Teenage Hormones

Ah, the teen years.  Kids are great, but it is their teenage hormones that get out of control.  A few Essential Oil recipes and blends I always keep in my arsenal help me to combat the teenage hormonal war are listed here. I hope you find them as amazing as I have. 

Having two teenagers (and their teenage friends) in the house is such a joy.  To keep mood swings and other teenage hormonal reactions to a minimum, I use Geranium essential oil - lots and lots of geranium!  I have a geranium spritzer that I keep handy for emergency use (an after-school emotional meltdown, or a snappy-door-slamming morning).  I also use a diffuser with geranium oil in it for common rooms where multiple teenagers congregate (too many to hose down with my spritzer!). I also have a geranium balm that I use for sneak delivery - I smear it on the bottom of the remote control, or on the handle of a hairbrush, or on a light bulb... they never knew what hit them!  The difference is amazing.  When my daughter has been snarly and snappy, for no reason (or so she says) I would get some Geranium on her and within 2 - 5 minutes (usually less) she is talking, and smiling and back to her happy, charming self.  When my son, who is normally even keeled, mellow and laid back, suddenly became belligerent and mean, I began diffusing geranium in his room, and in the bathroom and it evened out the hormones so he was his normal self again. I wouldn't live without it! Now that is an Essential Oil Recipe! 

And try the Cramping Treatment for those particularly rough days for girls.

Another Teenage anxiety is acne.  There are so many products out there.  I find that tea tree essential oil (100 times stronger than any other antibacterial) works quickly and efficiently.  For a Acne Spot Treatment,  I use a blend of tea tree oil in a witch hazel carrier.  You can apply it with a Q-tip to the specific areas. For larger areas, I make an Acne Tonic and apply it all over the areas with a cotton ball.  One WARNING:  Some people have a sensitivity to tea tree, so to start, apply these products in a very small patch to the back of the hand and check it after a day or so.  If it is red, or itches, do not continue use.  Remember, essential oils are very concentrated and are far more potent than over the counter products.  

Geranium essential oil is considered by many to be the most desirable essential oil for hormonal balance. Geranium oils are by far the finest available and most researched for their therapeutic effect of balancing hormones. 

Geranium essential oil is a balancing oil for the mind and body. The balancing action of Geranium is due to its stimulating effect on the adrenal cortex. This helps to balance hormones secreted by the various glands. Geranium essential oil should be effective for all conditions where a hormone imbalance is creating a problem.  It has been used successfully in the treatment of urinary tract disorders and to relieve premenstrual tension.  A fresh, floral and sweet smelling essential oil it relaxes, restores and maintains stability of the emotions.

In addition, results were found for alcohol geraniol found in Geranium essential oil for successful treatment of autonomic nervous system imbalances. The autonomic nervous system is known to stimulate your hormonal production and response. Autonomic nervous system balance is an essential KEY for healthy functioning of the body, mind and emotions.

Manifestations of autonomic nervous system imbalance include common symptoms of headache, hot flashes, irregular heartbeat, nervousness, depression and anxiety.

Geranium essential oil is known to useful in regulating physical, mental, and emotional imbalances. It has a calming and uplifting effect on the emotions and is helpful for relieving anxiety, confusion, depression, lethargy, energy, mood swings, tearfulness, nervousness and fear.

For more recipes and ideas on using Essential Oils around the house, check out our 
Health Strategy:  Essential Oils recipe book!