Painful periods and PMS are not normal! Many women believe that some people just have painful periods, but painful periods are due to other health issues such as endometriosis. Healthy women don’t have painful periods, castor oil packs can help you improve your period symptoms and reduce pain.
Castor oil packs can be beneficial in many ways, they may help:
Break up stagnation
Stagnation in the uterus is the cause of painful cramps, twinges, bloating, and back pain. Castor oil packs can help break up that stagnation.
Increase lymphatic flow
At the beginning of the menstrual cycle, lymph drainage increases. The lymphatic system helps with menstrual bleeding. The lymphatic system removes much of the reproductive waste. If the lymph is congested, the menstrual cycle may become painful, irregular, overly heavy, or go missing altogether. It can also cause PMS symptoms such as breast swelling or tenderness, temporary breakouts of acne, diarrhea or constipation, bloating, water retention, headaches, and an increased tendency to colds, sinus issues, and other respiratory issues
Reduces inflammation
Inflammation is a big contributor to endometriosis. an anti-inflammatory diet is very important when you have endometriosis. It is also important to have an anti-inflammatory lifestyle because there are environmental factors that cause inflammation. Castor oil packs are an external way to reduce inflammation.
Improves livers ability to detoxify
The liver is responsible for filtering out excess estrogen. Endometriosis is an estrogen dependent disease, estrogen can encourage endometriosis growth. The liver also removes waste such as chemicals and toxins that may influence your health.
Strengthens the immune system
Endometriosis can cause the immune system to go out of balance. Balancing your immune system is important to feeling healthy and managing your endometriosis symptoms.
What you need:
- hexane-free, unrefined, non-deodorized organic cold pressed castor oil
- Unbleached Cotton or wool flannel
- Mason jar 1 quart (to soak and store flannel)
- Hot water bottle or heating pad
Castor oil pack:
start when menstrual bleeding ends, use daily or every other day for 30 to 60 days ideally (not during period or when bleeding). continue for 2 to 3 months at 1-2 times per week. maintenance: twice a month.
how to:
- cut a large piece of cotton flannel and fold into thirds (fit to size of abdomen).
- thoroughly soak (but not completely saturate) the flannel in castor oil. Do this by placing flannel in a quart size mason jar then adding about a tbsp of castor oil every 20 min to give it time to absorb. flannels can be used up to 30 times and can be stored in this mason jar in between use.
- when the flannel is ready place on the lower abdomen (use old sheets or old shower curtain to lay on, castor oil will stain). Add a barrier (plastic grocery bag or wrap around flannel) and put a hot water bottle or heating pad on top.
- Lie on back with feet elevated and relax for 30-60 min (reheat water bottle as needed)
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