Menopause symptoms can sometimes result from a damaged Autonomic Nervous System after repeated traumas, emotional stress, nutritional stress, microbial assaults and inflammation. Scientific studies are beginning to connect these dots, and I have been developing Autonomic recovery techniques for years.
The Autonomic Nervous System is the portion of the nervous system involved with the coordination and regulation of all organ function, metabolism, hormone regulation, and inflammation.
When the nervous system fails to work properly the response to disease and stress are impaired. Once the Autonomic system is injured, problems develop that include regulating blood pressure and brain oxygen delivery, moving the digestive tract, maintaining normal heart rhythms, temperature regulation, and proper organ and immune function.
The Sympathetic branch of the Autonomic nervous system controls our “fight or flight” response, so common complaints of sympathetic dysfunction include headaches, heartburn, anxiety, insomnia, tingling or numbness of the arms/hand/feet/face, and chronic hunger, pain, and fatigue.
Single Oils:
Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender, Valerian, Hinoki, Rosemary
Blends:
RutaVaLa: has Lavender and Valerian, apply the roll on to the bottom of your feet prior to bed
Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender, Valerian, Hinoki, Rosemary
Blends:
RutaVaLa: has Lavender and Valerian, apply the roll on to the bottom of your feet prior to bed
Supplements:
Bergamot Grapefruit Vitality drops- since water intake helps, adding this is a great way to increase intake
How to incorporate into your routine:
1. Diffuse grapefruit and Lavender, or add them to a foot bath
2. Diffuse Hinoki essential oil, add a drop to your bath, or put a drop in the corner of your shower.
3. Add a drop of Grapefruit Vitality to your water
4. Make Lavender Lemonade with Lavender Vitality
5. Use Lavender aroma rings regularly
Research:
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Tanida, Mamoru et al. “Olfactory stimulation with scent of essential oil of grapefruit affects autonomic neurotransmission and blood pressure.” Brain research vol. 1058,1-2 (2005): 44-55.
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Lemos, Marina de Paiva et al. “Low levels of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate are associated with the risk of developing cardiac autonomic dysfunction in elderly subjects.” Archives of endocrinology and metabolism vol. 63,1 (2019): 62-69.
Kimura, Kenta et al. “L-Theanine reduces psychological and physiological stress responses.” Biological psychology vol. 74,1 (2007): 39-45.
Campos, Luciana Aparecida et al. “Melatonin Therapy Improves Cardiac Autonomic Modulation in Pinealectomized Patients.” Frontiers in endocrinology vol. 11 239. 30 Apr. 2020
Chen, Heng-Wen et al. “Chemical Components and Cardiovascular Activities of Valeriana spp.” Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM vol. 2015 (2015): 947619.
Sayorwan, Winai et al. “Effects of inhaled rosemary oil on subjective feelings and activities of the nervous system.” Scientia pharmaceutica vol. 81,2 (2013): 531-42.
Green, Elizabeth A et al. “Melatonin reduces tachycardia in postural tachycardia syndrome: a randomized, crossover trial.” Cardiovascular therapeutics vol. 32,3 (2014): 105-12.
