chakra.
Spike Lavender is a sharper, more camphoraceous cousin of True Lavender. It has a fresh, spicy, and distinct camphor note to its scent. Spike Lavender is also high in medicinal value but not as sweet and floral compared to True Lavender.
Bergamot supports the secretion of bile, enzymes and digestive acids, which work together to improve the efficiency of the digestive system, while its antispasmodic properties alleviates involuntary muscular contractions such as cough and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) cramps. It is also used to treat depression and reduce high anxiety levels, which affect sleep and cause other physiological imbalances.
IN A NEBULISER
Add 30 to 40 drops (1.5 - 2ml) in a nebuliser.
IN AN OIL BURNER
Add 10 drops (0.2ml) to warm water in the bowl of a burner. Light a tealight candle and place in the hearth of the burner. The heat will allow the scent to diffuse and fill the room. If you using an electric burner, you can control the heat by using the dimmer.
IN A MASSAGE
Add 10 drops (0.2ml) to 15 ~ 25ml of a carrier oil. Massage deeply into muscle and pressure points.
STORAGE
Always store in dark glass bottle (preferably amber) and in a cool and dark place away from heat and sunlight.
CAUTION
Keep out of reach from children and pets. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest. Please diluted with carrier oil before applying on skin and perform a patch test to observe allergic reactions before use. Not recommended for use with plastic, finished wood, or painted surfaces - remove if in contact.