Health and Fitness Article
by Amy Wallace
No books, magazines or personal advice completely prepare you for motherhood. It is the most physically exhausting and the most exhilarating challenge of your life. Giving birth is an incredible feat of the human body, but the physical challenges only increase. Long days that turn into long nights when you think your arms are going to fall off from holding your baby, praying he or she falls asleep. These marathon days continue, occurring on water and land tracking a surprisingly swift toddler.
As a new mother of a young child, you first want to recover from labor and delivery and adjust to this amazing change in your life. Additionally, you are bending, stooping, kneeling and twisting. There are muscles you have heard of but never felt – well, you probably are feeling them now. Additionally, if you are working to get your pre-pregnancy shape back, you might be convinced that your muscles are organizing a revolt against you.
What are safe and effective treatments free of side effects for nursing moms and even those with pre-existing health conditions? The safest, quickest and simplest treatments available are Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ essential oils.
There are some favorites:
· Deep Relief™, a proprietary blend of essential oils (Peppermint, Wintergreen, Copal and Palo Santo), that is formulated to specifically relieve muscle soreness and tension. It comes in a convenient roll-on applicator and is easy to use even while holding a baby.
· Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) oil not only soothes aching muscle, but also soothes nerves. It is safe for ingestion, unlike most brands available on the market today.
· Ortho Ease™ Massage Oil relieves tired and stressed bodies, helping to combat the damaging effects of everyday activities. Containing a calming proprietary blend of essential oils, it is relaxing and refreshing.
Amy Wallace is a wife, mother to 4 and healthy living educator. Using natural medicine for 20 years has developed into a passion for helping families discover the wonderful benefits of natural healing. She may be contacted for more information at amy@day3remedies.com .
