Restless Legs Resolved During Pregnancy
Author: Monique M.
Date: 03-05-2014
Views: 5,183
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Testimonial ID: 9436-OR
Brand Neutral: No
Scientific Studies: 8
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I received this testimonial from a friend and want to share, as it really works during pregnancy!
Restless Legs may stem from an imbalance of the brain chemical dopamine. That neurotransmitter normally helps keep muscle movements smooth and even.
RLS in pregnancy may also be triggered by a lack of enough folic acid or iron. There's also some evidence that rising estrogen levels during pregnancy may contribute to RLS.
In the evening before bed, take 1 tablespoon of JuvaPower in some almond, rice, or soy milk (or just water).
Follow this by 1/2 teaspoon of Alkalime in water.
Then apply 2 to 3 drops of each of the following oils:
* Valerian
* Roman Chamomile
* Lavender
This is applied into the brain stem area at the back of your neck and on to the shoulders. Rub in circular motions up the neck to the base of the skull and down onto the shoulders.
On really bad nights I also rolled some of the Deep Relief oil blend on my legs and feet.
Combined treatments above ensured I had well needed sleep throughout my pregnancy!
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| Supporting Scientific Studies | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Associated topics: pregnancy — "The methods of aromatherapy were applied sitz bath or soap application using essential oils with Lavender, Myrrh, Neroli, Rose, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Orange, and Roman Chamomile.... [T]hese findings indicate that postpartum aromatherapy for perineal care could be effective in healing the perineum." | Link |
| 2. | Associated topics: sleep — "Lavender, mint [peppermint], orange, rose, chamomile, rosemary, and sage were used.... Depression levels in the touch-music-aroma therapy group... showed a larger decrease than in the... control groups [that did not include aromatherapy].... [FMS] symptoms such as restless sleep, headache, morning fatigue, exhaustion, feeling like crying, and bowel complaints were also significantly reduced." | Link |
| 3. | Associated topics: sleep — "Lavender essential oil has been used as an anxiolytic [anxiety] drug, a mood stabilizer, a sedative, spasmolytic [muscle spasms], antihypertensive [high blood pressure], antimicrobial, analgesic [pain] agent as well as a wound healing accelerator.... The present study suggests that inhalation of lavender essential oil may be an effective and safe treatment modality in acute management of migraine headaches." | Link |
| 4. | Associated topics: sleep — "[T]he lavender fragrance had a beneficial effect on insomnia and depression in women college students." | Link |
| 5. | Associated topics: sleep — "Valerian improves the sleep of insomniacs after benzodiazepine (tranquilizer) withdrawal. Valerian subjects reported significantly better subjective sleep quality than placebo ones...." | Link |
| 6. | Associated topics: sleep — "Women [with insomnia] receiving aromatherapy experienced a significant improvement in sleep quality after intervention." | Link |
| 7. | Associated topics: sleep — "This double-blind study suggests a significant reduction in snoring reported by bed partners in a group of snoring volunteers using either an essential oil spray or gargle formulation." | Link |
| 8. | Associated topics: sleep,restless-/-jumpy-legs-syndrome-(RLS) — "Valerian may be an alternative treatment for the symptom management of [restless legs syndrome] RLS with positive health outcomes and improved quality of life, [including improved sleep quality and decreased daytime sleepiness]." | Link |
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