These Are The Best Essential Oils For Your Thyroid Hormones

It seems like everywhere you turn, people are talking thyroid health. You've probably heard all kinds of tips on ways to promote a healthy thyroid, like clean eating, exercise, and proper sleep. But one of the biggest roadblocks to your thyroid1 health might just be the amount of stress that you allow into your day. This means that showing your thyroid some love starts at home with your daily self-care routines. One thing that could be worth a try is essential oils.

While there isn't a significant amount of research to show a direct association between essential oils and thyroid health, there are some studies that indicate essential oils may help, plus anecdotal evidence from integrative medical practitioners.

The best thing you can do to lower your cortisol levels is establish a self-care ritual of regular deep breathing exercises. Training your body to breathe deeply on the regular—and especially during moments of high stress—can be your first line of defense. To do this, focus on your diaphragm and breathe in through your nose, allowing your belly to inflate like a balloon. Then pause and hang at the top of the breath, repeating a calming statement to yourself, like "I am calm and in control." Then begin to exhale through your mouth, pulling the breath in like a string tugging at your belly button. Hang again at the pause at the bottom of the breath and focus on something you can control. Try to do this at least once every two hours (even if you have to set an alarm). Pairing this practice with high-quality essential oils proven to support thyroid health and lower cortisol levels will put you on the right path.

Both lavender and bergamot essential oils may help your body to naturally lower its cortisol levels while helping to calm the mind and body. Studies show powerful evidence for lowered cortisol levels2 in only 10 minutes of simply inhaling the scent of calming oils, such as lavender. Lavender and rosemary essential oils may also inhibit the free radical attacks on your body and lower cortisol levels simultaneously3.

Method: To a 10 mL glass rollerball bottle, add the essential oils and fill the rest of the way with fractionated coconut oil. Replace the rollerball top and swirl to blend. Roll over your thyroid and on your wrists and behind the ears to sustain your calm and support your health all day long. Even putting a drop on the end of your scarf or on a leather bracelet can help you to reap the benefits all day long.

Due to the large amount of chemicals in our world today, everything from the air we breathe to the food we eat to the personal care, cleaning, and beauty products that we use is exposing our bodies to unnatural substances. While it's hard to prevent those chemicals outside your personal environment, you can control what you eat by choosing organic, plant-based options and clean proteins. You can also opt for natural products or make your own.

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Using synergist blends as a part of your daily self-care routine may help aid your body in regulating hormone levels.  Combined with deep breathing activities, essential oils are natural allies that can aid your body in supporting itself.

Method:

In a 10-mL glass rollerball bottle, add the essential oils and then fill to the top with a carrier oil of your choice, such as fractionated coconut oil or sweet almond oil. Recap and swirl to combine. Roll directly on the thyroid to support your body with aromatherapy and topically 3 to 4 times throughout the day.